LUXURY PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY SEAMLESSLY MEETS 3D PHOTOGRAPHY & ANIMATION

With every successful campaign brand continuity is one of the most integral parts. Having worked five years with a variety of Titleist’ campaigns Kedron has not only delivered each time, but continues to set the bar higher and higher. From conception Kedron’s goal was to create photo-realistic CG products that would seamlessly match live action photography. Even when shoot would go flawless, there always seemed to be a missing shot or two that called for a CG fill in. And over the years the CG has become seamless within each experience. Even the most trained eye would find it difficult to identify the live action from the CG in any given spot. With years of directing commercial content and CG/VFX Kedron’s acute ability to capture the essence of products, especially at a macro level is impressive.

Below are moments from the 2023 Scotty Cameron Studio Style campaign demonstrating a photo-realistic look in still form and in motion. The details are stunning. Kedron’s attention to detail and care for accurately depicting every facet of a club, from textures to metal effect dynamics is second to none. Kedron has created a unique process that begins with studying a product thoroughly in hand and while comparing to macro photography captured by the medium format, Phase One camera, shooting 100 megapixels. The team studies and executes imagery from start to finish based on the latest and greatest tech ability. It is the traditional understanding of art mixed with the most cutting edge technical process that lends to seamless success of every frame.

Kedron appreciates the opportunity to expand partner services with Titleist. We believe that we can elevate every campaign moving forward with our process of integrating luxury product photography with all of our 3D photography and animation. By our team handling new products from beginning to end the results will be astounding. The level of detail and care will set the highest bar in the industry.

SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISONS // KEDRON’S PHASE ONE PHOTOGRAPHY VS TRADITIONAL

02 // PHANTOM // FACE DETAIL

Kedron had the privilege to generate stunning Phase One Stills for creative purposes for the 2023 Scotty Cameron Studio Style campaign. Below are comparisons of Kedron’s (Left) Phase One captured angles with CMG’s (Right) captured angles. You will find that there is no comparison when it comes to the quality and details. Kedron is aware that the even lighting is not being portrayed here for perfect comparison results, but that isn’t a problem. Kedron is confident with any desirable lighting request.

01 // PHANTOM // ADDRESS

03 // PHANTOM // BOTTOM 3/4 HERO

03 // PHANTOM // BOTTOM 3/4 HERO DETAIL

04 // PHANTOM // SHAFT

04 // PHANTOM // SHAFT

01 // PHANTOM // ADDRESS DETAIL

02 // PHANTOM // FACE

GURANTEED QUICKER TURN AROUNDS, HIGHER DETAILS, AND MATCHED PRICING

With Kedron taking on the photography portion of the campaign it lends to more efficiency and quicker results from the start. The Photography at a macro level will provide everything needed for the CG club builds.

SERVICES // PRICING

We have been fortunate to be a partner with Titleist for the last 5 years. The rates below are based on our long standing relationship with Acushnet.


Still Photography - Shot Exclusively on Phase One Camera 

7 Still Photos (6,000 x 6,000 pixels 300dpi @ TIF, JPG, PNG) (not to exceed 7 Photos per model) All quotes include retouching and image license en perpetuity

Bottom 3/4 Hero - Evenly Lit

Bottom 3/4 Dark Hero (use neg fill)

Rear Cavity

At Address

Face (head on w shaft)

Grip 

Putter Cover

Price Per Individual Club (3 or less) - $5500 per club (includes retouching and image license en perpetuity)

Full Putter Lineup (up to 10 Putters)  - $65,000 discounted to $50,000 to match competitor rate

Kedron would shoot Exclusively on the Phase One Camera

Clearing House

$10,500 Per Each CG Model  - Finished Model is Capable of All Motion / Print Needs

40% wholesale discount to $6,300 per model If the amount of models increases to 4 or more

Steps for Clearing House (based on having a physical product in hand)

  1. Receiving Physical Prototype

  2. Receive Blueprints / Brand Icons / Marketing Initial Architecture files

  3. Ingesting CAD from Engineering Team

  4. Macro Photo Shoot in our Studio

  5. Back and Forth with Cad comparing to Prototype

    1. Several Internal Reviews

  6. Full Geo model Approved - between Kedron and Titleist

    1. Logos

    2. Placement

    3. Bevels (postions, height, depth etc.)

  7. Full Texture map based off of clean geo model

  8. Full Lighting Exploration and Macro Lensing

    1. Making sure the model holds up for macro quality photography

  9. Exporting Specific Angles for texture and lighting sign off

    Services provided can include Art Direction / Creative Direction / Design / Print / Motion / 3D / Animation / VFX that served the entire campaign: Broadcast, Catalog, Website, Social Media, Trade-show and Product Branding.

Steps for Creating Photographic 3D Images /// 8K Beauty Shots (No VFX) C4D/Photoshop/Resolve  - $2,200 Per 8K Image

Our team of artists start with the final textured model

  1. Blocking all desired angles

  2. Lighting angles

  3. Adjusting parameters for all texture nodes based on lensing per shot

  4. Files are prepped for render with compositing in mind 

  5. Compositing several parts and pieces

  6. Re-Touching renders in post

  7. Color Grade

  8. Mastering

    1. Evening Out all Shots for continuity

Steps for Additional VFX Integration - 8K Tech Image VFX Treatment. C4D/Photoshop/ Houdini/ Resolve $4,800 Per 8K Image 

Implementation of 3D crossover from C4D to Houdini

  1. Making sure textures and Lighting corresponds

  1. Design Phase based on VFX Tech description

  2. Lighting Angles based on VFX integration

  3. Adjusting parameters for all texture nodes based on lensing per shot

  4. Files are prepped for render with compositing in mind

  5. Compositing several parts and pieces between Softwares

    1. More involved compositing based on heaviness of VFX

    2. Alembic Files between Houdini Artist to C4D 

  6. Re-Touching renders in post

  7. Color Grade

  8. Mastering

BTS

We Executed our Vision using the Top Technology in the Field: The Phase One camera for photography and ARRI LF for live action with a SISU robotic arm and LED Volume Wall for repeatable. We didn’t Cut any Corners in the process and although it was Very Challenging to have Everything Work Seamlessly Together, in the end, It was a Fantastic Marriage.