For Digital Creators, time is one of the most crucial assets, and Hansol Shin, a South Korean digital creator, knows this all too well. Since stepping into the 3D design industry in late 2020, Hansol has become recognized for his product-centric motion designs, focusing on maximizing the visual appeal of products while maintaining high visual quality. His deep love for animation, nurtured from a young age, led him naturally into the world of 3D design, where he’s spent the last few years turning his passion into a fulfilling career.
This case study takes an in-depth look at one of Hansol’s recent projects—a personal portfolio piece centered on Hyundai’s Vision N74 car design—and how GarageFarm.NET played a pivotal role in making it a reality. By leveraging the speed and efficiency of GarageFarm’s cloud rendering services, Hansol was able to meet tight deadlines and deliver a polished product without compromising on quality.
One of the most defining characteristics of Hansol’s career is his attention to detail, particularly when it comes to making products visually attractive. This requires not just expertise in 3D modeling and animation but also the ability to manage rendering tasks efficiently—a process that, without the right tools, can be incredibly time-consuming.
Hansol first encountered the need for an external render farm when working on a project under significant time pressure. As his deadline drew nearer, he found that his in-house resources were inadequate to handle the long render times. This problem is common for digital creators, especially when working with high-resolution, product-centric designs that demand precision in every frame.
Despite this challenge, Hansol was determined not to let the rendering bottleneck compromise the quality of his work. After some research, he stumbled upon GarageFarm.NET and decided to give it a try. “I discovered GarageFarm when I was working on a project with a very tight timeline,” Hansol recalls. “Renders were taking longer than expected, so I started looking for an efficient way to solve the problem.”
Hansol’s first experience with GarageFarm was a resounding success. “GarageFarm provided the right solution for my needs at the time, enabling fast and efficient rendering and playing a key role in helping me stay on schedule with my project,” he explains. What stood out to him was the combination of rendering performance and the service’s user-friendly interface, which allowed him to focus on the creative aspects of his project while leaving the heavy lifting to GarageFarm.
For the Hyundai Vision N74 project, Hansol had 408 frames to render, a task that would have taken over a day with his local resources. However, by using GarageFarm’s cloud rendering service, the total render time was reduced to just three hours. This time-saving benefit was crucial for keeping the project on track. “The entire process took about two weeks,” Hansol shares, “during which time I fine-tuned the details of each scene.”
Hansol’s project centered around the Hyundai Vision N74, a futuristic concept car. The goal was to highlight the duality of the vehicle’s design—its sportiness and elegance. To achieve this, Hansol incorporated both fast-paced visuals and dynamic sound design, courtesy of sound designer Lukas Hasiba. Together, these elements captured the car’s performance-oriented nature while also showcasing its sleek, refined look.
“The work utilized fast-paced visuals and dynamic sound design to emphasize the sporty side of the Vision N74, while also gracefully revealing the vehicle’s elegance through slower, more refined scenes,” Hansol explains. The juxtaposition of these two styles made the car's appeal clear and powerful, and the polished visuals Hansol achieved with GarageFarm helped bring his creative vision to life.
As with any complex project, there were challenges along the way. The biggest hurdle Hansol faced was harmonizing the dynamic, fast-moving scenes with the more static, elegant shots to create a cohesive whole. “The most difficult part of this project was the process of harmonizing static and dynamic scenes to create a new feel,” he says. Balancing these two opposing styles required meticulous fine-tuning over the course of the two-week production period.
By utilizing GarageFarm.NET’s rendering service, Hansol was able to focus more of his energy on the creative aspects of this challenge, knowing that the technical demands of rendering would be efficiently managed in the background. The quick render times provided by the cloud service allowed him to experiment more freely, knowing that he could quickly see the results of any adjustments he made.
Beyond performance, Hansol was particularly impressed with the support he received from the GarageFarm team. “They responded quickly, even though it was late at night, which helped me get through the rush,” he says. For any artist working under a tight deadline, responsive customer service can make a world of difference, and Hansol found GarageFarm’s team to be both friendly and knowledgeable.
When it comes to pricing, Hansol believes GarageFarm’s rates are fair, especially for rush projects like his Hyundai Vision N74 portfolio piece. However, he notes that a slightly lower price point could make the service even more accessible for independent designers working with smaller budgets.
As Hansol continues to grow his career, he remains excited about the future of 3D design and the tools available to creators. He sees high-resolution scanning technology as one of the most exciting developments in the industry, noting how it allows for the creation of highly detailed 3D models that are almost indistinguishable from their real-world counterparts. In terms of software, Hansol anticipates that Unreal Engine and Blender will play an increasingly significant role in shaping the future of 3D design, given their respective strengths in real-time rendering and open-source flexibility.
When asked about his future goals, Hansol is clear: “My goal is to continue to find my own unique color and to create beautiful work that anyone can admire and get inspired by.” He’s eager to push the boundaries of his craft, constantly seeking new trends and techniques to explore while striving to create work that is not only visually stunning but also emotionally impactful.
Hansol’s experience with GarageFarm.NET showcases how the right tools can empower creators to overcome technical challenges and focus on what they do best—telling compelling visual stories. By leveraging the speed, performance, and customer support of GarageFarm, Hansol was able to complete his Hyundai Vision N74 project on time without sacrificing quality, delivering a polished portfolio piece that captures the essence of the car’s design.
For creators like Hansol, who juggle multiple projects and need efficient solutions for rendering bottlenecks, GarageFarm.NET offers a reliable and accessible service that bridges the gap between creativity and technology.
