All jobs start with an initial meeting or conversation where we discuss the project’s scope and how the final product should look and feel. Then we discuss where the next steps will take us. Reference is gathered either from the client, if it be an actor’s head shot or certain locations. I have also collected a large library of 2D and 3Dcgi reference material from many sources.
I start making rough comps which are sent to the client for their approval and input to make sure it is in line with what they envision. From those comps the final product starts to emerge always passing back and forth between client and myself.
As the project is ultimately for the client they are always kept in the loop either through email or a private FTP they can log into to monitor progress. After the final delivery I follow up with an email or call to the client to make sure no other changes are necessary and that the project exceeds their expectations.