-Clear Communication: Maintain open and clear communication channels with clients or team members. -Detailed Brief: Begin with a comprehensive project brief to set expectations. -Feedback Consolidation: Gather feedback into a single document or system. -Iterative Process: Plan for multiple revision rounds. -Visual References: Use visuals and annotations to clarify feedback. -Timely Updates: Provide regular progress updates. -Feedback Sessions: Schedule meetings to discuss feedback. -Patience and Flexibility: Be patient and adaptable when addressing feedback. -Quality Control: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards. -Archive Files: Keep organized archives of project files. -Obtain formal approvals before finalizing deliverables.

Always leave a little but visible mistake behind before revisions, something you can fix in 5 mins. Your clients or your managers will surely ask you to change it. They'll feel like they've done their job, and with a bit of luck you'll avoid major changes to the design. It's a little trick I've recently learned.

1. Always provide visual references (Looks and Lighting, movement/animation) 2. Inform client what we can and can’t achieve based on project timelines

When I start with any project or work I set out a timeline, and milestones for where I am in the process. If it's a body of work, there's a lot of hands on with clients in the beginning. Then, I work on what is agreed. Half-way through I show where I am. At this juncture, I give a small amount of revision. Any major revisions means that it will cost more. Starting over, means settling the previous work before I start over. Unrealistic demands are a delt with by asking what is the essence of what is wanted.

It's best to do your research on various tools to find a tool that suits all of your needs. In animation, I worked at one studio that used synchsketch+Monday for reviews and tracking and another studio that used shotgrid for both. The first studio made its choice because of a lower price. The second studio chose a higher-priced, more robust, and efficient package. The list of available tools is constantly expanding, but it's best to ask peers in your particular industry niche which tools they've come to trust. If you want to try a new tool, have a couple of employees try it for a week or so to weigh the pros and cons.

In VFX, prioritizing feedback is essential, especially in complex productions where different departments work in concert. Understanding these overlaps is critical to avoid wasted effort. Ultimately, the vendor has a better understanding of what's possible within their pipeline and must maintain constant dialogue with the client. This ensures they leverage their strengths and propose solutions that optimize both quality and budget.

The “must do, should do, could do, and won't do” might be challenging to make choices on e.g. could and should might get confusing or take too much discussion time. Try and get the should and could into must do or won’t do. Pass could do to the sales or contract person to work out. An alternative framework is: - will do (is within scope of pre-agreed contract) - will prepare a quote for <work> - will not do (not in contract or not something client is willing to pay extra for)

In my own experience comprehension of what the expectations are help mitigate negative feedbacks. Working with committees I let them drive by majority. This allows me to organize and prioritize their feedback.

I agree with this wholeheartedly; communicating and documenting changes is something that is essential when you are handling any project. And it gives me something to reference for future works.

One cool trick is to flip your compositions horizontally and you will likely see many aspects of the design or animation that need changing!

In order to effectively handle computer graphics feedback, clear communication pathways must be created. Teams may streamline the feedback process by creating roles and responsibilities, ensuring that information is received and acted upon promptly. This transparency reduces misunderstandings and promotes better communication among team members and stakeholders.