Comparison · Updated
Outsourcing 3D & video to Sri Lanka
Short answer: Outsourcing 3D, CGI and video work to an experienced Sri Lankan studio typically gives you comparable quality to Western studios at a noticeably lower cost, with English communication and working hours that overlap with Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. The main thing to check is the studio's portfolio and process, not its location.
| Factor | Sri Lanka studio (e.g. Escape Reality) | US / UK / EU studio |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Lower, from lower operating costs | Higher |
| Quality | Portfolio-dependent; senior work available | Portfolio-dependent |
| Language | English widely used in business | Native English |
| Time zone (GMT+5:30) | Overlaps EU mornings, full Asia/ME/AU days; overnight progress for US | Same or close to client |
| Tools & pipeline | Same industry tools (Blender, Unreal, Adobe, Resolve) | Same |
| Contracts & IP | Rights transfer on payment, NDAs signed | Same |
Which should you choose?
Choose
Sri Lanka studio
You want high-quality 3D, video or game art with a better budget-to-quality ratio and don't need people on-site.
Choose
Local studio
You need in-person shoots, on-site presence, or very tight same-hour collaboration with your team.
Why companies outsource to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a strong and growing creative and software industry, high English proficiency in business, and lower operating costs than Western markets. For clients, that means more production for the same budget, without compromising on tools or quality.
How to judge any outsourced studio
- Portfolio: look for work like yours, at the quality you need.
- Process: staged previews, clear revisions and fixed quotes.
- Communication: fast, clear English replies, which you can test with your first enquiry.
- Paperwork: NDA, IP transfer on payment and milestone billing.
See our work and judge for yourself, or ask for a quote. We reply within 24 hours.
Questions clients ask
Is it safe to outsource creative work to Sri Lanka?
Yes, with the same precautions as any supplier: review the portfolio, start with a small paid project, use a clear contract with IP transfer and NDA, and pay in milestones.
How do payments work for international clients?
We invoice in USD (or GBP/EUR) and accept international bank transfer, Wise and Payoneer, usually with a deposit and milestone payments.
How do you handle the time difference?
For European clients, we overlap for the morning. For US clients, we deliver overnight, so you review in the morning and we revise while you sleep. That often makes projects faster.