Photons
Buy studio time. Get work done fast.
Prepaid studio time from $100 an hour. Buy a pack and we start right away, no quote needed. Need a bigger project or an invoice? Get a ball-park estimate or ask for a custom quote.
Why Photons?
Think of them as a retainer you can hold: prepaid studio hours, ready when you need us.
Skip the quote
Buy online in two minutes and we can start right away. No proposal, no waiting on approvals.
Pay less per hour
Photons are $100 an hour. Custom-quoted work is $150. Packs of 10 and 25 save another 5 to 10%.
One price for everything
AI video, images, 3D models, animation, prints and training all use the same hours. Mix and match.
Use them all year
Spend them on one project or spread them out. Your receipt shows the exact date, and we reach out before they expire.
Buy any amount
Type how many Photons you want. $100 each, no minimum.
Test drive
- 5 hours of studio time
- A couple of 3D models, or a small batch of AI images
- A great way to try us on a real project
Project
- 10 hours of studio time
- A medium-complexity 3D build or a big image set
- Room for a round or two of revisions
Studio
- 25 hours of studio time
- Enough for a 10-second AI video
- Best value for bigger launches
Monthly studio time plans
Our monthly plans give you a set number of Photons each month for ongoing campaigns.
Prime
- Up to 25 premium stills, or twelve 15-second cinematic clips, or 6 basic commercial spots
- Steady monthly production
- Unused Photons roll over for 3 months
Kinetic
- Up to 40 premium stills, 20 cinematic clips, or 10 basic product commercial spots
- Unlocks a second active production track
- Unused Photons roll over for 3 months
Spectrum
- Up to 65 premium stills or 32 cinematic clips
- Top priority on your projects
- A dedicated contact at Photonic
- Unused Photons roll over for 6 months
- For teams with ongoing campaigns
*Basic commercial spots depend on scope. Plans are billed monthly. Apply and we will confirm fit and start date.
Questions
What is a Photon?
A Photon is one prepaid hour of studio time, at $100. Think of it as a retainer you can hold: buy Photons now, then spend them on AI video, AI images, 3D modeling, 3D animation, 3D printing, AI training, and consulting whenever you need us.
Can I pay by invoice instead?
Yes. For invoices, formal quotes or bigger jobs, ask for a custom quote and we will scope the project with you. Photons are the fastest way to start, not the only way.
How do I know how many Photons I need?
Use our project estimator for a quick ball-park range. Then buy the amount that fits, or type your own number above.
What if I need more than the packs?
Buy any amount with the box above, or ask for a custom quote. Custom quotes are typically $150 per hour, so Photons save you about 33%.
Is there a rush option?
Yes. Rush jobs cost 50% more, and we will tell you before we start.
How many revisions are included?
One round of review is included. Each extra round is 1 Photon.
Do Photons expire?
Photons bought as packs are good for 12 months from purchase. Your receipt and your account show the exact date, and we reach out before they expire. On monthly plans, unused Photons roll over for 3 months (6 months on Spectrum) and are used oldest first.