FOR VFX STUDIOS & VENDORS

OpenBID Vendor:
Build the bid.
See the whole plan.

OpenBID Vendor connects your VFX estimates, department rates, crew plan, and cash flow in Google Sheets. Start with reusable shot templates and create a bid your client can follow.

Includes sample data. Install OpenBID Studio to use the add-on features.

OpenBID Vendor Google Sheets template

From estimated effort to a considered bid.

Reusable estimates

Build and adapt shot templates to estimate the specific work in your breakdown.

A connected crew plan

Review department costs and staffing alongside the bid, not in a separate planning exercise.

A clearer client handoff

Bring the numbers together in a summary, review the details, and export a client-ready PDF.

Inside OpenBID Vendor

  • Advanced shot templates for quick and accurate bidding
  • Tracks all your totals — shot costs, asset costs, and crew costs
  • Efficient cash flow and crew planning tools
  • Optional AI functions for text and image generation
  • Professional bid presentation ready for clients
  • Built on Google Sheets for a familiar workflow

See the workflow in action.

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