There is only one prioritization scheme, deliver what your customer most benefits from. Rest can be scheduled right after the delivery.

Some steps i'd go through if time is key: - Can you optimize frame rendertime even more? Maybe at the cost of some grain oder little flicker. Denoiser can be a lifesaver here. - Can effects be pushed into post. I.e DOF as a pass for post instead of "in-render" Same goes with Motionblur - Can some sequences be outsourced to a renderfarm? Yeah, i know it's not cheap but sometimes... Hope that helps!

One thing i have found helpful that start creating a task list and identify the deadlines for it, assess the important,efforts ,urgency and resources required for each one. Which work is easy to assess should be done first . Then prioritise your list based on urgent tasks considering dependencies .

Lorsque le temps est serré, il faut se concentrer sur les visuels ou animations qui ont le plus d’impact et qui sont cruciaux pour le projet, estimer le temps nécessaire pour chaque tâche et allouer plus de temps aux rendus complexes et exigeants et enfin laisser les tâches plus simples pour la fin.

When a project deadline is tight, effective prioritization is key. Here’s how to focus: 1. Start with Stakeholder Priorities: Tackle tasks that matter most to clients or managers first. 2. Address Complex Tasks Early: Begin with challenging tasks that might need extra time, reducing last-minute pressure. 3. Complete Workflow-Dependent Tasks: Prioritize items that others need to continue their work, keeping the project moving smoothly. 4. Handle Quick Revisions First: If something needs feedback or edits, finish it early to allow time for adjustments. 5. Have Backup Tasks Ready: Work on simpler tasks in the background to keep progress steady. 6. Using Prioritization Tools - Tools like the Eisenhower Matrix really helps.

First is always estimating bottlenecks - the tasks that will take most time or have many dependencies, and set up the pipeline to be flexible enough so a pebble doesn't upset the whole cart. What I've also found useful is to begin outputting previz/rough renders early in the project so problems can be seen and avoided, rather than needing to be solved when time is running out.

Focus first on high-impact elements that shape the final output, then address tasks with dependencies to keep the team on track. Allocate time carefully, giving more to complex tasks and streamlining simpler ones. This way, you maintain quality while ensuring efficient progress.

• Critical Tasks Identification: Identify critical tasks essential for the final output and those connecting essential tasks. • Prioritization and Allocation: Prioritize critical tasks for rendering and allocate time effectively by running tasks in parallel when resources are available. • Less Significant Tasks: Identify and disregard less significant tasks to effectively allocate resources to other tasks.