Really, I don't see how complicated the process is. You need to fill in an online form with pretty basic questions (name, DOB, parents, place of work, residency, how long do you want to stay in Brazil for). You need to either send it to the Consulate by mail/visa agency or go in person. Some consulates demand an appointment. If there is no appointment soon, it's because other people already took those spots.
You show proof of residency, tickets, money order, maybe 3 months of bank account. That's it.