If not for 3D, where would you be?

Kot_Leopold

The title is pretty self-explanatory.

Let's say software packages weren't released to the public, or better yet, you didn't know anything about 3D, just weren't interested in it - what would you be doing right now? What kind of job would you have?

I'll start first. If not for my discovery of 3D/CGI, I would have a job working as a Systems Engineer in the IT field because of my love for computers since early childhood.


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e-freak

Teaching Maths, Physics and Politcs and Economics at a college/a-level school.

Dan!

I'd be robbing you...right now.

Edit: audio, illustration or Flash web design

sneakymcfox

I think I probably would have gone down the military route, I have always hated academic study. I still keep it as a back up in case I'm never successful at this.

Kot_Leopold

sneakymcfox wrote: »

I think I probably would have gone down the military route, I have always hated academic study. I still keep it as a back up in case I'm never successful at this.

Speaking of the military route, I almost joined the Marines back in '08. Not sure if I would be here right now, would most likely be blown up by an IED somewhere in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

aajohnny

Geez that would be tough, probably something else to do with computers.

Wahlgren

Chef or military. :S

Kevin Johnstone

2d

Docm30

I'd be drunk or dead.

glottis8

for 6 months i went to college to be a mathematician before i decided to go to school to make video games. I could've been someone in life, quite possibly a doctor in math. Thank goodness i am an artist

Noia

I think I'd still be making art. Probably 2D games. Or painting cool shit on skateboards for Etsy or something.

cman2k

Haha, I echo the 2d art answer. and if 'traditional art' didn't exist, I'd probably be making music and/or machines.

bounchfx

music, easily.

maze

far from a computer.

binopittan

Arhitect.

r_fletch_r

dead, or killing folks. before art I wanted to be a fighter pilot. Arts better.

Bibendum

Kevin Johnstone wrote: »

2d

This.

Entity

back to photojournalism, although judging from the state of editorial these days i'd probably have to pick up a second job.

ZacD

Porn.

leilei

Graphics programming.

If I can't make the 3d then i'll find some other way to play with it.

ScudzAlmighty

watching Zac in porn.



but probably stuck back in bloody retail.

Sean VanGorder

Either still playing in a band or playing football at Penn State.

Or in the military.

HitmonInfinity

Radio. Something needs to be done about that mess.

gsokol

I would be a ninja.

Seriously though....I was interested in drafting. I had some hand drawn drafting classes in middle school so I took some CAD classes in high school. Turns out that after completing the CAD courses we were offered 3d modeling/animation classes...so thats where I switched interests.

seth.

miniatures industry....its where I was till I found this digital lark.

Dylan Brady

I would be a struggeling musician probably.
Another area where you're chance of making it big is 1 in a million.
why do I have to take on odds like this

PixelMasher

probably go back to being a gigolo or turn to writing, or wildlife photography/filming like the guys who make planet earth. that would be dope.

atomicwasabi

I'd actually have job...

Esprite

I'd probably be making logos, or web graphics. I still get asked to make logos and fliers quite often and try to get people to understand that raster is not the same thing as vector. (somehow some still rope me into doing it.) I'm glad I decided to go with 3d work instead of learning CSS and web design.

glynnsmith

Design work, as I'm doing now, or music/audio work - I've often dreamed of being a foley recording artist for games/film.

ErichWK

Probably would have gone on tour with a band or two and be poor from playing genres of music hardly anyone cares about but would love every minute of it.

conte

so, why do you like 3d more than 2d, then?
just curious *trollface

Mrskullface

Dubstep Dj

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Frump

Graphic design and Web Design. Then maybe after years of not really enjoying it I'd take 2d art or music production more seriously as career choices. I don't want to think about it, because it very nearly happened, haha. I only got into 3d through coincidence and circumstance as it is. (although in a world where 3d did exist I probably would have found my way into it eventually)

Oniram

probably Lifeguarding, freelancing as a graphic designer

ErichWK

Super Happy Cow wrote: »

What kind of music? : O

I've played in tons of Ska bands in my days. Right now I front and write all the music for a 10 piece gypsy/hardcore/ska band.. we have a loyal fanbase.. but I have no time for us to go on tour. http://grimluck.bandcamp.com/

If you are interested, we give away our music for free.

MORE IMPORTANTLY I'M DRUMMING IN A VIDEOGAME COVER BAND! That I would really like to pick up enough steam so we can play nerdy conventions.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtxT_2AbFw4[/ame]
Don't mind the sloppiness..

Bibendum

conte wrote: »

so, why do you like 3d more than 2d, then?
just curious *trollface

It's not so much 3D as it is specifically games. Games are an interactive medium. The audience gets involved and can play with your work.

Put another way: Painters build windows to other worlds, game developers build doors.

PolyHertz

programmer (would have to take a few years of math first). If nothing to do with computers though then probably a teacher of some sort.

arrangemonk

the same as i do now, im a software engineer , no art allowed at work

haiddasalami

Programmer or generic IT security/Networking guy. Trying to bridge the gap between art and programming by hopefully getting in as a tech artist

Andreas

maze wrote: »

far from a computer.

Tempting :P

Racer445

happy.

Joopson

Floundering about somewhere, probably doing nothing in particular, whilst trying to break into writing.

Glad I found this. And though I am still just learning, and yet a hobbyist, I know one day I'll love my job- which is an awesome thing to look forward to.

JFletcher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj7-vHMSnIY

Joshua Stubbles

Might still be a glass cutter. Maybe a craftsman, like a custom furniture builder. Maybe open a small coffee & breakfast sammich shop.

megalmn2000

Probably film/movie & web design & graphic design.

Autocon

Not a fucking clue haha

chadabees

I wanted to be a paramedic before I got into this
.. so idk lol

Renaud Galand

Oceanologist

Avanthera

probably teaching English in Japan... or IT work.

I'm horrible with 2d and did not even start till after I started 3d.

fmnoor

Probably in illustration / webcomics because I like to draw dumb stuff