How can i earn for a month as a 3D artist
Hey guys i am interesting in becoming a 3D artist in a Studio or if i can't at least as a freelancer in future,so since i got no experience as a Cg artist i like to know how much i can earn for a Month/year as a average 3D artist? is it enough to make a living?
Like i said i am just a 18 years old Guy who is interesting in the world of CG.So i like to Know how's the PAY before i get into this Thanks
and Pls be Open lol 
Like i said i am just a 18 years old Guy who is interesting in the world of CG.So i like to Know how's the PAY before i get into this Thanks
and Pls be Open lol
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Understand some areas are more expensive to live than in others so the same money in one place that could give you a good lifestyle may only give you a decent life style in other places.
I live in Sri lanaka
thanks and long live Polycount.
Usually, pretty hard to find an game dev that will openly talk about their salary and what not. But most of us make it by. Not the best paying profession or what most of us could be doing with our skill set, but the thrill of the job is what makes it all worth it. That is just me being brutally honest.
Otherwise...
My mum doesn't make that...
Every meal is under a dollar. Some under $0.50.
You'd literally die if you ate ramen for every meal. Hell, it'd probably happen if you ate ramen for two out of three.
Not that I'm taking that comment literally, but that's just how bad ramen is for you.
Negligible nutritional value, and nearly a full day's worth of sodium in one block.
Still not related to the thread but adding to it: My uncle ate mostly Ramen for years as his primary meals because hes a cheep ass that would rather have his fancy phone and the latest game systems and It destroyed him. His skin is crap and now has HBP and a bit overweight.
Please avoid this garbage at all costs please
I'm in Austin and that's an expensive sandwich! LA is one of the most expensive cities in the US. Since it's a big gaming hub that's probably what skews the perception that game dev doesn't pay much.
living large lol
Currently living in the DC Metro area... ugh. Unforgivingly high cost of living.
Your pay is really going to be based on location, I've found.
Dude, my friends were NOT kidding when they said Texas had cheap land.
You guys are getting screwed by a drought right now though, right? (Watching from VICE News)
Looking at the drought map, California is getting hit worst. I think I'd have to take a 5-6 hour drive to see some of that stuff that's in the Vice video.
BUT I should stop, we've already got enough Californians living in Austin. We're full *puts up closed sign
I up to this point will probably not reach that target easily.
20$ isnt going to add up to 45k a year unless you have a solid year long contract that you work your ass off on
Fuck yeah :thumbup:
It deeply disturbs me how much I don't know about what I don't know ><
Well I think 18-20 may have been a fair number. Firstly if the contract was long-term that kind of compensates for one off freelance gigs. Secondly you would have gotten a shipped title/professional experience to put down on your resume since you don't have that.
My past tutors tell me to never ever state a quote during an interview. I don't know if thats easier said than done, but usually its better if they state their price.
Often what happens when you state your price is either, its too low or too high. Which may end up screwing your chances or getting yourself undervalued.
If someone can give their thoughts on this that'll be great.
@tynew That is true. Which was why I didn't quote higher... It was a 12 month contract btw.
One tactic is to say I am looking for a fair market value for my services.
It doesn't always work, but the onus is on the interviewer to either Know what that it, or to press you for a number.
I'd say it's a good idea to know what that number is before an interview, and then bump it up a bit (not ridiculous, but more than you need). If they really want you, they'll negotiate.
talking money can be daunting
I say push for the 22-24 range if you are in California. I can't speak for other areas though, and why I used Southern CA for reference. As Justin was saying, land is cheap in Texas so 18-20 could definitely be much more comfortable in that area.
Make sure to always save money for a rainy day though...