I definitely support the developers of these awesome pieces of software, but being a student means I cant afford much of anything... I will 100% buy these programs when I am actually able to make money in this industry - but until then, its either don't get any practice or experience what so ever and find it harder to get…
When it comes to software, it depends entirely on the price. Allegorithmic, Quixel, Pixologic, and Unreal are all apps that have proven themselves consistently and offer a *very* realistic and affordable price point. Adobe and Autodesk, though? They have such stupidly overpriced stuff. I'll admit, Photoshop CC is getting…
I'm in a weird grey area where I don't like buying annual upgrades, nor do I like paying for recurring subscriptions. Generally when I find a version of software that isn't completely broken (Autodesk) or that has all the features I need (Photoshop/Zbrush), I will stop paying for upgrades and opt out of subscriptions.…
... - Start - Low money Work using free software - You earned money! - Buy "X" to improve work efficiency Work - You earned money! - Buy "X" to improve work efficiency Work AFAIK You are not entitled to use autodesk software. Technical ability will always outshine software use and at the end of the day, if you get to the…
I don't pirate games. I have a pretty good idea of what i will enjoy playing and what i won't enjoy. And indie games i just buy for the sheer fun of it sometimes :D Short answer to the below rant is cost per month or to buy is to high for personal use. Software is a big issue. I subscribe to Adobe CC and i find the pricing…
I would select two options if I could - I pirate not only because I'm a student, and indeed these software packages can ramp up to astronomical prices - but also because I'm simply a hobbyist and do it out of enjoyment rather than for financial gain. Of-course this may change at some point in the future as I'd like to…
I think thats the main issue with a lot of the "industry standard" software is its cost (even subscription based programs). The way I see it, if your using their software to learn and improve with the hopes of getting a job with a company then its far less malicious than some other practices. At the end of the day, if you…
While I can't afford all the software I want/need, I tend to not pirate much anymore since I respect how much effort and knowledge is needed to make any of the software I like. The only real time I'll pirate software now is if it is expensive and the trial isn't long enough for me to actually learn how to use the software…
I think that stuff like autodesk charging absurd amounts of money for something each year with few updates is absurd. I don't freelance really so I just use the student version so it's legal. I did buy marmoset and a few other softwares like Ndo to support the devs and because it's priced at something that won't kill me. I…
Possible, but I doubt it. Their subscription program would collapse. Most of their 3ds max revenue probably comes from their existing customer base and they'd need to increase that tenfold instantly if they lower the price and subscription prices that much. And I strongly believe that many people who pirate a 3k $ software…