So basically, by using autodesk programs you are effectively limiting yourself to only being able to apply for studio positions, and if you ever want to freelance you must learn free software? (Assuming you can't afford Autodesk stuff)
You don't use autodesk student wares for any profit as the files are watermarked. People use blender and cheaper alternatives as there are plenty to use.
I always purchase licenses from the smaller companies like Marmoset, Quixel etc, and found cheaper/free alternatives like Silo and Blender to replace Autodesk stuff at home.
Sorry this is kind of off topic. I've seen a lot of people say they refuse to pay for autodesk programs, and just use the student version, which technically you can't monotize from. So my question is, how would you start freelancing if you dont have a commercial license.
I used to pirate games a fair bit until Steam sales came along (CURSE THEM!) and I started earning money. I also started training to be a games artist which helped curb my habit. With the Humble Bundle and other sales on all the time I've hardly pirated any game (if any). It used to be my way of trying certain games and…
For me personally, price is a major factor, but only for the big time spenders. Toolbag, Quixel Suite, and a couple of others I've made sure to buy. However, as I'm in a gray area between school and developing my portfolio to get a job, the big time software packages from Autodesk and Adobe are way too far out of my price…
I fundamentally believe autodesk would make more money if they sold maya or max for 300 dollars instead of 3000. They are missing out on so many sales its ludicrous, you simply can't charge that much for a piece of software and expect that many people to pay it, think of all the students, economically…
Hm, i do wonder though, is for example for autodesk better if the guy pirates maya/3dsmax and eventually get a job and earns enough money to actually buy that product one day, or would it be better if he's a good guy and not do piracy, but switches to Blender, and maybe never gets to buy 3ds max ..... I mean, people seems…