@Alex Javor , on the topic of paid tutorials/Gumroad content : I would say that this is not so much a question of compensating for income but rather just one way amongst others to tap into passive revenue streams. Being in (any) industry is great and all, but unless one is a studio founder or somehow manages to negociate…
And one question I got -- and don't atke this as sarcastic it's a serious question -- but why are so many long time industry vets putting out tutorials and such? I get that a lot people are geniunely nice and want to give back. I can't say how much I appreciate it. I've been able to learn 3d from home because of all the…
A lot of what I am reading here is based on the worst you can find out there - the typical stuff that makes the media because it causes outrage and clicks - and that is being declared standard. An extremely black and white view of the industry, bloated with oversimplification. I am working at a place that has the…
if you don't enjoy the process, then maybe its not for you? I enjoy lighting environments and spend my free time doing it because I enjoy putting the hours in, for portfolio work or professional work. I am not getting paid for the work I do at home in my spare time, and I certainly don't do it for likes on artstation. as…
100% agree with all of that Tim. I remember watching one video that very dramatically told the tale of one of these poor guys who got all excited that he finally landed a job in AAA at Taletell (however you spell it). He upped and moved his family only to lose the job before it started, and of course now they were in…