Is it even worth learning 3d modelling these days?

[Mason]

Like to do it as a job? I'm still a beginner 3d artist, barely even scratched the surface... and I could see myself in 5 years being good at it. But with the rise of AI powered slop, which can now create a 3d model just based off an image. In 5 to 10 years will there even be a need for 3d modelers? Any up and coming 3d artists who want to do this as a job might not even get the chance to do that. So I just wonder what others think.. if there is any point in spending years learning and practicing for something that will no longer be valuable in a decade. Maybe I'm just worrying too much.

[Urn Sudden]

Even with AI there's a million different avenues to take the knowledge. AI's got no consideration for topology, style, rigging, polycount, clean and efficient textures and UV maps, etc.
If you're going for 1:1 realism I'd say 3d scanners and real-world capture is after your job more than AI is, and even then if you're doing it professionally you'd be utilizing that tech anyway.

[Mittens]

this is literally a duplicate post from months ago. go find somewhere else to farm clown points

[Mittens]

so why does there have to be a duplicate post knowing fine well that it's going to stir discourse about a certain topic?

[Mason]

Originally posted by Mittens:

so why does there have to be a duplicate post knowing fine well that it's going to stir discourse about a certain topic?

Oh f**ing hell man... I already told you I don't go looking for old posts that are similar. I'm done interacting with you. The forum is a place for discussion... talking about AI is "stirring discourse," what a laughable thing to write. You have zero input on the actual topic so I'm not going to bother responding to your comments anymore. Instead of speaking about the actual topic, you're derailing the thread with useless drivel. So I'm done.

[Mittens]

Originally posted by Mason:

Originally posted by Mittens:

so why does there have to be a duplicate post knowing fine well that it's going to stir discourse about a certain topic?

Oh f**ing hell man... I already told you I don't go looking for old posts that are similar. I'm done interacting with you. The forum is a place for discussion... talking about AI is "stirring discourse," what a laughable thing to write. You have zero input on the actual topic so I'm not going to bother responding to your comments anymore. Instead of speaking about the actual topic, you're derailing the thread with useless drivel. So I'm done.

no my dude, it's word for word the same post. same title and everything.

[Quantum]

2,600 hours and i still haven't earned a cent, and that was before ai entered common usage
don't make art your job, you'll only end up bitter

[Mark3]

Art is subjective. 3d modelling is engineering or craft more than art. I have been doing this and making a living for more than 30 years. Just try harder!

AI is not a thing. It doesn't exist (yet), and is just a label for copyright theft of others work.

Believe me, AI is not a threat for 3d artists working for reputable companies. Not at least until it is actually AI rather than just content scraping algorithms.

[Crow]

Honestly... either do it for yourself or just don't. I'm sure there's going to be people who will prefer to hire a real person than to use an A.I to make stuff, or indie game companies who will not use those tools. It used to bother me but not anymore.

[Mehrshad]

why this guy did get banned?

[BLU66]

Originally posted by Mittens:

Originally posted by Mason:

Oh f**ing hell man... I already told you I don't go looking for old posts that are similar. I'm done interacting with you. The forum is a place for discussion... talking about AI is "stirring discourse," what a laughable thing to write. You have zero input on the actual topic so I'm not going to bother responding to your comments anymore. Instead of speaking about the actual topic, you're derailing the thread with useless drivel. So I'm done.

no my dude, it's word for word the same post. same title and everything.

oh my god bro just let it go he was probably just reposting A Question that he didnt think got enough input from the OP.

[BLU66]

Originally posted by Mark3:

Art is subjective. 3d modelling is engineering or craft more than art. I have been doing this and making a living for more than 30 years. Just try harder!

AI is not a thing. It doesn't exist (yet), and is just a label for copyright theft of others work.

Believe me, AI is not a threat for 3d artists working for reputable companies. Not at least until it is actually AI rather than just content scraping algorithms.

the funnies part about i t is tht the ai art legally cnt ven be copyrhed by anyon because a ist a humn an law statestht only humans can have copyrihts.

[Wizard]

tbh i felt the same when i started and got my diploma in it but its been a useful skill to make money on the side selling assets for lazy people in things like unity and Unreal or online or doing custom work for people AI will take a while to where it can be useful but the problem with AI is that it technically isn't original artwork it has to be built on something. one thing i will suggest that 3D modelling is never a waste theres so many aspects you can use it for like CAD work or 3D printing or even just making work for people on commission.

i used to just google for stuff in 3D and if there wasnt something available i would design it myself and sell it. Its like any business model find what people want and make it AI will always be there but its also not exactly going to be perfect theres a lot of intricacies with 3D modelling i dont see it grasping well.

[Sunshine]

It'll be fine, even with the vitriolic crowd who abhor AI - Freelance work still exists, that's not going away. The ones who are using AI would've likely never gone the commission route anyway so there's nothing to be lost.

[Serial Designation J]

Originally posted by Pybro:

Originally posted by Mark3:

Art is subjective. 3d modelling is engineering or craft more than art. I have been doing this and making a living for more than 30 years. Just try harder!

AI is not a thing. It doesn't exist (yet), and is just a label for copyright theft of others work.

Believe me, AI is not a threat for 3d artists working for reputable companies. Not at least until it is actually AI rather than just content scraping algorithms.

the funnies part about i t is tht the ai art legally cnt ven be copyrhed by anyon because a ist a humn an law statestht only humans can have copyrihts.

Holy f()cking grammar. If I may ask is English your second language? Not to be rude but I was wondering.

[Mittens]

Originally posted by Cyn:

Originally posted by Pybro:

the funnies part about i t is tht the ai art legally cnt ven be copyrhed by anyon because a ist a humn an law statestht only humans can have copyrihts.

Holy f()cking grammar. If I may ask is English your second language? Not to be rude but I was wondering.

bro who gives a rats arse