New Fon Davis course

Lee MarshLee Marsh ✭
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I'm really enjoying the course. As regards the 3D design work, is it best to have a professional do the work, if like me you can only do the basics? I am think of the time cost if I was to try and do such work all in house on my own.
many thanks
Lee 

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  • Alexander HAlexander H ✭✭✭
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    You may want to assess your situation and see if having your models generated by someone else is worth the expense.

    For example, if this is just a hobby project, with no nearing deadlines, then like Chris said, it's a great chance to learn 3D modelling! Take the time to see which style of modelling works best for you, which software you like, and give yourself the time to become intuitive with it.

    If you're in a professional situation with an assignment you have to deliver to a client, then you likely have a deadline and budget. Instead of spending the time to learn to 3D model, and charging your client for that time, in this scenario it might be a better decision financially to oursource the work, and have a resultant product quicker (then, in your spare time, picking up some modelling skills where you can ;)  ).

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  • Chris EllerbyChris Ellerby Admin
    You can have a professional help if you like, but my suggestion is to do as much as possible yourself.  That way you start building the skills that will either empower you in the future or help you better communicate with a professional should you eventually decide those skills are not something you want to add to your toolbox or invest your time in.

    There has never been a better time to learn 3D.  The 3D modeling software Blender is free, incredibly powerful, and there is a great deal of educational material available.  And on the CAD side, there are plenty of free or cheap options that have professional-level power.  For CAD, I use OnShape, which has a free version.  The only negative to the free version is your work is all public, so others could copy it.  I don't mind my personal work being public, so that works for me,  If I need to do client work I just incorporate a private OnShape license into the cost of the project.   With the cost of small CNC machines, laser cutters, and 3D printers steadily dropping, having 3D Modeling/CAD skills has never been more valuable or powerful.

    /Chris
  • Lee MarshLee Marsh ✭
    Hi Chris & Alexander
    Thanks so much for your replies.
    I have been a professional model maker for 30 years (yikes I feel old!) and as and when time allows I am very slowly learning Blender and Fusion 360. I feel like if I had a few months to spend learning these alone, I would be fine on my own. Between work and Dad duties I'm often to tired at night to study. However once I have completed my current work project I plan to make time at work each week to study Blender on a great course I've found. I will for the moment have to farm out design work that's beyond me, luckily I have a friend who can do it.
    So thanks again and I intend to happily take the advice given by you both.

    Cheers
    Lee
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