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Posted by: Buggy Virus
Posted by: Cerilli
If you have two people who know nothing about the software, why does it matter how they acquired their skills? If both artists have a finished product that look identical, why does it matter if it took one artist a year and a half to figure out how to do it on his own, while the other was professionally trained in 3 months? Personally, I'd think that a company would be more inclined to hire somebody who was professionally trained anyway. No matter, it really is more of a philosophical question, so I don't think there is a definitive answer.
Because they are making models, and if they do so in reality, like they do so for a game or job, the person who was able to make the model on their own will generally be more skilled. Just because they are both able to come up with the same finished product does not mean they are the same level.
I'm not sure if I'm being unclear, or we are misunderstanding one another.
I'm not talking about comparing somebody who made a spaceship through a tutorial, and somebody else who made the same spaceship by learning on their own. Obviously the guy who claims the spaceship tutorial as his own work is a bit of a phony, and the guy who figured it out on his own has something to be proud of.
I'm talking about having two people who equally have the talent and ability to create something from scratch based off concept sketches that are given to them. In my opinion, it doesn't matter if one person learned on their own and the other person was trained, they both clearly have the talent and skill to do the job. To me, it is irrelevant how you get there. Whether you spend years experimenting with the software, reading books, doing tutorials, or attending school, if you end up with the appropriate skills in the end, it doesn't really matter! There doesn't seem to be much sense in arguing which method of learning is better, especially since (as I said) the learning process never really ends.
*shrug* I dunno. Again, just my opinion. I suppose a healthy combination of "all of the above" would be best.
Anyway, my main point was that we should be all friendly and supportive. I'm hoping nobody tries to argue with that! :P