He gave me to the end of the year based on my research. So after finding out the above, I was in the unfortunate position of giving our wonderfully optimistic COO a reality check, which went over surprisingly well. That’s if they have a high quality 2D character to work from.
For experienced 3D modelers it takes an average of 3-4 weeks to create a high quality render. The average student takes approximately 4 months to a year to master 3D modeling These are my rough approximations based on my research: Like ‘how long does it take to create a custom designed 3D character with texture and color?’ It turns out it takes a fair chunk of time. I had some big concerns, so I talked to one of my fellow designers who had dabbled in 3D design a little on his own time.Īfter some good discussions with my coworker, it was clear I needed to do some research. None, except a little clay sculpting in high school and plaster sculpting in college, but that’s it, and that was, dare I say, 20 years ago. Not just surprised, but super intimidated and uncertain.
When we sat down to talk, he asked me to make our company’s Mascot (the Mobile Monster) in 3D in two months. I got to say I was a little surprised. In June of last year, I was at work minding my design business when our COO asks to meet with me.