Is Learning 3D Still Worth It?

A lot has been said about AI and what it means for artists. I wanted to share where I actually stand on it... not to argue for or against, just an honest conversation about what I think still matters when it comes to developing your own creative voice and design thinking as an artist. Hope this helps! _________________________________________ 🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPS https://www.pablander.academy/ 💬 Join the Discord community: https://discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE 💌 STAY IN TOUCH Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter: https://www.pablander.academy/newsletter Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 My website: https://www.pablander.com 🔗 ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/pablander 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablander/ 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pablander 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez/ _________________________________________ ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Is Learning 3D Still Worth It? 01:28 - Why Prompting Will Never Replace Real Design Knowledge 03:40 - The Dangerous Trap: Curating vs. Creating 04:27 - How Storytelling Drives Meaningful Character Design 06:07 - What You Lose When AI Handles Your Lighting & Texturing 08:58 - Why AI Art Looks the Same (And How to Stand Out) 10:22 - Will AI Erase Entry-Level 3D Artist Jobs? 12:30 - The Unspoken Ethical Problem Behind Generative AI 14:34 - How I Actually Use AI Tools in My Workflow