Feature 2023: The state of the 3D and digital industry
For a bit of a marker in time, I had just installed an Nvidia 2070 Super card before the Covid pandemic hit. Now the 4070 series of cards are shipping a full two generations later. But there have been far deeper changes as well. Today we delve into the recent changes to the 3D landscape, and peer into our crystal ball to see what may be next on the horizon.
3D CHALLENGES
Let’s start with a basic agreement: 3D is hard. While anybody can sit in front of a painting program, that isn’t the case for most 3D. If 2D is like driving a car, 3D is more like piloting a rocket to the moon. It’s infinitely more complex, and generally a lot more expensive.
But both entry and production costs for 3D have come way down in recent years, making it far more competitive with 2D options. This industry trend is being largely fueled by both the open and free offerings, and
