Can YOU REALLY make a LIVING as a BLENDER 3D ARTIST? My Chocofur Story!

[@olexanderburyak6613]

well, i am doing around 2k usd per month with only Blender. Not much as for Europe and US, but in my country that is a good income, i can uokeep my family, household, good meals and vacations. The more i do with blender, the better it goes. I am enjoying the work when i can do it when i want and so much as i need, and just chilling, gaming, having time with my son.. I dont have to know maya, i dont have to know 3dsmax, only blender. I just dont need other, because of versatility. the more i work with blender, the far i get and more clients come. Its fun. And pleasing to know that you are a competitive person in your trade. Thats not a software question. Thats more about self motivation for work, eager and communications. Thanks you, Blender. You are a perfect tool, as for me.

[@erickmarin228]

How you do it?

[@olexanderburyak6613]

@@erickmarin228 freelancing a small projects, like explainer animations, some product rendering and character making. Also, the most valuable part is in 3d printing, i have two major clients with 3d printers, who regularly uses my services. Editing bad meshes, creating stuff from their clients demands, sculpting... One client is a miniature trader, so some creative things comes along. What leads me to character making, rigging, baking textures. Actually, all work looks like problem solving in any field that related to 3d. Client cames with some bad or tricky situations, and i solve it and payed for that. And its completely okay to be done with blender and provided to clients in fbx/obj/stl formats.

[@Olav3D]

I would need at least 10K$/month or more to quit my career direction for doing Blender. Living in Oslo, Norway is expensive.

[@olexanderburyak6613]

@@Olav3D yeah, thats right. But with needed motivation i can do more, at least twice than i have now. I just feel better when paying attention as much as possible to my family. So i am just laying hands to small projects. And in Urkaine its pretty cheap to be wealthy :D so thats why i am here. Its feels okay. Have been to Europe and United states, i have an auntie there, i can say that there is no place like home! Blender can be used for powerful projects. Its a decent piece of software. Just now checked your channel, nice tuts. Living in Oslo... i think, the most expensive town in the world :)

[@Chocofur]

Hey Olav, actually it's quite similar in Germany if you live in one of the major cities... of course you can live for less than 10k but if we speak of normal family life, savings, proper children education etc. I'd also say 10k is a must for a couple....

[@cuillinridgedesign388]

We do visuals for kitchen showrooms and switched to using blender a year ago thanks to guys like you with great tutorials and assets. Keep up the great work!

[@PetrSmrtka]

You are one of those inspirational people who stick to their dream, exitting comfort zone to reach the goal. Huge respect to you. Btw, your Blender Architectural / Interior course is great, it helps me a lot.

[@Chocofur]

Hey Petr, thanks a lot for your comment!!!

[@rafaelgonzalezpro]

Hi dude! I'm struggling to become a Blender artist and time to time stumble in such inspirational videos like that. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep it up!

[@dimitrimountaingeorgian6821]

I just discovered you. Learning Blender for almost 2 weeks and I am into it 100%.

[@Chocofur]

Welcome aboard!

[@jontysb]

How's your journey so far Dmitri?

[@EarthCurrent-f5i]

I currently work IT. My job destroys my soul. I just started blender I have always loved art and hope this can take me somewhere.

[@DillandShaj]

Man I've always loved 3D modelling and animation and I've always wanted to do something with it. I got discouraged when I was applying for programs for university because those jobs were seen as non well paying jobs. I work as an electrical engineer now but I've really really thought about saving money and quitting my job to pursue something in 3D modelling and animation. I really hope I can do that soon. Thank you for this video, it was very enjoyable to watch!

[@kayceecomix]

Hey if you haven’t started yet, I’ve found some good tutorials to learn blender with Udemy courses, Just wait for a sale they’re on pretty often

[@DillandShaj]

@@kayceecomix I did start with a course that goes through the process of modelling a car (Nash Healey) and I've been enjoying it a lot! Are there any specific ones you recommend?

[@kayceecomix]

@@DillandShaj yes I’ve been going through “blender character creator for video game design” and it covers a lot of stuff, I haven’t tried any other courses but this seems like a good one for me at-least

[@kayceecomix]

@@DillandShaj I’m only about 25% way through the course also read the bad reviews on the course and see if it’s something you can put up with and you should be good to go

[@DillandShaj]

@@kayceecomix that's awesome! Thank you for letting me know!

[@JaredRehnquist]

What an inspiring story! I’m an 18 year old freshmen in a community college, but I know I really want to use Blender in some way to make a living one day. Lately, I’ve been struggling with the fear that I’ll somehow mess up and ruin the rest of my life by getting stuck doing something that I don’t love. After hearing your story though, I see now that it’s definitely possible to make a living with Blender...even after quitting a “safe” job. Like you said, it’s a leap of faith. Things may not seem so great at first, but if you stay passionate and dedicated, success may find you yet. I don’t know what the future holds, but I will definitely come back to this video if I’m ever in doubt. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Chocofur]

Man, thanks SO MUCH for your comment! I really didn't think my story may be so uplifting to anyone! You've definitely inspired me to create more videos on the "professional" topic and to share some of my other experiences with Blender!

[@JaredRehnquist]

chocofur awesome! Can’t wait to hear what other stories/advice you have to share!

[@Schizmatizmify]

Thanks for talking about this. I've been using Blender as my main tool as an in-house visualiser for an architecture firm, so it is definitely possible. You just have to find your niche, and be really really good at what you do. And be prepared to compromise a lot as well.

[@Chocofur]

Many thanks for your comment!!!

[@LordJagd]

What do you mean by compromise?

[@atdynax]

I make a living with Blender

[@Chocofur]

Congrats!!!!!

[@atdynax]

@@equinox3d585 By making animations that are monetised + Patreon

[@lifeisbeautiful5998]

How ??

[@lifeisbeautiful5998]

How can I ? if I am lost ?

[@atdynax]

@@lifeisbeautiful5998 Just like any KZbinr.

[@Dennisjay9]

Ive been using Blender for over a year now and this never even came to my mind. Im sick of my boring ass back breaking job. What are some of the main things you should learn and refine in order to get freelance work and how can you get your first gig?

[@Chocofur]

Thanks for your comment, it;s a bit more complex answer so I'll to include it in my other video!

[@trence5]

@@Chocofur looking forward to it!

[@millie2079]

Avoid just making handguns and hardops stuff if you want to eventually get work. Think more along the lines of product visualisation, interior scenes (shops, supermarkets etc), also beverage adverts nowadays pretty much just use 3d.

[@Blackmankingvideos]

​@@millie2079 thank you my question is answered even before I asked @Chocofur

[@TheTca211]

Just the question I wanted to ask! Can't wait for that video!

[@StringFairy]

I'm already transitioning into making a living with Blender, as well.

[@Chocofur]

That's great!! Keep up and don't give up. Sometimes it only takes to stay in the game longer than others.

[@xaviere.3299]

I've seen your stuff in instagram, it's funny to find a comment here as well

[@ImNewbeh]

I just started, I hope i can do the same, would be my dream job

[@Arovna]

You're great, I pop up on your livestreams sometimes

[@pawelvg1]

and...? Did you make it ?

[@chungmingying1837]

Thanks chocofur to bring this up! I'm a industrial designer for 25 years. I have been use Alias for 18 years, also with some other software experience such Rhino, Pro_E(creo) and Solidwork in ID world. One years ago, I was thinking Alias, Rhino(UI is not pretty) are best software for ID. Until I saw Blender 2.79, I was thinking it is pretty cool and of course it is FREE, not like Alias costly. After blender releasing 2.8, it totally blow my mind, not just its functions across most design/creator/artist..but even the small thing of UI design like wireframe mode in 3d views( it just gorgeous). Now, I use blender as full time for concept developments. In Blender, I can spend more time on focusing in design, not like other software, it will need days/weeks to study the shapes modeling. Although, we still need other software to help for transfer to Step(import/export) file for communicate with engineer world. But bottom line is, it still save time at the end. Blender make free world not just money, also mind, Thanks Blender!!

[@Chocofur]

Hey Chung, thank you for your story! I agree with you totally - sometimes you need an extra software to deliver the final product, but there's a myth that Blender simply isn't enough for "professional" work. It is exactly as you've described - a great tool that allows you to save time, money and boost creativity if used wisely. Will you need an extra 3D tools from time to time? Surely yes, but that doesn't make Blender useless or incapable...

[@sobreaver]

I needed to hear that, thank you very much. hope to catch you someday =]

[@xaviere.3299]

I've been making a career with Blender on and off since ~2004. I've been working all day long with it for the last two years. And I can say Chocofur's work is just fantastic

[@Chocofur]

Thank you a lot Xavier!!!!!!!!

[@levelchanger468]

Great to see u back. Good vid, it would benefit many emerging artists.

[@mickyelmb]

Great testimonial. I have been using Blender for about 3 years and I love it for all the reasons you mentioned. I need a boost of inspiration from time to time and videos like this really energize me to keep going. Thank you.

[@JamieDunbar]

Really cool to see where you've come from and the struggles to get here. Makes some of my own struggles easier to bare. I realise it's extremely personal (both because of where you live and just because it's a personal question) but I'd love to see a breakdown of your income and expenses. Making an independent living is awesome, but where I live, $20,000 a year wouldn't cover rent. But $100,000 a year would be better off than I currently am. Seeing how much you make with your products, as well as how that money gets distributed to your team would be fascinating.

[@Chocofur]

Thanks for your comment Jamie, I'll try to cover some of the income/expenses aspect in my other video!

[@angiehacks]

First time here. I love this video so much. I recently started earning a living doing ArchiViz with Cinema 4D and Octane. Works real good to achieve the results I want. However I’m also learning Blender so I could use any depending on the situation and to be versatile. I’ll be watching your videos as I believe there’s a ton of stuff to learn from you. Thank you 🙏

[@csmemarketing]

Thanks for the Inspiration!

[@dee6561]

*YES!* {insert sound effect} And thank you.

[@CTRL_SMarcos]

Congratulations on more than 12,000 subs. Your channel is, without a doubt, one of the references if we talk about Blender. Thank you so much for sharing so much and so good knowledge : ^ )

[@Chocofur]

Thanks man!! :-)

[@nam.truong]

Thank you for sharing your story, going freelance is not always a better career choice financially as many people made it out to be. I listened to many Podcasts as well as read blogs about freelancing as artists / designers, they always sell this idea of how freelancing is better than this, better than that but the truth is freelancing is not for everyone. To reaching at least $100K a year, you not only need to be one of the best freelancers but also a entrepreneur. And I think that's what I'm struggling with as well as many fellow artists / designers because we are either bad at doing business or just hate it.

[@Chocofur]

Hey Nam, I TOTALLY agree with you! Actually I think it also really depends on the point in life you're at. In some age, or life circumstances, a "regular" agency job may be much better fit than freelancing or running small business. It really depends on so many factors and there really is no "secret" formula that will work for everyone...

[@theunsungpodcast]

I remember being a well paid web dev contractor to the government back in the late 1990s. They were using Enterprise Java and Cold Fusion on the backend. I tried to introduce PHP (v3 at the time) and they all laughed at me because it was "free" and open source - therefore cannot be "professional". Of course not many years later, they built facebook on PHP and it became the most widely used web programming language for the server side. So yeah, I think Blender has had a similar journey. Those who use it knew it's potential, but techno-snobbery was a big impediment. It's usually the truly skillful tech people who are immune to techo-snobbery nonsense. It's been a metaphor for life in general - that being more informed is better than being less informed. I notice that when it comes to big issues like politics and even contentious issues like vaccines, the more you know, the more people want to be dismissive - because they are more likely to adhere to NARRATIVE. They see narrative as social acceptance and the primal fear of being separated from the herd kicks in. No pioneers listen to this instinctive fear. They feel the fear and do the other thing anyway.

[@southradish7801]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful and encouraging!

[@TonytownInc]

Thank you for the advice! 3D has been a hobby for a while (Cinema 4D, Poser, etc). Now I'm retiring in the next 4 years and ready to 'turn pro'. There are movies I want to make and if I can pay for them by selling content, so much the better. In the meantime I'm doing my homework (art side and business side) while I wrap my head around this amazing software.

[@Chocofur]

Thank you for your comment Tonytown and best of luck on your way with 3D!!

[@andin3410]

I see the teddy fresh hoodie papa bless.

[@Chocofur]

Fooper Trooper ;-)

[@natrajkamboj]

Thanks, how can someone dislike such agood and inspiring video?

[@weeliano]

Very inspiring! Thank you for your contributions to the Blender Community!!!

[@Chocofur]

Thank you :-)

[@amthuisreal]

Honestly I was trying to get into blender for a while now I remember version 2.7 and I hated it cause of the weird and odd controls and I was having a hard time getting used too it. Eventually when 2.8 came out when my friend told me about it I got some excitement seeing how things looked more cleaner and easier to use and how it also became so much more powerful than before I was just amazed that it was still free, eventually I decided to search for tutorials but nothing really seemed to be well explained and most tutorials just went through like creating a certain thing(cough guru). However when I stumbled across your channel and looked at your series I could have sworn that I was dreaming, someone who actually made a easy to follow tutorial for once? I ended up watching all your tutorials and I loved all of them how easy they were to follow and how well you explained everything and the way it was all executed was honestly amazing. You're a great teacher/tutor/tutorialist whatever the word is. So thank you choco for everything you have done for us all here. :D

[@Chocofur]

M8, thank you so much for this comment! I'm not always able to answer instantly but scrolling through the comments section and reading a story like yours is really, the most motivating thing :-) It really keeps me pushing!!! Thanks!

[@GaryParris]

absolutely, thank you for doing this video, i am glad you have decided to speak out about your own path and that you can do it with blender, regardless of other software and other advocates of swapping tools to do it successfully, there is another pervasive topic that really grinds on me, if people can afford other things they can afford the other software, and that it's investing in the future by buying the corporate industry software you are investing in the future, and that its not a cost or factor you should ignore, these types of messages are failing people, because that's one perception, its wrong and it props up the industry-standard myths. Its a really important message and needs to be seen more. passion for using something not because of pure fandom, but because of passion to do something with a great free tool to do things you want to do with a swiss army knife of 3D to the point where that in and of itself and the community drive it forward, not some obsessive need to be part of the corporate model of things. but to be creative with what you have available regardless of anything else, and setting targets that are realistic for using Bender while still being competitive for the work you can do with that tool, not getting hung up on what everyone else uses.

[@Chocofur]

Hey Gary, thanks A LOT for your comment!

[@GaryParris]

@@Chocofur no problem I think it's a hugely important message you have gone on record with. I really support things like this.

[@broshbrolin2395]

Just start using blender (1st 3D) as a concept designer and blender help me a lot with my time on a presentation hitting deadline pretty quick,there s a lot of great yet very affordable addon such as quickdraw boxcutter etc i also just found 3d coat is very essential but for now i just wanted to dive deeper with blender thx to everyone in Blender ok im talking to much

[@Chocofur]

Thanks Brosh!!

[@simonthedigger99]

As of now doing internship as a 3d artist and I am learning quite a lot and I told them I wanted to use blender and with some convincing got my way

[@zahard3648]

this man is really nice, i like how humble he is

[@sugar_ltd]

Thanks for this video. I've been designing for over 15 years, i've used all sorts of software from the macromedia suite to corel. Blender just makes designing simple and fun without worrying about licence costs and the fact that you can customise it with scripting makes it better than the industry ones. so much control over your creative process. It's the only software i use now.

[@daeschischi]

Thanks a lot and i wish u the best!

[@Chocofur]

Cheers!! :-)

[@stanislavlandgren]

Thanks for sharing your story. I am a chocofur supporter, i bought a lifetime bundle in 2016! 😀

[@Chocofur]

Thank you Stanislav from the bottom of my heart. I just want you to know that You and the other supporters who sticked with Chocofur from the very beginning, made the entire thing possible!!

[@ZigorBilbao]

Just starting to use blender a few day ago. I started to learn modeling in 3ds max and cinema 4d years ago but never got to do anything. I also use Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects to thies day. Proffessional courses were expensive and I lost motivation on 3D modelling. But I'm liking Blender very much and I was wondering if I could make a living out of it... and I found your video. GREAT! Thank you!

[@Chocofur]

Thank you Zigor, great to hear my video was helpful to you!!

[@ImNewbeh]

Thank you for this video, I'm going to try hard to turn this into my job

[@Chocofur]

Hey Robby, thank you so much for your comment and good luck!!! Remember to keep pushing!

[@neail5466]

Thank you, for your story, it is +1 for me, it's really hard when break the comfort zone and dream for something you believe in, And blender is awesome... After the 2.8 it's like super .. the interface is clean, trimmed and elegant. I love using blender.

[@Chocofur]

Thanks Akash for your comment and appreciation!!!!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Very inspiring. I def want to give Blender a try. Currently I do hand-drawn animation, but would like to experiment with 3D.

[@Chocofur]

Thanks for your comment! Did you know you can also do hand drawn animations in Blender 2.8?

[@samseddmedia]

3:05 You didn't want to steal any commercial software? I like that fact! I don't blame you either. I have the same feeling about stealing.

[@thedeterminedartist]

I'm currently learning anatomy at the moment & will use that knowledge to learn how to sculpt characters in Blender. Both of which are from courses, while practicing what I've learnt. As I'll be doing that for Freelancing. I have experience learning other software like Maya, Mudbox & Zbrush, plus I have experience in drawing as well.

[@DEM3RZ]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your story, very inspiring!

[@Chocofur]

Thanks David, it's really my greatest pleasure to help and inspire others!

[@delrodesigns6735]

wow! its time for me to focus on blender after i watch your video, your an inspiration, i want to watch all your traning video

[@baorichard4345]

Love your story, hope to see you on blender Conference some day

[@Chocofur]

Hey, we'll be participating this year :-) See you in Amsterdam!

[@SavoirPourTous]

Thank you for you video and good continuation

[@MrMahokai]

thanks for ur words ...after all my passion run away u charged me very well !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! *bow*

[@Chocofur]

Thanks Den, you don't know how much comments like yours motivate me to keep creating!

[@WANWAN-gj6rl]

Love your subtle humor

[@aranganr]

Thanks Chocofur for sharing your adventurous life experience. I liked your quote - Don't give up.

[@Chocofur]

Thanks Rangan, great to hear you and others enjoyed the story (wasn't expecting that tbh).

Big up for your story and your great contribution to the design community!!

[@Chocofur]

Thank you Oliver!!

[@randomnumbers84269]

Thank you! You motivated me.

[@Jesse3dmond]

Thanks for this video. Just until recently I started to finally dive into Blender like I've never done before. Not only because of the recent release of 2.8 and the great deal of tutorials that accompanied the release, but I always wanted to improve my 3D modeling skills ever since I found out about Blender. This video struck me when it got recommended because I have the same attitude regarding other graphic software. In this case I'm referring to applications like Gimp, Inkscape, Scribus, Krita and what have you. This started when I wanted to invest in some Adobe bundle way back and found out you had to pay much, much more for the English version in Europe than you had to pay in the US of A. This pissed me off big time and since I can be very stubborn, like a lot of artists I guess, decided from then on to only use open source software and support the open source community whenever I can. Not to mention that I very much dislike the subscription model, many software houses use as a business model. Like the one Adobe is using as a business model. For several reasons btw but I'm starting to drift. I just wanted to thank you and finish by telling you I'll definitely start with the tutorials by you/Chocofur referred to in this video, after I have finished doing all present 2.8 tutorials on blender.org. Thanks again, 2 thumbs up & keep up the good work.

[@Chocofur]

Thank you very much for your comment and story!!! Wish you best of luck on your further artistic development!!

[@alexandershuaibu]

So amazing that you shared this. This will be referenced. Amazing journey

[@Chocofur]

Thanks Alex!

[@iusting]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MariJadeWrites]

This is was an interesting video, I am learning to use Blender now :) and I can always learn other programs if needed.

[@kabatanasimpande6255]

Thanks for the inspriration

[@randallcromer66]

I'm a new subscriber and just wanted to say thank you for the video and for keeping us informed and updated on what's happening in this industry. I appreciate your time and effort in making this video's so please keep up the great work and I'll keep coming back for more and sharing your video's with as many people as I possibly can. 👍💯👍

[@Chocofur]

Thank you Randall so much for your comment!

[@philfounarcoleptik3d679]

Thank's a lot... I think I needed to hear that... I've been doing 3D for three months then stop for six months or one year and start again for three months since... i d'ont remember lol (my first 3D scene was on 3DsMax 2.5 !)... Today I really want to progress and capitalize on my knowledge, and little by little making enough money to start doing it full time and stop my actual job. I have 3D "inside" I know it, i see the life in 3D lol. I'm going to buy your training in order to have a solid base for this kind of "subject". Thank you very much to share your passion and experience.

[@Chocofur]

Hey manm thank you very very much for your comment!! I really appreciate it that you're considering the Course! I'll do my best to deliver more and more valuable Blender content!

[@jeremyanderson2374]

Heard about your channel from Zach (CG Boost). Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your stuff! Awesome to hear that you're doing well with Blender!

[@jeremyanderson2374]

Love the origin story and love the "don't ask me what it means" comment lol. Good stuff.

[@Chocofur]

Hey Jeremy, thanks a lot for your comment and appreciation :-)

[@-lolus-]

dziękuję za motywację! próbuje się nauczyć używać blendera od ponad roku , lecz brak mi motywacji , a to jak nic innego daje kopa do działania . jeszcze raz dziękuję!

[@Chocofur]

Dzieki loluś :-) I powodzenia w nauce, don't give up!!

[@zbigniewolejnik2105]

Zbigniew Olejnik 1 sekundę temu Witaj ,przez przypadek Cię znalazłem w odchłani netu.. obejżałem ten film ...szacunek i chyle czoła za twoją pasję i zaangażowanie .Kiedyś blender mi nie odpowiadał ...brak tutoriali i ograniczone możliwości ... dzisiaj to potężna maszyna i mam nadzieję ,że dzięki Tobie ,twojej pasji dam radę i także poznam wszystkie możliwości. Będę twoim studentem i właśnie zaczynam i chociaż mam 50+ też fascynuje mnie to co można tu zrobić szczególnie chciałbym posiadać umiejętności wizualizacji i animacji prezentacji mebli ..tym się zajmuję zawodowo .

[@3dcube348]

Wow, amazing! I"m glad I watched this video

[@niraj4024]

Thank you bro. Im learning it from you currently

[@piotao]

Lechu, all the best for you and your company, you're the great one, with passion, vision and stability! Kudos for you! You are the example of hard, but steady progress. I wish you best of luck, and as a proof, I've already recommended you to my students lots and lots of times!

[@Chocofur]

Dzięki Piotr!! Do zobaczenia w Amsterdamie w ty roku razem z core Chocofur teamem :-)

[@m42ur]

Cześć. Zobaczyłem Twoją prezentację na Blender Coference, przesłuchałem wywiad na CGBoost, a teraz znalazłem Twój kanał. Chłonę jak najwięcej mogę, a Twoja historia jest inspirująca. Po aktualizacji 2.8 materiałów o blenderze zaczęło przybywać jak grzybów po deszczu i zobaczyłem jakie ten program ma możliwości. Zacząłem się uczyć, bo chcę się trochę przebranżowić. Jestem architektem i praca przy "projektowaniu" jak na razie nie jest taka jaką sobie wyobrażałem. Na pewno zapoznam się z innymi Twoimi filmami. Pozdrawiam!

[@Chocofur]

Wielkie dzieki, ja rowniez jestem ex architektem z wyksztalcenia :-)

[@arcanarki4162]

Thank from me too! Your videos helped me a lot too!! Keep it Up Lech..

[@Cyber_Kriss]

Its the first video I ever see from you. I like your words. I am new into Blender and wanna make it too. Wish you the best my friend Subbbed 😎👍🏼

[@Chocofur]

Thank you K! Blessings on your way with 3D :-)

[@arresha_eng]

Thank you for this video --- @ 5:12 hhhh it might be Choco Fur the Fur of chocolate hhhhh

[@andriviyono]

Thanks for your inspiring video. Well, what you do for living right now is been my dream since i started my career in CG industry. I started using blender since blender 2.46. Mostly, i use blender at home because in the studio that i'm working at, they use Maya. After watching your video, i believe in the future, i can make a living using blender.

[@Chocofur]

Thanks for your comment Andri!

[@thurston2235]

Man I started using Blender back in 2005. I messed around with it for a couple years and stopped because I never knew what useful things I could do with it. I wish I stuck with it, I could’ve been banking now.

[@mohamedbekhit2365]

i followed you from Egypt and i really want to thank you so much for this great course and website , always forward

[@Chocofur]

Thank you Mohamed!!!

[@amitneole8278]

Thank you for this motivational video..I have already jumped into freelancing leaving my job of Bank Manager. Hoping to do well...

[@Chocofur]

Thanks Amit for your comment! Best of luck on your new path!!

[@happyphal1862]

What I think Blender Kinda suck currently is when I want to do the human VFX model and I found out two problems. 1. There is no free muscle and skeleton system addon and there is no tutorial to make it manually. The only way I could do was using Shape Key which is not efficient enough to showcase. 2. I just learn that other commercial software has UDIM by default which allows for super high res texturing for closeup shot which is not available yet in Blender. :(

[@egnevadesigns]

Tbh, You're breathtaking!

[@Chocofur]

No U :-D

[@3DModelsToys]

I have a year and half with blender on KZbin, i dont know what im doing wrong but i only get around 3 to 4 subscribers a week, i guess i just dont know what to do with my 3d models or what to do with the experience i have. I try to inovate my 3d models, i will try to do more animations. If anyone want to give some advices or direction i really apreciate since im unimployed and i have 31 years old. Thanks

[@foolsanticsstudio]

Yes. Yes you can. It’s not the tool that matters but how you use it. I use blender at my job for rigging and animation.

[@Chocofur]

Thanks for your comment! We need more people like you :-)

[@stop619]

+1 for the Golf!

[@Phoenix-gz9xb]

I came from 3ds max to blender 2.8 and definitely not going back. Transition wasn't that hard due to having previous 3d knowledge. Hard to start something though with a family. Still haven't given up

[@Chocofur]

Thank for your Phoenix and good luck with the transition, you'll make it :-)

[@biotagardenstore4828]

Wonderful story...god bless you

[@kelvinchuks8885]

Dude you are Awesome. i just found your channel. Thanks for all your tutorials and free stuff, you are amaizing. cheers!

[@hearthstonescholomance145]

I want to start Blender ASAP. BUT I don't own a computer or laptop yet. What computer should I start with as far as RAM & PROCESSOR, ETC

[@ILove3d]

Great, I am also a blender user but could not get a job out of it. Maybe because I am just a starter. Thanks, I got motivated because of this video.

[@Chocofur]

You'll get there mate! Thanks for your comment!!

[@raliuk00]

Thank you so much !

[@resquar3d534]

WoW! inspirational story

[@ArtScouts]

inspiring story thanks for sharing

[@dogodesigners5587]

thank you so much for the inspiration nothing come with no hard work am a month new to blender...lately I was confused on what to do

[@Chocofur]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching!

[@hundredfold609]

Really amazing story,wish I had a machine to install the software,I would do my fullest

[@ramsfile4583]

I just wanted to say I work a full time job that is 85% Blender work. You CAN make a living with blender!

[@Chocofur]

Thanks for your voice Rams!!

[@ojonasdev]

yep.

[@akizaizayoi4763]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and story! Also, my first time watching your video and I instantly subscribed. :)

[@MichaelMHD]

Tnx it was helpful👍 Beside these can i monotize blender videos? Sell 3d assets and when im making these assets capture videos of making them.. Is it possible?

[@IcebergInfo]

Thank you

[@EnricoDellaVolpeTechnology]

Congratulations bro you are great. What others software do you use for you job. You need a cad

[@Chocofur]

Hey Henry, nowadays it's basically just Blender, Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects. I am the only architect I know who doesn't use CAD :-D

[@arianullah6257]

Real life hero :)

[@Chocofur]

And real human bean ;-)

[@erik....]

I'm working full time with Blender at work right now making some instruction videos for new people in the factory, and promotion videos for the marketing department.. It's definitely possible to make a living with Blender if you happen to be in the right place.

[@Chocofur]

Het Erik, thanks a lot for your story! We need more people like you to encourage others and get through the noise :-)

[@Ali_Aquiles]

Thank you so much❤

[@Chocofur]

❤❤❤❤

[@pirwothart3547]

Thanks

[@DesAlwi]

thanks a lot! so inspiring