Autodesk is responding to all this blender news by releasing full versions of Maya and 3dsMax for $250/yr for indies. It's the full versions not the LT versions.
I think too little too late.
I think too little too late.
No thanks
My guess is they will continue the indie program and this wont be a problem, but ya if they don't then that would suck to have to upgrade to full price.
$100K gross....
That basically means you are self-employed and undercharging, you are going broke, or you are a startup using some creative accounting.
https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/3d-modeler-salary-SRCH_KO...
Even in the Bay Area the average is $83k: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/san-francisco-3d-modeler-...
If you run your own business, you have to account for these things and more (accountant, equipment, advertising, etc). Staying under 100K gross seems almost impossible unless you plan on running yourself out of business.