#ILM
It might be easier to teach an artist computers than to teach a
computer geek to draw. But hey, I don't have much choice. I'm
already a geek. <g> So what am I supposed to do? Whether that
statement is true or not, it doesn't go on to give any options to
those who are already PC literate. My only response is that it is
certainly easier to teach computer animation to someone who is
computer literate than it is to teach someone who has no experience
with either computers or art.
Also, consider this scenario: a traditional artist, either new to a
company or of long standing, will be asked if he is interested in
learning the new art software. Someone will sit down and show them
how to do it. Manuals will be opened, and if the artist shows a bit
of interest and/or proficiency the company will even shell out a few
$K to have them trained in the software.
The opposite scenario: a company buys some art software. The only
person who expresses any proficiency/interest is an engineer or
programmer. Do you suppose the company will send him to art
classes? HA! Maybe when you-know-where freezes over. So he turns
out bad-to-mediocre stuff, and the drums start sounding: computer
people can't do art.
Excuse me, but when has anyone ever tried to teach us?!
I guess the attitude perpetuates itself. It's useless to teach art to
geeks, so why bother.
I have considered writing an art course just for computer people. But
first I gots to get real good myself and be the first guinea pig.