Decisions

I've finally decided to pick up computer graphics. Nothing fancy, just something I can do in my spare time.

Now I have to make a decision between 3d and 2d... I've had some previous experience with drawing on paper, though I've never really tried anything on computer, so I guess I'll be novice regardless of what I choose. At the moment I'm leaning toward 3d, in that it can be utilized for both animation and mesh-exporting for integration to different apps. The fact that I can get some student version of Maya (3ds max is kind of hard to find at discount) for free is also a big plus. The only thing that's actually making me reconsider is how complex 3d design applications are. If I wanted to sketch using tablet I'd simply be able to sketch away while 3d design suites will require some extensive education/computing power, which is something I can't quite afford right now.

Aesthetically, 3D medium provides much more technical variety compared to the conventional 2D medium. Just look at some of the work here.
In my heart, I know I'll adapt faster to two dimensional arts, but still, wow. Just imagining what would be possible in three dimensional design program with its photorealistic lights and textures bring chills to my bones.

Of course, the biggest reason for hesitation is the amount of work I can get done while learning to cg...