However, wireframe 3D modeling has several advantages over the 2D method:
- Flexibility: The ability to change angles or animate images with quicker rendering, because a realistic 3D model is already there to be used.
- Easy rendering: The automatic calculation and rendering is easier as the 3D modeler has built-in algorithms to render realistically rather than mentally visualizing or estimating the rendered image.
- Accurate photorealism: You have less chance of overdoing, misplacing, or forgetting to include any visual effects.
- Software learning curve: Learning 3D software can take longer as 3D modelers tend to be more sophisticated and have more “under the hood.”
- Difficulty achieving certain photorealistic effects: You can achieve some photorealistic effects with special rendering filters included in the modeling software and specific to a 3D modeler. 3D artists sometimes use a combination of 3D modelers, following that up with 2D editing of the 2D computer-rendered images from the 3D model.
2D, on the other hand, is great for conceptual work. There is no need for full visualization because 2D is great for approximating what a model might look like with no need for a full 3D model to be created, thus saving on time, training, and costs.