GameMaker Studio - Lesson #1: Secrets of 2D Game Art (Intermediate Tutorial)
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Lesson Title:
GameMaker Studio - Lesson #1: Secrets of 2D Game Art
Lesson Description:
In this video, you'll learn how to create a 2D game art style, as well as the necessary programs for creating graphics in games.
Timecodes:
00:01 - Introduction
00:24 - Finished Assets
01:30 - Flat Design
02:28 - Pixel Art
03:36 - Pixel Art Rules
05:40 - Color
06:53 - Simple Graphics
07:12 - Effects, Particles, Shaders
08:49 - Examples
09:55 - Effects Program
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opengameart.org - 2D graphics asset collection
itch.io - A well-known website for indie developers. Graphics, music, sounds, animation, icons, games
lospec.com - Palettes
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Pixel FX Designer - Effects creation program
Sprite Mancer - Effects creation program
Flat design (Photoshop, Illustrator) - objects are displayed without volume. Consists of simple shapes.
Spine animation (MOHO animation, Spine) - animated objects using a skeleton.
Pixel Art - graphics consisting of squares. Drawing is quite difficult. There are many terms for this, and it requires learning. Can be with or without an outline, multi-pixel.
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Game Improvement List:
1) Vignette
2) Particles, FX
3) Smooth Camera
4) Shaders
5) Maintaining a Common Style
6) Using Pre-Made Palettes
7) Using References (Repainting) and Borrowing Styles When Learning to Draw
8) Maintaining Scene Composition and Level Design
9) Lighting
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