The best art and animation talks of GDC
Game Developer
MARCH 29, 2023
A selection of coverage from some of the industry's most accomplished artists and animators, from their GDC 2023 panels.
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The Spine Animation Story at Logic Simplified
Logic Simplified
MAY 7, 2024
Whoever thought Spine 2D animation reminds you of a paper doll craft, where you move all the body parts to create animations, was right! Spine is a 2D skeletal animation tool for game development and other animation projects. One, how Spine works as a great 2D animation software. How does it work? They create!
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Check out Wendi Ndaki’s animated podcast Creative Tech Convos
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Now, Wendi has brought some of these interviews to life through animated podcasts that are a must-listen (and watch!). With a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Technology, she has dedicated herself to combining her twin passions: art and technology. Check out the first episode below. Check out her story below.
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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The game immerses players in a captivating odyssey across worlds within worlds, beckoning them to master the art of world-leaping mechanics to uncover a cosmic mystery. Carlsen initiates with a gameplay sketch, and the art team starts building a 3D location. “We years of development. The one thing I never compromise on is playability.
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The 6 fundamentals of art every artist must learn (with examples)
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 18, 2023
Throughout your art journey, you’ll continually return to the fundamentals of art. Many core elements of art will remain consistent, no matter what form or medium you use. In this article, we’ll discuss the six fundamental principles of good art and explore some of the career paths that rely on these core principles.
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Bayard Wu
Concept Art World
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Concept Art World Bayard Wu Bayard Wu is a freelance illustrator and concept artist currently working in the video game industry. Bayard studied animation at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. The post Bayard Wu first appeared on Concept Art World
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Game art vs game design: What is the difference?
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 8, 2023
Since most of us are unaware of the process of creating a game, we usually confuse game design and game art as being the same. In this blog, we will discuss the difference between game art vs game design and how each plays a unique role in game development. They create animations for things that are neither objects nor characters.
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
JANUARY 22, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with a look at a series from this past Fall for this week’s Anime Sunday. Art: The art is very good, being done by Studio Nexus. The post Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions appeared first on Game Industry News.
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Goo Engine x Blender – Anime for Blender
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 16, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Goo Engine x Blender – Anime for Blender DillonGoo Studios, a studio specializing in anime art style productions have just announced they are joining with the Blender development team to bring their custom anime focused version of Blender (featured here).
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Become a better animator — top tips to optimize your online learning
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As a mentor of the 2D animation courses at CG Spectrum—an online training center—Hubert Lapointe ( Rick and Morty , Solar Opposites ) knows a thing or two about e-learning. With years of experience, including his own educational pursuits, Hubert shares his core tips on how to optimize learning animation online. Attention commitment.
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What is AI art and how will it impact artists?
CG Spectrum
MARCH 13, 2023
People have begun questioning the ethics of AI art and what it means for those working or pursuing a creative career, particularly digital painting. We explore what AI art is, the types of AI art available, and hear from Concept Artist and CGS Dept. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) art? Jason Allen’s A.I.-generated
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with another of the standout series from the Fall for this week’s Anime Sunday. I sincerely hope that it actually works out for them as characters, and I’m not alone since they were voted as one of the top anime couples of 2022 by many others. Not for those who don’t like: Any of the above.
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The Art and Making of Arcane
Concept Art World
JULY 23, 2024
Concept Art World The Art and Making of Arcane The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche’s revolutionary animated series. The Art and Making of Arcane comes with an acetate jacket exclusive to this edition.
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Two brothers behind MystiveDev build bodycam survival-horror Chasmal Fear
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 3, 2024
My brother Zhanko does the programming part, while my stronger side is 3D art and level design”, explains Bobby Mojsovski. Crucial animations Reflecting on challenges faced during development, Bobby acknowledges that animation proved to be a formidable task. “Talk with the players and do lots of playtesting.
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Artist Cassie Simpson on navigating Life, three University Majors and Work
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 17, 2024
She is currently transitioning into a new role as a social media and community lead at the American-based 3D Art Academy, Art Heroes. ” Concept art by Cassie Simpson Simpson loved to draw but never considered it as a potential career. In grade 10 I took art as a subject. Hard skills that I could make a living with.
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Three Minutes to Eight developer Chaosmonger Studio “Multiple stories moving parallel”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Chaosmonger Studios , based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multimedia production company specializing in everything from documentaries, science fiction films and animations to music video, graphic design and video games. Many define the game as ‘pixel art’, but in reality this is not exactly the case.
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The art and economics of animated film budgeting
Filmustage
JUNE 5, 2023
Understanding the complexity of animated film budgeting Budgeting for animated films can be a complex task. Unlike live-action films, every element in an animation needs to be created from scratch. Key factors influencing the budget of an animated film Several factors influence the budget of an animated film.
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How digital showcases helped make A Little To The Left an indie hit
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 4, 2024
The cozy puzzle game about organising household items was created by Max Inferno, a development team consisting of Anne Macmillan (art and animation) and Lukas Steinman (design and programming). It started as a game jam concept that was expanded upon and added to Itch.io, where it frequently found itself at the top of the charts.
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In Pirofauna by Polish indie studio Petums, fire is the hero of the forest
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 7, 2024
In Pirofauna , players take on the role of a cute little flame that uses its searing powers to bring light into the dark and misty forest and save the animals from all sorts of nasty creatures. “I’ve Works of art After the release of Papetura, Ostafin struggled to find that spark of inspiration for his new game.
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Goo Engine – Blender for Anime
Game From Scratch
JUNE 29, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Goo Engine – Blender for Anime Following the recent release of Blender 3.6 a special anime focused fork of Blender, Goo Engine, was also updated. Goo Engine is the in-house custom version of Blender used by Dillon Goo Studios, an art studio that specializes in anime productions.
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Odyssey – Unreal Engine Powered 2D Animation Software
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Odyssey – Unreal Engine Powered 2D Animation Software Odyssey is a 2D animation software that just released version 1.0. This interesting 2D animation tool is built on top of Unreal Engine, in that it is a built upon the Unreal Engine foundation using a branch of the UE source code.
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The art of Christmas cinema: Films every screenwriter should study
Filmustage
DECEMBER 21, 2023
So, find your most comfortable spot and join us as we delve into Christmas movies — not only for their seasonal charm but also for their insightful contributions to the art of screenwriting. It is a brilliant example of stop-motion animation and storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on holiday themes and character exploration.
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Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire - a pixel art video game by CGS grads
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team. Currently in production, Gerel: Against the Corvus Empire is a 2D pixel art side-scrolling platformer with Metroidvania elements.
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Types of 3D Animation
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
At present, 3D animation is dominating the world of games and entertainment. Whether it is Rocket Racoon from Guardians of the Galaxy or Geralt in The Witcher video games- the advent of 3D animation is everywhere. Compared to 2D art, the scope of 3D art is immense.
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Animation for Beginners - Get Started as an Animator | CGSpectrum
CG Spectrum
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Animation has come a long way since ancient Greek pottery drawings. Animation is the art of bringing 2D drawings or 3D models to life. Learn more about this fun and expressive art form and how to get started as a digital animator! What are the different types of animation? Read What is 2D Animation?
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The Future of 3D Art in Interactive Entertainment
iXie gaming
JUNE 19, 2024
One of the most important trends is 3D art, which is shaping interactive entertainment. But what will the future of interactive entertainment look like with 3D art? Join us as we explore the power of 3D art in the world of interactive entertainment. How Does 3D Art Benefit Interactive Entertainment Experiences?
Feral Cat Den is pushing the audio-visual boundaries of games with Nirvana Noir
PreMortem.Games
JULY 1, 2024
Their first game, Genesis Noir, was already a moving work of art. This field of visual art emphasizes abstraction and graphic design to compress storytelling into quick digestible and fun chunks.” Now, with the follow-up, Nirvana Noir , the New York-based indie studio Feral Cat Den is crafting audio-visual poetry in motion.
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The Impact of Game Art Production on Player Experience
iXie gaming
JUNE 20, 2024
Or the moment you met the charming characters in “Animal Crossing”? These memorable experiences are thanks to the amazing power of game art production. From stunning landscapes to unforgettable character designs, game art shapes how we connect with our favorite games. That’s where game art production helps.
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Top Game Art Outsourcing Companies
Moonmana
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Special attention must be paid to game art design, as the visual element is one of the most meaningful aspects of the entertainment industry. The art design can be critical to the game’s overall success. Why Should Art Tasks Be Outsourced to Video Game Companies? Seasoned artists who are best versed in the required type of art.
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Plask Pose Based AI Art Powered By Stable Diffusion
Game From Scratch
APRIL 16, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Plask Pose Based AI Art Powered By Stable Diffusion Plask, the makers of an AI powered 3D animation from video tool, have applied that capability to the open source Stable Diffusion AI image generator. We covered Stable Diffusion (along with Dall-E and MidJourney) here.
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How To Draw Pixel Art
DameDev.tv
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Rick Davidson & Tim Ruswick* are joined by Reece Geofroy to talk all things pixel art and how to get good at it. You can also check out Reece’s pixel art game Monster Tribe on Steam. The beauty of pixel art is the simplicity of it and how you can create professional looking assets with very little practice and time.
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Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok sweep the board at 2023 DICE Awards
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
But it's Sony Santa Monica's God of War Ragnarok the won the most awards, with seven prizes including Achievements in Animation, Art Direction, Original Music Composition, Audio Design, and Story. Read more
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2D Game Art Styles Overview
Moonmana
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Today we’ll try to figure out the main peculiarities, styles, and differences of 2D art in game development. Even though some players consider 3D game art superior to 2D game art and believe that the latter is not so popular, we are sure of the opposite. Let’s figure out what makes 2D art special. What is 2D Art?
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How Much Does Video Game Art Cost?
Juego Studio
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Game art creation is a very important process in game production. Basically, it is inclusive of every step in the process from art direction, and creating sketches to animated game worlds. The post How Much Does Video Game Art Cost? appeared first on Juego Studio.
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Noob question about scripting animation
Cocos
APRIL 26, 2023
So, our art director wants everything set up using timeline as much as possible so that the artists have as much control over visual aesthetic as possible… even after animations have been properly hooked up in code, the animation clips can be changed without the art team being dependent on engineering.
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What’s the Difference Between 2D and 3D Animation
Moonmana
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
What is Animation? Animation occupies an essential place in the video game development industry. Everyone has heard this term but does everyone know precisely what animation is? . In simple terms, animation means rapidly displaying still images in sequence to create the illusion of movement. What is 2D Animation?
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3D Art Styles For Games
Moonmana
DECEMBER 20, 2022
You may wonder what kind of game art will suit your project, highlight its essence, and meet the purpose. . 3D art styles have always been extremely popular among game artists and players. 3D game art provides highly realistic and stunning visual representation. The development of 3D art games is a multi-stage process.
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Overcoming the challenges in Africa's digital creative ecosystem
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The presentation was based on new research led by Dr. Tegan Bristow from the Wits University School of Arts, in partnership with the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival at the Tshimologong Innovation Precinct.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. Look for companies that offer full-cycle game development services, that cover everything from art, animation, VR/AR/XR-based development, right up to game testing. Is it well-defined?
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Art Production for Mobile Games: Tips & Tricks
iXie gaming
APRIL 3, 2023
They must create art that is optimized for mobile devices, easy to understand, and engaging for players. All these and more are key to developing a successful game, and this article will focus mainly on tips that serve as art production solutions for developers. Furthermore, using a consistent art style can aid in brand recognition.
Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “WataOshi” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Hey all, I’m back with another Anime Sunday with this week being a look at one of the previous season’s new shows. Art: The art is good but not up to my gold standard of ufotable quality. The post Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “WataOshi” Episode 01 Impressions appeared first on Game Industry News.
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Iron Valiant Progress Update #2
Indie DB
JUNE 2, 2024
Current progress on Iron Valiant's Development - Art updates, Animation updates, Programming updates. Gameplay update to come soon!
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