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Started by DrewCCU, Sat 26/05/2007 00:38:36

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DrewCCU

First of all - i can do a little bit of pixel artwork - i'm working at becoming better.  But, I have this pretty good idea for a Superman game that I'm wanting to see come to life.  I'm willing to do all i can to help but I'm looking for people that can work with me on this project and maybe teach me a thing or to.

However, I'm kind of at a crossroads right now because I'm not sure the art style I'd like to have for this game.  I origianlly was thinking of a LucasArts Indian Jones style (i did my best to try and duplicate this style below: my version of Clark Kent)



This art style shows its a serious game and not all comical (even though there will of course be some humor in the game)

However, I know there are many talented/imaginative guys out there who may be able to offer a suggestion to a different style.  Anyone have any ideas? Once I come up with a definite style I need to find some artist who can accomplish this style as well as I would like to do my best to learn the style myself.
"So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories."
-John Williams

Khris

I'd go for lowres pixels, so the sprite's fine, not much to crit really.

But: please don't ever post JPGs when showing pixel art. PNG is the format of choice here. And you can upscale an image by including "width=x" in the img-tag, so you don't have to do a zoomed version yourself.

Speaking of zoomed versions, what exactly does "game size (200%)" mean?

Ghost

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A worthwhile set of tutorials can be found at http://www.spriteart.com/main.html. Not specifically adventure game sprite art there, but still a lot of good information about lighing, shading and palette setup.

Sprite art is demanding and takes some getting used to, but I think you're up to a good start. Stick to 320x240 resolution; this gives you the very useful square aspect ratio but allows you to do good pixel pushing. The sprite looks pretty good, but I would play down the glasses a bit. Sure, they are the Superman trademark, but they'd look just as good a bit smaller. Now they make Clark look a *bit* like The Human Fly.

Should you need any help, I've got some spare time on my hands. Not enough to take much part in a whole project, though, but some odd bits are surely possible.

cobra79

I am pretty certain that this is a FoY paint-over, so you should mention that or specifically Alan Rodrigues.
Now with this out of the way let me ask you if it is skill in pixel-art you lacking or art in general?
If it is art in general (like it is with me) than, there isn't a way around practicing. Take a normal sheet of paper fold it twice and scribble. The small areas are not as intimidating as the complete sheet. Sharpen your hard pencil with a knife instead of a normal sharpener. You will see improvements pretty quickly. Patience is the key  :D

If pixel-art is you problem, try the tutorial section of
http://pixel-arts.org/pixelation/index.php?topic=3467.0

the old herculean effort site:
http://herculeaneffort.adventuredevelopers.com/tutorials.html

or:
MrColossal's site:
http://kafkaskoffee.com/index.shtml

Hudders

Quote from: cobra79 on Sat 26/05/2007 07:48:00
If pixel-art is you problem, try the tutorial section of
http://pixel-arts.org/pixelation/index.php?topic=3467.0

the old herculean effort site:
http://herculeaneffort.adventuredevelopers.com/tutorials.html

or:
MrColossal's site:
http://kafkaskoffee.com/index.shtml
Hey, thanks cobra, those are really useful sites! I had seen the herculean site before, but couldn't find it again recently because I was looking on their new site; thanks for repointing!

DrewCCU

well i wouldnt say art is all my problem - i like to consider myself a pretty good artist - but by no means am i as talented as many people i've met here on these forums.  And I'm much better at drawing something from a reference than straight out of my head.

However, I also think I'm eh, okay, in the pixel art area.  However, it's probably the area i need the most help in.  I'll take a look at those sites and thank you very much!

Also, it is a Indiana Jones paintover - sorry i didn't mention that - i did that to give you guys and idea of how I wanted this character (and other characters) to look.   
"So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories."
-John Williams

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