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Published: 2011-02-07 21:51:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 2712; Favourites: 34; Downloads: 82
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I got asked in comments and some notes what program and how I go at creating pixel art/animations.While I AM a professional at it, my techniques don't work for everyone and might differ from what others might qualify as the 'right' way. I learn something everyday, like everyone, and am always open at new techniques and ways to render things.
HOWEVER, I'm looking around at how many would be interested in a video tutorial on Pixel art and Pixel Animation making.
I wrote documents and helped co-workers before so I can no doubt help newcomers and maybe give another insight to Pixel artists. Let me know what you think
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I always found pixel art and pixel animation fascinating. Although I haven't been drawing anything for over a year, I might start it up again. Life has been throwing curve-balls lately!
I always wanted to make my own little sidescroller action sequence, and naturally it has to be in pixels. The only way to go!
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I am no professional at pixel art.. though I've done quite a bit of pixelling work. Even though I don't really watch/read tutorials to learn from them (as with everything else I'm trying to find my own way.. not always a very efficient way, but it's fun to explore things ^^) I'd be interested in seeing how YOU are working. I'd prefer a "readable" tut instead of a video but this, of course, is your decision. If you make a vid I'm sure gonna watch it.
Oh, and just as a random side note.. I'm using Paintshop Pro 7 
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I also found a few tutorials online.. one of which had been made by a former co-worker of mine.
Photoshop is somewhat more mainstream though, hence why I would do it with that. But I rarely do it ALL in Photoshop. Once I've attained part of what I want in it, mainly the sketch, I migrate to Pro-Motion to have better control. Because hoooboy I are you right: PS is NOT made for good pixelpushing. Not for an efficient way of doing retro stuff anyway.
I did consider Graphicsgale at one point, as it allowed for more than 1bit of transparency. The latest pro-motion took care of that and implemented it. But I lost the use for it in the meantime as I found ways around the limitation.
I'm still looking at tutorials to make a plan for this one though. And I have to earn a little living as well. I'm not quite sure when I'll start on it for real, but hopefully it will stay in the realm of 'tutorial' and not become a 'lesson'
Thanks for the encouragement too
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True pixel doesn't require more than that single bit of transparency
And there's no need to rush things. You just do this when you find the time for it. I did in no way mean to push you.
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Quite all right
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I'm looking to make a 2-D fighting game, was gonna use Mugen, so any tips on pixel animation would be greatly appreciated.
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If you're not used to animating or creating pixel characters for those games, looking and getting animated GIF images of what was done before is a good way to start and get your foot in the production
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Cool, I'll do that, thanks.
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is there any special program to make?
i'm hating to make it all in paint x_X
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Photoshop can do it. But there is a program called 'Pro-Motion' that is made for pixel-based animation
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ohh nice thanks for the tip
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I'd like to see a video tutorial. I think that would be pretty sweet.
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Coolness.. seems to be more in demand than I though
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Well I've worked on sprites before, but it was mostly recoloring or trying to modify pre-existing sprites (Megaman is infamous for that really). I would like to see how it's done from scratch instead. My understanding is you draw lines normally and then adjust from there, which puts me at a disadvantage lol.
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There are many ways to proceed.. I'll try and do my best.. I should start to plan out the steps for video purposes then
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I for one would be interested! It might be the only type of art I can do!
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Thanks
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not only would i love that, but i'd also like to hire you to do artwork for my site. Let me know if you're open to commissions.
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I'm currently full.. But I can give you an estimate depending on what you need.. note me and we'll work something out
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Incredible pixel art. It's very reminiscent of the SuperNintendo and Sega Genesis.
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*bows humbly* Pixel art is still around and still a very efficient way of doing games 
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I know what you mean. When people were doing pixel art IDs, I had enormous trouble doing one myself so I got the help of to do the character I had in mind while I worked on the background and text.
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Yup. You can see it on my main page here.
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Been a while since I did mine.. I should upgrade/update it
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Well, why not? That's the attitude I had with the ID I had before I had the PixelID done.
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Thanks, I'll write that down
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