HA1 Task 3 – Graphic Types

Pixel Art

Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are created pixel by pixel.

http://webpages.shepherd.edu/MCRAME01/skyward%20sword/images/linkbanner.png

Some traditional art forms, such as counted-thread embroidery (including cross-stitch) and some kinds of mosaic and beadwork, are very similar to pixel art. These art forms construct pictures out of small colored units similar to the pixels of modern digital computing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counted-thread_embroidery#/media/File:Cross_stitch_embroidery.jpg

http://www.maurer-stroh.com/images/complimentary/Project_2010/EMS2010_September_09.jpg

http://www.abcstitch.com/images/s8/678456.jpg

This practice was very popular before 3D games became so dominant, but has experienced a resurgence with renewed interest in retro-gaming.

http://www.wallpaperhi.com/thumbnails/detail/20120520/abstract%20video%20games%20fire%20fantasy%20art%20night%20watch%20artwork%20warriors%20swords%20ghost%201440x900%20wallpape_www.wallpaperhi.com_28.jpg

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/kentoh/kentoh0808/kentoh080800017/3383641-old-video-game-nostalgia-background-abstract-pattern.jpg

Pixel art can be recognised by the blocked, bricked or tiled effect achieved through the build up of clearly defined squares of colour. The main challenge faced when creating pixel art is the fact that canvases are very small and therefore the information that can be put into the image is limited.

http://iconlibrary.iconshock.com/design/pixel-art-definition-examples-and-explanation/

Pixel art is commonly divided in two subcategories: isometric and non-isometric. The isometric kind is drawn in a near-isometric projection. This is commonly seen in games to provide a three-dimensional view without using any real three-dimensional processing. The three coordinate axes appear equally foreshortened and the angles between any two of them are 120 degrees.

http://orig13.deviantart.net/b9b9/f/2013/317/3/f/sample_isometrics_by_timjonsson-d6u4hsz.png
https://thumbsplus.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/358/posts/23828/preview_image/00-preview.png?height=300&width=300
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isometric_projection
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_art

Concept Art

Concept art is a form of illustration used to develop an idea for use in video games, before it is put into the final product. It could involve the creation of the setting, character or objects – tools, weapons etc. It is important to remember that there are a number of stages to this illustration process.

Concept art is also referred to as visual development and/or concept design. This term can also be applied to a range of other creative industries – animation, retail, set, fashion, architectural and industrial design.

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http://www.lightninggamingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GDC-2013Destiny-concept-art-work-and-character-development-video-25-1024x640.jpg
http://media.moddb.com/images/games/1/26/25825/Aterra_Waterfalls_concept_art_process.jpg
http://www.iamag.co/features/itsart/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/destiny-39.jpg
http://i0.wp.com/www.themovies.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MM-Fury-Road-21.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/92/6e/e1/926ee121a26038390e8a1f0a1b8a99ed.jpg

http://www.philcampbelldesign.com/index.php/portfolio/stuff/mystery_games/

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http://howtonotsuckatgamedesign.com/2014/02/lets-get-real-concept-art/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_art

Texture Art

A texture artist is an individual who develops textures for game assets. These textures are falt, photographic images that are overlaid onto a polygon mesh to create a realistic 3D model.

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https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/da/ef/a8/daefa8c51861f24dffa107a7c2495d27.jpg

https://nizuvault.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/scifi-vent.png

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texture_artist

Background Graphics

These are the graphics used in the background of a game or the interface (UI). They help to stage a game or assist in the playing of it, but are not directly involved in character or object design.

https://lh3.ggpht.com/35sjH7kI3BpRCv8NVDWoD-Q_k6SkjG0piJhSgW_7CE7oWSeV-KQBrRZ7gRtrUi1l-l4=h900

http://www.darrylspratt.com/pictures/UI-SteamPunkMap_1080.jpg

http://d2w44o0005edoo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ROO_UI_draft19b-orbis_nav.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UUifs.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/01/7f/d7/017fd76727cab8300e0a0d02cfd420c4.gif

http://gamasutra.com/blogs/JunxueLi/20140221/211331/The_making_of_a_Hidden_Object_Game_2D_background_art.php

Print Media Graphics

These are items like such as posters and box art, which can be used for marketing. Print media art is essentially any type of graphical work related to a game that is in print form.

http://i.imgur.com/Id7PieM.jpg

http://www.red5.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/i/minecraft-foam-sword_packaging.jpg

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/images/products/minecraft_xbox_one_24_VideoGamesh66sxz2np3_a.jpg

http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/32236885327_1/1Pcs-Minecraft-Creeper-Face-Mug-Sandbox-Game-8-5-oz-Novelty-Ceramics-Coffee-Cup-free-shipping.jpg

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http://www.popstoys.co.za/img/p/1/0/8/1/1081-thickbox_default.jpg

http://images.fun.com/products/12874/1-1/adult-minecraft-creeper-hooded-sweatshirt.jpg

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