Digital graphics
- 1. Digital Graphics Pixel Art 2D Pixel art is created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old (or relatively limited) computer, console, graphing calculator and mobile phone video games are mostly pixel art.Pixel art is preferably stored in a file format utilizing lossless data compression, such as run-length encoding or an indexed colour palette. GIF and PNG are two file formats commonly used for storing pixel art. Pixel art is often seen when sprites are used in 2D games. The sprites are made up of pixels but are rarely seen now since graphics have improved. Pixel Art 3D Isometric In video games, "isometric" refers to some form of parallel projection (commonly, the form of diametric projection mistakenly referred to as "isometric") where the viewpoint is rotated slightly to reveal other facets of the game environment than are visible from a top-down perspective or side view, thereby producing a three-dimensional effect.In the fields of computer and video games and pixel art, the technique has become popular because of the ease with which 2D sprite- and tile-based graphics can be made to represent a 3D gaming environment. Because parallel projected objects do not change size as they move about the game field, there is no need for the computer to scale sprites or do the complex calculations necessary to simulate visual perspective. This allowed older 8-bit and 16-bit game systems (and, more recently, handheld systems) to portray large 3D areas easily. And, while the depth confusion problems of parallel projection can sometimes be a problem, good game design can alleviate this. Concept Art Concept art is a form of illustration where the main goal is to convey a visual representation of a design, idea, and/or mood for use in films, video games, animation, or comic books before it is put into the final product. Concept art is also referred to as visual
- 2. development and/or concept design.Concept art is important for character design because it can help to create an overall better design through improvement and new ideas. Sci-Fi and Fantasy are the most common subjects where concept art is used. Texture Art Texture is a very important part of how the character looks, it can make the character look more like what it is e.g. textured skin, hair, eyes and clothes on a human model will give the character more life and a more complete look. Texture art basically gives a visual “feel” to an object / person. Background Graphics (Urban, Forest, Clouds, Interface) Background graphics show which type of environment the characters / objects are in. They appear behind the main characters/objects at the present time. A fantasy game for example would possibly have a forest background which will create an enchanting atmosphere. Background graphics make the game look more complete and textures are important when creating backgrounds such as clouds, forest, wall, space etc. Print Media Art Print media art is important to games; this is because a lot of people are attracted by colourful art designs for games.