What to use for Graphics And Animations?

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  1. PeterM11

    PeterM11 Well-Known Member

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    #1 PeterM11, May 25, 2009
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    Hi, I'm starting to develop a game with my friend and was wondering, what software do you use to create graphics such as scenery and characters and to create animations such as the characters moving and all?
    I need some software to design it for a 2D game but I want it to look good.

    Any suggestions??
    Thanks!

    P.S. The cheaper the better! :)
     
  2. Thorero

    Thorero Well-Known Member

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    I use Adobe Photoshop CS4 for most of my work, it can be used for both animated and non-animated images. However if I need to, I also use Inkscape if I ever need to do any .svg work.

    The thing with Photoshop, or a program like GIMP for that matter, is you have to practice, anyone can have the software, but you have to have the talent too. So get on out there, do some tutorials, practice, try and even replicate graphics you see in other games, just practice.
     
  3. touchme

    touchme Well-Known Member

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    What I would do is take some graphing paper(the one with the squares), and sketch out what you want. Then, scan it to your computer and use photoshop, gimp, seashore, etc. or some other imaging program to trace and color what you want. This will give it a more professional look and feel.
     
  4. Thorero

    Thorero Well-Known Member

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    Unless you're like me, who can't draw to save their life using a piece of paper, but can easily mock up a complex scene using a mouse.
     
  5. ferret

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    We use Photoshop, Maya and/or 3D Max - its also not as easy as just drawing what you want. A great artist can make things look amazing within the constraints of low polys. This is especially an issue on the iPhone. That's why a lot of the rad looking games (Sway, Rolando, ZenBound, Zombieville) are really graphic (IMHO).
     
  6. PeterM11

    PeterM11 Well-Known Member

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    Looks like I'm gonna try out Photoshop.
    Thanks for all the answers!

    And to anyone else just an FYI... The cheaper the better :)
     
  7. SSJGohan3972

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    This has been a problem for me as well, I have GIMP on my PC and my Mac and have been working on tutorials and practicing a bunch but unfortunately i'm not really the artistic type, that just means I'll have to practice more and put a bit more effort into the graphics then most would.
     
  8. Intruder_qcc

    Intruder_qcc Well-Known Member

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    I am also using GIMP which is a bit similar to Photoshop but its an open source projects and its FREE. Though you will need to install X11 as this is not a Cocoa based applications.
     

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