[Tuts Plus] The Fundamentals of Background Art for Video Games Video Tutorial-KTR
PUBLISHER....: Tuts Plus
LANGUAGE......: ENGLISH
AUTHOR.......: Gary Simon
RUNTIME......: 2.4 hours
SOFTWARE.....: Adobe Illustrator
About this course::
One of the most important aspects of a successful video game is the environment. The background is what sets the stage for the player, and knowing how to create great-looking backgrounds will improve your value as a designer. We will take a look at basic game design concepts, and then design two tileable game backgrounds using Adobe Illustrator.
Topics include:
1.Introduction
1.1Introduction
2.Basic Game Design Concepts
2.1Environment Design Basics
2.2Tiling Background Design
2.3Vector vs. Non-Vector
3.Project 1: Jungle Side Scrolling Background
3.1Document Setup and Mountain Design
3.2Ground Design
3.3Designing the Trees
3.4Final Details
3.5Jungle Background: Optional Assignment
4.Project 2: Haunted House Scrolling Background
4.1Document Setup and Background Design
4.2Midground Design
4.3Street Design
4.4Haunted House Design
4.5Adding More Houses
4.6Final Touches
4.7Haunted House: Optional Assignment
5.Closing
5.1Course Overview