Level 3 games design
unit 78 digital graphics for computer games
Artistic styles
introduction
There are many different types of art used in computer games that help make the game you are playing more enjoyable or to make the game have a visual appeal. Below are many different art styles and examples.
Photo realism
Photo realism is an image that looks very realistic and sharp to make the image look more real, this is normally used to enhance the experience that you are playing and will benefit the game. Photo realistic images are normally sharpened very much to the point where you can identify the difference between a photo and a computer generated character/scene.
Anime/exaggeration
Anime is an over the top cartoon style which are normally used to shot things that are impossible in real life. Anime is very common and one of the most popular art styles used. Common traits of anime is "over the top" features and large eyes with outrageous hair styles.
Pixel Art
pixel art is very specif type of art style used for older games but can be used for simple art yet amazing game play. There are few games that can really utilizes this very specif art style but if done correctly it can be a fantastic choice. This art is different because you can clearly see the pixels used and the detail is very minimal when you closer but from further away it looks like the character/scene.
Abstract Art
Abstract art is a clump of random shapes and other vibrate colors mixed together to create a mixed colorful display. This type of art is used less common as it would set the mod as more of a party game or a game where you would have to move faster etc. This art is unique because of the simple yet creative design that is beholds. The colors mix together and bring the scene to life.
Photo realism is an image that looks very realistic and sharp to make the image look more real, this is normally used to enhance the experience that you are playing and will benefit the game. Photo realistic images are normally sharpened very much to the point where you can identify the difference between a photo and a computer generated character/scene.
Anime/exaggeration
Anime is an over the top cartoon style which are normally used to shot things that are impossible in real life. Anime is very common and one of the most popular art styles used. Common traits of anime is "over the top" features and large eyes with outrageous hair styles.
Pixel Art
pixel art is very specif type of art style used for older games but can be used for simple art yet amazing game play. There are few games that can really utilizes this very specif art style but if done correctly it can be a fantastic choice. This art is different because you can clearly see the pixels used and the detail is very minimal when you closer but from further away it looks like the character/scene.
Abstract Art
Abstract art is a clump of random shapes and other vibrate colors mixed together to create a mixed colorful display. This type of art is used less common as it would set the mod as more of a party game or a game where you would have to move faster etc. This art is unique because of the simple yet creative design that is beholds. The colors mix together and bring the scene to life.
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