How Do I Become A Video Game Artist, Advice From Caris at Unity Games | Ep 77

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Published on February 18, 2022 11:00:21 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLo6KfEYNwE

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Eh, Yo! The question this week is, how do I become a video game artist? This is a difficult question to answer but Caris can give you some direction. Today we will ask Caris about, how do I become a video game artist? Caris is a traditional artist who works with both pixel art and 3d art. She is a Technical Artist at Unity and has some great ideas on how you can start this transition.

How do I become a video game artist? Caris will give you some ideas on how to get started, how to transition from traditional art to video game art, the Pros and cons of pixel art and 3D art, How to develop your own style, as well as some of the differences in working at a AAA studio vs in an indie studio. if you find yourself asking how do I become a video game artist? This will help you on your way.

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0:00 Intro
0:50 What is a Technical artist?
5:32 Video game memories
6:07 How do you transition from a traditional artist to a video game artist?
8:11 How to draw with the right side of your brain, Artists must read
13:12 Pros and cons of pixel art vs 3D art
15:21 Which do you gravitate towards? Pixel art or 3d art?
16:42 Creating art within medium constraints
17:48 Where the best games come from.
18:38 What are the differences between working at a AAA studio and an Indie studio?
22:02 How do you develop your own art style?
25:00 Symbolic systems and the brain
26:58 How do you create your own art style in video games?
29:00 Update on Throwback Jai-Alia Heroes?
29:53 Social Media

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