How to make 3D Title Lettering? | Pixel Art Workflow

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Super Metroid
Game:
Super Metroid (1994)
Category:
Tutorial
Duration: 9:45
37,069 views
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In this video, I’m searching for a relatively easy way to construct retro-style blocky pixel art lettering, and I cover my workflow for designing the title of a notorious and polarizing classic from the 16-bit era!

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0:00 Intro & Title Perspective
0:58 Canvas Size & First Attempt
1:44 Text Tool
2:19 Changing the Perspective
3:12 Customizing the Letters
4:02 Making it 3D
4:55 Colour
7:04 Finishing Touches
8:25 FINAL ARTWORK
9:09 CRT Time
9:32 VID OVER

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Software used: Adobe Photoshop 2022
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pixel art
tutorial
speedpaint
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title
font
lettering
retro gaming
indie game
game dev
8bit
16bit


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