HA1 Task 3 – Graphic Types

·         Pixel Art

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      Pixel art is an old method of creating the texture for characters. It was used due to the fact that video games were in their very early stages with less advanced technology compared to today. Gamma Bros uses this to create a retro style of game but not as early styled as space invaders or pong. This is due to the fact that Space Invaders and Pong are 1Bit which meant that only 2 colours can be used to create the characters.
·         Concept Art

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      Concept art is one of the most important stages in the creation of a game. This is because it shows rough ideas for characters for and items found in the game. It also gives a point for the designers to work around and change.
·         Texture Art

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      Texture art is based in the creation of characters. The first stage involves creating a net of the character in which the texture is added. The finished net is then folded to create a 3D model of the character which will be used in the game unless any changes are to be made. Minecraft for instance uses this as a method in which to create the character, users are able to create their own "skin" if they desire.

·         Background Graphics

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Background Graphics are the graphics used for the background in the UI of side-scroller games such as Castle Crashers. These graphics set the scene for each stage in the game and do not involve interaction with the character. 
·         Print Media Art

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Print Media Art is the things that are not on a screen. Things such as merchandise and the case that the game will be sold on shelves in. Every video game has some form of Print Media Art as they all need a box to put the disk inside. when it comes to merchandise T-shirts and models are some of the most commonly known type of this which is a good method for the company to bring on revenue.