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The Future of Pixel Art in Games: Retro Style Meets Modern Tools

Prince Addams - October 31, 2025

Game art remains an integral part of game development. It has also evolved throughout the years, from pixel art to the highly realistic graphics...

How to Build a Career in Game Animation (Not Just Movies & TV)

Prince Addams - October 30, 2025

Animation has become a major force across many industries. From films and TV shows to mobile apps and virtual reality, animated visuals heighten the...

AI in Animation: How Generative Tools Are Changing Game Art

Prince Addams - October 30, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly reshaping the world of video games. One of the most exciting changes is happening in animation and art creation....

Motion Capture in Game Animation: Tools & Techniques

Prince Addams - October 29, 2025

Motion capture has dramatically evolved the gaming space over the years. What once relied on frame-by-frame artistry now achieves life-like realism through advanced technology....

How to Use Animation Storyboards

Bryan Wirtz - October 6, 2023

Great things are created with a good plan, which is why any animation project must begin with a storyboard. Sometimes, it’s hard to figure out...

What is Cel Shading & How to Use It?

Ghia - October 2, 2023

You may have seen some 2D or 3D animated movies and video games that look like they were hand-drawn or have a cartoon-like style. Usually,...

How to Start Keyframing in Animation

Bryan Wirtz - September 29, 2023

Terminology in the world of animation and video editing can stop you in your tracks. As you dip your toes in the industry, you will...

Dos and Dont’s of an Animation Portfolio Website

Bryan Wirtz - July 23, 2023

Animation is not just about quirky or cartoonish images; it’s also about conveying a message, story, or narrative. Animation is a creative and effective way...

What is Cel Animation and How to Use It?

Bryan Wirtz - September 1, 2022

If you’re of a certain age, there’s a good chance you grew up with a lot of classic cartoons, but you may have noticed...

Who are The 10 Best Animators of All Time?

Bryan Wirtz - August 1, 2022

In this article, we are going to look at ten of the greatest animators in history and explore what makes them great as well...

The Concept Artists Ultimate Guide

Jesse Jones-Read - March 8, 2022

If you’ve ever been blown away by the creatures, scenery, or items in a movie or video game, then you’ve seen the end result...

The Ultimate Guide To Digital Illustration

Jesse Jones-Read - February 14, 2022

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and no one knows this better than digital illustrators. They are one of the most...

Synfig Studio: Free and Open-Source

Jesse Jones-Read - September 10, 2021

Whether you’re making a hilarious cartoon for Youtube, the opening cutscene of a video game, or an artistic training video for a professional business,...

Tweeining Definition and Animation Tutorial

Bryan Wirtz - June 16, 2021

We’re pretty spoiled when it comes to great animation. For over one hundred years, we have been exposed to some of the most talented...

Why Animators Love Pencil2d Software

Bryan Wirtz - June 3, 2021

There has never been a better time to be an animator. Don’t believe me? First of all, how dare you. Second, there are tons...

Quick Start Guide to Animate in Krita

Bryan Wirtz - February 4, 2021

Animation and 2D painting are fantastic ways to express creativity and pull viewers in. Let's see how to start an education in animation, and...

Becoming A 3D Animator: The Ultimate Guide For A Future Creative Career

Bryan Wirtz - January 29, 2021

The Job of a 3D Animator The job of a 3D animator and designer isn't all glamour and creating Pixar movies. Well, some of it...

Quick, Easy Steps To Animate A Character in the Unity Engine

Bryan Wirtz - October 15, 2020

Unity is one of the premier game engines of the modern age. While perhaps not as powerful as the celebrated Unreal Engine, Unity has...

Simple Tools to Make Animation Sprites

Bryan Wirtz - October 11, 2020

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. What is Sprite Animation in Multimedia? Sprite images are...

Visual Effects (VFX): Past, Present, Future

Bryan Wirtz - October 9, 2020

We see the magic of visual effects everywhere. The chances are good that some of your favorite movies or TV shows have some impressive...

Learn How to Draw the 4 Basic Anime Poses: Running, Ballet, Punching, Throwing

Bryan Wirtz - August 14, 2020

I was perusing the Internet as I often do, and I found a video of the talented team of animators who were in charge...

What You Can Do With A Master’s In Animation

Bryan Wirtz - July 8, 2020

There is a lot to consider when setting out to achieve a degree in any field. Everyone knows it's somewhat of a Herculean task...

Use Character Creator Games To Improve Your Skills

Bryan Wirtz - May 24, 2020

What Is A Character Creator Game? A character creator game is not like a role-playing game that emphasizes character creation before you start playing. Instead,...

How to Get Started With Pixel Art

Bryan Wirtz - May 4, 2020

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. Anyone familiar with any classic games like Final...