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Pixelpusher's Dot Contest
WelcomeWelcome to Pokécommunity's 2010 Get-together! This specific contest is called the Pixelpusher's Dot Contest. For this competition, you'll have to create a pixel art piece that matches the theme and abiding the rules of course. What is Pixel Art?Definition Pixel Art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on a pixel level. Graphics in most old(or relatively limited) computer and video games, graphic calculator games and many mobile phone games are pixel art. Image filters (such as blurring or alpha-blending) or tools with automatic anti-aliasing are considered not valid tools for pixel art, as such tools calculate new pixel values automatically, contrasting with the precise manual arrangement of pixels associated with pixel art. This includes brushes and such like brushes from photoshop or GIMP that gives off anti-aliasing. Saving Pixel Art is preferably stored in a file format utilizing lossless data compression, such as run-length encoding or an indexed colour palette. GIF and PNG are two file formats commonly used for storing pixel art. The JPEG format is avoided because its lossy compression algorithm is designed for smooth continuous-tone images and introduces visible artifacts in the presence of dithering. Tutorials Anti-alias Spoiler:
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Credits to Wikipedia for pixel art information. Pixel joint and it's members for the tutorials The Contesthttp://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/e/eb/Bag_Pok%C3%A9_Balls_pocket_icon.png Rules
http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/99/Bag_Key_items_pocket_icon.png Theme and Restrictions The theme to the contest is: Pokémon Scene - For this theme you will have to create a scene with however much Pokémon you would like to be in the scene. You may make the Pokémon sleeping, eating or maybe in an intense battle. Your scene can be placed at a mountain, a cave, it really is your choice. Canvas - Atleast bigger than 100px x 100px Colours - Unrestricted. (as much as you'd like) When posting your entry, please add in how many colours you used. Transparency - Yes you allowed transparency. Animation - Yes you are able to choose to animate it or not. Your score however may or may not be affected from the animation. (it depends on the quality of the animation) http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/64/Bag_TMs_and_HMs_pocket_icon.png Judgement Your entries will be marked on; Creativity - /10 Skill - /10 Theme - /10 The judging may take long, the results will be announced when the judging is complete. *note: remember judges, when judging you will have to explain why you chose this certain entry to be in first, second or third place. You are also allowed to add in your own comments and criticism. http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/e/e7/Bag_Battle_items_pocket_icon.png Awards You will be awarded an emblem for: 1st Place Emblem http://i33.*.com/2a4tuc.jpg You get this by winning 1st place in the contest. 2nd Place Emblem http://i35.*.com/1zfoaja.jpg You get this by winning 2nd place in the contest. 3rd Place Emblem http://i36.*.com/6ehjqg.jpg You get this by winning 3rd place in the contest. Participation Emblem http://i36.*.com/jkdmbm.jpg You get this by participating in the contest. http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/c6/Bag_Mail_pocket_icon.png Conclusion I wish you all a goodluck, get to spriting! Hosted by, Logiedan, UltimaSilva. Judges are, Ben. , Chibi Robo and Logiedan as a backup judge. Staff Supervisor is Scarf and thread approved by Scarf. |
There's 2 thread of these xD Just needed to tell you that. Ohh...
I'm so bad at pixel art Dx If I try, I get a participant emblem though... Hm.. |
Yeah, I talked to Luke about deleting the other. Also, you should try! You still get something out of trying, so it won't be a total loss if you lose.
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ooh, an event i might not suck at, can i give it a go?
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Yes, of course. Just remember the rules~
This contest is open for everyone. Edited the thread, please take note of the bold. Colours - Unrestricted. (as much as you'd like) When posting your entry, please add in how many colours you used. |
I'll givve it a try! I just ogged in after a while to see the get-together was in progress! EDIT: Are we allowed to make trainer sprites for this?
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My Entry is Call "Campfire ;)" and it used 26 colors
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab30/Neonpopcorn/Campfire.png?t=1281852764 |
yes you are allowed to use trainers in your scene.
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http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8180/piplupflies.png<http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8180/piplupflies.png This is my WIP(Work In Progress. Piplup can fly! With the help of the floating bubble around him. EDIT: NEW WIP
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Mm, sprite scenes. I have a pretty epic idea for this one...if I can pull it off...when is the deadline?
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my entry
my entry entitled: "Meowth Gets Pwned" -used 21 colors
WIP !!! Sorry I didn't realize the spray thingy in paint wasn't allowed X_X I'll remove the part that has it and do it by hand. (And change it to gif XP ) http://www.pokecommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=6343&pictureid=46553 |
@Rabbit
The deadline at the end of the Get-Together. The judging process will take quite a while but the results will be posted when the judging is finished. @Netish As a spriter, I despise JPEG format, but nonetheless your entry is accepted. Edit: After close examining, I noticed that this is actually just a drawing, you also used the spray paint thing tool. :/ NOT ACCEPTED. |
heres my wip:
http://j.imagehost.org/0474/1_104.png |
Alright, I'll do it, at least try my best!
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@ShinyPolitoed
Your entry is not accepted as it is not pixel art, it is more of a mere drawing using MS Paint. Here is his entry: Spoiler:
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changed it :P It still up there ^ in my first post :) |
Correct, look at my above post. Netish's entry is not accepted.
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My entry. :D
Took so long to make it. XD actually like an hour. From scratch! All in paint.. using pencil and bucket fill. xD. Used 9 colors Spoiler:
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Here is my pixel art for the contest:
http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx169/PatJamma/Random%20Things%20on%20PC/magikarpworking.jpg The simple life of a magikarp 7 colors were used to make this |
It has come to my attention that people may not know what pixel art is. There are entries that I have to disqualify because they are just drawings from MS Paint and stuff.
READ THIS WHOLE UPDATE. NO "TL;DR'S" ------------------------------------------ What is Pixel Art?Definition Pixel Art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on a pixel level. Graphics in most old(or relatively limited) computer and video games, graphic calculator games and many mobile phone games are pixel art. Image filters (such as blurring or alpha-blending) or tools with automatic anti-aliasing are considered not valid tools for pixel art, as such tools calculate new pixel values automatically, contrasting with the precise manual arrangement of pixels associated with pixel art. This includes brushes and such like brushes from photoshop or GIMP that gives off anti-aliasing. Saving Pixel Art is preferably stored in a file format utilizing lossless data compression, such as run-length encoding or an indexed colour palette. GIF and PNG are two file formats commonly used for storing pixel art. The JPEG format is avoided because its lossy compression algorithm is designed for smooth continuous-tone images and introduces visible artifacts in the presence of dithering. Tutorials Anti-alias Spoiler:
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Credits to Wikipedia for pixel art information. Pixel joint and it's members for the tutorials |
Just asking, can I use a nintendo sprite as a base, but heavily edit it? By heavy I mean REALLY heavily edited.
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tl;dr: No,you can not use the base. |
Ok. Thanks, I was just wondering.
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I compared the Voltorb and Gulpin sprites with their official sprites and they differ in size. Especially the Gulpin. Though the Voltorb looks very similar to the official, it is still different. Reminder: Latest Update To Thread |
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