Pixelpusher's Dot Contest

Started by Logiedan August 13th, 2010 5:04 PM
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Welcome


Welcome 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:




Saving
Spoiler:




Shading
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Lineart
Spoiler:




Credits to Wikipedia for pixel art information. Pixel joint and it's members for the tutorials

The Contest



Rules
  • You are only allowed to enter new pixel art pieces specifically made for this event. No using pixels that you already made.
  • This is open to everyone. Anyone can enter abiding the rules and theme/restrictions of course.
  • Participants must enter their piece before the deadline.
  • The piece must be 100% scratch. Pixel overs will not be accepted.
  • You may post your WIPS(Work in Progress) and you can update/edit your entry ONLY before the deadline.
  • Please for the sake of the human race, save it as PNG format. If you accidentally saved it as JPEG, it is not a problem. You may enter the entry but it may be more difficult to judge on it.

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)

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.

Awards
You will be awarded an emblem for:
1st Place Emblem

You get this by winning 1st place in the contest.
2nd Place Emblem

You get this by winning 2nd place in the contest.
3rd Place Emblem

You get this by winning 3rd place in the contest.
Participation Emblem

You get this by participating in the contest.

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.

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Netish

errr CANDY MOUNTAIN!!!

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Seen May 6th, 2012
Posted February 11th, 2011
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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 )
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@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.

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Alright, I'll do it, at least try my best!
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Correct, look at my above post. Netish's entry is not accepted.
Keep spriting! c:

@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.
Your entry is accepted btw.

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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"
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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:




Saving
Spoiler:




Shading
Spoiler:




Lineart
Spoiler:




Credits to Wikipedia for pixel art information. Pixel joint and it's members for the tutorials

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Just asking, can I use a nintendo sprite as a base, but heavily edit it? By heavy I mean REALLY heavily edited.
You are still using it as a base. No matter how much you edit it while having it shown and stuff, it doesn't count as 100% scratch as the rules state. You may use it and look at it as a reference for anatomy and NOT for lineart. I'll compare your entry with the official to make sure you did not copy.(i will do this for everyone's entry as well)
tl;dr:
No,you can not use the base.

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heres my wip:
I'm assuming this entry isn't complete. But so far it is accepted.
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.

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