About us
Welcome to the Montréal Game Developers! MGD is a community for game developers, designers, and enthusiasts who are passionate about creating, playing, and discussing all things related to game development. Whether you are interested in traditional game development, indie game design, or mobile gaming, this group is for you. Join us for networking events, workshops, and discussions on the latest trends and technologies in the gaming industry. Let's connect, collaborate, and level up our game development skills together!
Upcoming events
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Pixel Art Fundamentals✨Gamejam Edition✨- Pixelart assets, Quick!
Grande Bibliothèque - BAnQ, 475 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal, QC H2L 4E3, Montreal, QC, CAIMPORTANT: The class will be held at room 2.130.1!
Please check this page every week to know where the next class is held!
Requirements: Laptop with Aseprite (recommended) or Libresprite, or iPad with Pixsquare
https://www.aseprite.org (Paid, around $20)
https://github.com/LibreSprite/LibreSprite/releases/latest (Free and 90% identical to Aseprite. Download libresprite-development-[your OS].zip and extract. Open libresprite.exe from the folder)
https://www.pixquare.art/ (Paid, around $20, extended demo has all features but 2 canvases max)
For laptop users, it is highly recommended that you also bring a mouse or drawing tablet!
✨Summary:
Have no clue how to handle creating pixelart assets quickly and with good-looking results for your upcoming weekend Gamejam? Fear not!
Whether you're a Solo Dev looking to create simple and beautiful sprites, or a dedicated Game Artist looking to make the best use of your limited time on the project, we'll be giving you tips on how to efficiently handle asset planning and creation under extreme time constraints!
In class, we'll be creating an entire scuffed *mock* game screenshot in just under 3 hours!
Take a look at our handy-dandy reference folder for helpful pixelart resources! -> Google Drive
Per the library's policy, the reserved room for this event can only be accessed when a minimum of 3 guests are present, so please be sure to arrive on time!
Slots limited. Please make sure you'll definitely be attending and update your RSVP if you can't make it. See you guys there!
*NOTE: This course is beginner friendly, and no prior art or pixel art experience is required.
>>> If any Artists would like to share their knowledge / expertise (Pixel Art, Inking, etc.), and would like to host for future Art Meetups please feel free to message Zach (Zichaelpath) or Cesar (CBJR) on Discord.
>>> Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/zKF6QHNJNU4 attendees
Drawing Fundamentals - Construction of Animal Robots and Dragons
Grande Bibliothèque - BAnQ, 475 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal, QC H2L 4E3, Montreal, QC, CADrawing Fundamentals - Construction of Animal Robots and Dragons
When: Sunday, January 11, 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Where: Level 2, Room 2.130.1 at Grande Bibliothèque - BAnQ (Berri - UQAM Metro, with direct access to the Grande Bibliothèque) near the magazines section.
Hey guys, Cesar here, I'll be hosting a 3 hr Art Session.
- This session we will be constructing Animal Robots and Dragons (seriously, we're doing it this time).
- The last 20 minutes will be dedicated to a "concept" art challenge
NEW / EXPERIMENTAL "knowledge + wisdom nuggets" segment (related to ART) during the class' 15 min intermission. This week's topic: GNOSTICISM.
*NOTE: This course is intermediate level
Per the library's policy, the reserved room for this event can only be accessed when a minimum of 3 guests are present, so please be sure to arrive on time.
Slots are limited. Please make sure you'll definitely be attending and update your RSVP if you can't make it. See you guys there!
If any Artists would like to share their knowledge / expertise (Pixel Art, Inking, 3D Modeling, Procreate Artists, etc.), and would like to host for future Art Meetups please feel free to message Zach (Zichaelpath) or me (CBJr) on Discord.
Our Discord:
https://discord.gg/yt7eRFnB
Post your art in our #drawing-classroom15 attendees
Past events
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