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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!
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Pixel Art Fundamentals✨- Animation Basics
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:
This week, we'll be practicing the basic techniques of animation! We'll learn about the animation workflow in pixel art, including frames, timing, onion skin, and tags. We'll learn how to apply universal principles of animation such as anticipation, stretch and squash, loops, primary and secondary motion, and ease in and out to turn any
static image into a moving scene!Bring some static pixel art or use something from our refs, and we'll work together to turn it into a lively pixel art animation!
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/zKF6QHNJNU
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