What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Pixel Art Challenge Weekend - Mockups!Grande Bibliothèque - BAnQ, Montreal, QC
IMPORTANT: The class/event will be held at room 2.130.1!
Please check this page every week to know where the next class/event is held!You can use any pixel art program but we recommend the following:
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)====================
Summary:
Creating a mockup can help you quickly brainstorm, visualize and determine your entire game's look before committing to an idea! Join us this weekend and put your pixel art skills to the test to create pixel art mockups for your dream game, and get feedback from other artists!In 3 hours, you will either be assembling assets you already made, create extra sprites if needed, or design entirely new game with new tilesets, sprites and/or UI elements!
Tappy will be showing examples of his past game jam mockups, and help you brainstorm ideas for your own mockup!
Take a look at our handy-dandy reference google drive folder for pixel art fundamentals!
Optional tools/software:
Tiled - Powerful & free tileset level editor
Tilesetter - Free demo allows you to quickly create Wang/Blob tilesets, paid version allows you to quickly test tilesets with auto-tiling.
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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. - Drawing at the MuseumMusée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, Montreal, QC
Drawing at the Museum
This class is Beginner / Intermediate level.
Hey everyone, this event is a class / outing. It will be for Sunday, May 4th, 10:30 am at the MBAM (Musée des Beaux Arts de Montreal).
After presenting your ticket, we will meet at the museum cafe on the 2nd floor, which is to the right of the main entrance. Here I will give an overview of the "Block In" Technique used by Portrait Artists and show examples. This method is primarily used to measure proportions and to block in your shadows.
At 11 am, we will move from floor to floor, spending no more than 15 minutes per subject, with 2-3 subjects / floor. The goal is to draw fairly accurate thumbnails (3x2 inches, in 2-3 tones) of paintings or statues.
To those who prefer to go lone wolf or go awol after the theory, please feel free to do so.
You will need to carry your supplies, so I recommend going light with just a sketchpad, pencil or pen, and eraser. Whatever will fit in your pockets is great because you will most likely be drawing while standing. If you have a big bag or backpack, you will be required to check it in at the entrance lobby.
Admission is FREE on that day so be sure to choose the 0.00$ ticket, under "General Admission". You can also choose to pay or donate to support the Museum.
You can reserve your tickets here:
https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/tickets/You will receive an email from MBAM, with an attached PDF (your ticket) with a QR code.
Present this QR code upon entry.
See you all there!
