Creating the Art of the Game

Introduction

Welcome to the wonderful world of video game art. Creating 3D art for games is one of the most challenging, exciting, and rewarding paths one can pursue. Think about it: Having the opportunity to create entire worlds, interesting characters, and new adventures, and then bringing them all together into a piece of entertainment has to be one of the most satisfying experiences one can have as an artist. The skills and experience you can gain working in games will make you a valuable asset to any part of the computer graphics industry. With the line between prerendered CG and real-time 3D blurring more and more every day, this book is meant to give you a unique perspective along with the foundational skills you’ll need for a successful ...