Hello, I'm Retrocat.

Welcome to the world of pixel art made with dots.

What do you think is attractive about pixel art? What is the biggest attraction of pixel art simplicityI think so.

If you look at it in a way, the pixels are big and clunky, but on the other hand, they're also cute Simple forms of retro sensibilityI think this is fascinating. I hope that all of you will listen to my classes and feel the appeal of it together.

In my class The process of starting with the simplicity of pixel art and searching for detailIt contains.

Pixel art isn't that difficult?

To put it bluntly It's not difficult. Pixel art doesn't require detailed or elaborate work. You can easily follow along too!

The simple Invaders classic pixel art game is still popular. That's because I'm fascinated by the retro sensibility! Get started with pixel art that doesn't have details but has a special charm!

Immerse yourself in the charm of pixel art

This is my first pixel art drawing in May 2015.

At that time, I started blindly because I wanted to quit the company and become a solo game developer. I first started with Photoshop because I didn't know anything about pixel programs, and there wasn't much I could learn. Classic games and videos were my mentors, and I searched for materials and captured them random I also tried imitating it.

That's how I fell in love with pixel art! There were times when I spent the whole night working. Over time, I expanded my field and created various works.

Add + skills to the basics

I wanted to go beyond simply designing pixel art and incorporate video. So I created a video of a classic arcade game by creating resources one by one!

Until now until now A pixel art program called Aseprite I used it for about 7,137 hours! (Currently in progress, January 14, 22, lol) I used it steadily little by little every day. Would you like to join me in falling in love with the appeal of pixel art?

Let's join Retrocat!

Step by step from the basics

Draw in classic 1-bit style pixel art 16x16 size. It's simple, but if you find the point in that simplicity, it's not difficult to express it.

8-bit classic game style character drawing

Instead of just cutting, you'll learn various poses and animations such as basic postures, attacks, walking, and death.

Add animations to interact with nearby objects

It would be boring if the surrounding objects were simple, right? Let's add various effects that respond to the main character's actions!

Let's create a classic game title and UI.

The above resources alone don't feel like a classic game. I will try to create elements that will further enhance the feeling of a classic game.

Final capture of Huayong! ABreathe in with the fter effect

I will use After Effects to complete details that could not be done in Aseprite. CRT monitor-like effects, TV on/off, etc cool Let's learn how to insert effects:)

Sometimes the process can feel difficult.

But you can do it too!

Why don't you finish it with me?