Graphic Types

Image file formats are standardized means of organizing and storing digital images. Image files are composed of digital data in one of these formats that can be rasterized for use on a computer display or printer. An image file format may store data in uncompressed, compressed, or vector formats. Once rasterized, an image becomes a grid of pixels, each of which has a number of bits to designate its color equal to the color depth of the device displaying it.

Pixel Art

Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old (or relatively limited) computer, console, graphing calculator and mobile phone video games are mostly pixel art.

Concept Art

Concept art is a form of illustration where the main goal is to convey a visual representation of a design, idea, and/or mood for use in films, video games, animation, or comic books before it is put into the final product. Concept art is also referred to as visual development and/or concept design. This term can also be applied to retail design, set design, fashion design and architectural design.

Texture Art

In the visual arts, texture is the perceived surface quality of a work of art. It is an element of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design and is distinguished by its perceived visual and physical properties. Use of texture, along with other elements of design, can convey a variety of messages and emotions.

Background Graphics

The background graphics are used in most games but are used differently. In 2D games the background is usually one graphic that cannot be moved nor needs any animation. But in 3D games graphics are usually on objects that can be interacted with. They set the scene e.g. Urban, Forest & cloudy environments.

Print Media Art

This type of artwork plays a major role as this is the artwork most people see through advertisement etc. The point is to convince a person

that the game looks really good and then on to buying that game. Artwork of this type can be found on boxes for the game or posters for gamers to collect and keep. Merchandise that people tend to purchase.

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