sorry i have to post and say that the SW stuff made me laugh fairly hard.


making a vector really takes all the fun out of pixel art, and doesn't give you the experience you need to learn.

if i'd try to pixel art something like the mario screen, i'd go into PS make a new layer, crop image to the right size, and trace it pixel by pixel.

but for stuff that has no reference, or does, but can't be adequately used in that fashion, it becomes a serious learning tool when you complete it (proportioning etc.)

Well, yes the image above is a regular bitmap created from the vector. The only thing is that I don't know how many color you are allowed to use. This image has 16 colors, but if you are only allowed to use 2, 4 or 8 colors then it can be redone for that amount.


Maegra, it makes me laugh just as well . It may take some fun out of creating pixel art, but creating vector art can be much fun alike (I can testify to that). Both types have their pros and cons to use. Eventhough the machine vectorized it, it can only give nice output if you give it a suitable input and apply an appropriate tracing function to it. There's more to it then just pressing 1 or 2 buttons. It requires the right skills to use them, just like when doing good pixel art. Just don't underestimate the power of the vector .

Personally, I use both of them as some things can be done better in bitmap and other way around. Currently, I'm working on the English "Panel de Pon" logo for my translation hack. It's not done yet, but I can say that I've use both formats to get the desired result.

There are some here:

http://www.romhacking.net/links/#id6

This is the best I've seen:

http://bigbluebubble.com/pixeltutorial/

#2, but on the actual title screen another one might look better.

I think number 2 is the best.

Right now I'd say #3, but first mock them up on the title screen.

i took a 'comp tech' class, i learned how to ayer an image, and how to make a powerpoint presentation...
the best thing EVER in that class:
Photoshopping a pic of me, at the beach, with godzilla coming at me (looked damn good to, wish i had it still.)

we never learned any basic, never learned how to send an SOS in basic, but i can try:  10101    or    -_-_-

anyways here are the mockups, i'll also edit the other post and add them:

1)
2)
3)

however after mocking them up, i must say 2 does look rather nice
seeing the english title screen in game is going to look awsome, the background waves and the light gets bent as if it were underwater. If you haven't seen i i suggest finding the ROM and checking it out.
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