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[Urist McScoopbeard]

First of all, this thread is amazing.

Secondly, what programs do the various pixel artists in this thread us to both create sprites and animate them?

[GiglameshDespair]

I use GIMP.

[Parsely]

I use: http://www.aseprite.org/ Some people use MS Paint.

[DragonDePlatino]

If you want to animate sprites, you need a dedicated pixel art program like GraphicsGale or the aforementioned ASEprite. The latter has a much cleaner interface so it's what I've been using for years.

[Parsely]

Spoiler: The sprite sheet grows. (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: My first walk cycle. (click to show/hide)

Edit: I made a video where I animate the above walk cycle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN0CgHjZNf4&feature=youtu.be

I've been meaning to make more videos where I draw pixel art but something always made me stop.

[Solifuge]

I didn't know this thread existed until a minute ago. Is the occasional pixel-scale Oekaki Illustation okay?

Spoiler: The sprite sheet grows. (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: My first walk cycle. (click to show/hide)

Edit: I made a video where I animate the above walk cycle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN0CgHjZNf4&feature=youtu.be

I've been meaning to make more videos where I draw pixel art but something always made me stop.

Hey, I recognize that color palette! Dawnbringer 32... good choice.

The Onion-Skinning on ASESprite looks like it's pretty good, but I would totally recommend giving GraphicsGale a try. It's got a few rough edges, but it's my go-to for a LOT of graphics work. Especially pixel art and oekaki-style illustration.

Anyway, to stay on topic, some bits from a recent project. Wasn't super-happy with the fluidity of the run-cycles, and the color limitations made reading the poses kinda hard... but happy in general! Especially for a project on a severe time limit! Speaking of which, note to self: never attempt 10 animation frames for 5 charactes in 8 facing directions for a 72 hour Jam Game. Ever. Again.

(click to embiggen):

[Parsely]

I didn't know this thread existed until a minute ago. Is the occasional pixel-scale Oekaki Illustration okay?

That's just fine.

[DragonDePlatino]

Those look really nice, Solifuge! I love the nice warm tint everything has to it. That cursive pixel font is also pretty great. I'm surprised you did all of this for a 72-hour game jam as it's quite a lot for such a quick game.

[Parsely]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

[GiglameshDespair]

Spoiler: Based off FE splice (click to show/hide)

[Noyemi K]

Some more shooting anims for Kekolu:


Shipgirl:

[Parsely]

I love the way you animated her body being pushed back by recoil, it's very subtle, and the flinching is a really nice touch.

[Parsely]

Colors: 4
Original Size: 150x212
Program: Aseprite
Time: 2ish hours

[Parsely]

BORK

[Parsely]