Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It's an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist , veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creators--from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft ; interviews with video game art professionals who've worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples you'll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets you'll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
0823008096
ISBN-13
9780823008094
eBay Product ID (ePID)
143643206
Product Key Features
Author
Sam R. Kennedy
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Programming / Games, Careers / General, Digital Media / Video & Animation
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Genre
Computers, Business & Economics
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
7.5in
Item Weight
18.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qa76.76.C672k47 2012
Publication Name
How to Become a Video Game Artist : the Insider's Guide to Landing a Job in the Gaming World