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Hi,
I would like to make 2D art for games, and I am wondering what program I should use. I would want the graphics to look sort of like Mario, by that I mean bright, colorful, antialiased. Could you please recomend a program for me. Thanks.
-Ben
Edit: Also I forgot to mention I will be making the games in Java.
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Hi,
I read a little about Photoshop, and it seems good, but expensive. Do you have any examples of cartoonish graphics made in Photoshop. That would help me make my descision. Thanks.
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Just for the record, if you want graphics to look like NES Mario, the word is 'aliased' not 'antialiased'.
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I'm afraid good and expensive tend to go together. Tend. I think your choice depends heavily on the kind of game you're making. Are you hoping to create fluid animation? Character modeling? Static sprites? I know the folks at Ambrosia used 3D modeling apps heavily in making EV: Nova, a 2D game, to add a feeling of depth and detail. But this also fit their market, budget, time constraints, personnel, etc.
Is this your first game?
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hol' up. if its 2D there are no ifs or ands abouts it. its photoshop, that IS your option. if you are modeling however, thats a whole other ballgame.
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Hi,
First I did mean antialiased, I don't want it to look exactly similar to Mario just close. Also I would be making small animations for the characters. And I guess I will download a Photoshop trial. Thanks
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MUCH cheaper and just the right number of features may be the Photoshop elements. I don't think it comes with Imageready which could help in previewing your animations.
But elements has all the power of Photoshop-full without the cost. There are some issues with layers, and not having CMYK and a few other areas.
Try both demos and see which you can afford. Elements is a great app for its price and features.
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