Table of Contents Muzzle flash references What is a muzzle flash? A muzzle flash is a result of a controlled, directional explosion. Its core purpose is to signify the creation of a projectile. So its important to consider the projectile’s characteristics before the muzzle flash itself. Variables to consider Variables Read more…
Table of Contents Draft Why layers? As mentioned in Pixel-Art: Layers, isolated layers allow you to add more detail without redrawing the surrounding sprites. Layers also give animators the ability to add motion without actually animating the sprites. This method is similar to Spine animation- it can save a ton of Read more…
Table of Contents Faster means more smears If you’re familiar with animation, Smear Frames may ring a bell. To put it simply, the faster an object moves the more distorted it will look. This concept applies to our Smoke animations as well. But since Smokes lack detail (especially pixel-art smoke), Read more…
Table of Contents Where to find it My first major product is finally out! Its posted on Itch.io and here on this site. [Early] Platformer Starter Pack by jasontomlee [Early] Platformer Starter Pack Rated 0 out of 5$33.00 $17.82 Buy Now Thoughts… In the previous post, I mentioned incentivizing people Read more…
Table of Contents Intro This post will explain how feedback was used to make improvements in these animations used in thePlatformer Starter Pack. Let us begin! First draft These animations are made to be smoke effects for the character’s blaster attacks. This means that they are large and powerful smoke Read more…