In this post I’m going to show you the stages I use to apply a ‘panelling’ effect on my machine sprites, to give the impression that a sprite has been constructed. These little details, such as raised and indented areas, can really bring an otherwise simple surface to life very fast.
Tools needed:
Photoshop
Today I’m going to take you through the basic process of making a planet sprite. This will come in useful for background images, scenery, or icons.
Tools used:
Adobe Photoshop (or similar graphics program)
In this post I hope to take you through the basic stages of putting together the pieces for a boss sprite. Obviously everyone is going to have their own preferred technique, but here’s what I found worked best for me once I’d made a few already and had the process refined to a point I was happy with.
