A Cyberpunk Christmas | Pixel Art Timelapse

[@cryosis1381]

This is the cyberpunk we needed this year.

[@TylerMalad]

The holograms have to be my favorite part of this one, and also the holiday aesthetic of course

[@BJGpixel]

Thanks dude, they're one of my favourite things to animate also! 😁

[@JLippe]

"[...] celebrate the holidays... but in kind of a dark way... well, also like, hopefully, kinda wholesome as well." Well I guess it worked perfectly, there's something about this piece that is quite heartwarming in a way to me. Feels really fitting for this year as a whole, haha~ Happy holidays for you too, Brandon!

Now, your yellow background really is appropriate... The artwork looks fantastic!

[@evanmagill9114]

I was thinking the same thing about the background. I was a tiny bit disappointed that he didn't reference it by doing a glitch effect or something.

[@lilnoir4213]

Hey Brandon your Video "Recreating a Photo as Pixel Art" reminded me of World of Horror the game. I love the art work in that game, and since its a high resolution pixel art, it might be cool to make analysis video of that. Just a idea. :) Love your stuff and im not lying when i say that you are the one who always brings me back to drawing pixel art since 6 months now. I improved a lot thanks to your tutorials and ideas. Thank you :)

[@BJGpixel]

Thank you! Yeah I'll have to look that one up; many people have mentioned the similarities. Best of luck with your pixel art, and thanks for your support :D

[@druidofpies]

This is top tier. Art is amazing, composition is A+, balance between shading and “busy-ness” is great, and narration is smooth, direct, helpful, and doesn’t waste time. Happy holidays, Mr. Tinysquare sir!

[@BJGpixel]

Ah thank you so much, that really means a lot! Cheers! ✌😄🎄

[@FDragon07]

You got me into pixel art. It’s very fun, thanks.

[@Tsicky]

Hey Brandon! I really love your content especially how in depth and accessible it is. You have inspired me to start making pixel art.

[@CKTDanny]

*HOLY* those holograms!!! 🤩 I'm in love with this one!! Especially vibing with it because my room looks half-way there, with wires running up into the ceiling (temporary solution) haha

[@CKTDanny]

Btw I'm really liking the seasonal stuff. Xmas is my fav holiday but it's been really nice seeing some pixel content to go with the themes 😁 Have a happy holiday, Brandon! ✨

[@BJGpixel]

Thanks dude, had a lot of fun playing with the Xmas theme on the video presentation here! :D And that's awesome, you gotta lean into those cyberpunk tech cave vibes; don't stop til you hit a full 'Serial Experiments Lain' level of setup 😅

[@CKTDanny]

@@BJGpixel Right on!! Gonna put up a faux concrete wall sometime next year maybe and make it look crazy 🤖

[@BJGpixel]

@@CKTDanny that would be so cool, I love the idea of having a set piece like that within a home office :D

[@KurenaiHideyoshi]

The dude with the goggles looks a lot like JaceMan, the Super Space Man! Perhaps this could be a bit of character development for him? 😛

[@coolguy163]

there's something really depressing yet heartwarming about this that I love

[@graceg.6040]

that hologram animation is so beautiful and touching, it genuinely made me emotional :') amazing work as always. happy holidays!!

[@BJGpixel]

Happy to hear that; it was an added challenge to balance the right emotional tone - more than I usually face in other artwork anyway! ✌🎄

[@Ax2u]

You've really outdone yourself with this piece. Beautiful artwork, with a theme that's both interesting and meaningful for the current times. Great work.

[@Sam_Backhouse]

This is such a wonderful bit of art, the hologram animation really brings some great emotion, I love it!

[@ozymandias8523]

Wow the final result is so beautiful, magic and weirdly it feels nostalgic

[@ultleo839]

20XX = 2020 because xx = 20 in roman numerals, so games predicted the future

[@jon-gj4yy]

clever

[@ultleo839]

@iggo lonely nope, its true

[@ultleo839]

@iggo lonely I know but I just thought it added up now

[@z1pline487]

the year is 20xx. the sun is a strobe light. life is now a never-ending rave

[@tzeege]

@iggo lonely You must be fun at parties.

[@ninasepulveda5667]

I teared up a little with the final piece, it feels so weird to celebrate Christmas this way, and I really loved the overall mood and aesthetic from this piece. Thank you

[@BJGpixel]

Thank you so much, it was interesting and cathartic to explore a theme like this. Happy that you've been inspired to make pixel art and are enjoying the vids - I wish you all the best on your pixel art journey! ✌😄🎄

[@Booskop.]

Awesome - so many details go into your artwork. Great to still be here, and have you here after a year. Thanks for all the inspiring video's ❤

[@BJGpixel]

Thanks dude, I appreciate your continued support - Happy Holidays ✌😊🎄

[@timothybaker2822]

I've binged a lot of your content this week and this is definitely my favorite piece in terms of animation. Thanks for being an inspiration.

[@Dazzael]

this actually made me cry a little bit, amazing work!

[@sethgradwell2366]

Amazing job! Looks wonderful and the Christmas hologram is really cheerful and brightens up the cold room really well! The extra characters were a pleasant surprise and I really enjoyed the extra detail of the Christmas hats on the classic cats! Have an amazing Christmas and a blessed New Year!

[@BJGpixel]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you noticing the hats also 👍😉 Happy Holidays 🎄

[@BlueMaxwell]

Thank you so much for your videos dude. Never would have thought making pixel art would be so hard. started working on my own GB game and your videos are so helpful!.

[@BJGpixel]

Yeah pixel art can be one of those "easy to learn, hard to master" kind of things, and I'm glad the videos help! Thanks for your support and best of luck with your game! :D

[@kinoko6096]

Oh this is so sweet, but a bit melancholy!! It looks so gorgeous too :)

[@vinmo47]

Absolutely stunning.......specially the hologram Christmas tree

[@tzw0rkzzz]

You are my Inspiration to become a Pixel Animator............... Love YOU

[@NoelleSmash]

That's just so cool. I'm learning, but I'm no where near as good as that yet. Im gonna keep at it, your tips have helped me a lot. I love the art form, and it still feels a little foreign to me, but I feel like I have a bit more of an understanding now.

[@msx80]

what a masterpiece

[@absolutfx]

Glad to see you back!

[@pasqdll]

OMG that is absolutely stunning!

[@samyu9056]

This genuinely put smile on my face

[@mesolagic]

That animation turned out waaaaay cooler than I was expecting! Great work man!!

[@yurgentartour]

Thank you for bringing a bit of cheer and joy to this weird year. I literally said "WOOW" out loud when it all started animating really quickly towards the end there. Really awesome work !!

[@_HXHfan]

O my God! You really are a genius!

[@ieatsoap9996]

Happy Holidays Everyone

[@emrynwins]

Woah.... that was gorgeous. I need to see a - wooden study room, with fireplace. Just too really cement that pxl art lofi vibe. Honestly you are one of my favourite artist, I have been powering through the videos on your channel.

[@warcr2527]

I think a better inspiration to take from Metroid games would be from Metroid Fusion, since that game's environments are all about artificially-created natural-looking places Also love how you cleverly combined two themes that are very popular right now, great work!

[@BJGpixel]

Thank you - and thanks for the recommendation, I still haven't played that one! 😶

[@youngzombie6342]

Loving your channel. Keep it coming, please

[@ArturNagy]

The end result is just wholesome. Very well done, love the aesthetics, such a mood!

[@RedTalon902]

Recently discovered your channel, and honestly, every bit of artwork on here is just so full of heart, and totally inspiring - keep up the awesome work, mate! 👏

[@cheesuscrust6352]

so wholesome. I'm loving it! Happy holidays to you too, Brandon!

[@MaximQuantum]

You make the best pixel art imo, it’s always so satisfying to look at! Happy holidays everyone?

[@evilemu2599]

Brilliant as always

[@vicvallery120]

I love your videos so much. I also find your voice really comfy to listen. I feel deeply inspired by your videos. ありがとう

[@josh__jimison]

Another great video! I really love the atmosphere you created here. That cold yet cozy look mixed with the cyberpunk aesthetic really works. Can't wait to continue seeing what more you make in the coming year :)

[@BJGpixel]

Thanks dude, it was a really interesting contrast to work with - both for colour and theme/tone. Thanks for your continued support, looking forward to 2021 also! :D

[@Dkny2001]

LOVE THIS!!

[@noam5153]

nice

[@awizard72]

always love seeing your videos pop up every week, keep it up brandon!

[@nathanhedglin931]

My favorite piece you’ve done thus far. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄!

[@minxjunkoenoshima2744]

CRT time is the best time you cannot convince me otherwise

[@trooper6627]

I'd like to say I really appreciate the way you approach your work, I always enjoy how you explain your process. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@pnisher519]

Brandon this is beautiful! I totally love the lighting and *holy* those holograms, Great work! :D

[@StanislasNanchen]

Thanks for the amazing art (and joy that comes along)

[@moonbanditfoundry]

Okay.. after several videos.. now im a fan

[@toneystark5844]

amaaaazing right on time when i need

[@2und2sind4]

Thank you for going indepth with your animation process!

[@Katie-ws7xp]

You really calling out how I was thrusted into a cyberpunk phase over the year 🤧

[@naveesomeone1583]

Lovely piece!

[@lymx4604]

I really love this one. ! Thanks for your video's, it's always interesting and well presented !

[@beauty2935]

This is the earliest I've been and I'm ready for your art ❤️❤️❤️

[@Imjudah-]

The animation and art is so beautiful!

[@bendikstene9090]

i love your videos. they really inspire me, and i think you really made me better at pixel art

[@gamedevmanti4578]

Awesome, the holograms really pop by being colours outside of the initial palette. That 24 frame approach to the animation is really versatile, can't believe it never occurred to me before! Hope you have a great holiday season.

[@Holdsworthands]

probably my fav so far! great work!

[@fobu6486]

Another inspiration added to my motivation.

[@smoothboi790]

Never stop doing what you're doing Brandon. Thanks for the art and inspiration

[@gazzolapw]

I love your art stile.. Please keep making videos.

[@dmontenegro]

This is absolutely incredible!

[@danielbadra9447]

thank you

[@ImmaSuperSaiyanGoku1]

Happy holidays, man. Your artwork is amazing! I hope I can produce pixel art as good as you one day!

[@UVB4U]

Your upload rate is excellent my friend:)

[@jensonweall5898]

you should try adding a light flickering animation in the next piece, it would probably be challenging to have to change all the lighting for different frames, but could look cool

[@BJGpixel]

Yeah I tried that a bit for this piece, but the the flickering isn't too fast at this fps; I think if I double the frame count and cut the fps in half it could work nicely :D

[@blockcabin]

god... that other cyberpunk one was that long ago? it feels like yesterday lol

[@kord9285]

Happy holiday Brandon and averybody who reads this comment ^vv^ (PS, I love your videos)

[@CyberBrick101]

Happy Holidays Brandon have yourself a good one!

[@nightmare3711]

Great job as always! I especially love the CRT Time in this video. My only wish is that I could somehow download your work so I can use it as a wallpaper (Using Wallpaper Engine)

[@ColinTedford]

Try his Instagram

[@DadVader]

😍😍😍 Awesome!! Merry Christmas!

[@BJGpixel]

Thanks! You too! 🎄😄👍

[@Zachabruh]

Happy Christmas! Love the work!

[@elliotgriffiss9945]

Have you thought about doing weekly art jams? Set a challenge or a theme then give your followers 6 days to submit something, then spend one day were people can rate other people's pixel art, and you get to pick your favourite. I like drawing pixel art but lack direction, a games jam style competition could be really motivating.

[@rafaelgpontes]

I know you already said that making games is not exactly in your current goals, but I'm sure your art has great potential within the game industry! I beg you to consider making game assets and making them available online. You can either sell them or license them with a creative commons type of license. You could get inspired by how Kenney works. He's a great reference in this regard. Please do this!!

[@jdfleblanc]

So freakin awesome

[@Shoopietoopie]

This looks like what christmas would be like when parzival is chilling in the oasis. love the videos and am trying to get into Pixel art myself. you are going places

[@WelcomeFellow]

I love it, great work. Keep going!! :)

[@robertjohnson9187]

Very cool

[@angrypotato_fz]

That's beautiful! So well thought! All the best, Brandon.

[@pixeljeff5569]

Cool idea! Happy Holidays!

[@BJGpixel]

Jeff!! Thanks dude, you as well ✌️😊

[@julianhernandez1512]

loved it

[@Flux_One]

Awesome sauce

[@pieerboulos8020]

Cool

[@louisgigot4547]

made me cry :,)

[@Aetila]

Amazing as usual, thanks for all the tutorials. Blessings!

[@parinamais]

merry Christmas Brandon!!! your work brings me so much joy : )

[@brachygobius_xanthozonus]

Great work!

[@_glint]

The ramen... The hair... JACE! You're everywhere!

[@BJGpixel]

Haha the cues are all there - clearly it's a go-to design choice for me! 😂

[@brotheryeti]

Love the video. Have you ever considered making hour long loops of your animations. Like I would love an 8 bit yule log to run on a loop while opening presents.

[@BJGpixel]

Thank you! That's such a great idea, it'd be amazing to make a pixel art fire log with some holiday chiptune music - I'll have to keep that in mind for next year!

[@brotheryeti]

@@BJGpixel thanks. But I think I would be cool with all your animations. Have a great holiday.

[@NubNublet]

0:45 For a second I thought you were making the Newgrounds mascot

[@riccardo1796]

I suck at pixel art, but I've straight up lifted some of your techniques for 3d

[@juanrashed8096]

Amazing

[@starfighterace]

Hi Brandon (and comment section)! Great work as always! I was wondering if you or anyone else has suggestions for other pixel art KZbin channels for someone who’s teaching himself how to do pixel art Edit: And also Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

[@BJGpixel]

kzbin.info kzbin.info www.slynyrd.com/blog saint11.org/blog/pixel-art-tutorials/

[@starfighterace]

@@BJGpixel omgosh thank you so much!

[@_glint]

Psst Brandon Will you post a video of your Starwars every single year thing? Like the challenge where you redraw that Starwars character? (I can't remember oops)

[@BJGpixel]

Haha glad you remembered that that's a thing - yeah hoping to have it out just under the wire by the end of this month (running out of time..!)

[@louisgigot4547]

do you have a compilation of your endings with the screen? should fit well on a music playlist