Making a 2D game - Cannonballers workflow in photoshop

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CannonBallers (Mobile)
Overwatch (PC, PS4)
League of Legends (PC)
Diablo 3 (PC,PS4)
Hearthstone (Mobile, PC)
Burning Crusade (PC)
Wrath of the Lich King (PC)
Final Fight Streetwise (PS2)
He Man (GBA)
Terminator 3 (GBA)

[@baconeggsandstuff]

I'm in the illustration/design industry for ~20y and I still find the content of this video so enjoyable and easy to follow. You are doing a great job, Trent! Keep em comming

[@TheGruzerman]

Keep making tutorials of mobile /2D games! The academy of KZbin is really lacking, and your videos are AMAZING! THANKS TRENT!

[@GurrenBrigadeSoldier]

This is the kind of video i need to see more of. I'm SO desperate to quit me job in IT and get back into art and games. This gives me hope that I can get there as I know this kind of style is within my current skill set. MORE LIKE THIS PLEASE!!!

[@sethhilliard256]

Did you ever do it?

[@Raspberry32]

Have you pursued your passion??

[@iam7bit]

Ok I’m the 3rd person asking lol. Did u quit?

[@Palohdire]

One of the best videos ive seen in 10+ years of youtube

[@hiiambarney4489]

"Doesn't look like an exact triforce" - Looks like an exact triforce, down to color values of shadows and highlights.

[@Xerxyz86]

More like this PLEASE

[@ZupaTr00pa]

I love the art style here - you guys have honed your craft well. Cutesy cartoony is my jam!

[@MF-hf2re]

This is such an honest and intriguing video. Thanks for showing how the job actually looks like, it helps a lot. Much love!

[@raydillon]

Definitely a great, real work life video. So rare to find stuff like this showing the real day to day work. Great video, man. More!

[@SadTown99]

This is incredible on so many levels. Couldn’t leave without saving this in my learning playlist & subscribing 🏆

[@DeParmie]

even if it's not as glamorous, I find it also very interesting. I have the feeling it might even be more rewarding in a sense, because you specific goals to do and review by the customer.

[@GustavoSerranoUG]

Awesome!! Please keep posting videos like this one, it's not boring at all! Plus you comment SO valuable things while ydoing your day-to-day work. We have a growing games industry here in Brazil and your videos help me so much to pursuit this dream :)

[@belinhasam3183]

Sempre que assisto um vídeo em outro idioma penso se teve outro Brasileiro procurando pelo mesmo conteúdo 👀💛

[@VanhVladimir]

Just started getting into digital art, and have found that your videos are extremely insightful and helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@tiredguy2753]

I know this video is 6 years old but damm this is probably the closest thing to an almost tutorial for 2d game assets which ISN"T "It's speed art but I will call it a tutorial" type videos which are seemingly everywhere on youtube. I don't know if this was Trent's original intention but ty. Also if you ever make any type of gumroad or udemy course on these small , "simple" 2d type art I think there is an audience for it.

[@ArtVlog]

ahhh finally! this is the first time I hear someone saying that it's ok to not have one single style! I've seen hundreds of people recommending to stick with one style only and that it's great to have many followers and it's good for jobs etc but that's been my biggest struggle because I love so many things about art, portraits, digital, traditional, landscape, fantasy etc etc! I'm glad I've heard this thing here, I don't know how good is for business because it can be confusing for some people but at least I don't get bored lol

[@GryphonDes]

Ah, the necessary day-to-day stuff, but YES, this is the invaluable part of the process!

[@MMM1MM]

Dude I loooove watching these type of videos, thanks so much for sharing. If anything this is what should be getting the most views. An insight to game development as an artist

[@palewine]

Super valuable. Keep informative content like this coming!

[@Silbusia]

For a person who wants to learn to create such things it's a very useful video. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@acrylicskies88]

I work at a whiteboard animation company and will definitely be integrating some of these techniques into my day to day. Thanks dude

[@myatthanna7899]

the link camera angle is called isometric and its very common in classic and indie games

[@Ory_.]

Omg THANK YOU, it's the best video I find about assets creation, you really are a great teacher

[@KaosCreations]

Love seeing more of the day to day stuff, learn a lot about working on games ^_^

[@dusanmaksimovic232]

very beautiful painting style

[@Sinihan]

Thank you Trent for this video, definitely inspired me to go draw some more actual concepts, do something I don't do often and test my limits (and make an actual good portfolio, instead of some anime characters)... I feel like I've been working too much on character art (portraits, etc.) and not enough environments and random things. There is still a lot I need to learn and I'm definitely looking forward to the future.. :)

[@Nyxlaru]

This looks so fun

[@sketchygaz]

You deserve a lot more subscribers this was entertaining to watch and very educational, thanks for creating this Trent.

[@GentlyGiantGames]

What could have been cool to try out is a smart object that has that perspective taper down near the bottom, so you could paint the props in an isometric view, drop them all into the smart object, and it would add that touch of perspective.

[@jackymartin5780]

I think this is one of your best videos :) Very informative! Thank you! It's good to see the non-glamorous side of the job!

[@RidesInforests]

Prefect. thanks again Trent

[@Similicuir]

It is so interesting, thank you very much for sharing a piece of your work !

[@christophriess5274]

One of your best videos. Boring subject at first glance, but oh so informative & helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@vortex4044]

I definitely would enjoy seeing even more work you are doing like this, if the companies are cool with it. Thanks!

[@fokonoyt8061]

So fast to redraw the drawings . Your idea and your skill is god .

[@TrentKaniuga]

Hah! Naw man, it's all about the tools.

[@olimueller]

That was really helpful. 👍🏼 Thanks a lot Trent! 😊

[@kevwe23]

Not boring at all. That was super useful and inspiring. I'd like to see other day to day videos if possible. Thanks

[@TrentKaniuga]

For AAA game dev, I have workshops on www.gumroad.com/trentk . Check out the environment workshops.

[@steveyoungwork]

Trent this is a excellent tutorial and example of your work process, much appreciated!

[@ElliotBoyette]

This is a very useful and helpful video and the kind of work I want to see to work toward in my portfolio!

[@TrentKaniuga]

If you have work like this in your portfolio, you'll never run out of jobs. 2d Mobile game studios are always hiring!

[@ElliotBoyette]

That's very encouraging to hear as I'm restructuring my portfolio for that purpose. Watching this workflow just gets me all the more excited to paint.

[@JohnMutch]

You're awesome for letting see how the art is made. Thanks for the tips and details. You ROCK!!!

[@joshuareich580]

I absolutely loved this sort of insight into your work process, but it's understandable if this isn't the sort of video most of your clients would let you make. Thanks for the excellent content!

[@Chris-Moore501]

Love the painterly stylized aesthetic! Downloading it now!

[@dustyyyyyyyy7]

That pyramid power-up tho, you really had to tri and force it into perspective. ;) ;) Awesome video, it's nice to see the daily workflow on a project like this. :D

[@TrentKaniuga]

lol. Thanks for that.

[@VictorRodriguezArt]

I dig the insight on your video, specifically the part where you explain that doing game design can be tedious and not as glamorous as art schools make it sound to be. You bring it down to earth. And with that said this Video is also inspiring me to make a props and background portfolio and not just character design.

[@TrentKaniuga]

Thanks Victor! I almost didn't post this one, but I'm glad that I did.

[@mikifufu]

Awsome art work man...

[@lisssner]

Great video Trent, thank you. I would really like more of this type of videos, mobile workflow

[@pta03996]

wow, I got hooked by your game illustration.

[@sophiektze3187]

Much appreciated!!!

[@sashimifeast]

Dude I discovered you yesterday, amazing content! You deserve more followers tbh

[@lukluchok9981]

amazing

[@slathas]

Really nice

[@spongelo]

thanks so much for another great video and industry insights ! love your content and your art man, cheers!

[@MASO204]

amazing video thank you!

[@ravenboyreturns]

Wo! Great little video, just perfect for this subject. I've been separated from the TK school of whatever for too long. Certainly a big influence on me at the beginning of my Game Art journey. Brilliant, its like coming home.

[@eyjayy]

very very very helpful

[@mohamedelhawy4124]

Great tool , thanks

[@Angela-ou5wb]

Thank you for posting things like this! It's so helpful to see what kind of work you do on a day to day basis and what skills you need. +1 Subscriber

[@ncarrasco2006]

Nice video, thanks for sharing this interesting concepts and knowledge

[@Kazner0h]

This video was great and I really appreciate it!

[@Staiks]

Dude as soon as you said: zelda was one of the best games ever made I instantly had to hit that subscribe button ahhahaha keep the great concept! I learn a lot from these :)

[@d-nyce544]

Idk what you said in the last few seconds of the video but I subscribed!! 😂😂🤙🏽 Great stuff!!

[@augustinho0desing]

I Absolutely Loved this video. Please do more stuff like that, PLEASE! :D

[@danmac64]

Loved this!

[@JuliaBullet]

Thank you very much for sharing with us! It's very helpful and interesting!

[@Flamish]

Awesome video i am a beginner and this help me allot actually so exited to get good at art and later on digital soo looking forward on it

[@kannika5531]

thank you 😊

[@JonLauArt]

Definitely love this type of vid. Would love to see the same thing but for Ikeda!

[@Stylusofwonders]

A tutorial on how to script in Game maker studio would be cool. Good tutorial by the way!!

[@TrentKaniuga]

Great idea! I've been thinking of doing more GM related stuff. I just wonder if many of the artists here would be turned off by that. It's a lot of coding.

[@Stylusofwonders]

I think it will be fine :)

[@thespritman4052]

Trent Kaniuga I’ve always wanted to create a mobile game using my art but the thing is I have no coding experience

[@lino0099]

nice video. keep it up my dude

[@marcopmartins]

Mind blowing. Thank you! More please :)

[@RaptorBot]

how to play this game?

[@Syafire]

What kind of elements do you look for when determining how to recreate that style of art?

[@piotrstaszkiewicz]

It's beautifull!!!

[@PixelPusher]

Awesome video Trent, not sure why I didnt see it until now. Out of interest, have you considered using 3D to produce primitives in the correct perspective, such as the pyramid or cylinder etc? This would be really quick and would eliminate the major perspective differences shown. Not saying you should, but would be interesting to hear if that would/wouldn't fit within your pipeline. Awesome stuff though, keep up the great content.

[@TrentKaniuga]

Pixel Pusher yep! I paint over geometry all the time. Huge time saver.

[@woutdejong3522]

As a designer. I would go crazy over the destructive way of working. Scaling. Scaling back. What if you need it larger later?

[@TrentKaniuga]

You don't. It's for assets for a game. They give you specific image dimensions. It serves the purpose of the project. If you want to scale it up, that's a different product entirely.

[@TrentKaniuga]

But as a graphic designer, I understand why you would think that way. With graphic design, you never know how they will ask you to scale an object in a shot. Games are a little different. Imagine if every ps1 game developer thought (but what will we do if people play it on a 4k tv?). Back then tvs couldn't push more than 640x480. So there was no need to plan for anything larger than that.

[@dynajay4106]

This is quite interesting. Albeit I am developing my own game using pixel graphics, I have thought about using raster in the future. The only problem is how blurry or weird the images might look when subjected to different sizes and angles. So I have to wonder whether you and your colleagues design these with the specific goal of keeping the same exact size regardless of resolution OR if there's already a solution for the differing sizes. Excellent video! Liked and subscribed! :)

[@Animabug]

Amazing! Thanks so much. These day in the life of tips are invaluable. Was the source file for assets one huge PSD?

[@TheMrmomo55]

more like this pls

[@HettyPatel]

"Zelda is one of the greatest games ever made" well said sir! 👏👏

[@thexenobunny]

I need that wee turtle.

[@wans7513]

Sir.. Want to ask which course i should take to create this asset? I saw to many course in you shop..

[@Signor_Mao]

Cool!*_* But I thought that game like that was in vector art :o doesn't resizing or something give problem in raster?

[@rks_sng]

Please make a video on these little game objects... how to create these?

[@funtret12]

does anyone knows how does he put a darker color for his layer background?

[@dummietarget]

Make a video on how to draw like you or this art style. Please

[@TrentKaniuga]

Thats why I make tutorials on gumroad. www.gumroad.com/trentk

[@shadowgoethe]

How do I find an Art House to apply for, please?

[@VeryBlueBot]

thanks would love to see more styles.. subscribed :)

[@visegames6412]

why perspective have difference on all objects also light?

[@Unifiedesign]

24:45 your power level just broke 9000 if that wasn't a timelapse.

[@kallistars]

extremely helpful video! where can i buy this brush pack? the dominaire pack i see in your gumroad is not for photoshop

[@sijoalex5951]

is it possible to do if one doest have a graphics tablet? sorry if this was a stupid question.

[@jessicafarrugia6493]

I want to ask how do you practice UI if you do not have a particular game or genre to work for? Do you just grab screenshots and create a game concept yourself?

[@TrentKaniuga]

Yes. Just redesign UI for games that already exist to practice.

[@jessicafarrugia6493]

@@TrentKaniuga But most of them are already really good. It's difficult to find a bad UI design in a game :(

[@robertdifiore1307]

This was very helpful and interesting to watch! I know it's been 4 years, but I have to ask and it may have been asked previously, did this game ever come out? I can't find it on IOS. Did it end up on another platform? Because I would play the heck out of this! Gorgeous!

[@pawpotsRS]

I remember this and of some Senior Environment Artist working on heroes of the storm is that to work nicely in the top-down camera the artist should change the object into a more tapered and looking like a pyramid all of their assets are that sort of workflow.

[@titianarasputin]

Be careful with your mirroring; if the shading is asymmetrical (like the thing with the 'T' on it was), you'll have to go back and fix that.

[@Niluzorus]

Hello, I am new on designing assets, try to learn things. Are those illustrations will be converted to vector for the game or all 2d games are working with pixel based (sorry for my bad english)

[@saidul02]

best way to learn to draw asset ?

[@InspiratorMotywacji]

Welcome. Where exactly do you teach how to draw objects?

[@ApexArtistX]

Im here to. How to make such arts

[@SpiriTracE]

This is probably a very basic question, but if anyone can answer this it would be appreciated. How do you know what size to make things like the assets and background art? I once was working on a mock-project with a programmer, and I just guessed on the sizes, which is frustrating since you know the quality will be off.

[@TrentKaniuga]

You need to look up the dimensions of an Iphone and and Ipad, depending on the device you're creating artwork for.

[@hecnsketch]

sweet salsa!!!