Recreating a Photo as Pixel Art (1-Bit Timelapse)

[@BJGpixel]

Photograph by Amelia Hallsworth on Pexels: www.pexels.com/photo/green-tree-in-front-of-white-and-brown-concrete-building-5461578/ 1-Bit Monitor Glow Palette: lospec.com/palette-list/1bit-monitor-glow Polyducks on Twitter: twitter.com/Polyducks Music during CRT Time: ‘Cloudburst’ by Concrete Castles, insocaf.bandcamp.com/album/playsound-ep-wav

[@Homeydogbiscuit]

Do you offer commissions? I may have a good reoccurring job for you if it's something you can manage. Short time gig if that's better for you. Please let me know thank you!

[@IdaeChop]

@@Homeydogbiscuit I mean you could make it yourself but if you insist then you do you.

[@jean-claudegugimaier1602]

+9🎨 1-bit macintosh art :p . The final render is so nice, and so macintosh-like 👍 ; i guess people will forget than the first games made were 1-bit pixel arts games (with monocolor computer-screens). The green was the monocolor, technology of the screens on this time.

[@jamesevans1601]

Every time you sneak in the black cats, you remind me of those old wooden village collectables from The Cat's Meow. On each painted block there is a black cat that can be found on them.

[@nathan_sketches6999]

This is amazing Brandon, you're a real inspiration to almost all pixelartists, stay pixel positive!

[@Shotbyviperr]

Someone called my name??

[@munzeralseed]

Personally, I think this is one of your best videos. I like this idea of turning real footages into pixel art! I'd love to see more of that from you!

[@BJGpixel]

Thank you! It was a fun to make, I'll have to do more! :D

[@Shotbyviperr]

@@BJGpixel did you call my name??

[@Shotbyviperr]

(Joke btw)

[@fionnmcgovern545]

I love how you include cats in every pixel art project. Cats are my favorite animal, too.

[@saltedsundae]

i love how you explain shortcuts you use in each section, it is VERY helpful

[@xSF141x]

Awesome work, love your creativeness on patterns. Overall a fantastic piece of art.

[@davidtorazzi7650]

You're like a legend of pixel art. This is better than most of pixel art and it's literally two colors. You're on another level.

[@_miamango_]

I never thought to do pixel art of a reference picture😯 might try it out! Thanks for the idea!

[@angrypotato_fz]

Cool idea. Also very interesting to focus a bit more on the patterns - that's a valuable lesson.

[@CarlWidegrip]

My favorite 1-bit image of all time.

[@DaSunfish]

1K likes to 0 dislikes; that's how high quality this is. And the ratio wouldn't change no matter how many times this is multiplied.

[@DaSunfish]

@Michael Arnold Yes!

[@DaSunfish]

@@elibateman6139 noooooo

[@parinamais]

I'm always so happy to wake up on a cool sunday and find one of our videos here : )

[@stevenfoley6616]

Gorgeous work! One of my favorite videos of yours. Love the rich variety of textures you achieve. I'd be curious to see how the off-black/off-white palette you chose differs visually from stark-black/stark-white palette. Maybe a quick side-by-side next time, or even a comparison of a few subtly different one-bit palettes?

[@SimonLeeds]

Flipping amazing. I’ve been trying to do pixel art. Finished a piece and realised that because I’d used a photo as the background layer and also using colour that it’s become a monumental task to animate it. It already took a really long time to place all the colours. I will give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@dqpowered]

I was working on a bachelor thesis on programming games in PyGame Zero that I just finished and there was a part where I had to create my own looks of the game and I thought, Pixel Art may be my thing. So, I got your video recommended and here I am, totally loving this style and I hope I can learn it! Nice work, subbed!

[@aynDRAWS]

You have reminded me that I need to do many more photo studies and landscape practices

[@artgeometrix6346]

This is such a fantastic feature. I didn't know you could do this.

[@archiedriyadipta112]

This is extremely fantastically awfully awesome.

[@dhstrother]

just absolutely too sick

[@thetravelingmonkey3930]

This Music is unsettelingly relaxing.

[@Sieghiro]

Man I love your buildings so much.

[@MontseGG116]

Vengo de parte de Un Poco De Todo Gran video, me gustó mucho el resultado I came from Un Poco De Todo Great video, I really liked the result

[@FindingGreenOS]

My cat loved this video.

[@チュンチュン丸-u4s]

Me after watching this vid: Aight, back to experimenting some more pixels.

[@EvgeniyBerlin]

This is absolutely amazing and inspiring! The thing is the pixelart is mostly associated with game graphics, which is a bit annoying and implies a certain style, but here we see a completely different mood.

[@minhnhatphan982]

pixel always beautiful

[@gaogamesh]

this is beautiful

[@F-Andre]

this is nice :) so beautiful to watch. i love the leaf pattern with the L shapes

[@ninasepulveda5667]

this is sooo pretty, thank you for the free stock image site, i might just do some practices like this

[@gamedevmanti4578]

Nice work! I especially like the way the patterns represent the rust on the metal areas.

[@brodriguez11000]

Very. I used Pro Motion NG to convert and from a technical standpoint it's 1-bit, but his simplifying and choice of patterns gives it character.

[@FabianVilersBe]

Wonderful art, congrats ! 🎉

[@pqi1zqbx1n]

I love your ART!!

[@HakeMati]

Looks really cool, such beautiful artwork!

[@PixelwolfieStudio]

Beautiful and inspiring work, thanks so much for sharing this Brandon!

[@CKTDanny]

You know what's relaxing? The feeling I get looking at this house 😁 Appreciate the keyboard shortcuts in this vid! Also, been noticing that subtle transition at the end of CRT time. Very cool effect 😱

[@BJGpixel]

Ah thanks dude, and hey you're early to this one btw haha 😂🎉! Yeah still experimenting with the "videography"; I've been turning the tv off at the end to get the flash/disappear, when I can remember to do it lol

[@CKTDanny]

@@BJGpixel I was still awake from the day before!! 😅 I see that haha, sounds fun! CRT Time is probably my fav recurring thing here ✨

[@BJGpixel]

@@CKTDanny Haha oh no way, well that's one way to catch it early! And thanks so much, I love that CRT Time evolved into a recurring thing and that people look forward to it; I also get excited to see what the art looks like on there 😊

[@benitasulaiman]

this is SO COOL!

[@aappaapp6627]

Wonderful video! I love walkthrough art process videos. Would love to see more!

[@BunnyTPerson]

Your work looks like a comic book

[@mazapan_con_pan5327]

Vengo de Un Poco De Todo Definitivamente me has inspirado a volver intentar el pixel art I come from Un Poco De Todo You've definitely inspired me to try pixel art again

[@eduardovalentin2727]

damn dude these videos are dope

[@_glint]

omg i thought i was seeing the white wrong but then you said it was green

[@AppyTheApe]

Shut up and take my like! Edit: Amazing work I'm actually feeling motivated to try such a technique.

[@paulocuento9949]

just commenting for the alogorithm! :D

[@PeterMilko]

wow this is so good, you are a 1bit pro

[@BJGpixel]

Hey Digital Squares Peter!✌️😊 Thanks so much dude - you every try out 1-bit work?

[@mesolagic]

Ahh man this was so sick. I really love japanese architecture and the 1-bit pixel art style. Putting both together is pure awesomeness and you really nailed it here. The way you talk about your art process is so much nicer than a lot of other artists on KZbin, keep up the good work man!

[@Yumaja]

It still blows my mind the fact that you use only a mouse to do all this. I'm getting into pixel art and using a mouse feels slow an clunky to me (but anyway I don't have a tablet to draw with) Great video as usual!

[@vvortex157]

yes but, as I remember he told that he is using a macbook touchpad not a mouse

[@Yumaja]

@@vvortex157 I see. Still mind boggling to me haha

[@danielchinelato9608]

this is Art

[@joaopedrosantosdealmeida8672]

*Take, Care and Keep It Square* ~ Brandon James Greer.

[@RICHINCORAH]

Super!

[@_glint]

can you make like a 40 second video on how to animate kitties? maybe put it in between a big project too, but i'm not ure how many other fans would want to see that lol

[@zack-stuff]

nobody: people who are early: FAST THINK OF A FUNNY JOKE haha i have achived early

[@owlyoz4233]

Really a great video!! 🤩🤩😍 I started pixel art from watching your videos..but I still struggle and can't decide what to follow and which concepts should I learn to make pixel art..🥺☹️

[@karltheodorruby8518]

love ur vids man

[@pedropaulofaria6126]

Is it just me or this final piece feels like a junji ito manga?

[@brumeondeblois8079]

Thanks for the video, i always learn a lot watching how you create pixel art. But everytime i watch one of your video i always wonder how much time you've put into the artwork, imo it would be really useful to add a "total time spent" at the end of your videos. I can see that several hours at least were put into it but having a clear information would help a lot to understand your workflow. Also thank for showing so many different palettes in your videos. For people like me who struggle with color theory they're very helpful.

[@MartinTabanag]

THIS IS GONNA SELL A GOOD NFT FOR SURE! I'm writing all caps because I highly believe in this

[@KyleSzklenski]

I was literally just hoping to find a new video from you today. It really helps. Thanks, keep it square.

[@felipeleaobandeira8680]

0 dislike 😎

[@bengycta5158]

You got me into pixel art and I absolutely love it :) you're an inspiration to all, thank you

[@ursbasteck]

Hello random video popping up in my recommendations for no whatsoever reason! And thank you for doing it! Thoroughly enjoyed this. Liked and subscribed :) Edit: Favourite bit: 5:52>> the reed window cover!

[@ProphetOfGaster]

Brandon's Art: *Exists* Random Black Cats Wagging Their Tail for No Reason: *Allow us to introduce ourselves.*

[@fenireux]

THIS IS. SO. AMAZING. I'M LOOKING FOR A NEW STYLE TO WORK AND PRACTICE ON, AND THIS INSPIRED ME TO GO WITH THE 1-BIT!! LOVED THIS!

[@oliverdepaiva]

I've just discovered your channel, and I am absolutely amused by your art. This is my favorite piece until now. You are really inspiring, makes me want to do art again!!

[@Jellyjam14blas]

Neat™️

[@smolse6854]

Why is the house looking so poor

[@Chaogardenx]

Woahhhhhh

[@onedreamho...7243]

Wow es increible :000 disculpa que programa ocupas? Wow is incredible, sorry, what program do you occupy?

[@cattear]

Amazing ! I have a question, did you draw this by a mouse or pen ?

[@calinguga]

he uses his laptop's touchpad

[@timothymclean]

5:00: ...but it is being viewed on a computer monitor? (I think I get what you're saying, but you said it oddly.)

[@Barthollomellow]

Wow, that's super cool! I wanted to get into 1bit for some time now, but found it hard to come up with anything interesing to draw - now you, sir, gave me an idea to try out!

[@Funsunbun]

I'm completely new to Photoshop and a bit struggling so I have a question: How does he move/readjust certain parts of what he drew? Is he arranging everything in a different layer/group? How is he choosing the pixels he wants to move? Thanks for the help! :)

[@reeterlation5037]

dope

[@projectaroid]

Great video, I like your approach to making a reference 1-bit.

[@FunsumaGames]

This looks really cool!

[@rgnrt]

Это очень круто, спасибо за все видео!

[@aldesigns]

You're awesome man! ^_^

[@teabagNBG]

i saw a ton of videos to pixelate a foto... but thats some different stuff compared to redrawing it by hand... for landscapes pixelate is ok but for characters or objects i think hand drawing is required...

[@Fallout_por_una_IA]

Min 0.01 General Kenobi

[@crismanbelmont2091]

Probably my favorite pixelart piece from you, I want to thank you for being such a huge source of inspiration and knowledge for me when I was still in my early pixelart days. Take care and keep it square Brandon!

[@infocortos4419]

Increible gracias por el video. Estas cosas me dan tristeza de que no tengo ningún talento. Bueno no había para todos supongo jajaja

[@chimklee]

YESS NO DISLIKES SO FAR!!!

[@Gabber9602]

Very chilling and good video as usual! Can you do an analysis video (or something else) about Undertale? I think it would be interesting to see what do you think about the old pixel style used in modern games!

[@AltaSonix]

This is amazing! Can I ask you how much time did it take to make this?

[@ahmedshoaib9991]

After seeing Thumbnail I came here just to say that Pixel Art House looks like Nobita's house!

[@jaredjohnston1259]

very inspiring. even has a buddy of mine wanting to try pixel art. so good.

[@devingrubbs]

How do you do that timelapse at the end where it doesn't show your mouse or photoshop tools? that was really cool.

[@SasukeUchiha-nl1mg]

Bro, you're really good at it. Thank you for sharing your skill. Good luck to you. P.S. Sorry for my English.)

[@jennylowe1565]

Would you recommend making 1-bit pixel art as a sort of exercise for new pixel artists?

[@shoespeak]

ive ben binging a lot of yoru videos and i just realized "take care and keep it square" is a joke...bc pixel art... lol

[@guntarakitu10]

Nice

[@pinkajou656]

The last time I was this early, I had some really funny joke.... You don’t need to like that was really stupid

[@WQ_11]

Don’t worry about it

[@craft123456789]

pls do another 'Recreating a Photo as Pixel Art' video, this is just beautiful

[@Meow-wr6qr]

holy details man

[@squ3g]

Take care, and keep it square. That! should be your tagline.

[@jeka_stolenko]

man, how can i insert reference with bigger resolution or how do i draw according to grid of about 5 px size

[@N9ueve]

🔥

[@OgatRamastef]

amazing man! i love your channel! your art style is very inspiring! do you have a portflio online?

[@knowledgedemon]

this is the first video iv EVER seen with NO dislikes nice job I guess (i was the first dislike just to end this

[@smolse6854]

114 people before me.

[@traveller2378]

Who disliked this video? I want NAMES!!!