So You Wanna Make Games?? | Episode 1: Intro to Game Art

[@kristianlakjer1]

“Every time you consider stopping, just consider not stopping”

[@fouadalsabeh5280]

www.reddit.com/r/wowthanksimcured/

[@SunCrowned]

Honestly I've seen a lot of people memeing that sentence but it's deeper than "just don't stop 4Head" imo. What I think he meant was: "whenever you feel like giving up think about what could happen if you dont".

[@lucasorace8579]

Shaie holy words man, holy words.

[@crusenho]

I like that advice, and this advice too "Practice until the moment your hands feel tired and sore".

[@ciel_mist]

(5 years later...) It's an awesome sentence in fact! That way, we don't even overthink about it, but simply do it 🏃

[@cornyTEEN]

Game art is awesome but can we just stop awhile and appreciate the narrator with on point editing? That's freaking art too.

[@beri4138]

Nah he tried too hard and it was cringe

[@jbmmeemz]

@@beri4138 bro stfu the edit was beautiful

[@beri4138]

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[@jbmmeemz]

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[@alipetuniashow]

@@jbmmeemz 🤣

[@Luis-Torres]

I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this video! I never would have thought this would be something Riot would do. Thanks for this and I look forward to future videos! :)

[@feridfidan2717]

just what I need at the age of 27, with no direction to go. Thanks!

[@panagiotistsakiris5802]

Tell me about it bro, same problem here. I feel like this is very common at this age, and alot of people are feeling lost. But how can we solve it is the question. Inspirational videos and watching things i might be interested in, doesnt give enough motivation to actually start to do what I trully want. Those baby steps are missing

[@MrMilchjunkie]

@@panagiotistsakiris5802 well, doing the baby steps is what you have to do yoursel fin the end. One of the big problems our generation has is that we see all of those People who already make "finished" stuff... and sometimes they are at the same age and younger than we are. That makes it very easy to forget that it actually takes a long time to get to this point, especially since we only see the success and never (or only very rarely) the failures, scrapped designs and similar things. Another thing we never get told is that it is "not too late to start", especially since this feeling is very easily felt if you do not know what to do or where to go. I strongly recommend watching the video "Interview with Fabien Mense" by Bobby Chiu if you feel like you are too old for getting into art :)

[@narm455]

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[@t.k.5088]

28 here. i've neglected my artistic skills and my interest in games my whole life because boomer parents made sure to convince me college and an office job would secure me a life. jokes on them, i live in a mid-economic crisis third world country and the major i chose+finished hasn't gotten me a single job for over a year. also, before that, i got a boot to my ass after 3 years of dedication to the last company i worked. i guess jokes on me, right. now with this coronavirus shit closing every business in my town i feel like this is the call i needed to sit my ass at home and do what ive been doing hidden in my bedroom when my parents werent looking: draw shit. except now imma draw shit for my life. i don't think ill have much of a life waiting for me if i don't do the only thing i can do with these dumb sausage fingers of mine. but it's damn sure gonna be hard as fuck to deconstruct the walls i built around that possibility for over a decade.

[@ESCosta]

@@t.k.5088 Tell me about it. I'm 31 and just at the end of my second graduation, in my finals, after failling one semester, I've collected courage to pursue game design fully. I've been running away, trying different stuff, but we all know there's no other stuff. This is the stuff we want and we should dedicate to it even if it isn't profitable. We must make it work. It doesn't matter what people say or think about it. If you love it and work a lot, there's nothing stopping you, really.

[@Soulsphere001]

The two most important things I learned from this video are: 1. When you're new, concentrate on quantity over quality. 2. "Every time you consider stopping... ...just consider not stopping."

[@tasorey]

I dont know when or why did you think about making this kind of videos, but it is amazing. Thank you for making them, it is kinda new to see a company make this kind of things and its pretty inspiring, thanks.

[@riotgames]

Glad you liked it :)

[@lordvader5540]

As an older person who is beginning my hobby as a game developer, it is truly inspiring to hear the young professionals (I have kids their age) be so encouraging.

[@LandFallGames]

It was super cool seeing Stick Fight shown in the montage of games! Thanks! /Wilhelm

[@Teathling]

@UmWut have some respect they're a great company.

[@PanRokador]

Fancy seeing you guys there.

[@chonkayyy]

Hey, are you ever/have you released games on the switch

[@ej-ej49]

How are you not verified

[@enestayyare192]

That is a great idea riot games thanks

[@somethingbehindyouu]

My motto is now “every time you consider stopping, consider not stopping.” Genius.

[@welcometohell3002]

something about the narrarator's voice or maybe the editing, i don't know but this video is really aesthetically nice.

[@PeachHeadzAddiction]

Yeah, everything they talked about in the video they carefully implemented :3

[@michaeloffner8515]

Where the dude said saturation contrast the first time at 5:19 , that was actually value contrast you showed. Saturation is the "amount of pigment" so to speak, how strong the hue of the color comes through. Value is the "brightness/darkness" of a color. A better visual for saturation contrast would be to have grayish washed out orange boxes next to a fully saturated "neon" orange box.

[@cy8er3a3y6]

If u placed a Netflix intro before the vid id believe it, great editing. Imma watch this entire show cuz I wanna be a game artist/creative director. Thxx for making such a great content like this.

[@gansogeeksout]

[intro] 5:16 shape contrast / color contrast / saturation contrast (...) size, layout or position contrast [overview] 5:35 --tonal value contrast (the contrast between light and dark) 6:14 --shape and size constrast 7:07 --detail placement constrast

[@cygnusmxn3374]

Can i just mention how awesome that 'Welcome to Tatooine' shirt is.

[@LR-CCS-COA]

This is a great video! I'm an art teacher and will use this in my art career lesson about being a Video Game Artist. It explains and touches on everything I needed to say, all the while showing a diverse sample of artists. Thanks!

[@riotgames]

That's amazing! We're really excited to hear this can be helpful in your classroom.

[@FrancoisSchnell]

"being creative is not a vocation it really is about a way of life" So true and probably our natural way of life (all kids are creative until they experience the adult's world). Great video!

[@Linealo]

I love transparency! Keep on going and show more and more stuff - maybe you can provide kind of a "school system" for your fanbase and by that inspire people. This might give you a boost and especially the future development of games in general!!

[@Pizza_Rat]

That's a slightly scary thumbnail

[@BaumbChell]

Thank you for creating this series! It’s super helpful for those like me who aspire to be like those in the video!

[@sydneycottrell6742]

I want to go to school for animation or digital art specifically so I can go into game art. This is very helpful

[@_____Neo___]

Just when I began to do exactly this you upload this Video. NOOOICE

[@nadz6601]

Okay this is so great!! I'm an artist at the age of 21 and my long term goal is to be a concept artist in a games company even though in the country i'm living in (tunisia, north africa), there isn't much chance to do so. That means i have to work 3 times harder than anyone else with the same dream as I am. I watched this video in doubt but after doing so, I realised that this is a blessing from god to me because it gave me clarity i didn't have on stuff I didn't know even existed and by the time I finish the series I'm dead sure I will be on the way. THANK YOU !!!!!

[@MarinaMurua]

I'm studying visual and graphic design and seeing my friends and mates drawings and projects usually makes me think "Am I talented enough to do this? Maybe I should do something else..." But I keep coming back to the art because it's what I really love, and I want to get better at it. Thank you so much for doing this series of videos, it's really helpful and motivational for people who tend to compare themselves with other artists. I will consider "not stopping" in the future haha

[@GalaxiaDeFavio]

keep going!

[@epsil2511]

Ok, as a game PROGRAMMER I launch the video out of curiosity while coding. After 2 minutes I was just taking notes from the video for my next games. These advices are super important to hear for every one involved in the creation of games, good job ^^

[@thechelonian8079]

This is absolutely amazing. I just recently came across this and I feel like it is my calling. I was having troubles trying to figure out what I want my occupation to be when I get out of school, and I've been stuck in the "math" field because I've been only looking at the professions that stereotypically pay more. However I also found during this time that I really want to go into Multimedia Artists and Animators, mostly because I have a talent for art and I like video games haha. But I have no idea where to start, and here I am being thankful about these videos and hopefully in the future I'll be working on the next big game. :)

[@boa9557]

start a company

[@raghavgangrade7037]

The Chelonian - what are you doing now at this point of your life?

[@thechelonian8079]

@@raghavgangrade7037 I'm in college working for my art major!! ^-^

[@cosmotect]

@@thechelonian8079Awesome that you went with it :)

[@jameskellam2980]

Dang doods, are there any artists there? Everyone is either a directer, designer, lead, flow path technician, ...... Seriously, some great tips and pointers, awsome video, and thought provoking ideas. Great job!

[@yassinedjebbari4819]

This is juste INCREDIBLE, SUCH TALENTED PEOPLE DOING THEIR BEST TO MOTIVATE AND TEACH NEWBIES, Thank you

[@markcastillo2622]

As a student of multimedia arts and dreaming to be an animator, this was so motivating and inspirational, thanks rito, and thank you to the featured artists and to all the artists that work on my favorite game for making it look, sound and feel awesome.

[@Ljutslfer]

I'm curious as to how far youve come, your comment was 3 years ago. Updates? How are you going with it all? I'm so scared to start

[@markcastillo2622]

@@Ljutslfer Hi there, never thought I'd find someone to be interested in this haha, honestly, COVID made me take a huge detour when it comes to my plans. I had to drop college and find a job and be self sufficient, not as much time for art these days cause of work, I still plan to be in the art field someday when things are hopefully more stable and more when I have more savings in the bank. That's all from me for now, take care friend :)

[@MadameUniverse]

That last part was the best thing they could've put in the video- not stopping even if you want to give up!! I have up on me long ago, lost my passion for drawing and I hate everything I draw - may it look way better than anything I could've imagined to draw years ago. I always wanted to design great things, make my own games, wrote so many stories and have characters filled with the love I had for designing that I still adore. I hope, getting "older and wiser" or whatever hahaha, that I might be able to do better, to get better and start to find my passion again...

[@ElevateCode]

This video is so informative and well edited. Thanks for this series!

[@lauramccann18]

That editor brooo 10/10

[@akarshadithya5479]

Thank you, i m starting out in this industry and was really confused where to start

[@RANGER5119]

LOL after i watched the videos and read the comment i realized this series of videos are from riot games. I was wondering why so many artists from riot games XD very helpful video actually. Helped me to have a direction and knowing so much more about game art ^^

[@swizguard]

I'm working on my portfolio right now in order to get into grad school for game design and this series has been crazy helpful! Thanks so much!

[@kavertx9167]

Mr. Monteiro was talking as if it was directed toward me. Hit me hard. Thanks a lot!

[@chudyie]

5 years ago I dropped out of college multiple twice because I had no enthusiasm to finish the degree I started. (English degree), since then I've been working and trying to get my hands into learning game development and art.. but have had no success because I've always second guessed myself.. like saying "Is this really going to get me anywhere.." or "you dropped out of college for this? Good job." This would go on and on for years. Starting, making small progress, get unmotivated from not progressing enough, doubt myself. Loop. Well, today is 10/16/21. I am 26 years old. I've decided to start a degree for Game Development in 2022 Jan. While doing it, I will use my free time to create art so that I will be able to create what I want once I learn how to program my own games. Wish me luck. Will update.

[@SkyQueen]

HEYYY, update?

[@richeskokoti1235]

Update please 🙏

[@Steleaf]

Incredibly thankful for this series, especially the tips that people inside the industry give you, thanks a lot for making this, riot!

[@juancarloskruz6524]

Bro... You are awesome. You are a gift to us all. Thank You for how You present this series. Every video, not just this one. Well done. May You Prosper and Flourish and All Hindrances Dissipate before You and your Way Be Clear to be Your chosen Path. Not the meant. But what You want. Amen.

[@zayedal-mansoori9112]

Amazing series, totally appreciate the effort that went into making this. Watched the whole thing at once!

[@fedonmartzmovies9563]

Now this is truly some great content from an unexpected source ! Thanks a lot Rito ! These are some really informative videos !

[@StevenCasteelYT]

Wow. Really nice video. I don't know how I missed it for two years.

[@ChaitanyaBhardwaj89]

This is "THE" video I was searching for to understand different types of art style for game development 👍🏼

[@ArthurVerron]

Amazing series thank you so much! Really helping me make sense of the game making world :)

[@Innere_Stille]

Wow, I just realized this can be implied not just to game art but to every other thing in life that you wanna be good at.

[@AshishBalkhande]

No wonder games are so Kool, there's a lot that goes in them. Ty for sharing this. Moving to the next episode. Cya there

[@matthewherndon6488]

As a game designer, I really appreciate these videos.

[@tabi4680]

okay it’s official, im changing my major

[@koaoi9172]

you guys seriously motivated me. thank you to all

[@SuperBelawinchester]

this video was so well done!! thanks!! i really like good content about education, keep the good work guys!

[@aliyutube]

Didn't know Riot games has this kind of videos. thank you very much

[@SKinSKorea]

Sonia here, from 홍익대 (Hongik University) in South Korea, one of the top schools here for Art and Design. This semester I was given a class (that I didn't ask for) outside of my knowledge base-- English for Games Graphics Design Majors. I reached out to some of the major professors before the semester started, and several responded by sending me their syllabi and course content (and interesting articles). Of course, I also did a lot of internet searching on my own so that I could get a basic understanding of (and appreciation for) GGD and teach in some context. (I am a 50-something year old woman whose gaming career started with Pong and ended with Ms. PacMan). I have found this series to be life-saving (OK, maybe not, but let's say class-saving!). SYWMG is basically my textbook! The subtitles are on-spot, so students with lower level listening abilities can read along. The graphics are helpful for visual learners (also, for teachers like me who need to connect the words to their concepts), and the length is perfect. I cannot thank you enough for creating these and putting them out there for me to find and use!

[@tw2nie]

The editing here feels like it would fit so well in the Mitchells vs. the Machines movie.

[@002-v7j]

underrated video, this actually has great tips and has inspiring artists in it. ty

[@lucak_art]

I was already expecting to see Tyson talking about style, and Moby talking about shapes!! I wish these videos existed 3 years ago

[@Syafire]

So glad you guys started this series

[@tanhung8027]

it is only 3 minutes in this video and I laugh so much!!! Quality video Riot! THANK YOU

[@MurderMelody06]

DUUDE! .. This video deserves way much more views .. Thanks a lot bro!

[@dhyanimation]

wow, this is so awesome, I'm a UX Designer pursuing game art and this helps a lottt!

[@by.mirklym257]

Working with you is my dream and I hope one day I'll achieve it! Thank you for this inspiring series!

[@Biouke]

Hey how did I miss that. Promising series and great initiative. Not only is this very clear and well explained for youngsters, but it makes a nice review of the fundamentals and overall a nice cover of all the different jobs. Great work, Riot ;)

[@juliocesarnaranjomarin5538]

Loved every video!!!...thanks a lot im making a switch from advert to game design this videos give me the power to work hard and be commited to this incredible industry

[@ZiberianDev]

OH MY GOD! I love this Riot Games thanks a lot. Can't wait to watch it all :)

[@BobbyBrixx]

Thank you Rito. Very helpful and cool from you guys to do something like that.

[@lucasvalente6619]

Thank you guys very much for these videos. ..they will surely help me and a bunch of other people!!

[@papalagiiseng]

so fun to watch and learn !

[@cptcaveman1986]

Great video! Now on to the next one.

[@elenas2017]

Im a freshman in college for game art. these videos are my background playing constantly to keep me motivated lol

[@malteswe2360]

I love this series!! U make it interesting and super fun to listen to. I wasn't sure what I would like to word with when I got older but now I am certain! I love drawing and playing games and I have a lot of creative! BOOM! Combined. I would love to see this videos everyday. I want to thank u from me and everyone else who love this series.

[@bloonman1236]

I love how Graves is the background with his cigar on the satisfaction part.

[@rendermanpro]

Amazing.... just AMAZING! Thanks guy for creating that video series.

[@Visigoth_]

8:31 "NO!" lol... I felt that sentiment.

[@hihicass]

I loved it, great initiative!! thank you very much!!!!!!!

[@hy455]

Thank you for making these videos!

[@borakang]

This series is gold.

[@farhadboy629]

Where have you been? I mean seriously where have you been? I've been seeking this type of content from Ages. Thanks a lot

[@ej6569]

I love these series! It made me even more motivated, interested and confident about game art. I also learned something new. I'm 15 so i guess I descovered these videos just in the right time. Thank you so much for making these! Oh.. they say I should go to sleep? Naaw why? I'm an artist, this species doesn't know what the s-whatever is.

[@saucellorica3760]

This list of videos was extremely helpful, thanks Riot! Also, technical artist are Gods, aren't they?

[@Shadowthevampire]

Santtu can become a narrator for a game easily hes voice is very unique he has that darker vibrateing slower and clear voice. Also i like this video its good with tips.

[@mightbebobbie]

this was uploaded on the most convenient time for me, thanks!

[@shubamium658]

I too would also love to have loud music blasting my ear every time someone is introducing me.

[@spideraxe9325]

Really excited for this series, super cool Riot created this

[@oliviine5620]

Ori and the Blind Forest has the most fucking satisfying and clear art style out there it makes me wanna cry

[@StefanLopuszanski]

Interesting series. Looking forward to see the rest.

[@ksenijas1783]

Thank you Riot for putting this out there for atists. I mean, art is your stronger side

[@allanleiton582]

Cool! Would be also awesome if a mini guide like this was made focused on Writing or Narrative design for video games. Cool stuff!

[@spookyghost1688]

I really loved that they used indie games as examples. Probably games they love themselves.

[@xenoph197]

Final Video "Game Design" boy am I excited to see the philosophy they will preach but not following themselves like the good old " you don't need to play your game in order to balance it"

[@EmeraldChickn]

Always wanted to do something with art, and started rather recently with focussing everything on learning to be an artist. This video is really motivating and helpful, and even though I've got a long way to go, I still want to spend everything I can to finalize my final goal; working at Riot Games!

[@frogman1]

this is such a cool series!! thanks so much for making it

[@huberthurban]

Last quote - so powerfull!

[@kyru_art]

I'm gonna love this series! Thank you so much Riot!

[@Xdarkness83x]

Awesome job, the video's fun to watch and really inspiring. I was actually having one of those down moments. I was doubting on my capacity to become good enough to become a professional game artist. I might still be in one of those moments but it actually helped me to hear that "just consider not stopping" Sentence ^^. Thanks alot, would love to work with Riot by the way 💜

[@Ali-lm7uw]

I am a developer, looking for an artist. Do you want to colab for a platformer game?

[@sugidc]

i love the musiccc

[@tylerpopovich9815]

I don't do art but I love seeing this kind of stuff!

[@MissKilvasArtsStudios]

How am I just discovering these. These are great! Also the narrator sounds like Ezreal to me lol

[@TheCrimson147]

Not a fan of LoL but the art of it has always inspired me as an amateur artist. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@nomercy2306]

This video maan. 13/10. It was amazing!

[@jetluo4211]

This series is really awesome!

[@theonlycatonice]

Evan seems eloquent and intelligent AF - damn Riot games helping other people make games - good guy Rito