Everything You Need to Know About ASEPRITE | Pixel Art Fundamentals

[@smmmma]

a capital Q looks like a lasso. in my mythology this is why Q is the hotkey for lasso.

[@yaosun9299]

mind blown

[@Big_Theft_Auto]

You have a good mythology 👍

[@GoodmansGhost]

Rotating while holding shift used to not give perfect 90-degree rotations a few years ago so I asked the dev to make the 90-degree angles the same as when you click to have those specific rotations in the menus and he fixed it within a day. Great program and great dev.

[@issolomissolom3589]

@6:24 This magic wand does reminds me of something

[@abberistired]

when I first saw aseprite I literally just wanted it because the style of it is sooooo freaking cute it's an adorable program and the fact that it's so nice to use just makes it all the more tempting to get

[@edwardtheduck4039]

I've been trying to break into Aseprite for awhile, but other tutorials dive extremely deep and are quite daunting. This was a great mix of useful content while being very digestible and not hours long. Thank you for the great content!

[@cosmotect]

Excellent. I love how the developer of this tool was a sensible person that did not try to reinvent most of the hotkeys and straight up used PS's. I think that alone warrants a buy

[@av3ngers17]

exactly! I was so happy when I tried to use what I'm used to and bam, it worked. wonderful

[@平中山-b7y]

i cant believe anyone would want to stick with the default hotkeys all over the computer, in asperite or photoshop. I way prefer to just rest my hand in one spot and be able to hit all the useful keys. i get that its useful to think "ahh b for brush", but after you've pressed "index finger for brush" 10 times you'll never go back to relying on mnemonics

[@TyCischke]

This is a perfect example of a walkthrough video for me. Super concise and to the point. Talking quickly with not a lot of pauses. Everything was really clear and you gave great examples for every step. Thanks for putting this out!

[@N3Selina]

i needed a tutorial to find these icons on the right. truly a tutorial for all kinds of dummies. thank you!

[@darkowl9]

I have a suspicion that Q is the lasso because it looks like a rope loop, and G is paint bucket because in Photoshop it's the gradient tool (and gradient is grouped with the paint bucket). That's just my guess.

[@danielwalters8716]

This was one of the best instruction videos I’ve seen. Informative, concise, and funny. Thank you

[@stephen5070]

I want some of that Jigglybuff bro! Hot air balloon of love.

[@brandiganBTW]

really been enjoying your journey through your devlogs and coincidentally picked up Aseprite a few months back! awesome stuff, keep it up!

[@RukoS-xy6jo]

Hi stardew fam

[@AquilesAwK1]

I was trying my hand at pixel art using Ps , but it lacks specific tools for this style. Your video convinced me to buy Aseprite. It really answered all my questions about the software. Thank you!

[@Discordantmusic]

I finally got around to compiling my own copy of aseprite today and your tutorial videos have been absolutely invaluable. They are PERFECT- no excess commentary, no dilly-dallying, just tips and jokes. Liked subscribed and bell'd. If you ever make more tutorials for aseprite (or anything else honestly, i can't stress enough how refreshing it is to just sit down, watch something, and get the exact information I needed!), I can guarantee that half the watch data will just be from my actually ADHD ass gratefully replaying over and over again as I forget things and need quick refreshers

[@astropossum]

I'm a beginner at pixel art, used to draw 11 years ago and recently picked it back up. It's been amazing, I made a big project over the course of 2 1/2 weeks and I wish I watched this video earlier, the preview & symmetry tool would've come really handy. I'll 100% use it moving forward. Amazing video! very easy to understand. I also thank you for putting examples put into it on how and when to use the tools :P

[@Dylan-tt3ic]

you killed this tutorial. concise, well thought out. its a beautiful cheat sheet for beginners. thanks man

[@traviummorphine6901]

Thankyou very much for making a great easy to follow tutorial video. I got Aseprite about 2 days ago an have been feeling somewhat overwhelmed, when it came to all the tools an what they do. So again thankyou it has helped me start my pixel art journey 😀 long road ahead but it's going to be fun!

[@EzGrimzz]

bro doesnt need aseprite fundamental, bro need a dark theme 😭

[@andrettibark]

He has 1.2.3, so unless they removed it, it should be there.

[@ScareyBusey]

​@user-zn4sr1ll1cYeah, some people love migraines, lol

[@nathanshepherd7027]

Read comment before watching. Blinded by first frame lol

[@theveryaveragegamer9865]

Nah, it looks fine

[@Matshiro]

I've learned much more from half of this video than from few courses.

[@nehasharma8896]

Good video we want more of this video between devlogs please

[@WattDesigns]

I’ll try my best!

[@bill_makes_games]

Best video on Asesprite fundamentals and efficient use. Will be eagerly waiting for the colour and animation videos!

[@SSchwan]

Currently working in Aseprite and thought I'd raw dog it but this video really goes into depth of everything you need to know! Thank you so much for the clear and concise information! Subbed!

[@SarahnTea]

You have by far the best tutorial videos out there. I hope you do more! You relay information clearly, concisely, and with humour which makes it re-watchable! I have shared this and watched it many times. Keep up the good work!

[@Chuni_MD2]

I have been using aseprite for a while and I have no idea for some of the tips in the video, this is just perfect for me XD

[@jessejburton]

Wow! A picture a day for 500 days? Now that's a commitment! Would love to see some of your favorites! I really like your art style. Thanks for sharing your journey :)

[@paladinwiggles7896]

Dang, this is a great tutorial and I was real excited to dig into all your pixel-art focused tutorials and then saw you only had one other...ah well, Thanks for the great rundown!

[@GastonPereira-g6e]

I know this is a somewhat old video but bro, THANK YOU, I'll watch this on repeat for the next year.

[@janvangils5560]

6:21 SIR?! I was just calmly looky at new programs while sipping my morning coffee no need to kill me like that

[@mcsizzle9411]

As someone with a complete and utter lack of any artistic experience and background, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. The brevity with which you've relayed information makes repeating sections of the video that much easier, subsequently making it easier to follow your instructions. Keep up the good work my guy!

[@rubbish_kat]

I've been doing pixel art for a little while now but i suck at learning the shortcuts and tend to do things the slow and stupid way, and a lot of videos dive into what the program can do without explaining the shortcuts and efficiency stuff, so great video as well as great art.

[@Slipy61]

Thank you for the quick intro to a lot of the useful tools. It's exactly what I was looking for

[@djaracolman4259]

Very good and concise, just like the software you're teaching. Thank you!

[@The_Soup_Wizard]

The magic wand appearing made me lose it, a very real lol. A+

[@UnluckyNinja]

I guess that the hotkey for lasso is Q, is because it looks like the icon for lasso.😂

[@georgenyvlt]

But seriously. This App was the best investment in my life! Thanks for great tutorials!

[@MewnFrostFang]

I like the tempo un your video. I was expecting a slog or for it to be way too fast but you explained everything enough without making me feel like I missed something. It also helps a LOT that you demonstrate each thing you show! Subscribing already.

[@aygtets]

Trying to do pixel art with PS for years and seeing a perfect pixel and outline option and being sold immediately. 😭 Having other PS standards just makes it a no-brainer. Thanks for the video!

[@guccicontroller]

Pixel art may not be what I like to do, but this seems like a really good software

[@Izzy-fr1zu]

Woah that animation looks cool! I'm looking forward to seeing some animation-tutos! :D

[@Mk2kRaven]

This is the best video on Aseprite that I have seen. I am curious what helped you the most in learning pixel art.

[@secondhooktv]

really appreciate this! just bought the program and was a little overwhelmed coming from photoshop.

[@SkaiCloud562]

That was so educational. Is it still revelant in 2024?

[@WattDesigns]

Yes! All the same :)

[@alman5156]

Thank you! Very helpful. Just started using Aseprite and I LOVE IT! Pixel art rules.

[@LonKeyxote]

This is so useful, I have to stop every 10 seconds to take notes

[@LonKeyxote]

the best aseprite tutorial to me

[@geburu]

Thank you for putting this together. Just hopped on the pixel art train and I’m learning from scratch as a non-artist. Would definitely appreciate some sort of learning plan or pathway to follow.

[@echospace7347]

Same here m8

[@lm5050]

As someone who wasted many hours making sprite art on microsoft paint with a mouse my mind is blown. Also your pixel art style is delightful "cleanup on isle goblin" added to my steam wishlist

[@vegasdealer777]

I've got the Windows version 1.3.2. I don't see the Symmetry Tool. Am I missing it? Never mind; I found it under View/Symmetry Options.

[@PeterMilchev-d6k]

Man that was amazing, well done. This is the first tutorial that has felt like I am actually learning

[@trevorvansack6157]

Amazing video, even two years later

[@Rezornch_and_Dvelenktronx]

Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!

[@RuiWang-d5u]

Concise, efficient, I love your videosConcise, efficient, I love your videos

[@KChurros]

Love the hotkeys, just speeds up the workflows!

[@piosammut519]

such a good video, was looking for pixel art software to help with my game and this has all the tools to make it efficient and easier to grasp for a non designer mofo like myself, props to you man.

[@miagifodder5599]

Thanks very much, your artwork spanning over 500 days looked wicked pausing to see each

[@Daiwie44]

Compiled it myself, surprisingly easy (when following a video).

[@moosegoosegamer]

This is incredible and you are epic! You deserve way more subscribers!! Keep up the good work

[@dani_is_dumb]

i've already got about 30-ish hours into aseprite, and DAMN how did i miss out on saving palletes, the colour editor, and you can just CHANGE THE COLOUR OF A SINGLE PIXEL TO CHANGE FOR ALL OF THEM?? i'd say my 30 hours would be about 15 if i knew all of this. so massive thanks for all the tips, this'll definitely help me out

[@fruitcupproductions]

Holy smokes what a fantastic video. Informative, hilarious, easy going. Kudos sir!

[@Poachy]

Thanks so much. This video is exactly what I need to get back into pixel art on aesprite. Good information with entertaining commentary, liked and subbed.

[@TheThehaze89]

Thanks man! I didn't know where to even start.

[@Thormes]

Very good introduction. Best one i've seen yet.

[@ninjagraphics1]

So well made, thanks for sharing!

[@grashoppah]

Just started messing around with this, thanks for the guide:) Very helpful!

[@rajatstudios7970]

Thank you Bro, The Video has been Really helpfull.

[@__amyl_]

Thanks for your video! I made some pixel art on procreate a while back and would love to go back to it but with a more dedicated software that allows resizing. A lot of great infos here :)

[@Charziot]

I'm new to this, but I thank you very much for sharing your wisdom!

[@rhymewave6777]

Nice, clear and useful

[@aniganig3141]

Perfect !! Thanks for your sharing

[@Canyon_Steele]

Whats up Watt! Watching your videos made me want to do pixel art. AND YOU HAVE A TUTORIAL

[@Cizgi-27]

ur a life savior.

[@minguad]

I would love to see a video about tile maps!!!

[@ZacMarvinGameDev]

As someone with years of aseprite experience this video was still helpful. I learned a couple small things. Great video!

[@porkman1838]

Straightforward and very useful ty

[@danielmadsen100]

Thank you, super helpful video - Can't wait to get started

[@LolixBelle]

Just got aseprite non Long ago and was trying to figure out how to select multiple stuff, this help a lot 😅

[@joetucus4299]

Perfect intro, keep up the good work.

[@YukoValis]

You gloss over it but it is important for people to know the immense power of the Keyboard shortcuts in this program. Not only cause you change the keyboard shortcuts for all the tools, but for anything on the command lines as well. Resizing the canvas, sprite, adding frames etc. All have hotkeys that you can change. Then you can save your hotkeys layout as a backup or to send to another machine.

[@murrrr8288]

Great video and convinced me i need aseprite :)

[@GirkyDev]

Very useful. Thanks for the information mate!

[@Yunky_]

Man, this is extremely helpful, thanks!

[@MindandSorcery]

Omg man! Very clear, to the point and highly informative, i wrote everything down, i feel already like a pro and i can't draw if my life depends on it 😅 This is great thank you :) I'll be watching the other Tutorial as well.

[@aidanwithana2982]

I think the lasso is Q because a Q looks like a lasso

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Brilliant run down of the app, thank you.

[@Dumbunny420]

I memorized U for shapes as if someone’s really scared of shapes like “uuuh..?? 😰Shapes..!?😨😖

[@TheUmbraSol]

I'm gonna try the 1 picture a day for 500 days thing.

[@Darkfault]

A lot of useful information - thanks Watt!

[@Kinsume1]

I’m here thanks to drawfee and specifically for Jacob!

[@twixie__5651]

I learned a lot from this tutorial. Thanks! I just want to ask fi it is possible if you can make a tutorial about sizing of canvas. I’m confused which size is good for pixel art. Like if i make a house or a whole store. Thanks

[@isukwithnames1811]

Is it possible to watch the full timelapse of the Avata pixel art? Great vid btw

[@AmodeusR]

Compiling it by yourself if more of a annoying/complicated task than hard. It may be a little bit confusing and harder to people that doesn't have anything with programming, but just following a tutorial, specially if it's a video tutorial, I think anyone can get it working. As you said, it's great for testing it if anyone wants and actually, you can get the most up to date version compiling, it just won't update by itself, so if you want the newest version always, you'll need to be recompiling the base code whenever a update is launched.

[@Smeighl]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@mcdondagd]

cool. I use asperite and learned some things I didn't know about it

[@ruaidhrilumsden]

I watched this, then came back to Aseprite without playing about with it for a few weeks. I had forgotten a lot of the tricks here, because of lack of practice, but I still remembered how to activate the paint bucket because of 'G' for 'Goopy mess'!

[@Rutleif]

Nice video. Thanks for the explanations.

[@valo6302]

Great video thanks needed this

[@coloradogames5054]

Nice guide! thx

[@fkeyzuwu]

very very helpful! watched a few videos i love your channel

[@lucanos34]

Great video! Thank you!

[@sheebakp8124]

This is amazing . Thank you So much dude

[@lanlejarde7323]

what a great tutorial!