Drawing Basics and Video Game Art_ Classic to Cutting-Edge Art Techniques for Winning Video Game Design

Description

Traditional drawing portfolios are still highly prized in the digital
content industry. A portfolio demonstrating strong drawing and
design skills is likely to stand out amid other portfolios that feature
digital artwork exclusively. Some studios pay particular attention to
gesture drawings (rapid drawing studies of live models in action,
people in public, or animals, created in a very short time—as little
as 10–30 seconds per sketch) because the practice of drawing from
life demonstrates the true abilities of the artist. It is much easier to
conceal any deficiencies of skills in a highly rendered drawing that
may have taken several weeks to complete.
The following section will give you advice on how best to go
about getting a job in game development, including portfolio
preparation, self-promotion, tips for finding job vacancies and
applications, and how to busy yourself artistically while searching
for work. The tips will give you a comprehensive guide for getting
your first exciting job in games