Pixel art background layers and parallax scrolling in code
How to paint a pixel art background with depth: value and saturation by layer, tileable strips, a parallax factor table and parallax scrolling code.
by Jun Takemura
System
2D Craft
Pixel art, sprites, tiles, animation and game feel for 2D games.
Pixel art character sprites at 16x16 and 32x32 that read well
Designing a pixel art character that reads at 16x16 and 32x32: silhouette, palette ramps, idle and walk cycles, facing directions and a sheet layout.
by Jun Takemura
Pixel art camera: integer scaling, snapping and smooth follow
A pixel art camera that stays crisp: render to a low resolution target, scale by integers, snap to the pixel grid and follow the player without shimmer.
by Odalys Brisco
How to make pixel art for a 2D game, from blank canvas to export
How to make pixel art for a 2D game: choosing a canvas size and palette, drawing a first sprite, outlines, clusters, hand anti-aliasing and clean export.
by Jun Takemura