Creating a Scene for my 3D Pixel Art Game

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t3ssel8r

t3ssel8r

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Date of Recording: 2020-11-14
I took a bit of a break from the usual tech updates this week to record a making-of video detailing what it's like to create a scene from start to finish in the Unity-based pixel art game engine I've been developing.
I found some neat modifier stack tricks in Blender for creating procedural, non-destructive details for rocks, stone bricks, and trees. This saves a lot of asset-creation time, which should hopefully make it more feasible for me to create a large game world without a huge team.
music: lofi hip hop to [chill/dance/study/relax/rage/party/sleep] to by Virtual Boy is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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@t3ssel8r
@t3ssel8r 3 роки тому
FAQ: 1. Can I buy this? The package I'm building is for a game project I'm working on, so I currently don't have resources to support external users. Plus the code is in a constant state of flux. I may revisit this in the far future toward the end of my project, if there is interest at that time. 2. Can you make tutorials for how to achieve this? I've written about the techniques I've used in the video descriptions of my older videos, and plan on making new higher quality videos as I work on new features that I think are interesting or have educational value. I don't always have time to make a detailed video for every thing, but I'm always happy to respond to specific questions here in the comment section, or privately over on twitter. 3. Where did you pick up your skills? I mostly learned graphics programming through following the tutorials of Inigo Quilez and Catlike Coding online. I also highly recommend Sebastian Lague and AdamCYounis' channels here on UKposts.
@Hekai
@Hekai 3 роки тому
Thanks so much !! I just came upon this video, and damn the clip at 4:15 is the closest to 2D i've ever seen in a 3D based engine, i'm straight shocked that's literally amazing bless you !
@bobsmithy3103
@bobsmithy3103 3 роки тому
What CPU and GPU languages are you using? Like do you use c++ and opengl? nvm: title is misleading. He's just using unity and did not create his own pixel art game engine. He's using what seems like his own renderer
@t3ssel8r
@t3ssel8r 3 роки тому
@Arsen Here In my (limited) experience, releasing a successful product entails cleaning up the code, testing it so it works for different platforms, making sure it can be integrated in other projects, providing training, and support. Some of those things will naturally get done as I make more progress on my game, but some of them are too much of a distraction at this point. Thanks for understanding.
@braindeveloperdimensional5579
@braindeveloperdimensional5579 3 роки тому
So your engine is for Unity only? Can it be ported to Godot? Is your rendering engine opensource?
@t3ssel8r
@t3ssel8r 3 роки тому
@Brain Developer Dimensional I suppose the shaders port easily since it's just HLSL. The rest of the pipeline would need to be rewritten for each new environment. I based on Unity because it is what my team is familiar with. No, the project is not open source.
@Geddy135
@Geddy135 3 роки тому
I could imagine an entire game being made in this style and at the very end of the game, the camera pans in and moves around to reveal the game was 3d the whole time.
@penkinodenuevo7468
@penkinodenuevo7468 3 роки тому
Cool!
@t3ssel8r
@t3ssel8r 3 роки тому
haha my idea was to do the reveal at the end of the first scene or something like that. or in the middle of the trailer. there's definitely some potential for that sort of deception
@parallaxdawn2546
@parallaxdawn2546 3 роки тому
@@t3ssel8r what about having it in the pixel art style but you can move the camera in a 3D space?
@wiktor3727
@wiktor3727 3 роки тому
Try fez
@andresouza6711
@andresouza6711 3 роки тому
wait its all 3d? always has been
@roastman9753
@roastman9753 3 роки тому
"To make the rocks more realistic, I let the computer do it for me."
@IPlayKindred
@IPlayKindred 3 роки тому
Welcome to 3d modeling
@Med-B
@Med-B 3 роки тому
@@IPlayKindred i don't think anyone wants to spend 90% of the time working on a project just manualy making the models when it can be generated quick
@IPlayKindred
@IPlayKindred 3 роки тому
@@Med-B that's my point
@ficticious_jr.
@ficticious_jr. 3 роки тому
@@IPlayKindred i agree with the kindred player because he plays kindred
@otohime8516
@otohime8516 3 роки тому
@@IPlayKindred Welcome to 3d procedural modeling***
@oliveryt7168
@oliveryt7168 3 роки тому
I never worked with any of these programs... But WOW, 2 hours for this?! Insane! I am impressed by the quality of this piece of art.
@Reloecc
@Reloecc 3 роки тому
it's like.. there are 2 hours of modeling, but hundreds of hours for the engine.. ;)
@Zantler
@Zantler 3 роки тому
@Jan Černín to be honest modeling is the easiest part, getting shaders and textures(even UV wrapping) is the long and painful process
@robrobusa
@robrobusa 3 роки тому
@@Reloecc Definitely! The 2hrs do not account for the programming of the pixel shaders. The modeling and porting into engine? Sure!
@FilipeDeschamps
@FilipeDeschamps 2 роки тому
Wow, the final scene is amazing!!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing 👍
@arkvitinhoo1646
@arkvitinhoo1646 2 роки тому
@AnarchoOrc como isso é possível? 🤔
@RVKY
@RVKY 2 роки тому
Oxi kkkkk do nd ele aqui
@JovemCancelado
@JovemCancelado 2 роки тому
Deschamps gosta de gamedev? não sabia kkk
@joziel3664
@joziel3664 Рік тому
caraca, Michel Teló já passou por aqui
@nologin5375
@nologin5375 3 роки тому
Even without the pixel engine the scene looked pretty nice and serene, but that engine stepped it up so much, very nice.
@mythicdawnist
@mythicdawnist 3 роки тому
When they said “trees are just cylinders with some merged spheres on top.” I felt that
@PPno9
@PPno9 2 роки тому
I've been saying this for 15 years and no one's listened to me.
@alcob5945
@alcob5945 Рік тому
they?
@ireadysucks3026
@ireadysucks3026 Рік тому
@@alcob5945 gender neutral pronouns
@alcob5945
@alcob5945 Рік тому
@@ireadysucks3026 i don't believe men can become women and viceversa, especially without surgery and all the other stuff that should make you more similar to the other sex (yet not the same since you can't change your brain and every aspect of your body, not to mention that even if you did you would be a fake man/woman)
@ktmochiii
@ktmochiii 3 роки тому
the colors and little grass/leaves movement really make this scene! looks so good!
@josewenzel
@josewenzel 3 роки тому
This youtube channel must be the best thing I found this year, you are really talented dude... it makes me envious... in a good way
@ruvimperna5532
@ruvimperna5532 3 роки тому
Your pixel art is superb, the lighting/shading is perfect to emphasize the shapes of objects in pixel art, like your water line is very light, if a stone is sticking out, u have a lighter gray highlight around where it differentiates it from the ground (4:23 stone next to pillar). Your style is so perfect.
@silvercarroll2352
@silvercarroll2352 3 роки тому
I'm at a loss for words at how beautiful the final product is. Just subbed!
@__leftistVegan
@__leftistVegan 2 роки тому
I absolutely love this art style. the combination of pixels and realistic reflections in the water make it look to warm but immersive at the same time.
@dumas124
@dumas124 3 роки тому
Wow, the pixel shader you have going on here is absolutely amazing.
@danlei88
@danlei88 3 роки тому
This is some incredible work! Can't wait to play whatever games you make with this system.
@BlackroseXX9
@BlackroseXX9 3 роки тому
Well done! This is an incredible pixel generation. Thank You for sharing!
@ZimmervisionCZ
@ZimmervisionCZ Рік тому
This looks absolutely stunning! I would be overjoyed to watch or play something that looks like this!
@ZedAmadeus
@ZedAmadeus 3 роки тому
Holy hell. The final result is goddamn gorgeous!
@Esteban_Santos
@Esteban_Santos 3 роки тому
That displacement and decimation technique is so cool I’ll try to figure out how to do something like that, great video!
@idkidk9204
@idkidk9204 3 роки тому
It's fairly simple, it's more about tuning the settings
@otohime8516
@otohime8516 3 роки тому
It is a trap, just looks pretty and lower poly, but it just mess all your topology. If you're a begginer, I recommend you avoid this kinda 2 modifiers by now...
@not_ever
@not_ever 2 роки тому
It can cause you a lot of headaches. There is a GDC talk called Low Poly Modeling: Style Through Economy, you can watch on UKposts that talks about some of the pitfalls of using decimate and better workflows. From memory the guy giving the talk is an indie dev who works alone on his projects. This is not a comment to shit on the creator of this video. I found watching this workflow very interesting and have liked the video.
@Levi_Zacharias
@Levi_Zacharias Рік тому
I love the cloud shadows in the final version! and that pond reflection looks great.
@pluto4540
@pluto4540 3 роки тому
This already looks so cool, like this as an entire game just- damn Amazing work so far
@DeaconOfTheDank
@DeaconOfTheDank Рік тому
Loving your content. The end result is always astonishingly beautiful.
@Nayphilim
@Nayphilim Рік тому
I was just looking into some things for game ideas i was having and i am OBSESSED. This is stunning and i will definitely be looking at trying something like this. Congratulations, this is really well done!
@BuyMyBeard
@BuyMyBeard 3 роки тому
I really enjoy your artstyle. Looking forward to your completed project with it
@sebastienmichel5866
@sebastienmichel5866 3 роки тому
Wow i'm really impressed by this channel and the vibe. Love the render of that pixel art
@PitchBlackCat
@PitchBlackCat 3 роки тому
Absolutely stunning result
@soerennielsen
@soerennielsen 3 роки тому
I've never seen anything like this before. Simply in awe here. Amazing job! Keep us posted please.
@DatdudegilToo
@DatdudegilToo 3 роки тому
I'm blown away by this. It's absolutely incredible!
@caiocesar4827
@caiocesar4827 3 роки тому
That's insane! Awesome job and thanks so much for show us!
@iamvulgar8188
@iamvulgar8188 Рік тому
Bro, this is absolutely amazing looking. Great job.
@peterjurgens5968
@peterjurgens5968 2 роки тому
Man thank you for your video? First of all I love to watch time laps-blender builds. They are really entertaining to watch and often I discover a few new tricks. Even more so when there is some commentary!
@thejoshuawatts
@thejoshuawatts Рік тому
Wow, this is my first time seeing this kind of technique, and i gotta say this blew me away! thanks for sharing your technique! learned so much.
@RANDO-M-USIC
@RANDO-M-USIC 3 роки тому
Just wow! I really like it ... I got some nostalgia feels ... and combined with the background-music, they got enhanced :)
@Fan-dh9hw
@Fan-dh9hw 3 роки тому
DUDE, this is awesome! hope you do well with your project.
@slav5038
@slav5038 Рік тому
This video is amazing, thanks for creating and sharing it! Very inspirational.
@PumpkinJamJam
@PumpkinJamJam Рік тому
Dude this looks fantastic!!!! Absolutely amazing work
@RaidenFreeman
@RaidenFreeman 2 роки тому
I ADORE the look of what you've made.
@luckyknot
@luckyknot 9 місяців тому
That's amazing man keep it up!
@nilsqvis4337
@nilsqvis4337 3 роки тому
Man this is stunningly beautiful!
@chickennoodlesoup8098
@chickennoodlesoup8098 Рік тому
This is so good. You made this seem so simple to make
@ashrafsahli2869
@ashrafsahli2869 2 роки тому
It's amazing, wonderful work.
@vincentsavoretti2201
@vincentsavoretti2201 3 роки тому
Fantastic work, I live your pixel filter. Good to see I'm not the only one using 3D specifically to get a 2D result
@damianeksiema9443
@damianeksiema9443 2 роки тому
Yooo, those materials that You using are just insane. They are giving so much to this project
@TheGrowlerOne
@TheGrowlerOne 3 роки тому
This is beautiful! Keep uploading more videos, it was well edited and nice to watch :D
@TimpersOliver
@TimpersOliver 9 місяців тому
as a pixel artist im blown away by how good the final piece turned out. the colours are incredible.
@Michael-jn3kt
@Michael-jn3kt 3 роки тому
This is awesome! Can't wait to see more.
@janthummler3548
@janthummler3548 3 роки тому
Holy Cow, this is beautiful!
@Erikanimations
@Erikanimations 3 роки тому
It is beautiful and inspiring, quite innovative idea too
@Rawrlz
@Rawrlz 2 роки тому
I love this and I hope you've made progress on this game!
@luciafantin
@luciafantin 2 роки тому
Beautiful work! it looks amazing and very unique style
@nicoladc
@nicoladc 2 роки тому
The pixel engine part blows my mind, the finish is so cool
@jerrygreenest
@jerrygreenest Рік тому
There are several different 3D pixel art videos out there on youtube, but I think you nailed it the best with your engine, filters, shaders and whatsoever. Can't wait when the actual game will come. And also when after the release you will make efforts toward sharing your way of doing, in form of tools, lessons, etc., - also can't wait. Good luck.
@adventuredev2570
@adventuredev2570 3 роки тому
so so cool, would love to see you set up more scenes like this :)
@VideosBySimon
@VideosBySimon 2 роки тому
this is so beautiful i cant wait for this to come out
@drawcentral1048
@drawcentral1048 3 роки тому
That looks insanely good!
@youneskasdi
@youneskasdi 3 роки тому
This is kinda wild, spending time to make a whole 3D scene just so you can flatten it out and turn it into 2D
@DTLamia
@DTLamia 3 роки тому
I imagine drawing it in 2D would've taken a lot more time and skills so this is actually a really neat idea
@t3ssel8r
@t3ssel8r 3 роки тому
you got it. I'm a petty bad pixel artist but even I can extrude a few cubes.
@gamechannel1271
@gamechannel1271 3 роки тому
Doing this in 2d would take a lot more time, also the 3d engine allows cool lighting effects as shown here.
@Beryesa.
@Beryesa. 3 роки тому
Imagine the guys spending their time on making 2D look like 3D :ppp All artist are crazy :d
@PandaTheGFX
@PandaTheGFX 3 роки тому
Who would win? guy that took years practing vs default cube
@mikesproductionsgamedev
@mikesproductionsgamedev Рік тому
This is really beautiful. The fact the trees are just spheres beneath all the well-animated pixel leaves is something I'd have had trouble believing just looking at the final product.
@trysta73
@trysta73 3 роки тому
Very successfully pulls off the illusion that it's pixel art. Gorgeous, nice job!
@jehriko7525
@jehriko7525 Рік тому
This is incredible, I have to take notes from this!
@renatorodrigobs79
@renatorodrigobs79 3 роки тому
Please, PLEASE, teatching us how to make something like it! It’s AMAZING!
@Czarewich
@Czarewich 3 роки тому
WOW... just... WOW! This looks so good!
@wizard4599
@wizard4599 3 роки тому
Studying game dev at uni right now, this is really inspiring. I'll share this around, love what you're doing.
@madness_lab
@madness_lab 3 роки тому
Awsome workflow! the displacement trick is 👌👌
@datmars2398
@datmars2398 2 роки тому
Watched this video over 10 times now and im every time blown away by the artstyle and the way it works. I would love to see a video on how to create the sprites for the grass and trees. Cool video :D
@itsmoonlight9649
@itsmoonlight9649 2 роки тому
this looks stunning
@tan8067
@tan8067 3 роки тому
Great video man! Thanks for sharing. I'm still pretty new so this was super helpful!
@ClementGenniaux
@ClementGenniaux 3 роки тому
this is amazing ! really nice job !
@TheAmnezium
@TheAmnezium 3 роки тому
thats some nice work you done. thanks!!!
@vedoxg
@vedoxg Рік тому
Man that style is so chill and relaxing, somehow it gives me some nice anime atmosphere... Nice
@nelsonthekinger
@nelsonthekinger 5 місяців тому
This is beautiful
@h.p.hatecraft7850
@h.p.hatecraft7850 3 роки тому
stunningly beautiful
@gaspardbouchard6215
@gaspardbouchard6215 Рік тому
I've seen alot of 3D pixel art and I can tell its very hard to pull off, but I find your artwork not just a perfect execution of this technique but also incredibly tasteful
@trlolist3332
@trlolist3332 3 роки тому
Thanks for the FAQ section bro. Good work. The output you get there is fantastic. Until the end ,render scenes, i was like "oh its something ordinary like begginer course or simplist game" and i was wrong.
@s4nzyG
@s4nzyG 2 роки тому
It looks gorgeous!!
@xhappybunnyx
@xhappybunnyx Рік тому
gaaaah damn, that pan at the end had me feelin somethin. looks super, super good, but I'm sure you already knew that. amazing work!
@travgaming0659
@travgaming0659 Рік тому
This is my favorite art style for games
@derekplus
@derekplus Рік тому
Your work is awesome and impressive.
@monochroma3803
@monochroma3803 3 роки тому
Jesussss, this shader must be professional ! Love the result by the way ! :D
@WanderyenErin
@WanderyenErin 3 роки тому
This is.... beautiful. Congratulations
@publicalias8172
@publicalias8172 3 роки тому
Beyond incredible
@dariusz.9119
@dariusz.9119 Рік тому
That procedurally generated pattern on columns, stairs etc. was brilliant. I'm not a pro blender user, nor I'm a game developer so I've never heard of that technique. Really clever. I'll need to try it
@Kinosei30
@Kinosei30 Рік тому
This looks fantastic. Good job
@badbone_hd9274
@badbone_hd9274 2 роки тому
very impressive. After I played through a short hike I knew that this was the style I wanted to go for.
@Pearking_
@Pearking_ Рік тому
that has to be one of the most beautiful things ive seen in a long time.
@v-vol224
@v-vol224 Рік тому
omg, I've been looking for something like this for so long and finally I found you. hope to learn something new from you.
@ir-dan8524
@ir-dan8524 3 роки тому
this is crazy cool, can't wait to learn more
@TickleTigger-xs2rp
@TickleTigger-xs2rp Рік тому
That looks incredible!
@revox3046
@revox3046 3 роки тому
You did amazing job with your shaders in unity! Congrats
@batluckcharm
@batluckcharm 2 роки тому
this is so stunning
@captainofnumenor8221
@captainofnumenor8221 9 місяців тому
this is truly magnificient
@borisweppner6219
@borisweppner6219 3 роки тому
This is so extremely *AWESOME!!!!!!!*
@Kaio_H_P
@Kaio_H_P 3 роки тому
Dude, this is amazing.
@Anom21
@Anom21 3 роки тому
Wow it looks beautiful!!
@EnvaggedTadpole
@EnvaggedTadpole Рік тому
Love this art style
@arrtemfly
@arrtemfly 3 роки тому
yoooooooooooo those pixel shaders are NUTS! this is totally great.
@rodmileski
@rodmileski Рік тому
This is sick. I am not into pixel art and the realistic art style is more my cup of tea, but man this looks so neat. Awesome job dude.
@hungha4329
@hungha4329 Рік тому
god your style of this made me so pacefull
@88Spint
@88Spint Рік тому
The way you madethe stones and brickwork was fking cool!!! :D
@MrSmashmasterk
@MrSmashmasterk 4 місяці тому
Incredible. I learned so much.
@simaocouto8106
@simaocouto8106 Рік тому
ohhh my... that looks amazing
@WispYart
@WispYart 3 роки тому
Very impressive work! Keep it up!
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