Concept Artist And Its Importance In Video Game Production

Posted on : Mar 27, 2019

Those who are in fields of concept arts must be well aware about their importance in video games and how a concept artist faces thrilling challenges in their day to day affairs. So they always need to keep themselves aware and updated about new software’s and technological changes within digital painting process, hence we are always required to practice traditional drawing and painting techniques. Concept artist links between artist who develops the in-game assets and 3D art and vision of the game according to Art director. Concept artist need to always track down relevant information from other department if it’s missing and also need to showcase established design pillars by following as per production department schedule
As per our more than a decade of experience in Designs industry we would like to pen down some important ideas related to concept artist, video game production and how to channelise efforts in the right direction even if you are old player in this industry.

  1. DEADLINE PLAYS IMPORTANT ROLE
    Deadline plays major role within production process, if anytime deadline is crossed that may affect all the other departments that have scheduled their work on bases of completion of concept pieces. So try never to miss any single deadline especially when a lot of this dependent on concept art at the starting of the pipeline. Always disclose about deadline if missed so that alternative method can be worked out.
  2. MAKE ART DIRECTOR WELL INFORMED ABOUT YOUR THOUGHT PROCESS
    Art director provides valuable insights and plays a crucial part in the concept art process. Always discuss with him about your design process and how you will be approaching a shot, composition sketches, colour palette proposals and discuss with your final art work.
  3. UNDERSTAND ART PILLARS AND KEEP PHOTO REFERENCE ALWAYS
    Concept artist bridges the gap between 3d artist and art directors through daily conversations with 3d artists and establishing art pillars.Also it’s always advisable to have photo references as it enhances soundness of your artistic choices and shows that you have done your visual research systematically.
  4. SKETCHES CAN GENERATE GREAT IDEAS AND USE THEM WHENEVER IT’S POSSIBLE
    A sketch can give visual overview and through it lot many new ideas and interaction can be discussed; before level artist begins his journey they would need some visual prompts to move further like navigating in game engine, having glimpse of photos all together as level artist are totally involved in designing of their assigned work.
  5. LIGHTING AND ITS MAJOR IMPACT
    Lighting plays a crucial role as through it your concept art will be interpreted accordingly. You must sync well with lighting departments and its crew members. Timings of the day or specific lighting equipment or reflection shape or how light penetrates can very well impact your creation.
  6. USE 3D TOOLS WHILE MAKING CONCEPTS
    3D TOOLS are the biggest assets among all the available tools so as to be more productive and efficient Like if you need in game assets among your concept, level artist can easily export it. Also 3d shots can make your standpoint more clearer n effective.