How to Become a Video Game Artist: The Insider's Guide to Landing a Job in the Gaming World

Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art
Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It€s an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creators€"from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom Clancy€s Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft; interviews with video game art professionals who€ve worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples you€ll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets you€ll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time.