Digital Art Portfolio
06
Sep
Despite the dismal economy, the video game industry is big and getting bigger. Boutique video game retailers such as Gamestop are forecasting 10%-12% sales growth for 2009 (source: Marketwatch). This means that if you’re looking for a job in the video game industry, now is the time.
But what would you do in the video game industry? What career path? Want to be in game art design? How about video game programming? Hey, want to be a video game tester?
Making a video game today is kinda like making a movie. In fact, some video games have budgets that are as a big or bigger than movies. Popular games like Halo or Star Wars take a couple of years to make and require budgets in the millions of dollars. But that’s ok because they return back ten times more.
What do video game makers spend their money on? Well, in a movie, for example, actors, directors, camera crew, make-up artists, wardrobe consultants, sound specialists, and other production personnel are hired. Video games are the same, except they hire people with very different and specialized talent.
What are the video game jobs?
There are different types of jobs in the video game industry and some are entry level that you can get after getting a degree from a video game design college. See the examples below:
- Videogame testers – Many who aspire to work in the video game industry already know about this job. The responsibility is a little more than the title led some to believe. In other software industry, this job is usually called Quality Assurance. Those who work as video game testers are the ones who stress test the games, find bugs, and record them. They also give feedback on playability and anything else the developers and producers ask of them to watch out for.
- 2-D concept artists – These guys almost always have an arts degree or a strong portfolio of making creative images, whether digital or not. They are artists and they flesh out ideas on screen or paper before any real work takes place.
- 3-D character builders – These jobs require someone having experience with rendering software. They get the experience from hands on training or formal education, like going to school for game and art design. They put together how characters will look such as facial expressions, action poses, and, of course, costumes. Video game character designersare the ones responsible for bringing about the coolness of HALO’s SPARTAN armors and Lara Craft’s ultra sexy figure.
- 3-D object modelers – Do you like how that Brute Plasma Rifle look (Halo 2)? How about the sharp new Manslayer of the Qiraji two-handed sword (World of Warcraft)? Well, the people to thank are the 3D object modelers who designed not just cool weapons that gamers can buy or quest for, but also space ships, tavern buildings, command consoles, cars, etc. Of course, this is another job that requires training or schooling in image rendering programs.
- Interactivity designer – In any video game, there is always a way to reward the gamer. Whether it’s killing the dragon, vanquishing evil demons, or defeating an invading horde of orcs, a gamer has to do something to beat the game. Even in open-ended games like World of Warcraft, a quest has a reward at the end. Interactive game designers are the ones responsible for setting up the game play rules so that the experience is challenging and cool.
- Background artist – When walking around Raccoon City, did that creep you out (Resident Evil)? And when running around the Flayer Jungle on your way to Mephisto (Diablo 2), did you feel the mugginess of steamy tropical jungle? Well, the job of background artists is to immerse the gamer in a new world that is experienced from a computer screen. It requires a lot of creativity and imagination. This job typically requires someone with an art degree or a strong portfolio in creative digital images. Some schools call their programs game art design degrees.
Of course, the list above is just a small group of creative jobs in making a video game. For some of these, the skills necessary can be obtained through experience, but many of the companies who hire for the position requires a degree in game art and design or something similar. But researching the position that you want to be will help you quite a bit because it may have different requirements.
digital art portfolio
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Hyperstream Fusion original framed MUSIC art by Pisswua digital multimedia audio $37,999.00 |
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Symphonic Void original Canvas MUSIC art Pisswua digital DUBSTEP audio MP3 WOP $29,999.00 |
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Ronnie Wood “Blue Charlie” ’00 Digital Hand Signed Art Print, The Rolling Stones $2,250.00 |
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Ronnie Wood Touch 2002 digital Hand Signed Limited Edition Fine Art Print COA L@ $1,400.00 |
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Ronnie Wood Darryl 2002 Digital Hand Signed LIMITED Edition Fine Art Artwork L@ $1,000.00 |
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Digital Roses Framed Art Print by Miguel Paredes, 29×30 $524.99 |
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RARE – Edward Gonzalez “Ghost Horse” Digital Monoprint Hand Signed Art 16×13 $445.50 |
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Frog digital art behind glass to give multiple images $235.00 |
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Abaco Island by Stephen Harlan Digital Art S/N Giclee $225.00 |
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Along Canal by Stephen Harlan Digital Art S/N Giclee $225.00 |
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Jody’s Place by Stephen Harlan Digital Art S/N Giclee $225.00 |
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Destin Beach by Stephen Harlan Digital Art S/N Giclee $225.00 |
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Digital Art: Art+Science=Understanding $200.00 |
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23X27 Framed Digital Art Print “Emmore” by Artist Barbara Richards $199.99 |
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DIGITAL ART PRINT CHESAPEAKE SUNRISE CANVAS GICLEE 4 FT $199.99 |
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Digital Art – Signed Michel – Numbered 134/300 $199.99 |
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OLD THAI WAREHOUSE~B&W Photograph Framed DIGITAL ARTS $194.95 |
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CONTINUO – Photography Digital ART by Johnny Betancourt – PRINT 2008 $189.99 |
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David Gerstein Art Digital Cactus Metal Sculpture $189.00 |
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XL Contemporary Abstract Digital Repro CANVAS ART PRINT $188.99 |
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XL Contemporary Abstract Digital Repro CANVAS ART PRINT $188.99 |
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XL Contemporary Abstract Digital Repro CANVAS ART PRINT $188.99 |
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XL Contemporary Abstract Digital Repro CANVAS ART PRINT $188.99 |
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Indigo Bunting Fine Art Print Digital Giclee 16×20 By Artist Thomas A. Bennett $174.99 |
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Abstract Fine Art Digital Print – Framed, Signed by Artist Laurel Smith $135.00 |
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DIGITAL ART Canvas Repro MODERN CONTEMPORARY 24×30 $125.99 |
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XL Fantasy Fairy Magic Repro CANVAS DIGITAL ART PRINT $125.99 |
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26×26 Framed Digital Art Print “Lady in Waiting” by Artist Barbara Richards $119.95 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Digital Canvas Art – Fractal Eagle $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Digital Art Serenity – Composure $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Fractal Digital Art – Elegant $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Abstract Digital Art Prints – Fairy $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Digital Fractal Art “Light Swirl” $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Digital Canvas Art Energetic Spark $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 4 Panel Digital Canvas Art – Water Drop $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Digital Art Ocean Moon – Moonlight $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Digital Landscape Art – Revive $119.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Abstract Digital Art Prints – Fairy $118.00 |
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Framed Huge 3 Panel Digital Canvas Art Energetic Spark $118.00 |
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HQ digital backgrounds photo Art Image Images DESIGNS PAINTING DVD Free Ship #1 $99.99 |
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HQ digital backgrounds photo Art Image Images DESIGNS PAINTING DVD Free Ship #2 $99.99 |
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HQ digital backgrounds photo Art Image Images DESIGNS PAINTING DVD Free Ship #3 $99.99 |
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18X16 Framed Digital Art Print “Mission #6″ by Artist Barbara Richards $94.99 |
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18×11 Framed Digital Art Print “Carnival Ribbon” by Artist Barbara Richards $94.99 |
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SOLAR SPOTS__Framed Digital Photograph__Mexico Arts $89.96 |
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SPECTER__Framed Digital Photograph__Mexico Arts B/W $89.96 |
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Large 24X36 Modern Digital Canvas Giclee Art – Surrel $89.00 |
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DIGITAL WALL ART Dolphin Lighthouse Repro MODERN CANVAS $87.99 |
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Digital Art Painting Giclee on Canvas – Shrimp Boat $79.99 |
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“Closing Time” Barry Kite Signed Digital Collage Print 16×20″ ECCENTRIC ART $79.98 |
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“The Fall of Man” Barry Kite Signed Digital Collage Print 16×20″ ECCENTRIC ART $79.98 |
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“In The Beginning” Barry Kite Signed Digital Collage Print 16×20″ ECCENTRIC ART $79.98 |
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San Albino Church Angels Mesilla Southwest Digital Photo Art Ali Keyes Painting $79.00 |
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The Cat and the Fiddle Nursery Rhyme LE print digital art Terry Robinson $75.00 |
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15×35 Framed Digital Art Print “Film Star” by Artist Barbara Richards $74.99 |
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MODERN WALL ART PRINT Digital Contemporary Repro CANVAS $73.99 |
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Closed Gate Old Mesilla, NM Southwest Digital Photo Art Ali Keyes Painting $65.00 |
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13X15 Framed Digital Art Print “Mission #1″ by Artist Barbara Richards $54.99 |
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Digital Art $50.00 |
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Tucked Away In Tuscany by Kent Wallis Open Edition Fine Art Digital Paper Print $49.99 |
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Villagio Dal Lago by Sung Kim Open Edition Digital Art Print On Paper $48.00 |
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BENJI TERRIER DOG CANINE DIGITAL CANVAS ART PRINT LARGE $39.99 |
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River Colorado Landscape Original 20×16 Digital Photo Art Painting by G. Sherman $39.99 |
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“Night Cotton” Landscape Original 20×16 Digital Photo Art Painting by G. Sherman $39.99 |
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7th Ann. Digital Art Be-In original 1995 art show concert & exhibition poster $39.00 |
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Spider-Man Vs. Venom Limited Edition Digital Art Matted $39.00 |
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Hollywood Dawn’s Early Light – digital photo art $35.00 |
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Digit I Art Poster Print by David Belova, 24×36 $34.99 |
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Digital Art $30.00 |
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RARE SIGNED ARIANA BAER DIGITAL ART #1 OF 10 DARKE PHAZE GRAPHICS FANTASY DRAGON $29.99 |
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Surreal Contemporary Photography Digital Art Print Artist Signed COA 20″ x 16″ $29.95 |
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Surreal Contemporary Photography Digital Art Print Artist Signed COA 20″ x 16″ $29.95 |
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Surreal Contemporary Photography Digital Art Print Artist Signed COA 20″ x 16″ $29.95 |
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Ada Mae SCOTT Digital Watercolor Art Print ~ Lenci Girl doll in Blue w her Dog $29.91 |
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Ada Mae SCOTT digital Watercolor Art Print ~ Lenci Girl w her little Edith doll $29.91 |
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Ada Mae SCOTT digital Watercolor Art Print ~ Lenci Girl sits w Edith Lonely doll $29.91 |
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Ada Mae SCOTT digital Watercolor Art Print ~ Lenci perriot clown mime w guitar $29.91 |
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Ada Mae SCOTT digital Watercolor Art Print ~ Lenci girl doll w tiny Teddy Bear $29.91 |
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Atrium Art Photography Digital Photo Butterfly Moth Outdoor Natural Artisic $26.99 |
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ART PRINT Digit 1 David Belova $26.20 |
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KINGDOM Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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Mommie Poodle-Bear Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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MEDITATION Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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TWO ELEPHANTS Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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Deb in Mars Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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Crystal Palace Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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BLUE FOLK Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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Two People in Love Digital Art by Janis Stummer $25.00 |
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Synergenesis digital remix art print Carey Thompson $25.00 |
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Digital Images of 197 Anatomy Plates Antique Anatomical Art Print for Profit $24.95 |
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BOB MARLEY – DIGITAL ART – BY FUNKY PEOPLE $24.95 |
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Oldtimer Forgotten Ghost Wagon 20X30 Digital Art Print $24.95 |
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BOTERO – DIGITAL ART – MAN ON HORSE $24.95 |
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TULIP – HOT PINK – DIGITAL ART $24.95 |
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The great “Battle of Honey Springs” digital art poster. $22.99 |
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Silver Digital LED Lighted Art Display Stand $21.95 |
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130502CQ HIRSCHFELD ART DIGITAL EVENING POPS JULY 1989 ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER $21.38 |
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Custom Birthday Gifts. Personalized Digital Graphic art $19.95 |
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CONTEMPORARY MODERNIST DIGITAL ART PHOTO 14.5″ X 9.5″ STREET IMAGE $18.00 |
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Van Gogh’s Starry Night Digital Lithograph “The State of the Art” $18.00 |
