The document provides details for the pre-production of a pixel art space game. It includes:
- A style sheet describing the simple pixel art background that won't interfere with other elements and enhances the beauty of space.
- Screenshot layouts and details on sound effects, dialogue, and music that could be used.
- Contingency planning for potential issues like file loss, computer problems, and not finishing on time.
- Health and safety considerations like taking breaks to avoid back strain, RSI, and eye strain from extended screen time.
2. Style Sheet
This is the style of pixel art I would like to use for the
background as it is simple yet effective which won’t interfere
with the other elements on the screen and is rather pleasant to
look at. I would also like to use a mixture of the colours seen to
enhance the beauty of space and avoid the chances of the ships
being unable to be seen over the background. From the
audience feedback I am aware that people prefer a more
detailed art style but pixel art is limited in that aspect so I will
try to make the assets as detailed as possible to the extent that
the art style allows.
5. Sound Effects/Dialogue
Sound Effect How You Could Make It
Weapon fire Imitating the sound with mouth.
Engines Imitating the sound with mouth or record and edit
the sound of cars driving past.
Speech Record keyboard typing
Shields Hit metal object
Damage (Explosions) Imitating the sound with mouth
6. Music
Band Name Track Name Link
Derek Fiechter Outer Space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RhQkCyu5b
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Derek & Brandon Fiechter Shooting Stars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9-FRyiGv8E
Antti Martikainen Music Titanium Sky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPMZqhPRFN
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7. Contingency Planning
Potential Issue Solution
Loss of files Back up everything
Computer doesn’t work for whatever reason Have Back Up so files can be accessed
somewhere else
Run into a mistake or problem with the work Check work often to make it easier to go
back and fix it
Off sick Make sure files are available from home +
Get as much done in the lessons available.
Don’t know how to do something during the
project
Ask a teacher or fellow student for help
Work isn’t done in time Do as much as you can in the time given
but also at home
8. Health and Safety
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
Back Strain Sit appropriately and take breaks
RSI and Eye Strain Take regular breaks and make sure text
size, screen brightness, room lighting etc is
adequate.
Electric Shock *Unlikely* Be careful when plugging in a USB stick
Tripping over wires and cables Hide trailing wires under desks or out of
way
Equipment falling Do not play around with them and make
sure they are stable before doing work
Editor's Notes
Explore colours and pixel art styles similar to what you want to produce. Discuss these elements in relation to why you chose them and where you may use them in your project. Go over as many pages as you need to.
Mock up of a potential design using the colours and sourced images. Alter this slide to make it appropriate for your planned product types. Use the content established in your style sheet to do this.
Mock up of a potential design using the colours and sourced images. Alter this slide to make it appropriate for your planned product types. Use the content established in your style sheet to do this.
What sound effects might you need for your animated screenshot? How could you make them?
