Kieran Bradley conducted experiments in Photoshop to learn tools and techniques for creating a video game. He created layers, blocks of color, and frames with timing to learn how to use the timeline tool. Kieran then drew character sprites with weapons and added color, exploring the pencil and coloring tools. He created bullets and added timing to frames. Kieran reflected that he will use the timeline tool, colors, and tools from his experiments in his final video game product.

1. Experiments
Kieran Bradley

2. Process
The above image you see was an experiment that I did,
in order to show the process on the timeline tool
within Photoshop. To do this process well I needed to
make sure I got the timing of each image correct. To do
this, I first created a layer and made all of the correct
measurements to ensure I had the right sized blank
canvas, then I produced a number of coloured blocks
to show how the timeline tool works, as I will be using
this throughout my production. I then copied one black
and repeated this process throughout, then I added a
time on to each frame, this allowed me to put the
frames on a continuous loop.

3. Reflection
• What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
• Looking at this process, I have seen that I will use a number of different elements, for example I will use
the timeline tool throughout my production. Also I will use the colouring tool, that I have used in this
process because this will help me bring my video game to life in a way, and also set the scene. Also I may
use a number of different tools that I haven’t included in this experiment process, I may use, the stroke
tool for example.

4. Process
During this process I created my experiment
characters, to do this I selected the pencil tool, then
set this to pixels. I then drew the two characters,
with weapons, at this stage I started to create my
timeline and also add the time that I wanted each
frame to last. I also created the bullets for the
weapons and used the colouring tool to add colour
to them. Also on this slide you will see my final
experiment. I am pleased with how it turned out,
because I know that pixel art, drawing isn’t one of
my strong points, but with this being said I think I
have produced something that resembles a game
and I can justify each tool I have used and why I
used them.

5. Reflection
• What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
– After completing this process, I have taken away few elements that I would like to use when I come
to produce my video game. I will take away the colours that I have used, because I think that they go
very well together. I will also take away the different tools that I have used when carrying out this
process.

6. Process
During this process I explored the timeline tool that is one of the
very important elements, when I come to produce my video game.
I have now learnt about this tool, I will also take away the timings
that I have used within my experiment and use them in my final
product.

7. Reflection
• What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
– I will include the same timing I have used throughout my experiment, I will also use the same colours
and the same movement I have produced. Also I will include the same theme I have incorporated
throughout my experiment.