This presentation summarizes the results of the author's research to help develop concept art sketches and the final product for their game. The author conducted three types of research: creating a mood board and mind map to brainstorm ideas, researching games with similar graphical styles to compare to their own game, and distributing a questionnaire to gather additional public feedback. The questionnaire provided useful information about preferred settings, art styles, focus areas, weapons, enemy types, sounds, protagonists, objectives, and graphical violence for the game. This feedback helped the author decide on key design elements for their concept art such as using a photorealistic style, focusing on weapons, including a shotgun, and depicting dismembered body parts.

1. This presentation will present the results from my research and
explain how this information will help me develop my concept art
sketches and final product.
Unit 1 assignment 4

2. Types of research
During the idea stage of creating a game I used three different types of research on games.
The first research method I used was creating a Mood board and a mind map. I decided to
use these ideas because its easy to get your own thoughts and other peoples ideas into one
thing, especially when creating a mood board and mind map. When looking at games with
the same graphical style as im going to use which is Photorealism I researched 3 different
games with the same art style, this allowed me to use games that I have played before and
to compare it to my game and see how I could develop it into my real game. Lastly I used a
questionnaire on the British public to get some additional information which could help me
with my final product.

9. Game title 1 Call of duty: Black
Ops
Publisher Treyarch
System Xbox 360, Ps3, Wii u
Genre FPS (First person
shooter)
Release date November 9th 2010
Graphical Style Photorealism
In call of duty the photorealism graphics and the FPS genre
compliment each other very well because it makes the game feel
real, its almost like you are really in the war. The photorealism
graphics are put there so that it gives the player a sense that the
player is actually there, The sounds of war being there too makes it
feel real. The First person shooter aspect makes it even more realistic
because its like your actually controlling the character.

10. In this picture you can really see
the photorealism graphics in
action; you can see the detail put
into the wall design, On the floor
you can see the cracks, broken
concrete and debris scattered
around the place.
Here you can see a blood stain on
the floor, this gives out more
realistic graphics.
Realistic things included; Ripped clothing, flesh hanging, arms
missing, burnt skin. The scenery is a wrecked ship,

11. The texture used in the grass and snow has been tweaked to look as
realistic as possible. Also when the player walks on the snow you
can hear the sounds of someone one actually walking on it, as well
as the snow kicking up from under the players foot.
On the weapon design you can see the detail
on the gun; Scratches, bits of writing,
attachments, light shining onto it.
These annotations can be useful in my game
sketches because I can take some of the ideas that
these games have; Detail put into the
Scenery/Environment, Weapons, Vehicles. Scenery
ideas; Snow, Rain, Level based in a Asylum.
The details used on everything is quite
incredible, this inspires me to want to
include the photorealistic graphics into my
game.

12. Game title 2 The Darkness
Publisher 2k games
System Xbox 360, Ps3.
Genre First person shooter
Release date 29th June 2007
Graphical Style Photo Realism
The Darkness is a Photo realistic First person shooter horror
game. Photorealism graphics are used to make it feel like you’re
actually there, the movement of the weapons make for realistic
movement which enhance the players experience. This is quite
common in the FPS games which makes for easy sales. Inc. Call of
duty, battlefield, crysis ETC.
Photorealism compliments FPS very well, not only is the first
person mode realistic but the graphics and the sounds make it
incredibly amazing.

13. The characters in this game with the Photorealistic
graphical style is quite intriguing. The creators have
put great detail into the Clothes they’re wearing,
their facial features; eyes, nose, mouth, facial/hair.
(make it look like a real person)
The graphic designers have also put some great
detail in the scenery; Sofa, Wall paper, objects on
sofa, the incredibly complex design on the carpet.
The darkness has a inspiration on my game design
because I admire the fine detail that the designers
have put it to make it look realistic.
In this image there are many aspects of a greatly
made Photorealistic game, Including the broken
blood-stained concrete floor. The concrete walls
have little chips and bullet holes in them, this helps
keep the realisticness in the game.

14. The editor has definitely put some effort in
here; You can see the cracks in the pavement,
the graffiti artwork on the garage door, cracks,
dents and holes in the walls, also the
newspaper on the floor to create the
impression of the street to be dirty, old and
ruined.
Nice designing on the clothes.
I think that these images really show the fine
detail used in the photorealistic graphics. The
main reason for me wanted to use
photorealistic graphics is to create the
impression and feel that you’re actually in the
game.
Posters, maps, Graffiti on the walls, debris on
the floor (newspapers, rubbish) cracked floor,
people walking around, variety of different
clothes.

15. Game title 3 Battlefield 4
Publisher Electronic Arts
System Xbox 360, Xbox one,
Ps3, PS4 and PC.
Genre First person shooter
Release date 29th October 2013
Graphical Style Photorealism
Battlefield 4 is a First person shooter published by EA in 2013,
this game uses Photorealistic graphics which is perfect for this
sort of game, the graphics complement this games genre very
well, it makes for realistic gameplay. This is because the game is
based in war; explosions everywhere, bodies flying, Vehicles
constantly on the move ETC. All these things make up what its
like to be in the war, as well as having the realistic graphics to
top it off.

16. A few things that this games inspires me on; The
wet, rainy weather, detail in the broken, beated and
scarred concrete, realistic looking weaponry. I think
this will help my game because it features high
quality photorealistic graphics.
In this image you can see the fine detail in
the skyscrapers, detail at every window
(light, reflection), the sky, clouds, scale of
the buildings with the sky ETC.
The lighting on the waves cause to make
the water look real, the reflection of the
buildings in the water are incredible.
When designing my concept art for my game, I will have to bare in mind the
fine detail in the players surroundings making for a realistic game. The
character and items also need fine detail, I could use real clothing for a slight
idea of how it should look, same thing goes for everything.

17. Q1 - in a zombie survival game, which setting do you think is best?
I asked this question because it is essential for a game to have a nice environment that people can enjoy. I Found that
people were most interested a zombie game based in an Asylum. This information will be useful to me in my concept art
sketches because I'll know what to create by having a look at some haunted asylums in real life.
Asylum (Morgue)
Quiet Garden
School
In the woods

18. Cel shaded
Photorealism
Abstract
Exaggerated
Q2 - What art style do you think would work well in a FPS game?
I asked this question because it is essential for my game to have a certain style preferably that liked most by the public. I
Found that people were most interested in having photorealistic FPS game. This information will be useful to me in my
concept art sketches because I know and have played many photorealistic games so I should have a good idea on how to
make it look real.

19. Characters
Items
Environment
Level Designs
Q3 - Which area of a game should have the most focus when it comes to concept art?
I asked this question because I wanted to get other peoples opinion's on this matter before I make up my mind. I Found that
people were mostly saying that the item is most important because its essential to a FPS game. This information will be
useful to me in my concept art sketches because again, I have experience with games that use photorealistic graphics on
weapons so i have decided to go with the public and focus on making a photorealistic weapon.

20. Sword
Shotgun
Pistols
Axe
hammer
Crossbow
Q4 - What weapon do you think is most efficient in a zombie apocalypse game?
I asked this question because I wanted more information on my weapon and what I should use as weapon in my game. I
found that people were mostly saying that I should use a shotgun as it is really cool and a deadly weapon to kill with. This
information will be useful to me in my concept art sketches because I can research different shotguns online and see what
type of shotgun I want to create and implement into my game.

21. Scientists
Patients
Family members
Superhuman creatures
Animals
Q5 - In a zombie game set in an asylum, what kind of zombies would you most likely see wondering around?
I asked this question because I wanted some specific information for the AI (CPU, zombies) in my game. I found that people
were mostly saying that I should use scientists as it not only a cool and creepy but it also goes with the fact that my game is
based in a Asylum (Morgue). This information will be useful to me in my concept art sketches because I can research some
old scientist and get an idea of what they would usually look like; Old man/woman, white hair, glasses, lab coat. ETC.

22. Screams of the dying
Little girl crying
Zombie moans
Scary music
Q6 - In a zombie apocalypse game, what sounds are you most likely to hear?
I asked this question because I wanted some ideas and opinions from people about the sounds in my game, should I have
music or human noises. I found that people were mostly going for the little girl crying, maybe this will lead in with the main
plot of my map. This information will be useful to me in my concept art sketches because I can imagine a creepy little girl
and try and base a character around her; Long night dress, long hair (in face), maybe holding a teddy bear or some sort of
item, abit Cliché but very still a very cool idea.

23. Ex Scientist
Patient
Ex war veteran
Average worker
Q7 - Who do you think should be the main protagonist in a zombie apocalypse game?
I asked this question because i wanted some opinions on who the main character will be. Most people have answered for a
patient to be the main character, I think I would agree because it could tie in with the story, for example the beginning of
the game could be he wakes up on hospital bed or something. This information will be useful to me in my concept art
sketches because due to him being a “regular guy” I could main him look how I want and play around with it.

24. Old man
Enemy of main character
Little girl
Ex Girlfriend
Q8 - In the Zombie apocalypse game, there is an evil thing talking
through the speakers around the building, who's best for this role?
I asked this question because I needed help deciding who to make the mysterious voice belong to. The popular choice was
ex girlfriend which I personally agree with, I have a great idea of how to bring this person into my storyline. This information
will be useful to me in my concept art sketches because I could just take a regular young woman and base a character
around her.

25. Q9 - What should be the main objective In the game?
I asked this question because I want to get a grip on what the main objective of the game should be. The common choice
was to find out who the evil person is, I was stuck between that and to find a cure, but I think with this information I should
make a decision soon.
Find a cure
Try and find other
survivors
Find out who the evil
person is
Find out how this
infection was caused

26. Zombie with clothes on
Zombie with torn clothes
and minor decay
Dismembered body parts
Ripped and torn Flesh
Q10 - In a rated 18 game, what graphical visions would you see?
I asked this question because I want to know the rough basis of how much gore should be involved in my game. From my
feedback pie chart I can see that people have mostly taken to dismembered body part, personally I think I agree with this,
not only is not too gory but its easier to implement compared to the others, it doesn’t involve too much detail. This
information will be useful to me in my concept art sketches because I could make many different sketches on how it should
look and what body parts will be missing.

27. Overall summary (how this research helped me).
Overall I think that all of this information will help me with my sketches and ideas because with
all of this information I can take opinions from others, and thought of my own together to make
a wonderful game. During the concept stages of creating my game I used three different types
of research on games. The first research method I used was creating a Mood board and a mind
map. With this I started to brainstorm ideas on how I want my game to develop, firstly by brain
storming the setting for my game, old ruins, broken bricks, pillars wrecked ETC. Then moved
onto the item that will be used in my game, which turned out to be a shotgun, I had many other
ideas before the shotgun but from my questionnaire research method it helped me choose
which weapon to use. I used some ideas of shotgun's used in other games which helped me
create my weapon to my own liking. Lastly I moved onto my character concept art. In my head I
had many ideas of how my character should look like, this caused a problem for a while until I
got one really good idea and stuck with it.