AI summary In "A Pixel Parable," the author reflects on the evolution of pixel art from a technical necessity in early video games to a deliberate artistic choice in modern times. The piece...
AI summary
In "A Pixel Parable," the author reflects on the evolution of pixel art from a technical necessity in early video games to a deliberate artistic choice in modern times. The piece discusses how limitations in hardware led to the distinctive pixelated style, which has since become a nostalgic and expressive medium embraced by contemporary artists and game developers. The author concludes by emphasizing the enduring appeal and creative potential of pixel art in today's digital landscape.
I was enjoying this very much but when I got to the point about dithering and how the devs claimed it couldn't be compressed I stated getting anxious because of course you can compress dithered...
I was enjoying this very much but when I got to the point about dithering and how the devs claimed it couldn't be compressed I stated getting anxious because of course you can compress dithered pixels. So I had to read a little farther and was happy to see they figured that out lol.
Could benefit from tags and/or text to explain what this is and why somebody might want to read these 6000+ words.
Preferred going into that completely blind, honestly. It's fitting.
AI summary
In "A Pixel Parable," the author reflects on the evolution of pixel art from a technical necessity in early video games to a deliberate artistic choice in modern times. The piece discusses how limitations in hardware led to the distinctive pixelated style, which has since become a nostalgic and expressive medium embraced by contemporary artists and game developers. The author concludes by emphasizing the enduring appeal and creative potential of pixel art in today's digital landscape.
The blog post says it's fiction but it seems like it is based on fact/history?
Yeah, this really isn't about pixel art. It's about the artist and the vibe of diving into video games at golden era LucasArts with zero experience.
I was enjoying this very much but when I got to the point about dithering and how the devs claimed it couldn't be compressed I stated getting anxious because of course you can compress dithered pixels. So I had to read a little farther and was happy to see they figured that out lol.