if (Game.Programmer) { Graphic.Design.Artist? }

Anthony Chon Hang Ng · 2011-09-29T12:21:41

Hello GameDev.net community, I'm interested in knowing if being a good game programmer would also require having a great knowledge of graphic design. If it is essential to knowing graphic design, what sorts of software is out there that enables me to put stunning visuals into my game (as opposed to gathering images on flickr / google images).

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Started by AnthonyNg September 14, 2011 02:31 AM

9 comments, last by Orymus 13 years, 1 month ago

Orymus

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September 29, 2011 12:21 PM

Understanding of art (from a tech perspective) can be rewarding in the long run but is not mandatory.

The fact you were there before they invented the wheel doesn't make you any better than the wheel nor does it entitle you to claim property over the wheel. Being there at the right time just isn't enough, you need to take part into it.

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