'Style Guides in Games: Assessing their realism, achievability, and utility' with Jack Gilson

In this episode we're exploring a subject that's both fascinating and foundational: ‘Art Style Guides in Games’.

What's the magic behind the visual uniformity in great-looking games? How do several artists work together on one project and create a visual experience that looks so cohesive? That magic lies in Art Style Guides!

From the shape language to the color scheme, Art Style Guides serve as the guidelines, influencing everything from character design to environmental aesthetics. But how realistic are these guides? How achievable are they, especially in a fast-paced game development environment? And what utility do they bring to a game's overall success?

Joining us today is Jack Gilson (Senior Art Director @ Scopely), an expert in the field, to help us explore these questions and peel back the layers of this often believed to be essential aspect of the art pipeline. Together, we'll assess the realism, achievability, and utility of Art Style Guides.

Jack Gilson on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jackgilson

Art Style Guide Presentation by Kshiraj: https://www.slideshare.net/kshiraj/game-art-bible-secret-sauce-to-making-great-game-art

To get some of the Art Style Guide resources that are around the internet, please write to Kshiraj via Contact Form here: https://kshiraj.com/

Watch this podcast as video on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjq5OuomOX4