Spriter Applications - CLOSED

What program do the staff like to use to create their pixels? I use photoshop but is there a better program? ^^

Good luck to everyone applying!

Thanks you so much, Shazi! ^^

The first restriction I read, boom. Sadness.

Can we submit older art, or must they me made specifically for the application?

Ooooh this sounds good! I think I ought to give this a try. I've been doing some pixel art as of recently anyway, haha. EDIT: While I'm not part of the staff, I can tell you as an artist that Photoshop is a mighty fine program! No program is inherently "better" at making pixel art - it's really more up to how you use your tool - but there's indeed programs better suited for pixel art. For instance, Aseprite and Pro Motion NG (this is the one I use) are both specifically catered to making pixel art, though they're also paid. But even some free tools like paint.Net and GIMP are good enough to do that :) Heck I even used Clip Studio Paint for my pixel art work before I got Pro Motion NG, haha. So Photoshop should be alright unless you want features unique to pixel art programs.

Wow, that's a lot of spec work for an unpaid position.

Im not applying or even remotely a sprite artist, but i was surprised when i saw that in the first post as well. Personally, artists should always be guaranteed compensation for their work. It just sets a good precedent and shows that they're valued. Especially if sprites they create help to draw in money for the site, i think it's expected that they're paid for their work.

For me personally (because I do agree with you), I appreciate the more casual nature of the offer here. I am applying on the front that I not only love pokemon, but I feel its a great oppurtunity for me to stretch further in my art skills. If the offer were something more professional, I would be too nervous to even try. And considering the nature of this website as a passion project to begin with, I'm more motivated to try and contribute any way I can Final thoughts being, of course, if someone wanting to apply isn't satisfied with little pay, then... don't apply But I do agree that anyone looking to make a career out of art should seek adequate compensation.

quick question pertaining to guidelines! for fusions, are we allowed to use PF sprites for pokemon that was after the switch to 3D games? i've got a few thoughts in mind, but wanted to know before i settled on anything solidly!