Game Art and Design by Jana Ochse
Cheatsheet on Basic Commission Information
If you are looking for some hints on what information to share with me in order to start conversation on commissions, you might want to check out the sections below. You will find some essential project categories and a number of specific aspects listed beneath them, which should be communicated right from the start. If you have further relevant information don't hesitate to add it to your message.
Project Overview
Name, Genre, Status and Developer of the Project
Target Platform or Platforms.
Link to Developer or Project Page if available.
Mockups or Screenshots.
Technical Project-Characteristics
Basic Project Resolution (...1920x1080).
Choice of Perspective (...Sideview, Topdown, Isometric).
Kind of Graphics (...Vector, Raster).
Possible Restrictions (...Indexed Color, Palettes)
Task Aspects
Kind of Asset (... Character, Environment, UI, Animation).
Number of Assets.
Format of Use (... Spritesheet, Tilesheet, Single Frames).
Format of Files (...png, bmp, proprietary formats).
Specifics or Preferences on Milestone and Delivery Schedule.
Helpful References
Screenshots or task-related Assets already existing (Alpha or Beta Material in your Project).
References to Inspirational Projects (... Names, Themes, Styles).
Conceptual Writing (...Character Backgrounds).
If you feel well informed after reading through all these sections and would like to start conversation, simply contact me via one of the options below.