Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When translating a vector image into a pixel art, it can be tricky to figure out what resolution to use. In this video, I outline the steps that I take to size out and redraw a vector logo into pixel art, using the logo of my pal Dad Vader!

*The first Retro Vader segment is up, it's a STARcade machine!: youtu.be/eWRuQ-M0FT0

Dad Vader:
youtube.com/DadVader
instagram.com/the_dad_vader

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0:00 Intro
0:06 The Logo
0:35 "Pixel Vision"
1:47 Pixel the Reference Detail
2:17 Resize the Image
3:10 Think about Shapes and Angles
3:53 Sacrificing Details
4:41 Colour and Shading
5:46 Final Design
6:11 Animation
6:48 Outro
7:08 VID OVER

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Check out my art here:
instagram.com/brandonjamesgreer
twitter.com/BJGpixel
► SHOP: rdbl.co/bjgpixel

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Software used: Adobe Photoshop (CS6)
Need help picking a pixel art program? Watch this: youtu.be/90BghUX7SD0
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Title sequence theme music by Failpositive:
failpositive.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/failpositiv

Other music featured throughout this video was obtained from the Youtube Audio Library.