May 18, 2014 the question would be best answered by viktor antonov, the art director and conceptual artist on half life 2, credited with the creation of the combine. It also boasts some great environment design and is very forgiving to newcomers. Concept art, like other books in the series, primarily features the work of several prominent artists who work in the industry, in this case george hull, viktor antonov, andrew jones and nicolas bouvier. Nicolas bouvier and viktor antonov fill out the rest of the book. In this masterclass tutorial book, these four authors bring readers through concept art techniques used to create environments, characters and machinery for film, television and video games. Were told game design has to be unsentimental and iterative. Viktor antonov concept art, game concept art, futuristic city. But in addition to viktor antonov s wonderful art direction, the game also has a lot of great art. With over 10 years in the entertainment industry, he has designed and art directed projects. He worked afterwards for arkane studios then became design supervisor for zenimax media after the release of dishonored. Titan books will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Theres a halflife on viktor antonovs video game art. Antonov viktor danilovich 1936 antonov viktor danilovich was born in 1936 in the village of pervomayskoe in sampursk region of tambov area. As in, there are some really cool paintings in the game. Viktor antonov combine overwiki, the original halflife. Through a series of master class tutorials this book guides readers through processes employed to create environments, characters and ma. Why halflife 2 city 17 creator viktor antonov left valve. These guys are also great talents, each earning their spot in the book. Lgitmik, major in set design for puppet theatre 1991.
Viktor antonov, hl2 art director, confirmed that hl2 takes place at autumn, i think. Mar 25, 2020 art director viktor antonov has previously talked about how his childhood hometown of sofia and how his formative urban explorations there inspired. Viktor antonov illustrations of dartiste concept art goodreads. Sep 12, 2012 theres no question that dishonored has great art. Dartiste digital artists master class viktor antonov, marcel baumann, dan blomberg, nicolas sparth bouvier, jennifer bricking, aleksi briclot, benedict campbell, neil campbell ross, antonio javier caparo salgado, tae young choi, robin. Lost coast antonov was the visual design director of dishonored and oversaw the design of many of the unique settings in the game. Viktor antonov the building studios creative director. Framed perspective 1 equips artists with the technical knowledge needed to produce successful visual. Viktor antonov, cedric peyravernay, sergey kolesov, wesley burt, nicolas collings. In his 20 years in the entertainment industry he has designed and art directed projects such as the blockbuster half life 2. Artist viktor antonov has worked on a number of highprofile projects over the years. But viktor antonov, creative director on bethesdas battlecry and the celebrated artist of behind halflife 2s city 17 and. Perspective is a discipline often set aside when it comes to general art study, though it is essential to master in order to produce any piece of art that is and feels realistic.
Many millennia after the fall of eden, adam, the first man in creation, still walks the earth exhausted by. Viktor antonov, concept designer, art director half life 2, renaissance fine art and graduate art. Viktor antonov was born and grew up in sofia, bulgaria then immigrated to paris france at 17. Since then i have been studying from youtube videos, tutorials, and artist s critiques. Halflife 2 games that are free, so long as youve already. Viktor antonov biographical information viktor antonov born in sofia, bulgaria is a video game art director and conceptual artist who worked with valve on halflife 2 and halflife lost coast. Viktor antonov art directorconceptual designer viktor has been a conceptual designer for the videogame industry since 1996. Did the architecture of lebbeus woods inspire the level. Viktor antonov industry spotlight david ed edwards. Dishonored concept art gaming thrones dishonored 2 fan art. Nicolas ferrand has been an active concept designer in the gaming industry since 1999. His responsibilities on the project included the conception of the half life 2 universe city 17, its suburbs. Viktor antonov born in sofia, bulgaria is a video game art director and conceptual artist.
Viktor is a winner of the visual effects society and a bafta award. May 1, 2015 viktor antonov dishonored wiki, wrenhavenconceptart. Revisiting the story, mechanics and side quests duration. Viktor antonov is best known as the art director and concept artist for halflife 2 and halflife 2. The art of assassins creed odyssey limited edition. He is currently the visual design director of zenimax media and consults again with arkane studios for the development. Concept art presents the techniques of leading concept artists viktor antonov, george hull, andrew jones and nicolas sparth bouvier. I recently joined an indie production company, darewise entertainment. Viktor antonov s halflife 2 concept artwork some of it, and not in glorious reallifelike resolutions. Started at tambov regional puppet theatre, then theatre academy, after that productions in other theatres.
Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Lebbeus woods unfortunately passed away on october 30, 2012, but some of his work leaves litt. Concept art is the fourth book in the dartiste digital artists master class series. Tor, star wars galaxies and creative director viktor antonov creative lead on half life 2 and dishonored to help drive our distinctive art style and evolve the vision of battlecry. At the 2007 game developers conference in lyon, independent art director viktor antonov, who art directed and did concept design for the awardwinning halflife 2, discussed how visual design in. He is renowned for creating compelling fictional worlds that combine beauty with striking realism. In 1956 victor graduated from fedoskino art school, he was taught by a. He worked afterwards for arkane studios then became design. In his 11 years in the entertainment industry he has designed and art directed. He first joined valve from xatrix entertainment where his responsibilities included designing environments, lighting and atmosphere on projects such as kingpin. Viktor antonov was born and grew up in sofia, bulgaria then immigrated to paris.
Oct 09, 2012 gallery of captioned artwork and official character pictures from dishonored, featuring concept art for the games characters, items, and environments by viktor antonov and cedric peyravernay. The prodigies artbook hors collection french edition 9782749306575. Through a series of master class tutorials the book guides readers through processes employed to create environments, characters and machinery for film, tv, and games like matrix revolutions and half. Concept artists created the visuals which helped to sell projects such as star wars, blade runner and the matrix to the film studios. The original dishonored is a little more intimidating. The story, taking place in 1875 traces the epic journey of gabriel duban in an. He is currently the visual design director of zenimax media and consults again with arkane studios. The game also includes various people that help you.
The question would be best answered by viktor antonov, the art director and conceptual artist on half life 2, credited with the creation of the combine. Buy story of the colony book online at low prices in india. The art of eric guillon from the making of despicable me to minions, the secret life of pets, and more. Theres a halflife on viktor antonovs video game art kotaku. Im viktor antonov, you may know my previous works as city 17 creator in halflife 2 or dishonored visual design director. Viktor antonov is renowned for creating compelling fictional worlds that combine beauty with striking realism. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Viktor antonov not to be confused with viktor antonov, is arguably one of the most well known designers in the modern video game industry.
Kraken adaptation locks down director dread central. Art director viktor antonov has previously talked about how his childhood hometown of sofia and how his formative urban explorations there inspired. For halflife 2, he designed most of the city 17 style and the combine architecture and technology. Bouvier specializes in concept art for the game industry. Through a series of master class tutorials the book guides readers through processes employed to create environments, characters and machinery for film, tv, and games like matrix revolutions and half life 2. Viktor antonov s concept art for halflife only in small resolution, unfortunately.
Join facebook to connect with victor antonov and others you may know. Viktor antonov born in sofia, bulgaria is a video game art director and conceptual artist who worked with valve on halflife 2 and halflife. See more ideas about concept, concept art and artist. If youre new to games and interested in experiencing some of viktor antonov s work first hand, youd do much worse than starting with halflife 2. Viktor antonov illustrations of dartiste concept art. Why halflifes city 17 was pivotal to gamings postsoviet. The series is actually a look at the process of creating art in tutorial style.
One of them is the outsider a mysterious figure, almost a demon kind of figure. This assumption is based on both city 17s general resemblance to sofia and the frequent appearance of bulgarian words written in cyrillic characters on signs and graffiti throughout halflife 2 and its episodes. Born in sofia, viktor antonov moved to paris at age 17. I am currently a freelance illustrator located in the philippines. Antonov was art director and conceptual artist for halflife 2 and halflife 2. Maybe the last fueling station is a bit confusing, it is possible to fill steam into boiler. I dont quite remember the source, if it was really an interview or the incorrect proof version of the raising the bar book. Theres an interview where he says about it and how he researched about sun angle and atmosphere in eastern europe. Antonov is the winner of visual effects society and bafta awards. Buy story of the colony book online at best prices in india on. Born in korea, tae young choi dreamed of becoming a comic book artist.
Digital artists master class by viktor antonov and nicolas bouvier 2006, hardcover, new edition at the best online prices at ebay. Working for the cinema and video game industries, he became well known for his work as art director on halflife 2. In his years in the entertainment industry he has designed and art directed projects such as the blockbuster half life 2. Viktor antonov 1 peter aperlo 7 sergio aragones 1 nathan archer 1. List of art center college of design people wikipedia. Buy the story of the colony by viktor antonov isbn. Sofia, bulgaria, the hometown of the art director of halflife 2, viktor antonov. Viktor antonov born in sofia, bulgaria is a video game art director and conceptual artist who worked with valve on halflife 2 and halflife 2. Primas official insiders guide is a coffee table book written by david hodgson and published by prima games in november 2004, in a hardback and paperback cover, comprising a collection of images chronicling the development of halflife, team fortress, day of defeat, counterstrike, counterstrike. Please confirm you are happy for us to use your details in accordance with our.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book presents george hull, andrew jones, nicolas bouvier and viktor antonov with a total of 12 tutorials. Lost coast to dishonored 1 and 2, his distinctive and arresting style has left a unique mark on every game he has touched. Jan 12, 2020 hong kuang, based in beijing, china is an art directorconcept artistillustrator in the entertainment industry. Celebrating the spectacularly spooky ghostbusters universe, this 192page hardcover book features a treasure trove of exclusive artwork inspired by the the art of eric guillon from the making of despicable me to minions, the secret life of pets, and more. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. With a degree in fine art, his work was exhibited in several galleries in kore. Jul 24, 2012 viktor antonov, creator, halflife 2s city 17 valve has grown into a much bigger company, he went on, and what i really enjoy about the philosophy of arkane is that its a small, core team. If you enjoyed the images and character art in our dishonored art gallery, liking.
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