Checking in

The news section has been quiet of late, but that does not mean nothing has been going on behind the scenes. The studios have been very busy the last few weeks working on the first game design that will be released later in the year. While no release date has been firmed up, design efforts have been progressing nicely. The covers and title page have been completed, and quite a bit of preliminary digital artwork has been completed. Several more art pieces are getting prepped for completion and the writing for the main body needs some editing and transferring over. Once everything is closer to completion, there will be a product page created and an advertising campaign kicked off. Until then, however, continue to look for information to be posted on this page.

The studios are also working on another digital art release. Once that is completed, it will be available for viewing on our Facebook and Pinterest pages and possibly for sale at Deviant Art and Zazzle. Not everything that is created ends up for purchase because there is a level of quality that must be maintained. Some projects are a lot of fun but just do not make for good sellable offerings. However, consideration will be made if there is interest in one of the showcased projects, so always feel free to reach out through comments or emails.

Busy, busy

As we wrap up this week at the studios, significant progress has been made with working on the first game release. The cover design is all but complete, with an unexpected occurrence during the creation of the cover art. Completely by accident, as with so many efforts - especially in art, the original design gave way to a second variant that will be used as a special edition once the game is released. This creative side journey delayed the completion of the original design, but the distraction was worthwhile.

Also earlier this week, the studios created a new spring/summer inspired design that was added to a number of products to be sold over on Zazzle. The storefront is still a bit sparse, but anticipation is there for more unique artwork as we head into summer. Stepping away to allow for creativity to happen at its own pace rather than through deadlines and commitments is therapeutic. As time gets closer for product launch, these diversions will be harder to accommodate, so they are best enjoyed while the opportunity exists.

Photo Editing and Logo Design

Original photo

Finished photo

This past week, the studios have settled in to begin working on larger projects. However, there was a prior request for cleaning up a photograph that was also successfully accomplished (see before and after images to the right). Removing something out of a photograph can vary in difficulty depending on the size of the intruder and the complexity of the image. For the power lines in the original image, the issue was not their size but rather that they stretched across the entire photograph. Still, they came out with a minimum of fuss.

The logo for the game design brand of the business was completed over the past weekend, and initial reviews were very positive on the final result. The logo will be rolled out later this year on the first (and future) game release. The next step is designing the product layout and putting together the cover. While these two steps will require a significant investment in time in the coming weeks, updates on the progress, along with other news, will continually be shared here.

The raven Muninn and more

Muninn

The studios just finished another piece of art. This one is entitled Muninn, which for anyone unaware, is one raven of a pair within Norse mythology. Muninn represents memories, while the other raven, Huginn, represents thought. They act as advisors for the Norse god Odin.

Memories are a powerful thing, and is the main inspiration behind this newest artwork. Two versions of this artwork have been created, one with an original poem (displayed here), and the other without. Both can be found at Deviant Art here or Zazzle here. Both pieces are available for purchase (without the watermark).

Another topic of note is that we now have a presence on Instagram and Pinterest. This is in the effort to allow everyone to follow what is going on with the studios through whichever means they prefer. While not everything will make it onto every site and source, following one or more of these social media outlets will certainly keep everyone up to date as more products, designs, and information emerge.

Up and Running

It has been a long and exciting trip to get to this point, but the webpage now has enough information and visuals to stand on its own. The main page banner was the last major hurdle, but now it is up and greeting everyone that drops by. Additionally, we are linked to Facebook with a page over there as well. Now that the preliminary work is complete, it is time to take a step back, breathe, and...

...jump right back into the thick of it! These games and other projects are not going to design themselves! Even though the focus will be on preparing product releases, there will still be updates happening around the rest of the site. As inspiration hits and ideas pour forth, they do not always nicely into whatever is currently being worked on, but they still deserve to be completed and shown. That is what will happen from time to time is a random image or website update will occur for no other reason than it needed to be done because the idea did not want to remain confined.

Stay tuned...

Branching out

Just a quick message as the final touches are going onto the website. The next 48 hours will see everything coming together, including more social links and other ways of letting everyone know the studios are here.

New artwork was added with a piece entitled "The Interview Chair" over on the Who We Are page. Interviews can be tricky things, either invoking a sense of dread or the opening of new doors. The image is meant to be whatever the viewer feels it reflects for them. This image was also added to our new page over at Deviant Art where we can be found under the identity SCS-owner. Not everything on this site will be posted there, and likewise things may go on that site that do not fit well with the webpage, so please drop by and check it out from time to time. Comments and critiques are welcome too, because everyone always has room to improve no matter how long they have honed their skills.

Other additions to the website will include adding more staff information as we continue to recruit talented people on either a permanent or contractual basis. So be on the lookout for more faces joining us soon!

Introduction

Welcome everyone and thank you for your early interest in the studio as we look to get off the ground. Everything is coming together as the remaining business tasks are finalized and efforts can then be redirected towards creating artwork and projects. Some of the first priorities are to add some visual aspects to this site. Merely reading walls of text is hardly exciting!

What might be coming up? you ask. Great question! Keep reading..

Besides some banners and artwork to round out our business website, there is also a brand logo to be created for the games division of the business. Layout of our first offering will also begin shortly, along with finalizing the rules, background, and other relevant components required to release a complete game system for everyone. A final date has not been firmed up yet because of the amount of work that remains. However, more updates will be coming as we get further into the year.

For the business branding solutions aspect, we will be reaching out to obtain clients across all industries, especially with smaller business, who are considering logo and brand creations or redesigns. Information on this aspect of the business will be varied depending upon customer wishes and confidentiality considerations. However, any completed projects that are shareable will find their way onto the site.