Eric Matyas

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  1. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    Greetings fellow creatives, I’ve posted new cartoon-style texture images here: TXR – GLASS – Cartoon Some wild textures here… https://soundimage.org/txr-glass-cartoon/ TXR – METAL – Cartoon Some dirty metal textures… https://soundimage.org/txr-metal-cartoon/ TXR – ROCK/STONE – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-rockstone-cartoon/ Please keep in mind that they are meant to be building blocks rather than polished textures, so feel free to edit / alter / mash / etc., as needed. Btw, if you happen to have kids (or know someone who does) I’ve created a learning series that teaches them environmental stewardship in a fun way through stories and characters. It was my first try at making films with a DSLR…(they can be very challenging to work with in the field)…but I think they came out pretty well. The organization I made them for was very happy with them and uses the films all the time…hopefully others can benefit from them as well. Please feel free to share with family, friends, teachers or anyone you know who might find them useful. https://soundimage.org/dunes-island/ Enjoy!
  2. Free 2D Game Art for Your Projects

    Hey guys, More experiments with various game art styles. I’ve got some pixel art-style map templates here: ART- MAP TEMPLATES https://soundimage.org/art-map-templates/ You’ll need to scroll down to the bottom of the page. It was suggested to me that they might also be useful as backgrounds. Feel free to edit and modify as needed. Btw, if anyone happens to have kids (or know someone who does) I’ve created a learning series that teaches them environmental stewardship in a fun way through stories and characters. It was my first try at making films with a DSLR…(they can be very challenging to work with in the field)…but I think the films came out pretty well. The organization I made them for was very happy with them and uses the films all the time…hopefully others can benefit from them as well. Please feel free to share with teachers, family, friends or anyone you know who might find them useful. https://soundimage.org/dunes-island/ Enjoy!
  3. Hi everyone, I’ve begun creating 2D game art that you are welcome to freely use in your projects. Some is pixel art, some is derived from 3D objects that I created, and others are backgrounds that might be useful in visual novels and interactive fiction. You’ll find them on my new “ART” pages on my website: http://soundimage.org The art pages are located at the bottom of the menu list on the right side of the screen. At this point I’m experimenting with different styles and methods so hopefully I will be able to offer a good variety of things. Please feel free to modify / edit as needed. If you happen to find any of these images helpful and decide to use them, please attribute me in the “game art” section of your credits area. Enjoy!
  4. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Another super busy week…ugh…but I did manage to get a couple of new tracks done. Free as always to use with attribution: On my Horror/Surreal page, we have: CREEPY ACTION – (Looping) – This track might sound cool in a quick moving horror game…or perhaps something else that combines action with creepiness. It came out pretty well…if you need something like this, give it a try. https://soundimage.org/horrorsurreal/ On my Puzzle Music 4 page: CRYSTAL PUZZLES – (Looping) – This track might sound nice in, well, a puzzle game involving crystals….or perhaps other shimmering objects, light rays, etc. It has a techno feel to it as well. Should sound pretty cool under sound fx. https://soundimage.org/puzzle-music-4/ Btw, if anyone happens to have kids (or know someone who does) I’ve created a learning series that teaches them environmental stewardship in a fun way through stories and characters. It was my first try at making films with a DSLR…(they can be very challenging to work with in the field)…but I think they came out pretty well. The organization I made them for was very happy with them and uses the films all the time…hopefully others can benefit from them as well. Please feel free to share with teachers, family, friends or anyone you know who might find them useful. https://soundimage.org/dunes-island/ Enjoy!
  5. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    Hi guys, More new cartoon-style texture images ready on these pages: TXR – ABSTRACT – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-abstract-cartoon/ TXR – BRICK – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-brick-cartoon/ TXR – GLASS – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-glass-cartoon/ TXR – ROCK/STONE – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-rockstone-cartoon/ Please keep in mind that they are meant to be building blocks rather than polished textures, so feel free to edit / alter / mash / etc., as needed. Have a good week!
  6. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Happy May! Here are this week’s brand new music tracks. Free as always to use with attribution: On my City/Urban 2 page, we have: SAFE CRACKING – (Standard and Looping) – This piece might be fun in a crime-based game or film. (2:19) https://soundimage.org/city-urban-2/ On my Puzzle Music 4 page: GAME WORLD BUILDERS – (Looping) – Here’s a track that’s kind of mechanical sounding and dreamy at the same time. Perhaps for a construction-based puzzle game? (:57) https://soundimage.org/puzzle-music-4/ And on my Sci-Fi 7 page: ENEMY INFILTRATION – (Looping) – This track has a grungy techno feel and might sound cool under interior battle scenes or other things. Maybe aboard a star cruiser? Or in an alien city? (1:32) https://soundimage.org/sci-fi-7/ Enjoy!
  7. Free 2D Game Art for Your Projects

    Greetings everyone, Continuing my mad experiments with various game art styles, I’ve got some pixel art planets and space rocks here: ART- SPACE https://soundimage.org/art-space/ They live toward the bottom of the page, so make sure to scroll down. As always, feel free to edit and modify as needed. Enjoy!
  8. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    I can’t believe April is almost over already. Anyhow, I have some cool new cartoon-style texture images ready on these pages: TXR – BARK - Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-bark-cartoon/ TXR – GROUND – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-ground-cartoon/ TXR – ROCK/STONE – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-rockstone-cartoon/ Please keep in mind that they are meant to be building blocks rather than polished textures, so feel free to edit / alter / mash / etc., as needed. Enjoy!
  9. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Greetings, Here are this week’s new tracks. Free to use with attribution: MAGICAL BACKSTORY – (Looping) – This might sound nice under the menus, backstory, etc., in a mystical fantasy game, RPG or maybe a visual novel. https://soundimage.org/fantasy-8/ DRIFTING AWAY IN PUZZLE LAND – (Looping) – Sometimes…(actually lots of times)…I wish I could do just that. Anyhow, this is a variation of one of my other themes. https://soundimage.org/puzzle-music-4/ FUTURE FUNK – (Looping) – Here’s a grungy looping piece with a mechanical feel and a funky vibe that might sound cool in a sci-fi game of some kind. https://soundimage.org/dance-techno/ Enjoy!
  10. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    New cartoon-style texture images are ready here: TXR – BRICK - Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-brick-cartoon/ TXR – CONCRETE / PAVEMENT - Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-concrete-pavement-cartoon/ TXR – GROUND – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-ground-cartoon/ TXR – METAL – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-metal-cartoon/ TXR – WOOD – Cartoon https://soundimage.org/txr-wood-cartoon/ I hope some of them come in handy!
  11. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Hey guys, Here are this week’s new tracks. Free to use with attribution. Enjoy! 8-BIT ANTICS – Maybe for a cute retro-2D game? Or something else? https://soundimage.org/chiptunes-3/ THE ANT HILL GANG SADDLES UP AGAIN – And they’re off…the most incompetent gang to ever (attempt to) ride across the west. They’ll probably get lost. Anyhow, this might be fun in a comedic western-themed piece. https://soundimage.org/funny-6/ TECHNO RANDOMNESS – Unlike many of my tracks that are built layer by layer, this one was done “live” (in real-time) by improvising with two of my synths at the same time. Perhaps useful in some kind of wacky technology-based puzzle game? https://soundimage.org/puzzle-music-4/ DYSTOPIAN SUNSET – Perched atop a mile-high structure, the machine-being stares out over the shimmering grid, wondering what the night will bring. https://soundimage.org/sci-fi-7/
  12. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    Another busy weekend, but I managed to get some more fantasy textures done. You’ll find them here: TXR – BRICK https://soundimage.org/txr-brick/ TXR – ROCK/STONE 2 https://soundimage.org/txr-rockstone-2/ I’ll have a bunch of cool new music tracks coming out on Wednesday so be sure to check my music thread. Enjoy!
  13. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Greetings! I have some new free tracks in the Fantasy genre as well as Chiptunes: “ETHEREA” – If only places like this actually existed. Anyhow, this might sound nice in a fantasy game, visual novel or perhaps something else. soundimage.org/fantasy-8 “ARCADE SPACE ADVENTURES” – For just a quarter…those were the days…(I’ve been getting nostalgic for coin-op games.) Anyhow, I did this track “on the fly”…it might be fun in a 2D retro game of some kind. Enjoy! soundimage.org/chiptunes-3 “FUNKY PIXELTOWN” – Overflowing with characters who are just too cool for words…(at least in their own minds.) soundimage.org/chiptunes-3 Hope you’re having a good week!
  14. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    I had a very busy weekend, but I managed to get some new fantasy textures done: First up, some seamless bumpy stone textures that look like they could be covered with moss, algae or maybe lichens. These might look cool for pathways. They are here: TXR – GROUND https://soundimage.org/txr-ground/ Here are some cool stained glass textures that might look nice for windows of churches or other fantasy structures…maybe for RPGs. They are here: TXR – GLASS https://soundimage.org/txr-glass/ New music tracks will be coming out later in the week. Enjoy!
  15. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Happy April Everyone, This week’s new free tracks are a mixed bag of music, user interface sound effects and ambiences, so: MUSIC: On my Positive / Upbeat page, we have: “Carefree Days in Groovyville” https://soundimage.org/positive-upbeat/ SOUND EFFECTS: On my SFX – UI page: UI_Quirky 36 - 38 https://soundimage.org/sfx-ui/ AMBIENCES: On my AMB – Suburban Ambience page: “Night Ambience” “Early Morning Ambience” https://soundimage.org/amb-suburban-ambience/ I hope some of my work is helpful in your projects!
  16. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    Hey folks, new free seamless textures are ready for you: TXR – CONCRETE / PAVEMENT – Seamless https://soundimage.org/txr-concrete-pavement-seamless/ TXR – GROUND https://soundimage.org/txr-ground/ TXR – VEGETATION https://soundimage.org/txr-vegetation/ Brand new music tracks are coming on Wednesday. Have a good week!
  17. Free 2D Game Art for Your Projects

    Greetings everyone, Brand new backgrounds are ready for your projects here: ART- Backgrounds – Nature https://soundimage.org/art-backgrounds-nature/ ART – Backgrounds – Ruins https://soundimage.org/art-backgrounds-ruins/ As always, feel free to edit and modify as needed. Have a great weekend!
  18. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    I can’t believe March is almost over…wow. Anyhow, here are this week’s new free tracks: On my Action page: “Frantic Gameplay” (improved looping point) https://soundimage.org/action/ On my Chiptunes 3 page: “The Pixeltown Police” https://soundimage.org/chiptunes-3/ On my Positive / Upbeat page: “Innocent Years” https://soundimage.org/positive-upbeat/ And on my Sci-Fi 7 page: “Robot Evolution” https://soundimage.org/sci-fi-7/ Have a good week!
  19. Free 2D Game Art for Your Projects

    Hey guys, I’ve created some new nighttime urban backgrounds that might look atmospheric in visual novels, interactive comics or other kinds of games. You’ll find them here: ART- Backgrounds – Urban https://soundimage.org/art-backgrounds-urban/ Feel free to edit / modify as needed. Enjoy!
  20. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Lots of new free tracks are ready for everyone: On my Action 3 page: “Rockin’ with Caped Crusader Cat” https://soundimage.org/action-3/ On my Chiptunes 3 page: “The Arcade Avenger” “Windle Pixel Saves the Day” https://soundimage.org/chiptunes-3/ On my Funny 6 page: “Pinball Gremlins” https://soundimage.org/funny-6/ On my Puzzle Music 4 page: “Points Tally” https://soundimage.org/puzzle-music-4/ And on my Sci-Fi 7 page: “Cyber City of Light” https://soundimage.org/sci-fi-7/ Enjoy!
  21. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    Happy Monday everyone (if that’s even possible.) Anyhow, here are some new seamless textures that might come in handy in you projects. Feel free to modify as needed: TXR – BRICK - Seamless https://soundimage.org/txr-brick-seamless/ TXR – CONCRETE / PAVEMENT – Seamless https://soundimage.org/txr-concrete-pavement-seamless/ TXR – ROCK / STONE 2 https://soundimage.org/txr-rockstone-2/ I’m releasing new music tracks on Wednesday and some cool nighttime urban backgrounds that might look nice in visual novels and such. Those should be ready by Friday. Have a good week!
  22. Free 2D Game Art for Your Projects

    Happy Saturday everyone! More experimenting with pixel art-style objects here: ART – Glass Objects https://soundimage.org/art-glass-objects/ Please feel free to edit as needed. More new music is on is on its way. For daily updates as I release new tracks, follow me here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eric-Matyas/100017638394276 Have a good weekend!
  23. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Happy Wednesday folks, I’ve decided to begin strengthening my ambient sounds pages. To get things started, I’ve added some new city street ambience as well some cool high altitude jet interior ambience. You’ll find the new sounds on these pages: AMB - Aircraft https://soundimage.org/amb-aircraft/ AMB – Urban Ambience https://soundimage.org/amb-urban-ambience/ Lots more to come. In the meantime, if anyone has any requests, feel free to share!
  24. Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone

    I’ve created some cool new images derived from Tiffany glass. You’ll find them here: TXR – GLASS https://soundimage.org/txr-glass/ Enjoy!
  25. Free 2D Game Art for Your Projects

    Happy Sunday everyone! I’ve started experimenting with creating pixel art-style objects. You’ll find them here: ART – Glass Objects https://soundimage.org/art-glass-objects/ ART – Space https://soundimage.org/art-space/ As always, feel free to edit as needed. Cool new textures are on their way tomorrow.