---
name: hd-2d-style
description: HD-2D art direction combining pixel characters/sprites with 3D environments, depth of field, and theatrical lighting.
license: MIT
metadata:
  author: https://github.com/arjun988
  version: "1.0.0"
  domain: blender
  role: specialist
  triggers: HD-2D, HD2D, Octopath, triangle strategy, pixel 3D hybrid
  related-skills: pixel-art-style, environment-artist, camera-cinematography, lighting, compositing
---

# HD-2D Style

Pixel actors. 3D stage. Tilted theatrical camera. Creamy DoF.

## Tenets
1. Characters: pixel/billboard or texel-locked
2. Environments: soft 3D with painted textures
3. Strong DoF / god rays
4. Ortho-leaning perspective
5. Warm theatrical keys