Wednesday Night Comic Creators Club 030: April 29- May 5 2009

[vicmonty]

What is a good, or basic, layout for a cript. Maybe it's whatever it takes to get the point across? I imagine if one is writing and drawing their own book, the script could look like anything right?

[vicmonty]

so i remembered a tutorial on here i had saved to my favorites. http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=166&t=307340&page=1&pp=15how to make a comic...any other ideas? I've had something like a script for almost 7 years, but I haven't done anything with it. WHERE DO I START? I think I'll revisit the script and see where that takes me? Any suggestions? I don't have all the characters sketched out yet. Perhaps I should do that? It seems whenever I think of a step to take, I think of another one to stray away...just do something huh?

[RedPeril]

I don't know what the 'correct' way of laying out a comic or graphic novel is, but I can tell you what I've done, and it worked for me once I finally made myself start. First I started with my base characters, and I did a sheet of rough sketches of each char in a wide variety of different poses, facial expressions, and most importantly for me, angles. (i.e. straight on, profile left and right, and what I use the most to simulate depth, 3/4 profile.) This got me comfortable with the chars and still gives me reference ideas. Then I'd do frame-by-frame written outlines of the dialogue, and a brief description of my intended poses for each frame. That let me shuffle things around to make sure there isn't too much crammed into one frame and decent flow of dialogue, which is a bigger issue for me than some because of the comedic focus of most of my stuff. THEN, with a clear mental plan of what I want each frame to look like I go ahead and pensil sketch. That's just what works for me. I think the best advice I can offer you, Vic, is to start small. I had visions of a graphic novel, and it overwhelmed me with the unknowns and potential time dedication. Not to mention inflamed my inferiority complex. Artisitcally, someone will always be better than you. But what you bring to the table is a unique story and perspective. Start off small so you can hone your skills to your own personal satisfaction. Set a reasonable goal so you can feel your progress and be encouraged by it. But most importantly...get started.

[RedPeril]

Here's the latest. http://pics.livejournal.com/redperil_enigma/pic/0000ypcx

[GlennEBrooks]

If you keep up on politics in the US, you might get this, I hope.

http://www.glennebrooks.com/sketches/StimulusComic1.jpg

http://www.glennebrooks.com/sketches/ScoreCard.jpg (http://www.glennebrooks.com/cgsketches.html)

[RedPeril]

Thanks for the political comic, Glenn! I'd asked about trying them out here previously, but didn't really get a feel for people's reactions to that sort of thing. My husband compelled me to not risk the potential hate mail...we all know how personally some can take these things. But I have and still do want to dabble in it. I think it has the potential to express your understanding of a concept in a clever medium, which is perhaps easier to forgive. Yours, I have to say, I liked. Your way of looking at the situation amuses me. So thank you for having the guts to try it out. :) Also, I like the style. It's a very distinct use of grayscale, but not straight up newspaper commentary. Well done!

[GlennEBrooks]

Thanks RedPeril. This was my first, and I must say, it was harder than I thought it would be --and it doesn't mean I don't like Obama. Cheers from a former resident of Athens. Take a walk in Monte Sano for me.

[apprentice]

What is a good, or basic, layout for a cript. Maybe it's whatever it takes to get the point across? I imagine if one is writing and drawing their own book, the script could look like anything right?

Hey Vicmonty, thanks for the link. That's a good one.
Hm, from my experience the script is always changed in one form or another when I actually get to the drawing. I aggree with Redperil to start off small.

Lol, Redperil, was that strip from real experience? :)

I had visions of a graphic novel, and it overwhelmed me with the unknowns and potential time dedication.

Oh yeah, that's true. It always looks so simple. You're wise being able to foresee the efforts involved.

If you keep up on politics in the US, you might get this, I hope.

Hey Glenn, I got it. I think you made the message clear enough even for people who don't follow US politics. It's funny, I liked it!

Yeah, politics can be a touchy subject. Bill Maher seems to be successful in mixing comedy and politics but of course he was moved to HBO.

[RedPeril]

Cheers Glenn. It's funny, I've been here a year and have yet to get onto that Mountian. I'm planning on it soon though.


Thanks App. And yeah, all of the strips I've put up here have been based on actual conversations, usually between my husband and I. I lack originality, but my life is at least entertaining. ;P

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