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I was having a discussion about comics with
Wielder wielder on the subject of comics, and how to do them. I used to work in the comics industry in the 80's and 90's and thought that rather than writing a huge long letter about how it was done, or, more accurately, my more cinematic approach to comics, it would be better to show, rather than tell. So while in the clinic, waiting for an appointment, I sketched this out on a clipboard. I thought after inking it up, though it might be useful to others out therer with in interest in improving their comic work.
I put this up to instruct, but also to generate discussion on the art form.
I was having a discussion about comics with
Wielder wielder on the subject of comics, and how to do them. I used to work in the comics industry in the 80's and 90's and thought that rather than writing a huge long letter about how it was done, or, more accurately, my more cinematic approach to comics, it would be better to show, rather than tell. So while in the clinic, waiting for an appointment, I sketched this out on a clipboard. I thought after inking it up, though it might be useful to others out therer with in interest in improving their comic work. I put this up to instruct, but also to generate discussion on the art form.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Tutorials
Species Human
Size 994 x 1280px
File Size 243.1 kB
"The Five C's of Cinematography", was the book I learned from when I took my film classes. It covers the basics well, without a lot of highfalutin theory. You can get it here: though apparently it's also available as a PDF>
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Cs-Cine...../dp/B00H29MO6U
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Cs-Cine...../dp/B00H29MO6U
What is the difference betwen a graphic artist and a movie director?
The graphic artist has no budget that limits him.
That said, between pin-ups and comics I miss the cinematic possibilities a little.
What I mean by that is that with so many great movies out there, why aren't there more pictures and comics that take advantage of the shown possibilities shown in movies for iconic shots/views/scenes?
I realize that it's not easy to do as the artist has to adapt a picture from moving pictures, but then, the result should be worth it.
It's what I found sad about the artshow I saw at a convention. Most of the pictures were just that, pictures. Like a picture of a lawn that looks like every other lawn.
Anyway, back to the topic. I'd say the art style should fit the type of story you are trying to tell.
Though, "show, don't tell" is the basic rule of all storytelling no matter the medium.
The graphic artist has no budget that limits him.
That said, between pin-ups and comics I miss the cinematic possibilities a little.
What I mean by that is that with so many great movies out there, why aren't there more pictures and comics that take advantage of the shown possibilities shown in movies for iconic shots/views/scenes?
I realize that it's not easy to do as the artist has to adapt a picture from moving pictures, but then, the result should be worth it.
It's what I found sad about the artshow I saw at a convention. Most of the pictures were just that, pictures. Like a picture of a lawn that looks like every other lawn.
Anyway, back to the topic. I'd say the art style should fit the type of story you are trying to tell.
Though, "show, don't tell" is the basic rule of all storytelling no matter the medium.
You see the cinematic treatment alive in well in certain superhero comics (Sean Gordon Murphy's Batman White Knight) and it , of course is also used in many European Graphic novels. it's just that it's not seen if "Furry", due to it's inspiration from television animation, and that the Tumblr derived style from current animation are flat, and in my opinion, rather lazy. It takes a certain commitment to representational realism to be able to commit to a cinematic visual style in comics, though.
I whole-heartedly agree with the current TV animation being lazy, or maybe we should call it 'cheap', as it's the low production budgets that makes the style neccessary.
BTW, Rod Espinosa is not really furry, but he usually includes some furry characters and he has done some amazing still and dynamic artwork in his comics as well as some interesting stories. There are some problems with his artwork, but they don't distract me too much thanks to the other things he does.
Build-ups like this for example:
https://d2yca1enuxtdrs.cloudfront.n.....2c8de7c2a7.jpg
I think there was another page here, but I'm not sure.
https://d2yca1enuxtdrs.cloudfront.n.....005fc7d5a3.jpg
BTW, Rod Espinosa is not really furry, but he usually includes some furry characters and he has done some amazing still and dynamic artwork in his comics as well as some interesting stories. There are some problems with his artwork, but they don't distract me too much thanks to the other things he does.
Build-ups like this for example:
https://d2yca1enuxtdrs.cloudfront.n.....2c8de7c2a7.jpg
I think there was another page here, but I'm not sure.
https://d2yca1enuxtdrs.cloudfront.n.....005fc7d5a3.jpg
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