Have you seen the examples they have given? XKCD is stickman and it is so awesome I wouldn't be surprised if it had more regular viewers than the escapist. XKCD is the hieght of standards, a comic only needs to not distract from the element that it is purposely provided for, e.g. A comidic comic needs to make sure the drawings are not overly detailed, they can be well drawn and given huge amounts of time and effort but if they distract from the comidic diologe/comidic picture (delete inaplicable) then the benefit is lost.thecaptainof said:
Industry Elites Added As Judges for Webcomic Contest
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Aha! Well, that makes sense and I could have missed the wording that said that... for me, I don't mind, but mainly because I was kind of hoping for the free advertising for my already existing web comic if someone liked my style... even if I didn't win.Space Jawa said:
But like you said, that could be a problem in itself.
@LACKT No problem, glad to be of service ;D
This is a bit unclear to me.
"We would like to see a full width comic to maintain this quality..."
Does that mean you WANT comics to hit the maximum width of 650 pixels? Or is any size within 650 fine?
Likewise, would something like 650x300 be potentially acceptable?
"We would like to see a full width comic to maintain this quality..."
Does that mean you WANT comics to hit the maximum width of 650 pixels? Or is any size within 650 fine?
Likewise, would something like 650x300 be potentially acceptable?
Just to be sure: by "4 pieces of art, which can be divided into however many panels you want" it's meant that a submission consists of 4 individual comic strips and the logo?
still got plenty of time, not like you had to do it in five days. Though I know how it can be when you get those creative urges. Got mine in too, just hoping I didn't make a mistake. My main doubt is that there will be someone out of nowhere submitting something that steamrolls everyone, including my own. Figure it will either be that, or a realy close top 3
Is this thread an appropriate place to share advice on the comics-making process? I am always interested in learning how to improve my work and in sharing my experience with others. My worries are twofold: first, this thread seems more related to official rules than to general advice; second, the fact that this is a contest may cause many, if not all, to refuse to improve other competitors' chances.
In any case, here's some advice on writing: always keep your audience in mind. Nothing will kill a presentation of any type faster than the audience saying, "I don't get it," or "I don't care." One great thing about this contest and this thread is that we are here because we are part of the target audience, so we can look to ourselves for inspiration.
In any case, here's some advice on writing: always keep your audience in mind. Nothing will kill a presentation of any type faster than the audience saying, "I don't get it," or "I don't care." One great thing about this contest and this thread is that we are here because we are part of the target audience, so we can look to ourselves for inspiration.
I hear many complaints of an ability to write, but not draw. I like to think I can do both, but I'm most certainly an illustrator first. So if anybody needs some concepts drawn up; I'll be happy to do some.
Yes, I`m also curious about that. Would a comic composed of 4 panels equal 4 `pieces of art?`
Or should I still include 4 comic `strips?` Just want to make absolutely sure. Also, if the height restriction is per individual panel, then would it be alright to create a 4-panel comic strip that spans 2 across and 2 down, equaling a height of 2560? Please let me know. Cheers.
Or should I still include 4 comic `strips?` Just want to make absolutely sure. Also, if the height restriction is per individual panel, then would it be alright to create a 4-panel comic strip that spans 2 across and 2 down, equaling a height of 2560? Please let me know. Cheers.
There was one person who asked about entering at age 16; it was noted that a parent/guardian would need to be in on the contract negotiations. As long as the law doesn't preclude it, I don't think the contest rules out anyone based on age.F-W said:
Spinwhiz said:
I think when Spinwhiz said "panels" in that response, he meant "images." (Per image as opposed to collective size for all the images, which has been specifically asked earlier in the thread.) The accent seems to be on four "images" or four "pages of content," stated a little more clearly in one of his earlier responses:Ivankov said:
Spinwhiz said:[...]We want 4 strips, whether they are single frame or multi-frame, that is up to you but there has to be 4 total submissions. For example, if you look at the Stolen Pixels [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comics/stolen-pixels/7097-Stolen-Pixels-164-Rollie-the-Roleplayer], each one of Shamus's comics would be considered 1 image, yet it's multiple frames. We want 4 of those, which in turn would give us 4 pages of content.
That my friend would be potentially epic material for a comic, I have sense of humor, but I can neither write not draw, so this is a bit closed off to me.LACKT said:
I myself can Draw, Ink, and Write. In fact I have a comic I wanna submit (however lack the ability to color it because I happen to not be good at it.) However I am going to submit my work wheather it be in black and white or not, but if anyone feels they need an artist, contact me. I'll gather up some of my pices for you.