Just because you have a premise doesn’t mean you have a plot.
More Than An Idea
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
Cleanliness
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
Just because your art is clean doesn’t necessarily mean your art is good.
Why?
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
When writing remember that from a story structure point of view there should be a reason for every situation and action – even if the characters are acting randomly or illogically. Otherwise the story is a meaningless series of events with no continuity and little way for the reader, let alone an editor, to follow along.
Unity
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
When presenting your portfolio try to have a cohesive look and feel. Consistent style and quality is one of the things editors and art directors look for when considering new hires. Presenting a mixed bag of stuff doesn’t show the editor or art director that you can achieve that consistency.
Black & White
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
An uncolored comic is not the same as a black and white comic.
Knocking Others Down
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
Claiming that your work is “as good as” or better that some other working pro is not actually a good way to make the case for why you should be hired.
Back In Black
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
Check your monitor calibration and levels in order to avoid patchy black shapes and blocks from corrections appearing on top of other areas of black. You might want to try opening up the levels and sliding the midtone around to see what drops at black point or fills at white.
The Trappings of Style
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
Working in a unique “style” does not excuse you from good storytelling techniques.
Brusha-Brusha-Brusha
January 30th, 2010
No Comments
Interest in a wealth of free brushes for Photoshop?
Try PhotoShop Support!
