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gotekix · 11-13-2006, 12:22 AM

I'm considering starting a comic book style graphic series using Photoshop. I'm thinking of creating each one about a dream/nightmare I've actually had. The stories wouldn't lead in to eachother. I have absolutely insane and often frightening dreams on a daily basis so I'd never run out of material. I'm often not myself and the stories I dream about usually have nothing to do with people I know or things I do. They are almost like random people's lives I live every night. Therefore the stories are quite universal and interesting.

Here is a quick picture I did in photoshop using the style I had in mind:
http://www.hidebehind.com/F5489DCE

I can do some Max Payne/Sin City-esque drawings using photoshop but I think dealing with color would take too long and black & white might work better overall.

What do you think?

If you guys like it then I'll surely have more to follow.

Charlatan · 11-13-2006, 07:14 AM

I think it looks great...

For me what will matter most is the story, but if the story is good I am sure those graphics will compliment it nicely.

Any plans to use spot colour?

gotekix · 11-13-2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

I think it looks great...

For me what will matter most is the story, but if the story is good I am sure those graphics will compliment it nicely.

Any plans to use spot colour?

I think color can be used very sparsely for thins like blood and when it's integral to the story.

clavus · 11-13-2006, 10:50 AM

I say ditch the jaggy lines all over the picture. It is a nice strong graphic, and the lines (especially because they are jaggy) detract from it. If it was a good story, I'd buy it. It looks good.

gotekix · 11-13-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by clavus

I say ditch the jaggy lines all over the picture. It is a nice strong graphic, and the lines (especially because they are jaggy) detract from it. If it was a good story, I'd buy it. It looks good.

The lines are definitely going to go. I was trying to simulate the Max Payne look just for this picture but it didn't work so well. Maybe action lines to indicate movement would be the best case scenario, but besides that don't expect them to be on each frame.

Zeraph · 11-13-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gotekix

The lines are definitely going to go. I was trying to simulate the Max Payne look just for this picture but it didn't work so well. Maybe action lines to indicate movement would be the best case scenario, but besides that don't expect them to be on each frame.

lol I thought that was rain.

It looks good, very sin city ish (which I love). I think you should keep it in B&W, it gives it the more surreal look youre going for I think.

MoNoXiDe_XXX · 11-21-2006, 12:26 PM

I always liked the sin city black/white with red added in key locations... do it up then let me read it :P

11-13-2006, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
gotekix Upright Location: Seattle	Thinking about starting a comic using this style I'm considering starting a comic book style graphic series using Photoshop. I'm thinking of creating each one about a dream/nightmare I've actually had. The stories wouldn't lead in to eachother. I have absolutely insane and often frightening dreams on a daily basis so I'd never run out of material. I'm often not myself and the stories I dream about usually have nothing to do with people I know or things I do. They are almost like random people's lives I live every night. Therefore the stories are quite universal and interesting. Here is a quick picture I did in photoshop using the style I had in mind: http://www.hidebehind.com/F5489DCE I can do some Max Payne/Sin City-esque drawings using photoshop but I think dealing with color would take too long and black & white might work better overall. What do you think? If you guys like it then I'll surely have more to follow.

11-13-2006, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I think it looks great... For me what will matter most is the story, but if the story is good I am sure those graphics will compliment it nicely. Any plans to use spot colour? __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

11-13-2006, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	I say ditch the jaggy lines all over the picture. It is a nice strong graphic, and the lines (especially because they are jaggy) detract from it. If it was a good story, I'd buy it. It looks good. __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

11-21-2006, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
MoNoXiDe_XXX Psycho Location: Thunder Bay	I always liked the sin city black/white with red added in key locations... do it up then let me read it :P __________________ ------------------------ I may be ugly, But at least I aint got no money!