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Post by juneberry on May 29, 2019 14:18:03 GMT
We all have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to just about any task- so doesn't that mean we have our strengths and weaknesses with ComiPo too? I think it'd be interesting to see what strengths other's have and what weaknesses we can all help each other overcome! ^^
My strengths: Backgrounds (according to Elise), not sure of any others.
My weaknesses: Shading is my mortal enemy. And special effects, mostly.
What about you guys? Who's good at what, and how can we use this knowledge to aid each other?
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Post by robospongie on May 29, 2019 15:23:51 GMT
Strengths: Interesting characters, stories, and scene setups (feedback from multiple people)
Weaknesses: I run out of ideas and end up ultimately trashing the series until another spark comes around, I think too much ahead, I keep getting into corners
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Post by FeatheredFun on May 29, 2019 15:28:54 GMT
Strengths: Interesting characters, stories, and scene setups (feedback from multiple people) Weaknesses: I run out of ideas and end up ultimately trashing the series until another spark comes around, I think too much ahead, I keep getting into corners You're really good at backgrounds, June! ^_^ Shading is really tough, and so are SFX. I agree with those strengths, Robo. My strengths: Paneling. My weaknesses: Speech bubbles and dialogue. I really struggle with the latter. Often, they differ in font size and appear in odd, cramped locations on my pages. |
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Post by juneberry on May 29, 2019 15:44:27 GMT
I wasn't even thinking of those strengths Robo! Nice point!
I totally have a hard time with hitting a block and trashing things too. >w< I think I'm good at interesting stories and characters, but I can't be sure.
Feather, that's hard for lots of us. I promise you, it drives me nuts too!
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Post by FeatheredFun on May 29, 2019 23:30:39 GMT
I wasn't even thinking of those strengths Robo! Nice point! I totally have a hard time with hitting a block and trashing things too. >w< I think I'm good at interesting stories and characters, but I can't be sure. Feather, that's hard for lots of us. I promise you, it drives me nuts too! I think you're really good at making interesting stories and characters. You put a lot of detail into them! ^_^ Yeah, it does. Darn bubbles! I wish I could just record myself speaking and slap it on a page. I mean, I usually talk as if I'm the character when I write what they say [it's super helpful, try it if you're ever stuck with dialogue], so I don't think it would be much additional effort. XD |
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Post by EliseAyumu on May 30, 2019 0:45:04 GMT
Strengths: Uh...I suppose my storytelling? People seem to like my panelling as well.
Weaknesses: Magic scenes for sure. Also, I'm not the best at shading, in my opinion.
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Post by empresslorelai on May 31, 2019 0:09:37 GMT
Strengths: character design I love making things and making them look unique and nice
Weaknesses: I suck at keeping myself focused on one work FGA is one ive managed to keep myself on but it has been remade and redone a lot and other projects and ideas of mine have come and gone in the meantime of it
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Post by ebonykun on May 31, 2019 0:43:44 GMT
I would like to improve in:
1) lighting and shadows - I especially like StrikeKid's soft lighting style, as of now I couldn't get that effect.
2) dynamic panelling - Fea's excellent in this, so I always study your pages and see how I can try emulate it in a long-strip comic format.
3) action scenes - Saralei and @usuidango (twitter) are great at this, and I'd like to be as good as them.
My two cents are, find someone/a style you are interested in, try to emulate it, and then when you're familiar with it you can tweak it in your style.
I think it'd be great if we could make tutorials of things we're good at, but there are people who find it uncomfortable sharing their secrets (understandable, they might have worked a lot to reach where they are), plus making tutorials are kinda a pain in the ass.
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Post by FeatheredFun on May 31, 2019 4:46:58 GMT
I love StrikeKid's soft lighting style! I take inspiration from it.
Thanks, Ebony. ^^ It's funny, since I actually was studying some of your Snippets pages recently. I love what you do with your panels!
I agree with your bit on tutorials. I've considered doing them, but I've avoided doing so because I've gotten stuck on trying to explain things.
I agree with your strengths, Elise! I really like your newest story.
You certainly have a thing for designs, Lor. Maybe you could balance your focus by allotting time in the day for both designs and story development?
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