Pls who can hlp wit where i can learn dis photoshop of a thing? And wats dis Graphic Tab gaaaaaaan! #Baby4Comicstry

DerrickM:
LETTERING KEY:
Underlined = bold lettering

Italic = Italic lettering

Capitalized = display lettering

(bl) = oversized lettering

(sl) = undersized lettering

fx = sound effect

(th) = thought balloon

(wh) = whispered balloon

(sb) = splash/burst balloon

(elec) = electronic Transmission balloon

Anything else will be specifically requested in the script itself. Thanks.

Sir,it'll epp if u cud gve us some examples wit pics cos i dnt knw hw dat (wh)looks lyk. #Baby4Comicstry

I use 3d for my own comic books

Dude,just follow my instructions,download the comic in pdf format & see the empty pages that say you should send in your own cover pages for the next issue...okay...

Polarbite:
For real?! How sir,cos i dnt rly get?

Dude,there's youtube to learn Photoshop & there's google to search for a graphics tab. Not a season for questions but more of action on your part for real.

Polarbite:
Pls who can hlp wit where i can learn dis photoshop of a thing? And wats dis Graphic Tab gaaaaaaan! #Baby4Comicstry

I'll see what I can do but can't promise anything so soon...

Polarbite:
Sir,it'll epp if u cud gve us some examples wit pics cos i dnt knw hw dat (wh)looks lyk. #Baby4Comicstry

The Nigerian Comics Artist Group popularly known as the NCAG is holding a tutorial week from 31st of Oct.- 6th of Nov. 2016. Sharing on the processes on making a comic from scratch i.e. writing,drawing,colouring,lettering & packaging for print. Here's the group link to join & gain from the community...

https://m./479075862222357?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C2863157541

This is the admin's blog where he shares the tips and posts in the group...enjoy

http://nigeriancomicsonline.

Interested in creating comics from scratch,here are very helpful tips from the NCAG Tutorial Week in association with Nigerian Comic Online & Dm3DRev Studeos Blog

http://dm3drev-studeos..com/2016/12/ncag-tutorial-week-part-1.html

http://dm3drev-studeos..com/2016/12/ncag-tutorial-week-part-2.html

http://dm3drev-studeos..com/2016/12/ncag-tutorial-week-part-3.html

Happy New Year,ladies & gents

Look Out for Fan Art...
Are you good at drawing comic characters?
Stay tuned,something good is coming your way...#Anticipate

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DerrickM:
Happy New Year,ladies & gents
Look Out for Fan Art... Are you good at drawing comic characters? Stay tuned,something good is coming your way...#Anticipate
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Cool! Sir u lyk CR ooo!

You welcome...ofcourse i like CR just like everyone else and report others fairly...

Polarbite:
Cool! Sir u lyk CR ooo!

Mr Goldenheart
Its good to see how far you have gone. I don't if there is anyway we can connect because I'd really love to speak with you extensively as regards Digital Art.

Goldenheart:
I am a passionate comic artist....as well as graphics designer...

I am making a living out of it....

I remember during my 3rd year in the university, I just got a Job from a children storybook company to illustrate stories.

The illustrations were much n it was difficult getting a "talented" artist to help out. There was deadline, the faster you finish, the faster you get paid. it was basically a race against time.

So i read the story,

1) Grab my pencil n sketch,

2) I ink with a graphic pen I borrowed from achitecture students (Rotring)

3) Upload to my computer with scanner

4) Use my mouse to apply colors in (photoshop)

5) Convert to jpg and give the soft file to my client.

It was a slow and crappy process....

(to be cont)

proftoby:
Mr Goldenheart
Its good to see how far you have gone. I don't if there is anyway we can connect because I'd really love to speak with you extensively as regards Digital Art.

Thank you sir, You can mail me via my signature

Something fresh and hot coming this September sign up before seats are all taken.

All details in the link.

Have fun reading now!!!

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Interested in learning any of these interesting creative skills which are also hot selling gigs on freelance websites...

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Call:08033651255 and whatsapp:09036991811

You can also click on the link and register online

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Make it a date this Saturday. Lots of freebies and entry to all syndicated sessions. 2nd time in a row for me as a partner. Lots of stuff to learn and get fresh ideas...

The intro for a digital painting tutorial from scratch on Marvel's Black Panther published by Animation West Africa through the AWA Creative Learner Series.

Kindly subscribe to the channel to support the creation of more videos such as this and like the video. Watch out for the remaining 16 videos weekly and the downloadable files at the end of the series...enjoy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNWudMyCiv0&feature=youtu.be

Lesson 01 is now live. Take a look at the goodies in store for your archives.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zse1wGBBnTc

Lesson 02 is live. Check out the art materials and tools used for the tutorial.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM2UX7BPx2Y

Is anyone here in Enugu city I can work with? Please check my signature and add me on whatsapp.

Lesson 03 of the Black Panther Tutorial is live. Check out the references used from the internet.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9A9_FopnkM

Holla @4_7 Comics on facebook and instagram. They are all based in Enugu.

emekanairaland:
Is anyone here in Enugu city I can work with? Please check my signature and add me on whatsapp.

Lesson 04 of the Black Panther Tutorial is live.

Idea Generation using Thumbnails. Like,share and subscribe to the channel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN_tloe82Hk&feature=youtu.be

Video Lesson 05 of the Black Panther Tutorial is on @AWAtv.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHeBlSqc3mI&feature=youtu.be

This week is turbo mode watch out for 2 extra videos.

DerrickM:
Ok. You said buy Illustrator when there's Computer Village to buy either Design Suite or Master Collection asap or via torrent downloads online.
When I have a company that's when I plan to buy not solo as I'm now

Boss Pls how do I go about the "torrent download " cos the adobe CS I have is showing "installation failed" when I want to install it

DerrickM:
Comics & their creation started from the following times:

*Prehistoric era of cavemen drawing their stories on the cave walls
*Egyptian heiroglyphics to tell stories of the ascent or descent of gods amongst them
*To the birth of Marvel & DC comics which has set the standard for comic making globally even both respectively owning their own styles of comic script writing.
*Thanks to technology with access to the internet and Lagos ComicCon. The Nigerian Comic Scene is bubbling with the likes of Comic Republic,The Vortex,YouNeek Studios,ShadowBlack,Real Fiction comics to mention a few.

This thread is dedicated to the making of comics,tools for drawing & publishing all the way to how to market them profitably.

Fill free to ask questions & contribute because it promises to be insightful & interesting.

Expecting contributions from the creative people I know...
CC @Rotlan
@Polarbite
@66Kazna99
@Mixter
@Marvluv
@GoldenHeart
@bomking4x

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Good afternoon bro, I wanted to ask you what could be the profit margin on making comics.
I want to launch a comic franchise and I have been cracking my head for a winning formula, I have alternative ideas but I was thinking if I wanted to even sell it straight up in issues or episodes what can I be looking at in terms of cost and profits.

I answered but got banned for my reply...

Just coming out of the ban*smh*Nairaland na wa...

Adobe CS apps are obsolete and have been retired by Adobe since. Just google "Adobe Creative Suite 3 apps direct download" and search for Free Appnee for the universal activator.

Qhalifah:
Boss Pls how do I go about the "torrent download " cos the adobe CS I have is showing "installation failed" when I want to install it

Greetings to you as well,bro.

The profit margins is up to you based on your printing costs but before you do that know some things involved.

Foreign comics old issues go for N1000-N1500 while new issues go for N2000-N2500. Nigerian comics sell in that 2k presently. I'll give 2 case studies i use as a guide.

Case Study 1: Comic Republic (http://thecomicrepublic.com/)

Based in Lagos,publishes their comic online for free and sell their printed copies at conventions,creative meetups or events they are invited. You wonder how they make money right?!!Adverts by companies like First Bank,Wakanow,Samsung to name a few,creating story boards for films and clients who contract them to make comics for them or illustration gigs.

Case Study 2: YouNeek Studios
(https://youneekstudios.com/)

Based in the US mostly and Lagos,publishes graphic novels that got funded through kickstarter campaigns. Sold on Amazon,Kindle,Comixology,Barnes and Nobles and also got a distribution deal with Diamond Distribution same company that handles the distribution of the big shots like DC,Marvel,IDW,Boom,Image to name a few. First African comic to achieve such a feat. Shares some free content once in a while though. They attend events on both sides as it goes down.

Follow both of them on social media.

NGMontana:


Good afternoon bro, I wanted to ask you what could be the profit margin on making comics.
I want to launch a comic franchise and I have been cracking my head for a winning formula, I have alternative ideas but I was thinking if I wanted to even sell it straight up in issues or episodes what can I be looking at in terms of cost and profits.

After how many years?!!Dude spare me this your usual slogan. You have me on whatsapp yet did you ask all of this*smh*

Polarbite:
Sir,it'll epp if u cud gve us some examples wit pics cos i dnt knw hw dat (wh)looks lyk. #Baby4Comicstry

After how many years?!!Dude spare me this your usual slogan. You have me on whatsapp yet did you ask all of this*smh*

Grow up please really disappointing and there is Google keep waiting there,you hear.

Polarbite:
Pls who can hlp wit where i can learn dis photoshop of a thing? And wats dis Graphic Tab gaaaaaaan! #Baby4Comicstry

DerrickM:
Greetings to you as well,bro.

The profit margins is up to you based on your printing costs but before you do that know some things involved.

Foreign comics old issues go for N1000-N1500 while new issues go for N2000-N2500. Nigerian comics sell in that 2k presently. I'll give 2 case studies i use as a guide.

Case Study 1: Comic Republic (http://thecomicrepublic.com/)

Based in Lagos,publishes their comic online for free and sell their printed copies at conventions,creative meetups or events they are invited. You wonder how they make money right?!!Adverts by companies like First Bank,Wakanow,Samsung to name a few,creating story boards for films and clients who contract them to make comics for them or illustration gigs.

Case Study 2: YouNeek Studios
(https://youneekstudios.com/)

Based in the US mostly and Lagos,publishes graphic novels that got funded through kickstarter campaigns. Sold on Amazon,Kindle,Comixology,Barnes and Nobles and also got a distribution deal with Diamond Distribution same company that handles the distribution of the big shots like DC,Marvel,IDW,Boom,Image to name a few. First African comic to achieve such a feat. Shares some free content once in a while though. They attend events on both sides as it goes down.

Follow both of them on social media.

I appreciate the reply bro.
I actually was thinking of a free distribution model, because I surely don't want to sell my comics for 1k +. I am more interested in it going around, I mean deep penetration then monetizing through sponsors I feel sponsors would key in if they know their adverts is gonna be seen by a lot of eyes.

But I just had a second thought that it doesn't hurt if I am able to sell for like say N100 per issue or N200 and make some profits. I want my issues to be a 10 page color booklet but it looks like I can't get a profit selling at N100 or N200 so I might be sticking to my free distribution model.