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Beyond Rapture: Web Comic
October 17, 2011 |
What is a web comic? A comic published on a website; typically it is published on magazines and newspaper. The advent of the internet makes it more possible for every comic lover to continue reading it weekly even going through old published episode you’ve missed to read. The internet introduced an exciting world of animation through comic strip on the web.
Many young adult got the chance to express their art through Web comic, new talented artist came to existence in this kind of business. If you are planning to be on the line of this new crop of talented artist, there are some few pointers you must consider. As we go along the article find out each aspect and make use of it.
To begin with, choose a theme issue or a concept. What your story is about? Make one then modify to make it more precise and simple. Like for instance: “A classic story of a conquered kingdom that arouse from the ruins”, “A clash between the old karate and the new technique” Whatever your concept will be make it more specific, then slowly elaborating every details of it slowly as you progress with the story.
Second, choose an arrangement or a format. Plan if you want to publish a full page web comic book style, one panel of story per day or once a week or a three panel daily strip with a few characters.
Next is to choose what art medium you will use, be it be a clip-art style, altered photographs or you can create your own style too. You don’t need to be expert on drawings or artwork to make your web comic succeeds. Many web comic make it big even with simple design figures. Whether you are doing it through the aid of software’s or drawing it manually then scanning it then, your chosen method of production will determine your next step.
The next step mentioned above is choosing a posting schedule and please do stick with it. If you post on a promised date then really do it since followers easily get discourage if the next story is hampered by the illustrator’s inconsistency on schedules. You might also decide to only post once per week, three times per week, or only on odd-numbered calendar days – whatever schedule you’ll feel comfortable keeping up.
Choose a platform you are comfortable with. Platform like Weebly, BlogSpot or WordPress are easy to manage or simply join a site and have them host your web comic. Always include some features so your readers won’t get confuse especially if you have many characters.
Whatever your chosen publishing strategy, you should keep in mind what features are important to include a cast page, explaining each character, a timeline page and an archive for those who miss some episodes of your story. To make it more interactive, include a shout box on it so your readers can freely comment on the story too. Web comic strips which have been running for a decade or more might even get their own Wiki you might have your own too if you will make it more interesting and long running.
Whatever your style maybe as long there is passion on it most likely you are to succeed. Set yourself different from the typical artist. Make your own move, make a name for yourself.