I love this, not only for the humour, but also for the simple, honest manner that you address an issue that can make artistic folk feel quite vulnerable - it's easy to be seen as a creative person but harder to have that creativity flow as consistently as people seem to think it flows.
What's the program he's using when he's typing the dialog in the comic and then adding the teksbaloon? Is that just photoshop or is it another program?
I love PvP it rules, i hope i ever get that good with
What's the program he's using when he's typing the dialog in the comic and then adding the teksbaloon? Is that just photoshop or is it another program?
I love PvP it rules, i hope i ever get that good with
Scott, you're just great, keep doing what you do. Forget all these jealous wannabe's that can never achieve what you already have. PvP rocks, I would be a sad man without it.
you should stop doing that thing with the two hands jutting forward altogether as though the character is holding a roast ham because it looks stupid and nobody in the world ever does that.
Also, it might be a good idea to have 100% complete comics done ahead of time. Some more experienced comic artists have what they call a "buffer zone" of comics that can last up to a month worth of strips! That way they are never late!
I make comics as well. I always used to pencil the text last, and ink the text last. I hate lettering, and it was always so crapped and ugly when I did it/. One day I was talking to one of my heros about making comics, and he told me to try doing the text first. It's brilliant.
It's amazing how simple things can make doing art so much more fulfilling.
Huh. I don't even like CTRLALTDEL, but I thought he was actually paying homage to it and saying that it WAS funny. I could be wrong, but that's what I took it as.
Nope, he does not like CAD (for good reason.) Here's a quote from the foreward he wrote for the third Penny Arcade book:
"I only have on consolation: No matter how many milestones Mike and Jerry beat me to, no matter how popular they become, no matter how much it stings to be left behind in the the dust by these two guys . . . I will always be better than Ctrl-Alt-Del.
I'm a big fan of the Daily Aff/Vidfirmations that you and Kris do. The podcasts are also nice but I like something that tends towards short and to the point. This is the ultimate cumulation of this. Keep doing these.
Hey I liked this. hehe, you sounded pretty serious though. after listening to hours and hours and hours of your podcasts, I kept waiting for you to say something like 'Cheese-it! The cops!'
That was an amazing video. I've enjoyed your other videos, and I think this one is significantly better. Very inspiring, and a great Ira Glass impersonation. Maybe he will hear it and they will make a This American Life about Web Comics. . . . Keep it up.
I'll second the notion of drawing your bubbles by hand. It bridges the gap between the digital text and hand drawn art. Placing the text and bubbles first also lets you noodle in some background without wasting a ton of time on stuff that gets covered up. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Hey, Scott - Great video! About the ballons: Photoshop is a pain to draw ballons in, but have you tried some vector software, like Corel Draw or Illustrator? They offer much more flexibility as far as drawing the word ballons goes.
Wow, thanks for such an honest and open video about yourself and your processes. I don't think this was supposed to make me tear up, but the earnestness in your voice got me choked up.
Doing the text first is an excellent habit to get into. Some nights after I draw a comic and have spare time, I lay out the strips for the next week's worth of comics, and then I only have to draw them and not actually think about editing the dialogue at all. Good job, Scott.
I love this, not only for the humour, but also for the simple, honest manner that you address an issue that can make artistic folk feel quite vulnerable - it's easy to be seen as a creative person but harder to have that creativity flow as consistently as people seem to think it flows.
KiomaWinterwolf 1 year ago
An old Co-worker/freelancer told me "Just draw the word bubbles first, at least then you'll never deal with lack of space for your script"
I tried it once, it worked! .. but even that takes practise, your characters end up squashed if you don't watch out =/
Rosalila 3 years ago
I lol'd at that CAD bit :D
Ludozee 3 years ago
i loved that. thank you for that.
bilderbesoffen 3 years ago
What's the program he's using when he's typing the dialog in the comic and then adding the teksbaloon? Is that just photoshop or is it another program?
I love PvP it rules, i hope i ever get that good with
kurtrulez 4 years ago
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kurtrulez 4 years ago
What's the program he's using when he's typing the dialog in the comic and then adding the teksbaloon? Is that just photoshop or is it another program?
I love PvP it rules, i hope i ever get that good with
kurtrulez 4 years ago
Scott, you're just great, keep doing what you do. Forget all these jealous wannabe's that can never achieve what you already have. PvP rocks, I would be a sad man without it.
jdklenke 4 years ago 5
That was unexpectedly interesting and pleasant to watch. Way to go!
Fastfission 4 years ago 3
What's wrogn with CAD?
Sythiis 4 years ago
Humor.
Valane1984 4 years ago 8
No one actually does the "Bowled hands" gesture in real life, Scott. Cut it out of the strip and you'll be that much more challenged to get it right.
Brainstrain 4 years ago
You really are a hilarious guy, I just wish it showed more in the comics themselves sometimes.
ThemeMusicC 4 years ago
you should stop doing that thing with the two hands jutting forward altogether as though the character is holding a roast ham because it looks stupid and nobody in the world ever does that.
Also, it might be a good idea to have 100% complete comics done ahead of time. Some more experienced comic artists have what they call a "buffer zone" of comics that can last up to a month worth of strips! That way they are never late!
JUST SOME TIPS!
bhlaab 4 years ago 2
Hahaha!
You got Ira Glass' speech pattern down perfectly.
n8dogg87 4 years ago
I make comics as well. I always used to pencil the text last, and ink the text last. I hate lettering, and it was always so crapped and ugly when I did it/. One day I was talking to one of my heros about making comics, and he told me to try doing the text first. It's brilliant.
It's amazing how simple things can make doing art so much more fulfilling.
bozzstant 4 years ago
How old is Scott Kurtz?
TheManWhoWasABomb 4 years ago
37 I think
comicsggk 4 years ago
Loved it. Please produce more.
Scelous 4 years ago
Oh man Scott, I love the fact you highlighted CTRLALTDEL quickly when mentioning having an unfunny strip!
Funny because its true.
Valane1984 4 years ago 13
Huh. I don't even like CTRLALTDEL, but I thought he was actually paying homage to it and saying that it WAS funny. I could be wrong, but that's what I took it as.
Scelous 4 years ago
Nice. Well, this was supposed to be a reply to Valane's comment. Not so much, I guess.
Scelous 4 years ago
Nope, he does not like CAD (for good reason.) Here's a quote from the foreward he wrote for the third Penny Arcade book:
"I only have on consolation: No matter how many milestones Mike and Jerry beat me to, no matter how popular they become, no matter how much it stings to be left behind in the the dust by these two guys . . . I will always be better than Ctrl-Alt-Del.
I'm gonna chase that feeling."
Yeah, he does not like CAD.
zigilante 4 years ago 8
hahaha! CAD is horrible!
ericzed 4 years ago 14
Very etertaining.
Great idea.
Nicely done.
Keep up the good work :)
BorysPomianek 4 years ago
I'm a big fan of the Daily Aff/Vidfirmations that you and Kris do. The podcasts are also nice but I like something that tends towards short and to the point. This is the ultimate cumulation of this. Keep doing these.
xaod 4 years ago
Hey I liked this. hehe, you sounded pretty serious though. after listening to hours and hours and hours of your podcasts, I kept waiting for you to say something like 'Cheese-it! The cops!'
Metahar1 4 years ago
Oh Scott... you have so tired, sleepless baddy eyes. Have some rest, man. You'll get your artist muse back...
CrudityDevArt 4 years ago
Thumbs up. Well written and paced.
JacobLL 4 years ago
Great video, please do more!
MKrick 4 years ago
That was an amazing video. I've enjoyed your other videos, and I think this one is significantly better. Very inspiring, and a great Ira Glass impersonation. Maybe he will hear it and they will make a This American Life about Web Comics. . . . Keep it up.
JimMcKeeth 4 years ago
You are fantastic, thanks for this.
charlescarnold 4 years ago
That is a GREAT Ira Glass impersonation.
BYLRPhil 4 years ago
This was really classy. Very nice. 'Course, I'm a huge fan of This American Life.
bigtimes 4 years ago
Ira Glass would be proud.
And yes. Hand drawn bubbles look and feel better.
botulismbunny 4 years ago
I'll second the notion of drawing your bubbles by hand. It bridges the gap between the digital text and hand drawn art. Placing the text and bubbles first also lets you noodle in some background without wasting a ton of time on stuff that gets covered up. Great video, thanks for sharing.
fabricari 4 years ago
Hey, Scott - Great video! About the ballons: Photoshop is a pain to draw ballons in, but have you tried some vector software, like Corel Draw or Illustrator? They offer much more flexibility as far as drawing the word ballons goes.
TezQuetz 4 years ago
This was most amusing. Thanks.
thewylddream 4 years ago
Fantastic video! I love the voiceover and the still images. This is a great format. Classy indeed.
largopredator 4 years ago
these always make me happy on the inside
shakmooll 4 years ago
lol... yeah bad habits... i know these massivly multiplayer online bad habits...
fischziege 4 years ago
Maybe one of the nicest motivating videos I have seen. Not to sound sappy but it did make me go "yep I'm not the only one"
madscott 4 years ago
this is awesome! thanks for the video!
DarbysBored 4 years ago
Wow, thanks for such an honest and open video about yourself and your processes. I don't think this was supposed to make me tear up, but the earnestness in your voice got me choked up.
torikitty28 4 years ago
Ooh, I think I see a sneak peak at tomorrow's strip! Thanks for this look at your methods, Scott!
dunny8872 4 years ago
i love this video! mmm...pace.
MoeThirteen 4 years ago
Doing the text first is an excellent habit to get into. Some nights after I draw a comic and have spare time, I lay out the strips for the next week's worth of comics, and then I only have to draw them and not actually think about editing the dialogue at all. Good job, Scott.
Ioden 4 years ago