Skyes
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Hello everyone. It's been a while. How are you guys?
Well, I am starting this new comic book/manga story. I use real pictures to draw over them and add effects on them, like this:
(I used Ian Somenhaulder as a model to one of my characters)
I have many more examples made, like these:
As you can see, all of them were created based on Real Pictures. I find it much easier to keep everything symetric when you have a real picture to base yourself with. Of course, many will say that this is not art, and etc. I don't really know what this is, but I like it. And I want to create a comic book using this method.
And I can alter the picture in any way I like when I draw, so it is very handy.
The point is, I will have a lot of work (as expected, of course). For instance, I will need a photo for each scene. Let's say, for example, that in a scene, 2 men are walking down the stairs as they talk. I will need a picture that is similar or identic to what I have in mind to begin the scene. And this is with every single frame of the comic book. Lots of work. Ok, the picture don't have to be identic to what I have in mind, as this would be virtually impossible, but you guys got the point.
The other thing I could do is use myself as a model for these situations. If I need to draw a scene of a man jumping, for example, I could just take a picture of myself jumping. But this would equally be a lot of trouble.
But the problem comes in more complex scenarios. Let's say that I need to do a fighting scene. How am I supposed to do that? 2 men fighting each other with swords, etc. I can't use myself as a model, (since I am only 1 person), and neither find pictures on the internet of it that are not copyrighted or belong to other mangas or comis.
So, what do you guys suggest? How can I make this comic book using pictures as models? What is the best way to do it? Any suggestions?
I really love this concept, but I can't find the way to make it work correctly
Any idea or suggestion are welcome
Thanks a lot in advance
Well, I am starting this new comic book/manga story. I use real pictures to draw over them and add effects on them, like this:
(I used Ian Somenhaulder as a model to one of my characters)
I have many more examples made, like these:
As you can see, all of them were created based on Real Pictures. I find it much easier to keep everything symetric when you have a real picture to base yourself with. Of course, many will say that this is not art, and etc. I don't really know what this is, but I like it. And I want to create a comic book using this method.
And I can alter the picture in any way I like when I draw, so it is very handy.
The point is, I will have a lot of work (as expected, of course). For instance, I will need a photo for each scene. Let's say, for example, that in a scene, 2 men are walking down the stairs as they talk. I will need a picture that is similar or identic to what I have in mind to begin the scene. And this is with every single frame of the comic book. Lots of work. Ok, the picture don't have to be identic to what I have in mind, as this would be virtually impossible, but you guys got the point.
The other thing I could do is use myself as a model for these situations. If I need to draw a scene of a man jumping, for example, I could just take a picture of myself jumping. But this would equally be a lot of trouble.
But the problem comes in more complex scenarios. Let's say that I need to do a fighting scene. How am I supposed to do that? 2 men fighting each other with swords, etc. I can't use myself as a model, (since I am only 1 person), and neither find pictures on the internet of it that are not copyrighted or belong to other mangas or comis.
So, what do you guys suggest? How can I make this comic book using pictures as models? What is the best way to do it? Any suggestions?
I really love this concept, but I can't find the way to make it work correctly
Any idea or suggestion are welcome
Thanks a lot in advance