04 Apr 2007, 10:25 pm
04 Apr 2007, 10:29 pm
Speech bubbles are pretty easy for me. The only problems I seem to have with them is finding enough space, so that's when I over and underlap things. 
04 Apr 2007, 10:31 pm
I don't do that. I just make it smaller. 
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04 Apr 2007, 11:34 pm
I like the simple Paint style, but if you can use Photoshop but don't do anything fancy (in other words, use the pen, line and paint bucket tools). It's a lot easier and allows for layers, text, copy/paste and colour. Here's why:
Layers
In Paint it's all one layer. This means that you can easily and accidentally paint over something. With Layers you can modify each separately, into background, Foreground, Characters, Speech bubbles and Text. You're also able to move each about, so if you run out of room for a speech bubble, just move things around a bit to make room. If you have any drawing ability, Layers can also help you trace your sketches so you can replicate and colour them in the computer.
Text
One of my biggest gripes with Paint, when I add text, if it doesn't fit, you have to delete to old one and start anew. Photoshop allows you to move and adjust the text pretty easily.
Copy/paste
A neato addition is the ability to copy/paste frames. This allows you to (pretty darn) easily replicate character frames so they're always in proportion. Plus, when you need a different outfit, put an existing piece in a different layer and use that as an example. Copy/paste is also handy for backgrounds.
Speech Bubbles
It's really a combo of the first two, but speech bubbles are achieved a LOT more easily in Photoshop.
But first of course you actually have to GET Photoshop...
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05 Apr 2007, 7:14 pm
05 Apr 2007, 7:19 pm
Wow, that is expensive! 
But if you could, I would really, really appreciate it! 
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05 Apr 2007, 7:26 pm
But if you could, I would really, really appreciate it! Hmm, do you have a YouSendIt account? It enables you to download files that another user offers you. This'll be the first time I'm using it.
05 Apr 2007, 8:17 pm
Very funny, and in MS Paint no less. The most I can do with that is make my weird creatures. I wonder what Thai will do with that toothbrush.
05 Apr 2007, 9:37 pm
But if you could, I would really, really appreciate it! Hmm, do you have a YouSendIt account? It enables you to download files that another user offers you. This'll be the first time I'm using it.
No, I've never heard of YouSendIt. Is it free to register?
05 Apr 2007, 9:38 pm
Uh... Brush her teeth? lol Knowing Thai, she'd probably try and trade it back to Crystal for something better.
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05 Apr 2007, 9:54 pm
Uh... Brush her teeth? lol Knowing Thai, she'd probably try and trade it back to Crystal for something better.
You could do mini-storys in parts! They do that with Footrot Flats a lot, where many strips follow a particular story or scenario.
Also, found out why I haven't used YouSendIt at all: costs to send it.
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