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- Making Comics Gutter Talk Episode 8 – Palle SchmidtAdam and Patrick don’t let no stinkin’ ocean get in the way when it comes to the comic creation process. That’s why there was no hesitation when it came to scheduling an interview with Palle Schmidt, an artist, storyteller, and educator, from Denmark. Tjek det ud! That’s “check it out” in Danish, in case you didn’t feel like Googling it. You’re welcome.I have to admit, I’d been looking forward to this interview for a little while. Not only am I a fan of what Palle is doing with his site but I was very curious what the comic scene was like in Copenhagen. You see, the extent of my traveling is limited to the U.S. so I don’t get to travel internationally. When I get an opportunity to talk to someone living in another country, whether it’s about comics or the weather, count me in.Talking to Palle was no let down. Learning about his process and his take on comic creation was well worth the wait. The topics ranged from the lack of comics in Copenhagen to scripting to using frustration as a learning tool for finding your own successful comic creation process. Enjoy!Links:Palle’s Twitter: @comix4beginners, @Palle_SchmidtPalle’s graphic novels, Stiletto and Devil’s ConcubinePalle’s first podcastEssex County (Jeff Lemire)Saga (Fiona Staples)Intro & Outro Song:“RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Song Behind Vocals:“Backed Vibes (clean)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Transitions:InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.orgOld Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org1 hr 6 min
- 7: Jason Brubaker – MakingComics.com Gutter Talk Podcast
Sometimes a conversation takes on a life of its own, and unexpected tangents are guaranteed. In that respect, this podcast did not disappoint! What began as a thumbnail discussion with Jason Brubaker (creator of reMIND and Sithrah) quickly morphed into a fantastic conversation about his unique comic-creation process. Oh darn. Take a listen and enjoy for yourself!
One of the biggest benefits of being Making Comics (dotCom)’s “Inner-Circle Noob” is that I get to go backstage and learn from experienced artists — not only how to create comics but all of the various ways that I can hone my craft. The intention was to sit down with Jason Brubaker, the (unnatural) talent behind reMIND and Sithrah, and discuss his thumbnail process — a crucial early stage of comic creation. By looking at few pages worth of thumbnail sketches from reMIND, it’s clear that the objective is to simply get the idea out. After that, the art happens.
But conversations sometimes have the tendency to stray. The discussion focused more broadly on Jason’s unique process and philosophy, which was an unexpected and welcome development. Perhaps the biggest lesson I took away from all of this was “…[you] have to love your craft or you’ll never survive the valleys.”
We solicited questions during the live Google Hangout but were unable to get to them during the recording. The following day, I reached out to Jason for answers to three of them:
Q: How do you maintain your high level of creative output?
JB: I just don’t like releasing stuff that is really rushed. I think in the digital age we live in, it’s really easy to generate art really quickly and post it really quickly. I try to slow down and only release stuff that I feel is my best work. Plus, I have the advantage of not being under the pressure to deliver something before I feel like it’s finished. It’s another advantage of not having a release schedule and being self-published.
Q: Does having kids affect the kinds of stories you tell? Especially with Sithrah?
JB: Not so much. I’ve always preferred all-age stories better than anything. I wrote Sithrah before having kids but I will say that having kids really makes me think harder about what I’m trying to say because I can see first hand how kids absorb things they like.
Q: Do you find it difficult to adjust to dialogue balloon placement since you do so much storyboarding?
JB: I don’t really do much storyboarding anymore. But when I did try to convert something from storyboards to comics, it did cause some problems when trying to add in words. I think of word balloons now as part of the composition. If I know I have lots of words then I build the scenes with lots of open space.
reMIND thumbnail sketches:
Links:
Jason Brubaker: YouTube – BrubakerMotion / Twitter – @Jason_Brubaker / Website – Coffee Table ComicsJason’s work: reMIND and Sithrah
Jason’s colorist for Sithrah: Josh Ulrich
Patrick Yurick’s “Get A Grasp!” MOOC
Tweets from the live event:
https://twitter.com/Making_Comics/status/433830433596268544
https://twitter.com/Making_Comics/status/433825558577684480
https://twitter.com/Making_Comics/status/433822582576406528
Attributions:
Intro & Outro Song:
“RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Outro Song Behind Vocals:
“Backed Vibes (clean)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transitions:
InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org
Old Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org
1 hr 20 min - Making Comics Gutter Talk Episode 7 – Jason BrubakerSometimes a conversation takes on a life of its own, and unexpected tangents are guaranteed. In that respect, this podcast did not disappoint! What began as a thumbnail discussion with Jason Brubaker (creator of reMIND and Sithrah) quickly morphed into a fantastic conversation about his unique comic-creation process. Oh darn. Take a listen and enjoy for yourself!One of the biggest benefits of being Making Comics (dotCom)’s “Inner-Circle Noob” is that I get to go backstage and learn from experienced artists — not only how to create comics but all of the various ways that I can hone my craft. The intention was to sit down with Jason Brubaker, the (unnatural) talent behind reMIND and Sithrah, and discuss his thumbnail process — a crucial early stage of comic creation. By looking at few pages worth of thumbnail sketches from reMIND, it’s clear that the objective is to simply get the idea out. After that, the art happens.But conversations sometimes have the tendency to stray. The discussion focused more broadly on Jason’s unique process and philosophy, which was an unexpected and welcome development. Perhaps the biggest lesson I took away from all of this was “…[you] have to love your craft or you’ll never survive the valleys.”We solicited questions during the live Google Hangout but were unable to get to them during the recording. The following day, I reached out to Jason for answers to three of them:Q: How do you maintain your high level of creative output?JB: I just don’t like releasing stuff that is really rushed. I think in the digital age we live in, it’s really easy to generate art really quickly and post it really quickly. I try to slow down and only release stuff that I feel is my best work. Plus, I have the advantage of not being under the pressure to deliver something before I feel like it’s finished. It’s another advantage of not having a release schedule and being self-published.Q: Does having kids affect the kinds of stories you tell? Especially with Sithrah?JB: Not so much. I’ve always preferred all-age stories better than anything. I wrote Sithrah before having kids but I will say that having kids really makes me think harder about what I’m trying to say because I can see first hand how kids absorb things they like.Q: Do you find it difficult to adjust to dialogue balloon placement since you do so much storyboarding?JB: I don’t really do much storyboarding anymore. But when I did try to convert something from storyboards to comics, it did cause some problems when trying to add in words. I think of word balloons now as part of the composition. If I know I have lots of words then I build the scenes with lots of open space.reMIND thumbnail sketches:Links:Jason Brubaker: YouTube – BrubakerMotion / Twitter – @Jason_Brubaker / Website – Coffee Table ComicsJason’s work: reMIND and SithrahJason’s colorist for Sithrah: Josh Ulrich1 hr 20 min
- 6: Devin Larson – MakingComics.com Gutter Talk Podcast
If you’re looking to form some positive habits, look no further — Devin Larson has what you need. Making Comics (dotCom)’s Editor-In-Chief discusses practice habits that artists of any level will want to adopt in their routine.
“You have so many layers, that you can peel away a few, and everyone’s so shocked or impressed that you’re baring your soul, while to you it’s nothing because you know you’ve twenty more layers to go.” ~ Craig Thompson, Carnet de Voyage
Devin’s Contact Info
Twitter: @devinafterdark Maker Profile (with further links): here
Show Notes
Posemaniacs
Sean Gordon Murphy’s list
James Jean
Adam’s photog friend: Angie McHenry
Mark Luetke’s Strongman (Velocity Comics)
Jason Brubaker’s Sithrah
Gesture Drawings by Kimon Nicolaïdes
Intro/Outro Song:
RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod (via INCOMPETECH). Licensed under Creative Commons.
Outro Song (Behind Vocals):
Backed Vibes (clean) by Kevin MacLeod (via INCOMPETECH). Licensed under Creative Commons.
Transitions:
InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org
Old Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org
43 min - Making Comics Gutter Talk Episode 6 – MCDC’s Editor-In-Chief, Devin LarsonIf you’re looking to form some positive habits, look no further — Devin Larson has what you need. Making Comics (dotCom)’s Editor-In-Chief discusses practice habits that artists of any level will want to adopt in their routine.“You have so many layers, that you can peel away a few, and everyone’s so shocked or impressed that you’re baring your soul, while to you it’s nothing because you know you’ve twenty more layers to go.” ~ Craig Thompson, Carnet de VoyageDevin’s Contact InfoTwitter: @devinafterdark Maker Profile (with further links): hereShow NotesPosemaniacsSean Gordon Murphy’s listJames JeanAdam’s photog friend: Angie McHenryMark Luetke’s Strongman (Velocity Comics)Jason Brubaker’s SithrahIntro/Outro Song:RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod (via INCOMPETECH). Licensed under Creative Commons.Outro Song (Behind Vocals):Backed Vibes (clean) by Kevin MacLeod (via INCOMPETECH). Licensed under Creative Commons.Transitions:InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.orgOld Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org43 min
- 5: Christina Blanch – MakingComics.com Gutter Talk Podcast
Is it a hangout? Is it a podcast? A hangcast? A podout? Adam and Patrick travel the interwebz long-distance for this hangpod. Or whatever. What matters is this: Christina Blanch is on the show!
You see the words that are underlined? Yeah? Good. Now go click them. You’re welcome.
Twitter: @christyblanch (https://twitter.com/christyblanch)
Social Issues Through Comic Books, MOOC: https://www.canvas.net/courses/gender-through-comic-books
www.supermooc.org
Thrillbent: www.thrillbent.com
Year of the MOOC: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/education/edlife/massive-open-online-courses-are-multiplying-at-a-rapid-pace.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Five Comic Creators to Watch in 2014: http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/01/19/five-comic-creators-to-watch-in-2014/
Patrick’s MOOC – New School Creation MOOC
Making Comics MOOC
Adam’s “The Hardly Working Man”: http://sd-greeny.tumblr.com/
Intro & Outro Song:
“RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Outro Song Behind Vocals:
“Backed Vibes (clean)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transitions:
InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org
Old Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org
1 hr 25 min - Making Comics Gutter Talk Episode 5 – SuperMOOC Professor, Christina BlanchIs it a hangout? Is it a podcast? A hangcast? A podout? Adam and Patrick travel the interwebz long-distance for this hangpod. Or whatever. What matters is this: Christina Blanch is on the show!You see the words that are underlined? Yeah? Good. Now go click them. You’re welcome.Twitter: @christyblanch (https://twitter.com/christyblanch)Social Issues Through Comic Books, MOOC: https://www.canvas.net/courses/gender-through-comic-bookswww.supermooc.orgThrillbent: www.thrillbent.comYear of the MOOC: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/education/edlife/massive-open-online-courses-are-multiplying-at-a-rapid-pace.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0Five Comic Creators to Watch in 2014: http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/01/19/five-comic-creators-to-watch-in-2014/Patrick’s MOOC – New School Creation MOOCMaking Comics MOOCAdam’s “The Hardly Working Man”: http://sd-greeny.tumblr.com/Intro & Outro Song:“RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Song Behind Vocals:“Backed Vibes (clean)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Transitions:InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.orgOld Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org1 hr 25 min
- 4: Adam Greenfield, Kevin Cullen, & Patrick Yurick – MakingComics.com Gutter Talk Podcast
Adam, Kevin, and the distant voice of Patrick take a break from interviews and writing articles to talk about all the good things Making Comics (dotCom) is currently feeding your beautiful and creative souls.
Look! Links and stuff!Newsletter: https://makingcomics.com/newsletter/
Statler and Waldorf Muppets: http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Statler_and_Waldorf
GIMP: http://www.gimp.org/
CS2: http://gizmodo.com/5973730/grab-photoshop-and-cs2-for-absolutely-free-right-here
Mark Luetke’s “Get Started Already!”: https://makingcomics.com/rd/2014/01/18/get-started-already/
Stephen McCranie’s Doodle Alley: http://doodlealley.com/2009/11/29/the-need-for-sustainable-creativity/
Nether Kraken Blog: http://netherkraken.blogspot.com/
Questions? Suggestions? Want to show us your work? We want to answer, listen, and see! Contact us at [email protected].
Intro & Outro Song:
“RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Background Song:
Goodnight.mp3: TexasMusicForge / www.freesound.org30 min - Making Comics Gutter Talk Episode 4 (Tweener #2)Adam, Kevin, and the distant voice of Patrick take a break from interviews and writing articles to talk about all the good things Making Comics (dotCom) is currently feeding your beautiful and creative souls.Look! Links and stuff!Newsletter: http://www.makingcomics.com/rd/newsletter/Statler and Waldorf Muppets: http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Statler_and_WaldorfGIMP: http://www.gimp.org/CS2: http://gizmodo.com/5973730/grab-photoshop-and-cs2-for-absolutely-free-right-hereMark Luetke’s “Get Started Already!”: http://www.makingcomics.com/rd/2014/01/18/get-started-already/Stephen McCranie’s Doodle Alley: http://doodlealley.com/2009/11/29/the-need-for-sustainable-creativity/Nether Kraken Blog: http://netherkraken.blogspot.com/Questions? Suggestions? Want to show us your work? We want to answer, listen, and see! Contact us at [email protected].Intro & Outro Song:“RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Background Song:Goodnight.mp3: TexasMusicForge / www.freesound.org30 min
- 3: Patrick Yurick & Adam Greenfield – MakingComics.com Gutter Talk Podcast
Adam sits down with Patrick Yurick to discuss what to do when comic inspiration strikes.
In this episode, Adam and Patrick discuss what steps one needs to take when they have their idea for a comic or graphic novel and aren’t quite sure where to go from there. Do I find someone to draw it for me or help? Do I do it all myself?
Patrick also discusses networking and drops some heavy philosophy: “The way into an impenetrable fortress of people is usually through a very small trap door.”
Deep.
Newsletter: https://makingcomics.com/newsletter/
The Head Comic: http://www.theheadcomic.com/
ComicCon: http://www.comic-con.org/
Garfield Minus Garfield: http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/
Zen Pencils: http://zenpencils.com/
Intro & Outro Song:
“RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Outro Song Behind Vocals:
“Backed Vibes (clean)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transitions:
InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org
Old Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org
36 min
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