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Learn how to begin making your own comic books and graphic novels, with tips on writing, illustration and the comic book profession, in this free video series on graphic art.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Learn why it is important to know that comics are a visual medium and how to take advantage of that in this free instructional video on graphic art.
Learn what types of stories make better comic books than others in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn what types of layouts are available to make better comic books in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about different types of medium shots and how to use them when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn how to structure a script when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about pacing your story for control when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn the importance of finding collaborators when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn how to find collaborators and flesh out your creative team when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about the financial costs and get estimates when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about the financial costs and get estimates when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about the benefits of starting small when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about the benefits of internet publishing when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about the benefits of print-on-demand when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about different printing options when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about advertising your new product when releasing a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about comic book conventions when making and releasing a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn the difference between beginner and advanced level comic artists when making and releasing a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about sending out review copies of your finished product when releasing a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about different types of publishers who might be interested in your work when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
Learn about how to publish your own work when making a comic book in this free instructional graphic art video.
A comic book is a series of narrations that are used in conjunction with text to tell a story. Some of the earliest comics were simply a collection of previously published comic strips from newspapers bound into a booklet. They then evolved into a singular story that would even span several volumes and develop over long periods of time such as Spider-Man and Superman. These long series of comic books became known as graphic novels but that term is used vaguely. American comics are traditionally associated with super heroes but are still only limited to your imagination.
This is a must see video series for anyone thinking of creating their own comic book. Many of us have dreams whether big or small and sometimes we need a bit of help taking that first step. Especially when we don't even know what that step might be. Our expert, Dan Head, not only suggests several jumping off points but also where to go from there. He gives you tips on to get the word out about your book, how to structure and write your script and even how to self-publish it. Don't let your dreams die with Superman in Volume 75. Let these videos help you get off the ground and soar!
Dan Head Dan Head is a veteran writer and small press comic publisher. He wrote and self-published his first graphic novel, Bronx Angel: Politics By Another Method, in 2005. It has since been picked up for a second printing by the Repercussion Comics Group. Dan has also worked professionally for Platinum Studios, has written and edited for the popular episodic webcomic Awesome Storm Justice 41, has finished writing and started production on a second graphic novel called Green Mountain Gunslinger, and has established himself as a noted columnist and comic reviewer at Paperbackreader.Com, where he is a full partner. Dan is currently at work on his first prose novel and runs the weekly Writing Exercises on the Awesome Storm Justice-41 forum. dkdk
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