Ask a Pro
Because you demanded it! (Or asked politely about it.) It's the return of the "Ask a Pro" thread, @Jay_Latimer!
Have a question that only someone with actual pro experience can answer properly? You're in luck, because we have a bunch of those here, who've worked in many parts of the comics industry. Remember: the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. (Well... or "Where do you get your ideas?")
Have a question that only someone with actual pro experience can answer properly? You're in luck, because we have a bunch of those here, who've worked in many parts of the comics industry. Remember: the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. (Well... or "Where do you get your ideas?")
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For your part...it never hurts to have as much script in the can as possible before bringing on a publisher/artist. Some people see that as inefficient/spec work, and it can be; I wouldn't do it if I was on deadlines for other work, but if it's just me in a vacuum, I like being as ready to go as possible before other people come in. It frees up time/mind to selling the property, promotion, rewrites etc.
(And on a sketchy note, if you don't tell anyone how much script you've already done, you look damn fast when it's time for you to "write" the script, haha)
Jimmie's just talking about creators who work on company-owned books, whose editors have no shortage of feedback. There is no actual "club" for them (even though there should be).
If you're hoping to get your comic carried in comics shops, I'd keep the content R-rated or "lower". Due to the fear of prosecutors trying to get reelected, and puritans trying to apply their standards to everyone, a lot of shops won't touch comics that go beyond just T&A. On the other hand, if you distribute it yourself (either publishing it online or selling direct to readers) you can do whatever you want.
What's the best software for making a comic book trailer for online promotion?
Whatever you have available and know how to use.
I know that sounds like a cheating answer, but it's the truth. If you're on a Mac and have iMovie installed, use it. Same goes for Windows Movie Maker (um, do they still bundle that? I have no idea ...). You could use Flash, or Anime Studio, or Final Cut, or whatever, but again, use what is easiest and cheapest (freest) for you.
That said, I think it's wise to design your thing, even if it's long, so that you can end at six if need be. Better to give a satisfying if premature ending than leave people hanging.
(This is why I'm sitting on my epic 12-issue life-of-Jesus adaptation... I need to figure out a way to do it in 4-6 issues instead, because leaving the protagonist hanging would totally change the story.)
@JasonAQuest sorry for the unsolicited advice but have you thought of telling the story from the P.O.V. of a fictional narrator who is close to Jesus but whom you could kill at any time if sales are bad?
As for the mystery of colour profiles -- don't worry about it. Just ask whoever's printing the work what profile they want and give 'em that. It's all I ever do!
Cheers
Jim