shading

trebuchet · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 8:22 am Post subject: shading

Hmmmm....I don't know. Adding lighting effects always looks nice, it's just that you lose much of the absurdity of the characters and there comedic situations. Shading adds dimension and depth of character, but is it really necessary for a comic strip? Hmmmm...I'm leaning towards not liking it...for now.
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Parsifal · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 8:48 am Post subject:

"I'm leaning towards not liking it...for now." <Cue Ominous Music>
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Dave · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 3:03 pm Post subject:

I'm still playing around with coloring to see what works and what doesn't for the characters in any given situation. Helen looked lifeless without shading in this instance, hence the lighting effects.

In any case, I really like how today's strip (#71, Insomnia) came out. I'm gonna pat myself on the back now.
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Zeke · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject:

Wait! Wait! Can I pat you on the back too...with a baseball bat? Rolling Eyes

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Celo · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: To Shade Or Not To Shade

I think in some cases absolutely shading should be used.

I just hope that the next comic strip lives up to they hype of Helen not being able to sleep. I wonder what could it be thats bugging her.

I do not think there is a boogie man under her bed, or was this just a shallow attempt to show that "She has Legs, She knows how to use them.She never begs, she knows how to choose them....the girl is alright, she's alright.," Shocked

James · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject: I like it

I personally like the way that this strip came out... a little more detail than usual, but nice
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Dan · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject:

I reiterate my Kudos from the main page. This is one of my favorite strips visually.
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Dave · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: I like it

Fuego · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject:

Well next time position the camera in such a way that we might be able to see something. F this leave it to the imagination BS, o.k? Show mw a boobie of some muff, something!!! Jeeeeeezzzzz!!!!!!
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Dan · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject:

Fuego there's no need to overcompensate. We know you're not interested in what Helen has to offer.
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James · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:55 pm Post subject: .... well

Fuego is just hoping that she is a man under her clothes....
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Celo · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject:

I think that Fuego wants Helen to be a man, in hopes that Dave will kiss him one day, like in the comic strip.

As for seeing a boob, Fuego dont you know that Buffalo Bill from Slicene of the Lambs went in drag, he had no boobs and got away with it.

You should really look up to him as a role model for you, that why the FBI will be after you and you would not have time to post the repiles that you do.

jynexia · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 8:57 pm Post subject:

who doesnt want dave to kiss them?! j/k...well...
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Fuego · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject:

Chaosdwarf63 · Full Timer Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 72 Location: NY,NY

Wow Dave good job with this strip...its like you're a real artist or something Razz

I joke. But now everyone knows your potential so you have to keep it.