Episode 36 - Embrace the Rainbow
Jul 19, 2011
ozoneocean and skoolmunkee talk about color in this more conversational QuackCast. What it is, ways you can use it, what interests them about it... so a little bit of shop talk, but hopefully something there of interest to listeners!
Topics and Show Notes
Note: We had to use the backup Skype recording for this QuackCast, so apologies for any reduced sound quality.
There were no features this week due to the site changeover.
Color:
- What is it? Types of light and properties of objects
- What can color do for a comic?
- What can you do WITH colors?
- Things people could do to improve their coloring
- Is there a wrong way to use color?
- oz and skool's favorite ways to use color (and the problems they have too)
- Some bits of color theory here and there
- Some technical tips sprinkled throughout
- Even people who hate coloring can color
- Good examples, bad examples, unexpected examples
- Homework assignments!
Related Links:
About.com “Color Tips” in Art and Design - http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/color/Color_Tips_Color_Theory_Learn_About_Color.htm
colourlovers - http://www.colourlovers.com/
Episode 35 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Partner
Jul 13, 2011
We all know ozoneocean doesn't need skoolmunkee's help, but sometimes it's nice to collaborate. There's pros and cons to working with others, which is what this episode is all about.
Episode 34 - The (Drunk) Duck: A Bird of Many Colors
Jul 5, 2011
With the real, actual site changeover this week, oz and skool decide it's a good time to talk about the long and occasionally sordid history of their favorite inebriated waterfowl. The Duck may be sober now but it will always be hammered in our hearts.
Episode 31 - I Want to Debate About Webcomics, Like Common People Do
Jun 14, 2011
This week skool and oz review some common debates in webcomics, the ones there are no right answers for, and go over some of the pros and cons of each side. Our points may be old-hat to some, but everyone's got an opinion on these and they're worth thinking about!
Episode 14 - Well, Let's See How Good YOUR Podcast Is
Feb 8, 2011
Special virtual-guest VegaX (who increases the podcast's accent diversity) of the Comic Review forum joins skool and oz to talk about the topic of comic reviews and critiques, both giving and receiving.
Episode 13 - The Many Ways to Not Work on Your Comic
Feb 1, 2011
Oz and skool discuss their first disagreement on a feature, cementing skool's image as "the evil one". They then get into a lengthy discussion about the loosely related topics of filler, fan art, and artist/writer's block.
Episode 12 - The Okay Debate: Comic Hosting Sites vs. Own Hosting
Jan 25, 2011
skool and oz fall back into habit with a rough beginning, lots of feature discussion, and talking too long about the weekly subject with no clear outcome. But it's still good!
