This contest is calling me!I wish I could join so badly!But what really catches my eye is how well you spoke of your analysis towards storylines and how it actually made me think of I should work on the way I draw.....If I could ask..that you could teach me what you know....I find the info in this challange alone valuable!I also wanted to ask,once I actually START to post things on my account,that may you critique my work?
Sorry, I just responded to your PM....I've been polishing up my short Saiban for an upcoming convention and I've not been on the O in a few weeks! I feel so bad! But yes...you can submit just line art, that is fine. Mostly looking for consistancy in artwork and good story telling!
umm...I don't think you got my PM so I'll comment here:
I was wondering if I had to make the pages look like a manga...as in would I lose points if I just lineArt it and add in the text?? I'm asking because it's going to take way too much time adding in screentones and stuff and I'm afraid that I'll miss the deadline ^^
Yes, you can add pages after you scan in a few. The due date is May 9th. Actually, after you scan in the cover and wait the 24 hours for it to upload (if you still have to wait) you can add the pages after that and they'll appear right away.
okay i have a question. i am going to scan in some pages today... can you add more pages to the entry once you submit it? when is it due by? aaaaand..... if i scan in page one, and add the cover later, will it let me?
well, I'm not so concerned as to what size of paper I draw it on, as I am to what size I submit it in. I'm using Xara Xtreme, so I could make it the size of a school bus or a needle's eye if I wanted. but thank you for your response. I checked the rules, and I couldn't submit it at a professional size if I wanted to. I'll just use the 1500x2000 format.
You don't have to submit it all at once. Actually, it's probably easier to submit the cover first, wait the 24 hours until it's accepted, then you can upload the pages as you get them done, if you like. Just as long as the final page is uploaded by the deadline.
Its a lot like submitting fan art, really. The submission process is pretty user-friendly and easy to figure out.
As for paper size, whatever size your scanner will take should be fine. Speaking from personal experience, I sketch out each page on 9 x 12 paper, scan it in, and ink and tone on Manga Studio. But I do have an earlier short that I did all the inking, colouring, and text by hand (I didn't want to fix it up on the computer because it was a for fun kinda thing). Although, ordinary printer paper works just fine as well.
Sounds interesting! I'm working on a comic right now. Although it's already quite a bit over 30 pages, this would be a good chance to finish of the plot I have planned out in my head, or maybe rework it from the beginning a bit.
I'll definitely think about entering. <3
Hey, I've never done a fan comic, and I was wondering what size and format of paper are they usually submitted in? I believe that I have the necessary tools to make it look professional.
It looks like you can add pages over time,correct?Such as add the cover and a few pages today and add more tomorrow? I've never done a comics challenge before.
now THIS is a real challenge...i have the 1st 7 pages done already since i made them 4 one other contest..but this would be nice opportunity to continue it...i will strongly think about it..theres plenty of time..:)
You could say that. Though, as I said, after thinking about it, I would not disqualify anyone that wanted to enter the first 30 or so pages of a manga.
If the deadline is drawing near and a lot of people still aren't done yet, PM me and let me know and I'll extend the deadline. I want everyone who would like to enter to have a chance to get their entry posted.
No real limit on pages, I just suggested 30 pages as a guideline. I understand that sometimes the story is as many pages as the plot demands, so to speak. If you need 50 pages to tell a short story, by all means do so. If you only need 19, then only take 19.
I would prefer original characters and plot ideas (well, I suppose no plot idea is original) or, if you want, take an exsisting plot and give it your own original flare (young farm boy marches off to fight evil overlord, befriends a pirate, saves princess....the basic plot to Star Wars...replace the spaceships with horses and there you go!)
Characters like Naruto, Inu-Yasha - they are already established characters and we already know them. But if you like to read Naruto, for example, you can make your original characters ninja and go from there.
Sounds like fun! I have a story in writing that I've kind of been dying to put down in drawings forever. I have no idea how far I'll get (I'm not that good at finishing things) but I'll try!
Hmm, I'm working on a manga right now, it'd be longer than 30 pages completed though, much longer. However by the deadline, 30 pages would be about the number of pages I could muster. Hmm... I also have another one, though it doesn't have a set ending, but it can have 30 pages for ya.
Actually, let me modify that remark: if you (or anyone else) would like to submit the first 30 pages of a manga, that would be OK. However, they would really have to grab my attention (pretend you're submitting to a publisher and you want to keep it out of the dreaded slush pile!)
I would prefer blank paper, but I also understand sometimes its just not possible to get your hands on it, so if all you have is lined paper, that would be OK. I would prefer a short story, however, to the first 30 pages of a manga. Perhaps you could do a side story from your manga that might fill in a bit more of the main character's life, like a gaiden. It can be longer or shorter than 30 pages, if it needs to be.
okay, I have sooo many ideas!! but they're more than even one chapter, let alone 30 pages...do you want me to create a whole new short story or can I submit the first 30 pages of the manga?
Maybe you could use a digital camera and take a picture and pull it over to a photo program....as long as it was readable, that would be acceptable to me.
Claire Rey
Otakuite | Posted 05/10/10 | Reply
This contest is calling me!I wish I could join so badly!But what really catches my eye is how well you spoke of your analysis towards storylines and how it actually made me think of I should work on the way I draw.....If I could ask..that you could teach me what you know....I find the info in this challange alone valuable!I also wanted to ask,once I actually START to post things on my account,that may you critique my work?
katsume raika
Otakuite | Posted 05/08/10 | Reply
i've got a pretty gud story but i don't think that i can make it as the due date is tomorrow...so sad...huhuhu
FFNaru134
Otakuite++ | Posted 05/01/10 | Reply
I don't think I'll be able to make it for the deadline ;w; I've had a lot of projects to do lately and little time to work on this.
belletoile
Grand Otaku | Posted 03/31/10 | Reply
@Hatake Yoshimi:
oh that's okay...I understand (have fun at the convention ^^)
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/31/10 | Reply
@belletoile:
Sorry, I just responded to your PM....I've been polishing up my short Saiban for an upcoming convention and I've not been on the O in a few weeks! I feel so bad! But yes...you can submit just line art, that is fine. Mostly looking for consistancy in artwork and good story telling!
belletoile
Grand Otaku | Posted 03/30/10 | Reply
umm...I don't think you got my PM so I'll comment here:
I was wondering if I had to make the pages look like a manga...as in would I lose points if I just lineArt it and add in the text?? I'm asking because it's going to take way too much time adding in screentones and stuff and I'm afraid that I'll miss the deadline ^^
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/11/10 | Reply
I'm so excited that so many people like this idea! I hope I get lots of entries!
Demiyah
Senior Otaku | Posted 03/11/10 | Reply
It sounds really interesting and im happy to see lots of people hear who are interested too!...makes you wanna do it lol![](http://www.theotaku.com/global/images/icons/female-smile.gif)
Manen
Otaku Eternal | Posted 03/04/10 | Reply
D-Done!@.@; Finally!
Manen
Otaku Eternal | Posted 02/26/10 | Reply
9 more pages...may be able to hit the deadline right on time @.@;
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/24/10 | Reply
@:
If you mean a one-shot like a short story, or about the length of one chapter, then yes, that's fine.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/17/10 | Reply
@wolfshadowlurker:
Yes, you can add pages after you scan in a few. The due date is May 9th. Actually, after you scan in the cover and wait the 24 hours for it to upload (if you still have to wait) you can add the pages after that and they'll appear right away.
wolfshadowlurker
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/16/10 | Reply
@Hatake Yoshimi:
okay i have a question. i am going to scan in some pages today... can you add more pages to the entry once you submit it? when is it due by? aaaaand..... if i scan in page one, and add the cover later, will it let me?
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/14/10 | Reply
@:
Most cool beans!
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/13/10 | Reply
@:
Sweet! I can't wait to see your entry!
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/12/10 | Reply
@wolfshadowlurker:
Very sweet!
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/12/10 | Reply
@Libitha:
I hope you do try! I will take into consideration those who have busted scanners.
wolfshadowlurker
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/12/10 | Reply
i will definitely be entering... ^~
Libitha
Otakuite+ | Posted 02/12/10 | Reply
seems pretty hard
but I might actually try it xD
But it might be crappy quality
since I don't have a scanner D_D
and my tablet decided to kill itself
paintbro1
Otakuite+ | Posted 02/12/10 | Reply
@Hatake Yoshimi:
well, I'm not so concerned as to what size of paper I draw it on, as I am to what size I submit it in. I'm using Xara Xtreme, so I could make it the size of a school bus or a needle's eye if I wanted. but thank you for your response. I checked the rules, and I couldn't submit it at a professional size if I wanted to. I'll just use the 1500x2000 format.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/12/10 | Reply
@:
You don't have to submit it all at once. Actually, it's probably easier to submit the cover first, wait the 24 hours until it's accepted, then you can upload the pages as you get them done, if you like. Just as long as the final page is uploaded by the deadline.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
@MaCheriexx:
I hope you do! If it's longer than 30 pages, that's fine. I just gave 30 pages as a suggestion more than a rule, really.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
@paintbro1:
Its a lot like submitting fan art, really. The submission process is pretty user-friendly and easy to figure out.
As for paper size, whatever size your scanner will take should be fine. Speaking from personal experience, I sketch out each page on 9 x 12 paper, scan it in, and ink and tone on Manga Studio. But I do have an earlier short that I did all the inking, colouring, and text by hand (I didn't want to fix it up on the computer because it was a for fun kinda thing). Although, ordinary printer paper works just fine as well.
MaCheriexx
Grand Otaku | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
Sounds interesting! I'm working on a comic right now. Although it's already quite a bit over 30 pages, this would be a good chance to finish of the plot I have planned out in my head, or maybe rework it from the beginning a bit.
I'll definitely think about entering. <3
paintbro1
Otakuite+ | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
Hey, I've never done a fan comic, and I was wondering what size and format of paper are they usually submitted in? I believe that I have the necessary tools to make it look professional.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
@ShadowSiegetsu:
I'm glad so many people think its a good idea!
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
@Manen:
Sure, that's fine. In fact, it's often easier to upload the cover first - then when you add pages, they'll get uploaded right away.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
@Hagi girl:
That's great!
ShadowSiegetsu
Otakuite | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
This should be fun
Manen
Otaku Eternal | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
It looks like you can add pages over time,correct?Such as add the cover and a few pages today and add more tomorrow? I've never done a comics challenge before.
Hagi girl
Otakuite++ | Posted 02/11/10 | Reply
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Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@stupidturtle365:
Sure can!
stupidturtle365
Otaku Eternal | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
can it end in a cliffhanger????
VillageIdiot
RaineDrops (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
Sweet, can't wait to see the entries~
vampire kiss
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
now THIS is a real challenge...i have the 1st 7 pages done already since i made them 4 one other contest..but this would be nice opportunity to continue it...i will strongly think about it..theres plenty of time..:)
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@belletoile:
Sweet! I really hope you do enter!
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@Haxelo:
You could say that. Though, as I said, after thinking about it, I would not disqualify anyone that wanted to enter the first 30 or so pages of a manga.
belletoile
Grand Otaku | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@Hatake Yoshimi:
Yay!! Thank-you very much! I can't guarantee my entry...this is my first fan comic after all but I'll try my hardest ^^
belletoile
Grand Otaku | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@Hatake Yoshimi:
blank paper is totally fine! I was just asking because I have both ^^
Haxelo
Otaku Eternal | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
In other words this is a onehsot?
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@Sacrificed908:
If the deadline is drawing near and a lot of people still aren't done yet, PM me and let me know and I'll extend the deadline. I want everyone who would like to enter to have a chance to get their entry posted.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@:
No real limit on pages, I just suggested 30 pages as a guideline. I understand that sometimes the story is as many pages as the plot demands, so to speak. If you need 50 pages to tell a short story, by all means do so. If you only need 19, then only take 19.
I would prefer original characters and plot ideas (well, I suppose no plot idea is original) or, if you want, take an exsisting plot and give it your own original flare (young farm boy marches off to fight evil overlord, befriends a pirate, saves princess....the basic plot to Star Wars...replace the spaceships with horses and there you go!)
Characters like Naruto, Inu-Yasha - they are already established characters and we already know them. But if you like to read Naruto, for example, you can make your original characters ninja and go from there.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@Umeda Isao:
Yes, yes! The more entries the better!
FFNaru134
Otakuite++ | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
I'm up for the challenge! Bring it on!
Sacrificed908
Senior Otaku+ | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
I'll see if i have enough time! If so, I'd love to enter a contest like this!
lunesoldier20
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
I'll try this out. I may need something to take my mind off of things. 8D
Manen
Otaku Eternal | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
Aw,I've gotta do this one!Sounds so much fun!
fluffy sama fan
Otakuite++ | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
Sounds like fun! I have a story in writing that I've kind of been dying to put down in drawings forever. I have no idea how far I'll get (I'm not that good at finishing things) but I'll try!
Umeda Isao
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
This looks like an awesome challenge! I had to re-do an idea I put up back in 2009 but I think I can do it this time around.
Can I get in on this challenge?
xaos
Burning Spirit (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
Hmm, I'm working on a manga right now, it'd be longer than 30 pages completed though, much longer. However by the deadline, 30 pages would be about the number of pages I could muster. Hmm... I also have another one, though it doesn't have a set ending, but it can have 30 pages for ya.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/10/10 | Reply
@belletoile:
Actually, let me modify that remark: if you (or anyone else) would like to submit the first 30 pages of a manga, that would be OK. However, they would really have to grab my attention (pretend you're submitting to a publisher and you want to keep it out of the dreaded slush pile!)
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/09/10 | Reply
@belletoile:
I would prefer blank paper, but I also understand sometimes its just not possible to get your hands on it, so if all you have is lined paper, that would be OK. I would prefer a short story, however, to the first 30 pages of a manga. Perhaps you could do a side story from your manga that might fill in a bit more of the main character's life, like a gaiden. It can be longer or shorter than 30 pages, if it needs to be.
TheDarkAngel
Pathetic Diabetic (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 02/09/10 | Reply
Wonderful challenge! This gives me incentive to redo that manga I've been working on too... :3 I'll do my best! But, I make no guarantees. ^_^;;
And, then... I met you.
belletoile
Grand Otaku | Posted 02/09/10 | Reply
okay another question...does it have to be on blank paper and look all neat or can it be lined paper??
belletoile
Grand Otaku | Posted 02/09/10 | Reply
okay, I have sooo many ideas!! but they're more than even one chapter, let alone 30 pages...do you want me to create a whole new short story or can I submit the first 30 pages of the manga?
Great idea!!
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/09/10 | Reply
@FaithlessFighter:
Maybe you could use a digital camera and take a picture and pull it over to a photo program....as long as it was readable, that would be acceptable to me.
Hatake Yoshimi
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/09/10 | Reply
@:
Sweet!! I hope you do!
FaithlessFighter
Otaku Legend | Posted 02/09/10 | Reply
Sounds fun. I dont have a scanner though. I have alot of OCs and originals manga though