Post-Search Part 4
And that’s the end of the overall “The Search” arc, a story that began a whopping five years ago! Next up is a tale that I had a hell of a fun time shooting. We’re also perilously close to the 500th comic…
— This is not an official LEGO comic. This is a tribute.
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Hello,
I’ve loved reading your comics and I was curious as to how you actually go about making them? What kind of camera do you use? How do you edit your layout and all that jazz? If you could take the time, I’d really appreciate it. I’ve been trying to create my own comic and I thought going straight to one of the best would help give me some inspiration on how to start.
Thank you kindly.
Thanks, Johnny! Majorly flattered. To be honest, my software and equipment are pretty old; I’ve been using them for years and keep doing so because I’m comfortable with them. I use a Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS. Key to getting close-up shots are the Macro and Digital Macro settings. Since Photoshop is so expensive, I have an old alternative called Corel Paint Shop Pro X. I use this software to assemble a whole comic (and the script I’ve prepared). Scripting the comics is important to my process. It helps me visualize the exact shots I need, and cuts down on the time-consuming activity of shooting the photos. Good lightning is key and honestly I really struggle with it sometimes. I mainly use a bendable desk lamp. There are surely newer and better ways to do all of this. It’s just a matter of experimenting and finding what works for you. I don’t know if you’re planning to use LEGO or other toys in your comic, but what I strive for is to take these somewhat static figures, with frozen expressions, and make them seem alive through posing and carefully chosen camera shots. Variety and angles help with this. I think it’s pretty effective, unless I just see it because these characters are “real” to me. 🙂 Good luck with your comic and let me know when you start it!