Critique - Reduced Size Layout
Critique - Reduced Size Layout
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Creating a Comic Page

Assignment - Reduced size Layout

Critique - Reduced Size Layout

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Critique - Reduced Size Layout

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David Finch
In this critique, I take a deep dive into comic layouts, emphasizing storytelling, composition, and visual clarity in dynamic scenes.
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@lemayelyse
You mentioned Brian Hitch as great reference for laboratories etc, but when I Google image search his name plus terms like "Ultimates" or "laboratory" or "backgrounds", all I get is his character art. I'd rather not buy the entire (expensive) Ultimates omnibus just for a few ref images of labs, since superhero comics aren't really my style; but I have no idea how to search for reference for specific things like sci-fi robotics labs (which is a setting in the original comic I'm working on). In particular since I'm not into mainstream comics (again, not really a superhero gal) I don't know all the big names for artists or who to follow for ref. Any tips?
Patrick Bosworth
Hey @lemayelyse! I like to search whatever artist I’m looking for + Pencils to find the original pages without ink or color, so “Bryan Hitch Ultimates Pencils” will usually get you started with some decent images to begin your research. The Libby Library App will let you download comics to your phone or tablet for free using a library card and The Ultimates series is on there! Jack Kirby is known for his sci-fi technology in comics and there's a ton of it out there to look at. It might seem a bit dated at first glance, but he's a master of suggestion with his work. All of his creations are believable, solid industrial designs, and are built from primitive shapes that seem to connect and function believably. Worth checking out! Manga/Anime is also a good spot to look for convincing tech and sci-fi inspiration. Shirow Masamune and Ghost in the Shell is an essential Manga/Anime for robotics and sci-fi labs. Pinterest is also a great resource for pulling together a ton of reference images that you can use to piece together different elements for your backgrounds. When researching it helps to start with real examples of what you're looking to design. Pinpoint what kind of work your lab does and research images for actual robotics labs like Boston Dynamics, or industrial fabrication facilities/Steel Manufacturing plants, CNC Fabrication or Machinist Shops, etc. Starting from real examples of how these spaces look will help you build your own convincing locations. Also look for real industrial designers or concept artists like Scott Robertson to pull some ideas for how to design believable tech. Simon Stalenhag is another favorite illustrator who uses mechs/robots in a lot of his painting/storytelling. Your reference doesn't have to be limited to comics, so feel free to compile references from anything that speaks to you creatively, it will all make your work more unique to your artistic sensibility. Hope this helps!
Linus Lehmann
The end of the video is cut of, it stops in the middle of a sentence! Im very happy and thankful to be included in the video, and Im looking forward to see the rest of the critique!
Patrick Bosworth
@Linus Lehmann The full critique is up! Thanks again!
Patrick Bosworth
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