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William Posted on December 01, 2008 @ 10:08 pm Para-Ten Renewed |
Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of pages the past few weeks. You see, I have actually decided to restart and rewrite Para-Ten from the beginning. I was unsatisfied with how the story was progressing. I felt it was inhibiting my freedom and control of the story and going in a way I didn't want it to. It meandered and lacked consistency. That, combined with the fact that I lost several of the original PSD files has led me to redo the comic.
I think I can do a much better job, using what I have learned about storytelling since starting para-ten. Also I will keep better track of my files. Ha ha.
I haven't posted anything the last few weeks as I have been spending my time writing the new version. I do have a new page for you to see, but it is not in the gallery. You can see it here
I'm planning on doing a little editing to the page in particular, but I've got the next few pages lined up as well.
We are also working on a new site design. Hopefully that will be done by Christmas.
Stay tuned!
-William
I think I can do a much better job, using what I have learned about storytelling since starting para-ten. Also I will keep better track of my files. Ha ha.
I haven't posted anything the last few weeks as I have been spending my time writing the new version. I do have a new page for you to see, but it is not in the gallery. You can see it here
I'm planning on doing a little editing to the page in particular, but I've got the next few pages lined up as well.
We are also working on a new site design. Hopefully that will be done by Christmas.
Stay tuned!
-William
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William Posted on November 02, 2008 @ 8:55 pm Continuing On |
Things have been going pretty smooth since I started watercolouring; Somehow I can keep up with it better than the digital painting. If any of you are wondering when we'll see some panels again, just wait a couple more pages, ha ha.
Also, about a year ago I wrote a theme song for Paveline, but I recently finished it up and made it sound better: Paveline Theme
One of these days I'm hoping to record it for real, but for now enjoy the MIDI!
Also, about a year ago I wrote a theme song for Paveline, but I recently finished it up and made it sound better: Paveline Theme
One of these days I'm hoping to record it for real, but for now enjoy the MIDI!
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William Posted on October 19, 2008 @ 7:52 pm Page 62 |
I hope the text isn't too small. If you guys can't read it send me an e-mail and I'll start uploading larger pages.
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William Posted on October 12, 2008 @ 9:45 pm Page 61 |
So I decided to finally switch to doing digital lettering and editing. I'm hoping things are a little cleaner and clearer from now on. Ha ha.
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William Posted on October 05, 2008 @ 7:04 pm Page 60, watercoloured! |
I decided to try watercolouring some pages. This one came out a bit light but I'm gonna keep trying. I usually have less drive to paint traditionally but once I start it's more enjoyable than digital colouring.
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William Posted on September 30, 2008 @ 7:07 pm Late Again |
Sorry guys, you know how it is with school. I'm doing my best to do a page a week even if not right on Sunday. I've been brainstorming for some other projects too as well as refining some scripting for Para-Ten. So I am working! Ha ha.
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William Posted on September 13, 2008 @ 7:48 pm Page 58 |
Sorry it's late. Busy with school and what not.
As you can see, after a few weeks of experimenting I went back to my regular painting style. It really doesn't take that much longer so hopefully I can keep it up.
As you can see, after a few weeks of experimenting I went back to my regular painting style. It really doesn't take that much longer so hopefully I can keep it up.
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William Posted on August 31, 2008 @ 09:46 am Page 57 |
I tried mixing in some ink washes with the colouring this time. I kind of like it but I may go back to the old painting style.
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William Posted on August 24, 2008 @ 10:36 am Page 56 |
There was in fact a page last week, if you checked the comics page. Kyle spelled something wrong in the code which prevented the "newest page" graphic from appearing correctly. I also wrote a news post which he forgot to post... ha ha.
Anyways that's that.
Anyways that's that.
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William Posted on August 24, 2008 @ 10:35 am Page 55 [UPDATED] |
On this page I'm trying out a different technique. Fully painting the page every time is just too much work for a comic; it's better for single illustrations, where I can spend more time on each detail. SO, I'm going for a more simplified colouring with the figures. The backgrounds will still be painted as normal. Actually I'm hoping this will enable me to work harder on the backgrounds. Before I spend to much time on the figures I'd be too tired to spend much time on the backgrounds, so they'd look rushed. I think the better a background is, the less it will stand out, and that's what I want. I think backgrounds should be something you look at after the page is done. I'm kind of shooting for the look of animations.
I actually penciled and inked this page before I decided to change the colouring, so I might work more with the inks since they'll be more apparent with the simplified colouring.
Hopefully you guys don't mind it. I might experiment with some other ways of colouring too. I just think simplifying the colouring on the figures will enable me to put more polish on the pages.
Also! I'm going to be getting a new computer, an iMac, which should make production a lot better. As it is my computer takes pretty long to even load brushes and zoom out, so it slows things down a lot. But at least I have one. Ha ha.
Next step: upgrade my tablet so I don't have to use my good old acid-eaten Graphire 1 3x4. Ha ha. I should post a picture for you guys of that thing.
UPDATE: Here is a picture of the tablet
I actually penciled and inked this page before I decided to change the colouring, so I might work more with the inks since they'll be more apparent with the simplified colouring.
Hopefully you guys don't mind it. I might experiment with some other ways of colouring too. I just think simplifying the colouring on the figures will enable me to put more polish on the pages.
Also! I'm going to be getting a new computer, an iMac, which should make production a lot better. As it is my computer takes pretty long to even load brushes and zoom out, so it slows things down a lot. But at least I have one. Ha ha.
Next step: upgrade my tablet so I don't have to use my good old acid-eaten Graphire 1 3x4. Ha ha. I should post a picture for you guys of that thing.
UPDATE: Here is a picture of the tablet
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William Posted on August 13, 2008 @ 8:46 pm New Schedule |
From now on, the comic will go back to updating once a week. Expect a comic every Sunday. School is going to be starting soon and I'm busy preparing for it. I don't want the comics to suffer due to rushing, so that's why I'm going to do one a week.
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William Posted on August 09, 2008 @ 9:43 pm Break until Thursday[Updated] |
Sorry guys, no page today(Sunday 8/9). Updates will resume as usual on Thursday
EDIT: I didn't think to the comic would be up today, but I was able to get it done, just late. Enjoy!
EDIT: I didn't think to the comic would be up today, but I was able to get it done, just late. Enjoy!
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William Posted on August 03, 2008 @ 1:25 pm Page 52 |
Hey guys, sorry it's a little late today. It's actually technically still in the rough state as I haven't added finishing touches, but I wanted to get it up today and I was tired of working on it. I'll probably replace the file with a more finished one later this week.
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William Posted on July 28, 2008 @ 11:42 pm Whoops! |
Sorry guys, I wasn't home for a few days and I completely forgot to send Kyle the comic so it could be uploaded! It was done on time, this was just forgetfulness on my part, ha ha.
I'll try not to let it happen again.
I'll try not to let it happen again.
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Bobert Posted on July 20, 2008 @ 8:22 pm Late Comic |
Sorry the comic was late this week, somehow I set it to post next week instead of today. It is up now! Enjoy!
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William Posted on July 20, 2008 @ 8:20 pm New Page plus Short Comic |
So I did a short comic this week that I'd like you fellas to check out as well. You can find the first part here and the second part here.
I'll probably be doing some more short comics like in the future. Hopefully once the Blackbird Sky Studios site is done and the gallery is up I can have a comic section there, where I'll post my short comics.
I'll probably be doing some more short comics like in the future. Hopefully once the Blackbird Sky Studios site is done and the gallery is up I can have a comic section there, where I'll post my short comics.
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William Posted on July 13, 2008 @ 12:20 am Page 46 |
Finally a new kind of environment, with other characters and some buildings, ha ha.
I got a new brush recently and I used it on this page, and it's very nice. I also got some new bristol since I was out. any how, I'm going to try to get two pages a week done from now on until the end of the summer. No promises yet but I shouldn't have a problem doing so. Anyhow, if I am able to do so the updates will be Thursday and Sunday probably.
I got a new brush recently and I used it on this page, and it's very nice. I also got some new bristol since I was out. any how, I'm going to try to get two pages a week done from now on until the end of the summer. No promises yet but I shouldn't have a problem doing so. Anyhow, if I am able to do so the updates will be Thursday and Sunday probably.
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William Posted on July 06, 2008 @ 10:04 am Page 45 is up |
So page 45 is up and chapter 4 is finally underway. I actually started scripting this chapter out ahead of time, so I'm hoping that will improve the narrative structure as well as the dialog.
I'm actually still finishing up the script but the first few page wasn't going to change so I could get that done. I'll finish it soon so I wont have to worry about not being ready for pages, ha ha.
As you can see there's now a "newest page" link at the top of the news which will make it easier to get to the newest page.
I'm actually still finishing up the script but the first few page wasn't going to change so I could get that done. I'll finish it soon so I wont have to worry about not being ready for pages, ha ha.
As you can see there's now a "newest page" link at the top of the news which will make it easier to get to the newest page.
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William Posted on June 06, 2008 @ 10:42 pm New Pages Up! |
Check them out. I'm going to start posting pages here a week early so be sure to keep updated on this site. Every Sunday, I promise!
Also, my lady and I started a sketch blog. Check it out here: http://ver-million.blogspot.com
We should be updating that just about every day.
Peas!
-Ashwara
Also, my lady and I started a sketch blog. Check it out here: http://ver-million.blogspot.com
We should be updating that just about every day.
Peas!
-Ashwara
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William Posted on March 26, 2008 @ 8:52 pm Oops! |
There is a page missing. I'll fix that soonish.
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William Posted on March 21, 2008 @ 11:28 am Hello all. |
Welcome to the Para-Ten site! We've been working on this for a while now and it's just about almost done.
You can read all the comics here, and please check out Kiah's comic at http://www.drunkduck.com/starsign
You can check out how the main Blackbird Sky site is going here: www.blackbirdsky.net
Please enjoy the comics and check back frequently for updates! The comic is usually updated on Sundays, and if not I'll make a news post every Sunday, comic or not.
You can read all the comics here, and please check out Kiah's comic at http://www.drunkduck.com/starsign
You can check out how the main Blackbird Sky site is going here: www.blackbirdsky.net
Please enjoy the comics and check back frequently for updates! The comic is usually updated on Sundays, and if not I'll make a news post every Sunday, comic or not.
