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How To Exaggerate
Published: 2006-10-18 06:53:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 140667; Favourites: 5879; Downloads: 1510
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UPDATE: I've realized that this'll help more people if I place it under Tutorials, so there.
Thanks to all the deviants who suggested it ^___^ I also moved "WHA-PAK" and Sam: Threefolds to the tutorials section as well.**********************************************
A lot of aspiring comic artists seem to focus only on style, and not much on storytelling and characterization. Being a comic book artist not only requires the ablilty to draw, but also, the ability to tell a story. And to be able to tell a story visually, you have to be able to give life to the characters- make them look more animated and energized on the page.
One way to do it is through exaggeration. You can give life and energy to the most simplest and boringest situations, and you can apply this to any style. See above and compare the actions on the left with those on the right. I think you'll agree that it's really not that difficult. And I'm not exaggerating!
This was actually part of my lecture during last week's seminar, but I don't think the audience was able to see these clearly so I'm posting it here for your convenience. ^__^ Hope this helps folks!
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Why yes. It was on a huuuggee tutorial thread on /ic/, I saw it and stared at it for like 5 minutes. Very nice work, many mental notes were taken.
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this is fantastic! i love it. the captions, and the illustrations are great. i love it. none of these things ever actually happen, but they're so much fun to draw in comics. great work, it made me laugh and smile a lot
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Yep, that is why I love the medium
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Ah! Favorited! This is a simple, but straightforward comparison that I can appreciate!
Thanks very much! Well done!
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hehe I like this. It's a nice and easy way to see your point.
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very nice examples of expression, reminds me of Loomis's quote "Expression is more important than accuracy" while in real life things might not always look one way, that really doesnt matter what matters is that you put your point across, very helpful! keep up the good work
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yeah, you can get a way with a lot of things in comics. It's not how accurate, it's how effective you can tell a story
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Wow, this is great, really helpful with key factors of movement and details.
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Excellent! This is very helpful, thank you!
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This is really aweome stuff!, i have'nt been doing much lately, but this really helps. better keep this in mind, thanks...
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I love the little captions beside it! really cute and funny!
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your drawing is to good as well as your knowage is great
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HAHAHA U have no idea how epic this is to meee! HAHAAHHAA
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I've had this on my favorites for quite some time. :3 Glad it finally got some well-deserved recognition.
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I will apply these techniques to my boring retail job to enhance the experience.
*Irresponsible misuse of special knowledge*
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This is great. I'm sure a lot of people can learn something from it. Congratulations on your DD!
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cooooooool I like it a lot. I practice sketching emotions and such often. this is helpful
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heeeey! professor is Daisuke Ido right???
I loved it!!! \o/
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awesome. am in complete awe right now.
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i could probably use this for a kind of reference to my art ^_^ this does help
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I never thought I'd see Integra Hellsing J. Jonah Jamesoning over a cellphone.
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JJ doesn't pay enough, at least she does
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I'd rather work for J. J. At least with him my chances of dying in a sea of blood are minimal. And he's a a loveable jackass.
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Genius. Very nicely done
Grats on the DD!
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W00t! Congratulations on the well-deserved DD! I love the descriptions you've included here.
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Great stuff man. Too bad my skills are not nearly good enough for me to be thinking about exaggeration.
'Ika nga ("like they say", for non-speakers), get the basics down first, then move up to the good stuff.
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Wow, this is great!
Even in just three poses, you can get the idea of how to change the posture really changes the WHOLE mood. Love it!
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Nice!
But if you put their faces too close together, someone will put a love heart there and write porn of if. They always do. Even if the two characters are the most bitter of enemys.
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well as they say, love blooms in the battlefield...
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Ah, that is very true...
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It's really nice!
@Pein-and-Sakura
You are right! XD
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Excellent advice... and better drawing!
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These are exaggeratingly useful advices!
Lovable pictures, nonetheless!
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Nice drawings!
might even come in handy for many people around here
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thank you for posting this amazing tutorial! , its really usefull
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This is fantastic. This reminds me of the Marvel Comics guide, that explains how to make camera angles and poses more interesting, and how to draw fight scenes. This is seriously going to help me. ^_^
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And this applies to whatever style you want
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This is excellent. Thanks for the advice.
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OMIGAWD i love you!! the commentary adds for a comic feel as well, this is both informative and fun, and the comments would even make for good Mnemonics!
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