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How To Exaggerate
Published: 2006-10-18 06:53:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 140669; 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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This is actually funny and I did learn some stuff from it! Many congratulations on the DD.
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great work X"D
it seems like body language
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Fabulous. Awesome comparisons and very well done artwork! <3
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The last chick kinda reminds me of Intrega Hellsing from Hellsing. This is a wonderful reference<3
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LULZ Love the little notes and comments off the side XD
And nice tips too! <3
Most certenly help with me when I'm drawing xD <3
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I can't even draw poses like the ones on the left yet... 
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not only is this fantastic...its hilarious! you have awesome drawing skills!
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glad I made a funny
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This is amazingly helpful! You've opened up a whole new world...
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Not sure if someone already told you this, but the ribbon tied on cloud's bicep in the first picture ((Which is amazing of what you did to make it pop)) is from a video game. It was symbolizing AVALANCHE, a rebel group organized to oppose the workings of the Shinra Electric Power Company. Just thought to let you know. And sorry if someone already said this and it's repeating information.
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They only started wearing the ribbon in Advent Children to symbolize their loss of Aerith. The ribbon wasn't there before! And it's pink(reddish pink) like the ribbon Aerith wore in her hair.
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Well thanks for that. there could be many different reasons for them wearing the ribbon. Be it for the rebellion or for Aerith. I think they're both right and go hand in hand in some sort of way.
((Dude, I wrote that comment so long ago! I totally forgot about it. Ha ))
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Haha, now I see that too. It because this tutorial got a DD so I found your comment on the first when I checked it - and I believed it was from today
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Thanks for that bit of trivia, and no problem, you're the first one to share that info
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This is really helpful for me, especially since I noted I keep drawing the same poses.
I love the second one best. Probably because I seem to get like that at least once a week. XD (My skirt is thankfully longer)
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Hahaha, Glad it was useful
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this sure is very helpful, just what I needed. Thank you a lot for uploading this!
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From normal to INTENSE in a few simple steps!
Love your style. I had a fun time recognizing the characters.
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I'm glad you enjoyed it as well
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I have been looking for this, so called "Exaggeration" for quite sometimes, because I'm practising my manga drawing recently, and found that there is something missing in my piece.The elements that to show the movement of a character,so I thought it would be something called "movement style" or something realted to "move", I guess thats why I couldn't find what I want
Thanks for you tutorial, it shows me the idea of how to improve the story of a picture. And thanks again, finally I learned the word "Exaggeration"
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I think what you you were describing is dynamics- to show a sense of movement
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LOL,yes, you got me again, the dynamics
so, besides exaggeration, there is something else to make the action dynamic???
I have a little try few days ago, but still fail to show the action dynamic of my character 
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Well, there're other techniquers like adding effects such as adding invisible wind and making the clothes and hair look alive, speed "blur", and impact effects. Maybe I'll do that in my next tutoria, if I only have enough time to actually do it
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I did a painting with a little action,it does look like an action(at least you could tell from the picture what the action is about),but still missing something
anyway, hope to see your nex tutorial uploade ~
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Perhaps you mean that it still looks stiff. You can try twisting the torso and see if that works^^
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mmm, LOL
yes, you are right, my drawing seems pretty stiff...maybe thats why it looks not so natural........
and about the "twisting the torso"..I think I finally understand how to twist charater's torso (just the hip part
thanks for your reply~~
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Ahh very good, especially for reference
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Looks really useful!
Bonus points for making me laugh. xD
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Awesome style you've got there! It's very unique and detailed... almost like work you'd expect from a professional manga-ka! : D
But that's really just plain amazing.
I hope that one day, when I get better in my human works, I can come back to this and ref it for some good help.
'Cause it sure would be some good help. hehe x) <3
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Glad to hear that this was able to help you
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Yep, and thank you for it very much!
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This is a brilliant resource! I agree - many artists don't think enough about really dynamic poses and exaggeration.
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Thanks! But like I said this is only one way to do it
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this is really superb and really helpful!thanks alot really
hmm..i wish i could draw like u...
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Thanks! Well, you can still apply this to your style
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