MY COMIC MAKING PROCESS *Inkblazers blog back-up*

Hello guys! Since Inkblazers is going to shut down soon, I decided to backup all my blog posts here (well, not aaaalll, just a few xD)

In this blog, I'll show the method I use to draw my comic pages from beginning to end:

1. Script.- The script is basic. It doesn't have to be an expensive notebook, and you can even write it on the computer. However, if you're as unorganized as me, then a bunch of unused mini notebook sheets will suffice. Note that I sometimes draw little facial expressions so I don't forget what I had in mind. LOL

2. Paneling.- First of all, I decided to use the back of the pages of my thesis draft, since they were blank and lonely. No need for a fancy notebook or totally white A4 sheets. Anyway, after choosing a dialogue, I start thinking how to translate them into panels, and I come up with a layout. I try to draw panels in different sizes and positions so they look a bit dynamic, but also making sure it reads easily... Also, if a page has an important scene I need to highlight, I make it bigger than the rest, but I guess that's obvious... 

3. Sketching.- By now I should have an idea in my head of how I want each scene to look like, and I start to draw the draft. This is pretty much how the page will look like in the final stage, so it's important to be careful and draw it with a clear image in mind. However, sometimes I draw small arrows or instructions on the panels that need some fixing. 

Now this page was brand new at the time of taking the pics so I didn't have it on the computer. Instead, I'll show you a different page for the next stage:

4. Inking.- I scan the page and import it on Manga Studio.

I turn the sketch blue so it's easier to work with.
Then I draw the panels with the square and line tools, and then I start inking over the sketch.

I erase the sketch to see the final result.


5. Toning.- I just basically paste the tones and effects over it.

6. Type-setting.- After the page is done I go to Photoshop and type-set the text as I have it on the script. (Sometimes I change them depending on my mood).

And the page is done! I save a big 300dpi file for printing and a 72dpi one for web format and post it online.
That's it!! xDDD I know this isn't very detailed, but if you're looking for a tutorial on how to use Manga Studio, you can go and check the tutorials I have in my gallery

Thanks for reading! I hope this was somewhat helpful, or at least a bit entertaining ^^.