Pig-kun
03-28-2006, 11:40 AM
I know there are already ~2 topics for general art advice, but I thought it'd be better to put these in their own topic instead of hijacking someone else's thread with them. ^^; If I should just post these in one of the general threads, please PM me first so I can save this post before deleting it, thank you.
There! Now that that's been said, let the links begin! :)
First off, of course, are this very messageboard's forums, mainly the Ask the Artists, Ask the Editors, Rising Stars of Manga, and Share Your Manga ones. If you're reading this post, you don't need a link. :P
Manga Analysis
First in the actual link list, the indomitable Telophase's manga analysis essays (http://telophase.livejournal.com/113219.html). This link contains links to all of her essays, as well as links to different discussions, other peoples' analysis essays, etc. Provide an insightful look into things like word balloon and panel placement and etc. by examining the works of professional manga artists.
Logline summary help
Since I threw these at Erisu-Chan, I figure I might as well put these here, too, for people that need help with loglines and summaries and etc.
From Scriptologist.com (http://www.scriptologist.com/Magazine/Tips/Logline/logline.html)
From Writing World (http://www.writing-world.com/screen/coverage.shtml)
From Writers Heaven (http://www.sra-ink.com/wheaven/pitch.html)
Anatomy References
Human Anatomy Pictures for Artists Online (http://www.fineart.sk/), has pictures and links to sites with more pictures with anatomy reference pictures. WARNING!: As one would expect, pictures of naked people ahoy! So not work, school, or possibly parent safe. Exercise caution, and please don't blame me if you get in trouble or something. *laugh*
Character Help
OC Analysis (http://community.livejournal.com/oc_analysis) on Livejournal. Originally created to help with characters created for fanfiction, a lot of people now use it to get their original story characters checked out, to see if they're believeable and etc.
Story - General
Also from LJ, Limyaael's Fantasy Rants (http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=limyaael&keyword=Limyaael%27s+Fantasy+Rants&filter=all). While they're rants and etc. about fantasy novels and etc., they can be useful for coming up with ideas and etc. in other areas of the genre and story divide. Though, of course, as with things in Telophase's stuff, they aren't an end-all be-all sort of thing. Exercise your free will! But be open-minded. (*possibly just saying this because she's been known to directly go against things Limyaael's said either 'cause she thinks they'd be shiny or 'cause she's feeling snooty. ssh!*)
The Scriptorium's Tool Box (http://www.thescriptorium.net/toolbox.html), includes plot planner worksheets, scene list worksheets, etc.
Character Sheets
Things to help you think about your characters and etc.
From IFV Chicago (http://www.ifvchicago.com/process/wr_characters_questions.shtml)
From Bard's Ink (http://www.iprimus.ca/~pjduane/characterbuilding.htm), also includes links to more character sheets.
The Scriptorium Tool Box (http://www.thescriptorium.net/toolbox.html) again, this time for its character builders.
...And that's... That's all I've got, for now. >D;; But I'll try to add more later (and maybe try to make the groupings and etc. make sense. ;;). Watch this space! And please, post any links to things that you think are helpful, but please include warnings if necessary.
There! Now that that's been said, let the links begin! :)
First off, of course, are this very messageboard's forums, mainly the Ask the Artists, Ask the Editors, Rising Stars of Manga, and Share Your Manga ones. If you're reading this post, you don't need a link. :P
Manga Analysis
First in the actual link list, the indomitable Telophase's manga analysis essays (http://telophase.livejournal.com/113219.html). This link contains links to all of her essays, as well as links to different discussions, other peoples' analysis essays, etc. Provide an insightful look into things like word balloon and panel placement and etc. by examining the works of professional manga artists.
Logline summary help
Since I threw these at Erisu-Chan, I figure I might as well put these here, too, for people that need help with loglines and summaries and etc.
From Scriptologist.com (http://www.scriptologist.com/Magazine/Tips/Logline/logline.html)
From Writing World (http://www.writing-world.com/screen/coverage.shtml)
From Writers Heaven (http://www.sra-ink.com/wheaven/pitch.html)
Anatomy References
Human Anatomy Pictures for Artists Online (http://www.fineart.sk/), has pictures and links to sites with more pictures with anatomy reference pictures. WARNING!: As one would expect, pictures of naked people ahoy! So not work, school, or possibly parent safe. Exercise caution, and please don't blame me if you get in trouble or something. *laugh*
Character Help
OC Analysis (http://community.livejournal.com/oc_analysis) on Livejournal. Originally created to help with characters created for fanfiction, a lot of people now use it to get their original story characters checked out, to see if they're believeable and etc.
Story - General
Also from LJ, Limyaael's Fantasy Rants (http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=limyaael&keyword=Limyaael%27s+Fantasy+Rants&filter=all). While they're rants and etc. about fantasy novels and etc., they can be useful for coming up with ideas and etc. in other areas of the genre and story divide. Though, of course, as with things in Telophase's stuff, they aren't an end-all be-all sort of thing. Exercise your free will! But be open-minded. (*possibly just saying this because she's been known to directly go against things Limyaael's said either 'cause she thinks they'd be shiny or 'cause she's feeling snooty. ssh!*)
The Scriptorium's Tool Box (http://www.thescriptorium.net/toolbox.html), includes plot planner worksheets, scene list worksheets, etc.
Character Sheets
Things to help you think about your characters and etc.
From IFV Chicago (http://www.ifvchicago.com/process/wr_characters_questions.shtml)
From Bard's Ink (http://www.iprimus.ca/~pjduane/characterbuilding.htm), also includes links to more character sheets.
The Scriptorium Tool Box (http://www.thescriptorium.net/toolbox.html) again, this time for its character builders.
...And that's... That's all I've got, for now. >D;; But I'll try to add more later (and maybe try to make the groupings and etc. make sense. ;;). Watch this space! And please, post any links to things that you think are helpful, but please include warnings if necessary.