Hello, I'm a new developer and wanted to share an image from my new Novel.
Hope you like.
Hope you like.
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Smoky makeup? Lacy AND camo lingerie? Count me in! 
But what if we skip those?
And we move the camera closer?
But what if we skip those?
And we move the camera closer?
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First off yes it probably is. I've seen other comics with this quality level. renders look decent. Character is decent and comparable to others you see in this thread.
Having said that this frame isn't very special either. (I hope I'm not to harsh just spitballing with some ideas to improve the render. And I'm far from knowledgeable on comics)
I'd see if you could make the speech bubbels a little more exciting and professional looking. Maybe a very light grade from white to grey or some transition between background and speech bubble. Anything to make them pop a little. Try to get inspiration from your favourite comics. How do they draw the eye to the speech bubble.
Think about the font you want to use. The font you are using at the moment is very 'standard font of image editor.' Try to find a font that fits the tone of the comic but make sure you don't compromise on readability (A comic with pink text in a cursive handwriting style will not be read
). and center the font so it fills the speech bubble better.The image itself is a bit generic (maybe not within context, can be a decent setup for cheating husband for instance) but could it be cut without making a compromise on the story? Comics, coming from print, want to make sure their pages are as action packed as possible because dead space means higher cost and less profit. (in the broadest sense of the word action. Emotional development is action as well) Even if you aren't trying to make/imitate a paper comic book it might help to keep it in mind so you can better emulate the comic style.
Also feel free to crop the image. There is nothing in this image that needs this large of a viewangle. It would probably work just as well if you only showed the head. plus a little background for the speech bubble. The great thing about comics is that they -unlike VN's or movies- don't need to keep their frames to one aspect ratio as long as it works on the page.
I hope this helps you develop your style for your comic. Again not a bad start and see the above more as ideas to think about rather than a harsh critique.
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Got hold of a nice sunset HDRI, seems like a good excuse for another spot of low light practise.
I wonder if i should have turned the intensity up a little on the HDRI or turned her into the light more, either way it's fun to see what you can do with a single light through a pair of glass doors.
Probably going to do a few more with her in this scene, we'll see.
I wonder if i should have turned the intensity up a little on the HDRI or turned her into the light more, either way it's fun to see what you can do with a single light through a pair of glass doors.
Probably going to do a few more with her in this scene, we'll see.
That's got some real life and movement too it, especially the redhead on the right, nice posing and DOF.
Thank you, nice low lighting. if you can turn her head a little more you can get a nice Rembrandt lighting.
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Mmm, nice idea, i'll try that out in the next render, maybe try to get the light in under her hair a little too.
Also Rembrandt's lighting is like liquid amber, so damn good, if i could get 10% of that i'd be laughing.
Playing with the smoke planes in daz. One in front of model and one behind, i really like the feel it adds. They work great as filters for in front of the camera too.
good call, maybe a thin reflective plane just off to the side of the camera. might give you the little fill you need.
A quick portrait...
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DAZ Studio 4.12.1.117Sue Character and Hair for Genesis 8 Female
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Working on new characters, nothing fancy. This is a super punky, "tough" chick tomboy type. She's supposed to look like someone famous and I think the resemblance is okay, but who knows. If ya'll can guess who it's supposed to look like that'll be cool.
Nikki Spears, tough chick, bi, super fun when you don't piss her off.
Nikki Spears, tough chick, bi, super fun when you don't piss her off.
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I like what you are going for here, but I am not sure if it is the pose, or her neck, or the proportions, something just looks off in a comic style way.
Could be a number of things. Will have to double check, but now that I look at it, yeah the neck/head area seems off. Maybe neck too long. Thanks for pointing it out.