Re: [IndianWebComics:0] Digest for indianwebcomics@googlegroups.com - 19 Messages in 4 Topics
BHARATH MURTHY
COMIX.INDIA. www.comixindia.com . We've also been talking about having
an annual comics meet. Perhaps we could join forces.
Bharath Murthy, editor, COMIX.INDIA.
On 1/13/10, indianwebco...@googlegroups.com
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> - Indianwebcomics.com [6 Updates]
> http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/150b1494cc4c88fc
> - My new comic [8 Updates]
> http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/87789acc3accd956
> - Tools and Products [2 Updates]
> http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/9cc095ff9203a1fd
> - erratic beat comics [3 Updates]
> http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/def218fdb560ac2c
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> Topic: Indianwebcomics.com
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/150b1494cc4c88fc
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> From: Saad Akhtar <akhta...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 11:17AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/424dccbe6150252f
>
> Hello,
>
> Since we're finally seeing some action on this list, I thought I'll share an
> idea I had for some time.
>
> Few years back, I bought the Indianwebcomics.com domain [Right now it's
> redirecting to my comic, so doesnt work]. I was planning a collective blog
> on Indian webcomics
>
> A place where we could list down Indian webcomics, tutorials on how to start
> making one, drawing/sketching tips, SEO/promotion tips... anything related
> to comics. I mean, I have no idea yet.. all I'm saying is somehow
> consolidate all the loosely tied comic sites.
>
> Also a place where a person can mass subscribe to all Indian webcomics in a
> few steps [consolidated OPML of all RSS feeds maybe].
>
> And I don't mean a blog which posts comics picked up from all sites. That
> would defeat the purpose I think... I'm thinking of a content rich site
> where the content is about existing comics, starting a comic, promoting a
> comic site. And any other cool experience.
>
> Looking for ideas/help/suggestion...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Saad Akhtar
> Webcomic: Fly, You Fools! <http://www.flyyoufools.com/>
> Phone: (+91) 9871820865
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> From: Tanuj lakhina <tanujl...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 11:24AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/776f218937748c5d
>
> Saad it actually sounds like a fantastic idea..From a reader point of view,
> it'd be great to have one place for many comics rather than having to RSS
> subscribe to plenty.. Also, tips for newbies would be a great add.
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Tanuj Lakhina
> http://www.crazy4footie.info
> http://www.therealmadridfan.com
> Twitter : @realmadrid_rock
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> From: Sasidhar <sakk...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 11:25AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/cb04934f1600ee55
>
> Nice domain! I remember trying to register that a while ago :)
>
> I think a directory + blog (articles on running webcomics/art/resources
> etc.) should be a good place to start.
>
> The other idea is to have one of those twitter like wordpress templates(
> http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2008/01/28/introducing-prologue/), and allow
> anyone (who's part of indianwebcomics) post updates, etc.
>
> Might also be interesting to try something like isitfunnytoday.com/ and let
> users rate indianwebcomics. It won't be the same scale though, considering
> the scene here.
>
> Count me in for any sorta help!
>
> -Sasidhar.
> http://ageekstory.com/
>
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> From: Anshul <ans...@brainstuck.com>
> Date: Jan 13 12:57PM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/d5f2b4dc1233acc2
>
> Hi,
>
> I draw on my Toshiba M-700 Tablet. It works good for me and saves me a lot
> of time as I don't have any sketching, coloring or editing to do. I use
> Microsoft Journal to draw the comic because it is fast and responsive and
> then use any image editor(mostly: Macromedia Fireworks) to convert the
> comic in to Jpeg/png to post.
>
> Since I usually draw single panel comics, I try to keep the size of the
> comic with in 500x500 pixels.This size fits almost all generic blog themes,
> making it both portable and easy to use if someone else wants to embed it on
> their blog. Incase of multipanel comics, I try not to exceed the width of
> 500 pixels.
>
>
> As for IndianWebcomics.com, we can possibly make it big. Indian webcomics
> industry is still in its babyhood, I feel, so the scope for the community to
> grow is huge.
>
> Like I had earlied discussed with Saad, we can divide the site into 3 parts.
>
>
> 1. Blog (may be blog.Indianwebcomics.com) - that will post news and updates
> on whats going on etc. etc.
> 2. Forum ( forum.indianwebcomics.com) - where people can share views, tips
> and tricks, get feedback,criticism, help etc.
> 3. RSS Aggregator ( Rss.Indianwebcomics.com) - Something like
> alltop<http://alltop.com/>,
> except that it will list all indianwebcomics and not only the popular ones.
>
> and possibly the site can help in organizing comic-cons and webcomic meet
> ups in future too. :)
>
> Regards,
> Anshul Maheshwari
> Brainstuck.com <http://www.Brainstuck.com>
>
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> From: Saad Akhtar <akhta...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 01:00PM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/faaee6155ff93204
>
> Good ideas.
>
> About the Comic-Con part.... will we have to dress up in Star Trek costumes
> and such? Because I refuse to do that... as it is my parents are 80% sure
> I'm the creator of Savita Bhabhi. This will totally wreak my marriage.
>
> Saad Akhtar
> Webcomic: Fly, You Fools! <http://www.flyyoufools.com/>
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> From: Sasidhar <sakk...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 01:21PM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/f9e716dd1f41459f
>
>> and such? Because I refuse to do that... as it is my parents are 80% sure
>> I'm the creator of Savita Bhabhi. This will totally wreak my marriage.
>
>> Lol! That's the funniest reason I've seen for someone not to dress up in
> Star Trek costumes.
>
> -Sasidhar.
> http://ageekstory.com/
>
>
>
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> Topic: My new comic
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/87789acc3accd956
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> From: Meghana <dracon...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 12 09:14PM -0800
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/e87f4c6b135272f3
>
> Hi! I've been drawing a bit here and there, but then I got the
> inspiration for making a series of cartoons. Having tried a lot of
> Line art stuff in PS, creating this was simple. Sketching by hand,
> scanning it and then using GIMP for colouring
> http://vividvaidehi.blogspot.com/
> Do have a look. :)
>
>
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> From: Saad Akhtar <akhta...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 10:55AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/b75ca717248cb70
>
> Subscribed. Will go through the comics eventually.. Look nice! :)
>
> One tip though: (And this is true for many other comics) - The comics are
> not readable at default zoom. Have to click to get the larger image. I
> wonder if this is a blogspot thing, because it's quite common.
>
> I assume you're making it primarily for the web? Why not design at a size
> that is viewable by default. You can go infinitely vertical and have the
> width stuck at 400/500/600 px.
>
>
> Saad Akhtar
> Webcomic: Fly, You Fools! <http://www.flyyoufools.com/>
> Phone: (+91) 9871820865
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> ---------- 3 of 8 ----------
> From: Meghana <dracon...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 12 09:30PM -0800
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/2411958e4ad96abf
>
> I agree, but it's not possible to change it because it's a blogspot
> problem... maybe if I have a substantial number of comics ready in a
> few days, I'll make a separate website.
> Thanks a lot!
>
>
>
> ---------- 4 of 8 ----------
> From: Sasidhar <sakk...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 11:02AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/f4e5017c99ef0acd
>
> I really like your style. Kinda reminded me of
> http://www.daniellecorsetto.com/gws.html
> <http://www.daniellecorsetto.com/gws.html>The character Hazel especially,
> other than the style :)
>
> I agree with Saad, try and find a blogspot template that allows for width =
> width of your comic. (there are tonnes of options available)
>
> Subscribed! Hoping to see lots more.
>
> Cartoons and cyclist! I might just have a crush on you now :)
>
> Cheers,
> -Sasidhar.
> http://ageekstory.com/
>
>
>
> ---------- 5 of 8 ----------
> From: Saad Akhtar <akhta...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 11:10AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/9925efe22e3b4195
>
> It's a blogspot thing then... No wonder so many webcomics prefer
> wordpress+comicpress combo.
>
> If you are planning to make this a regular thing, maybe you'd consider
> shifting to a self hosted domain with wordpress running on it? I mean,
> blogspot will only get you this far.... Starting plans for domain+space are
> quite cheap.. Couple of hundred rupees/year etc.
>
> Check out comicpress: http://comicpress.org/
>
> I'd suggest if you have not popularized your comic yet, then first decide if
> you want to self-host it in the near future. If yes, then first move to
> hosting first, then publicize. Otherwise there's the problem of transferring
> subscribers, down time, loosing google ranking etc.
>
> Saad Akhtar
> Webcomic: Fly, You Fools! <http://www.flyyoufools.com/>
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> From: Prateek Agarwal <agarwal...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 06:45AM +0100
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/dea52f8bea8fdbcd
>
> blogger has pathetic editor too, the only thing why I am still stuck with
> blogger is you can edit the layout yourself (and my inertia since I started
> the blog) and it has Hindi transliteration in built that is why I use
> tumblr for my visualizations.
>
> @Saad: What are the overheads of getting a domain + host and use Wordpress
> at the back-end? Do I have to manage complexities of handling a server
> myself?
>
> -Prateek
> thequark.blogspot.com/
> <http://thequark.blogspot.com/>thequark.tumblr.com/
> <http://thequark.tumblr.com/>
>
>
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> From: Meghana <dracon...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 12 09:57PM -0800
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/925f391755d4df44
>
> Thanks guys!
> @Shashidhar: Wow... its scary, this likeness. Maybe she's my spiritual
> twin...
> @Saad: I really don't know if this is worth publicising, but I was
> thinking of building a site for my photography anyway, so might as
> well club it together with that. Lets see what I can come up with.
> @Prateek: I find blogspot not so easy to use... but since I already
> had a blog there, i decided to start another one with the same
> profile.
>
> On Jan 13, 10:45 am, Prateek Agarwal <agarwal.prat...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
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> From: Saad Akhtar <akhta...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 11:42AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/d09afc5c86b705fa
>
> Prateek:
> Actually the overheads are negligible. The only expense is domain + space. I
> use GoDaddy for domains and Dreamhost for space. Domains are ~$10/year,
> don't remember the hosting but that too is not very expensive. $25 I think.
> For unlimited space/bandwidth and subdomains. A good deal..
>
> There are some really cheap offers by hosting providers but they usually end
> in disaster. I started out with a $10/year plan from one.com - They have
> terrible service, restrictive servers/backend and when I switched over to
> dreamhost, my site was down for 2 weeks with little help from them. Quite a
> bad experience.
>
> So I'd recommend DreamHost and other "in the middle" hosting people. Overall
> it's not much... comes to around 1000-2000 per year. You'd spend this on a
> night out with friends. I'd say a good investment.
>
> Wordpress is free. Comicpress is free (although I dont use it) and hundreds
> of other WP themes are free. You can find one that fits your needs.
>
> The managing server part is easy. In fact you don't have to do anything once
> wordpress is installed. And it's easy to install (one click from the control
> panel).
>
> Meghana:
> What do you mean not worth publicizing? Always publicize your webcomic!
> You've already put in the effort and it's going great... :)
>
>
> Saad Akhtar
> Webcomic: Fly, You Fools! <http://www.flyyoufools.com/>
> Phone: (+91) 9871820865
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>
> On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:15 AM, Prateek Agarwal <agarwal...@gmail.com
>
>
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> Topic: Tools and Products
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/9cc095ff9203a1fd
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> From: Prateek Agarwal <agarwal...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 12 12:57PM +0100
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/18b276dcf9d95b99
>
> Folks,
>
> I have not created a web comic but I love to read them. Primarily I am
> blogger and often I create visualizations. It started with using a UML tool
> to make sequence diagram (all IT people might know them better :D ) for
> typical orkut interactions:
> http://thequark.blogspot.com/2008/02/aurkuchhorkut-nahi-chahiye-mujhe.html
> which
> many of my friends liked.
>
> After sometime, while studying management course and after being frustrated
> at protector's of bharatiya-sanskriti I made this SWOT analysis (
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis)
> http://thequark.blogspot.com/2009/10/swot-analysis-of-bharatiya-sanskriti.html
> using
> Microsoft Visio :D
>
> I have created a separate tumblog for visualizations and hindi cinema
> quizzes http://thequark.tumblr.com/ Now I want to make a comic, not a series
> just something in the style of Champak comics (remember them? ;) ) but with
> a twist so I want to know *what tools do people use to make toons, esp with
> animal figures, with lots of details (like shades, background items,
> blockings etc)*?
>
> Regards,
> Prateek
>
>
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> From: Narasimha Vedala <ved...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 13 09:18AM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/35686afd08bb74c7
>
> Hi Prateek,
>
> Tools:
>
> 1. Wacom Digital Tablet (or any other brand. iBall has come up with their
> series which is cheap and works good. I've one at my work place for quick
> sketches. Wacom is the best out there).
> 2. Photoshop (this is one expensive piece of software) is used by
> professionals. You may want to try out freeware like GIMP, Artweaver, Pixia
> etc. I personally prefer GIMP. Artweaver is similar to Corel Painter with
> natural media painting experience. If you are looking at printing the
> comics, then go for Photoshop. It has support for CMYK. With GIMP you may
> need additional plugins which are not on par with Photoshop.
>
> Lots of tutorials on the internet shows you how to do digital coloring,
> shading, half-toning, tone halving, throat gargling et. al :)
>
> cheers.
> simianart.com
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Prateek Agarwal
>
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> Topic: erratic beat comics
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/t/def218fdb560ac2c
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> From: Erratic Beat <errat...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 12 12:27AM -0800
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/9f66525bf4ae11a0
>
> Haha I'm a nerd as well! :)
>
> Interesting concept for your site. I will try to add to it.
> ~Roopa
>
>
>
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> From: Prateek Agarwal <agarwal...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 12 12:46PM +0100
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/edd520a31fc9fc14
>
> @Cohan: Your idea seems pretty nice. Would give it a try some day.
>
>
>
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> From: Abhijeet Kini <abhije...@gmail.com>
> Date: Jan 12 06:44PM +0530
> Url: http://groups.google.com/group/indianwebcomics/msg/413248ce71c5ef1a
>
> hey all,
> was going thru this chain of mails right now, and its always so cool to
> see/read more work from our breed ;)
> @ roopa: nice...u plan to have a series up? like...definitions for each
> personality type?
> @ cohan: nerds...arent we all? ;)
>
> thought id share something with ya'll:
> http://www.planbonline.in/viral/resolutions_2010_bus-stop.htm
>
> <http://www.planbonline.in/viral/resolutions_2010_bus-stop.htm>this is a
> little anim we came up with. the characters are mine. iv been a cartoonist
> for a while and been an animator since the last 5 yrs. also, do visit my
> site... www.abhijeetkini.com
>
> cheers and keep 'em coming - abhijeet
>
> On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Prateek Agarwal
>
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> www.planbonline.in
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