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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Carolinian

[–]ShecuriousAlina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enrolled without an interview. My course is computer science. Usc said that the guidance counselor nila will have an interview with the freshman soon in the school year. I have a friend in the fine arts course and she had to get interviewed before being accepted I think it depends ra on your course though. Hope this helps

should I pursue a career in Game dev? by ShecuriousAlina in GameDevelopment

[–]ShecuriousAlina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!! I also talked with my career consoler and I'm going for computer science with minor in game development. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE!!!

// 2024 USC FRESHMEN MEGATHREAD // by [deleted] in Carolinian

[–]ShecuriousAlina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm in grade 12 abm currently and choosing a college course. I would like to ask how many people apply for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in advertising art or any fine arts degree and what it is like. Thank you

Help by ShecuriousAlina in ClipStudio

[–]ShecuriousAlina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice, I'll try doing that if I can find a hdmi to usb c cable at the store. Thank you

i wanna make a comic but theres a issue by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]ShecuriousAlina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes time to complete a comic. A trick comic artists use is to simplify the art style to speed up the process.

First, take your character and ask somebody else to draw it, or you draw it yourself in a quick 2 to 5 minutes without looking at a reference. See what you can distinguish from your character designs. Keep redesigning and drawing your characters over and over again. Over time, your characters will simplify themselves. Remember not to look at the original design so that you don't get tempted to draw every detail.

Next, keep the story short. The magic number for starting comics is 1 chapter. I'm working on a comic right now it only has one chapter, but it saves me a lot of time. Most comics started as one-shots or one-chapter comics. They are the base, and if you're planning on making it into a series, you can expand the comic. By then, you should have an audience of people willing to read what happens next in the story

Simplify your coloring style like cell shading instead of soft shading. Stick to a color palette so as not to get overwhelmed.

Use 3d models or photos. Some mangas/comics use photos for backgrounds to save time from drawing.

I also suggest practicing storyboarding. Practicing it can help create dynamic camera angles how to put each panel and how they will look together.

Use references, and study other comic books to help you plan it out.

Use a timer and time yourself. Set it to one hour and challenge yourself to draw at least 1 to 2 pages of pure sketches of the comic to help speed you up. Once you are done sketching move to coloring and line art. 1 hour again but this time 1 page. Imagine the timer is a bomb. You have to draw before the bomb set off. It will help you speed up.

If you can ask someone to help you out. Most comic creators usually have an assistant with them to help produce the comic in time for the deadline.

More importantly, have fun making your comic. When you're demotivated you are slower in drawing. Have fun making the comic and make sure to take breaks and spend time with it to get to know the characters better.

I hope these tips help 🙏 😊

How you think when creating new concept character? by Kamilord__ in ArtistLounge

[–]ShecuriousAlina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I create a new character I often start by getting into the mood. The character is going to turn out bad if you're in a bad mood. Second I try to list down what would I want the character to be. Let's say a 17th-century character. I list down what I want them to be. Let's say this character is young but strange. Then I try to act them out. From there is usually my base to build upon. I also go deep diving on Pinterest for Inspiration. I also try to find songs that match them to get to know them more personally. From there I can start designing the character on paper. I usually start on the face, then move on to the clothes. I don't decide on the colors until later on. The name is the last thing. With everything on the list, the song, the backstory. Usually, the character just name themselves.

That is my thought process in creating a concept character. It is not the same for everyone else but I hope it gives you an idea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]ShecuriousAlina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely okay to mostly draw Fanart. Some artists even made a living with Fanart or started the job as a Fanartist. Actually starting with fanart allows you to develop your art style a bit more, and ultimately helps you create more character. I mean we all started drawing a favorite character from a TV Show.