Illustration & Visual Narrative FINAL TASK: WEBCOMIC
Name: NG JIA XUAN
I.D: 0375273
COURSE: Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Illustration & Visual Narrative
FINAL TASK: WEBCOMIC
1. LECTURE & TUTORIAL
WEEK 10 (27/11/2024)
LECTURE & TUTORIAL:
Mr Hafiz give us a briefing about the upcoming final project 'Webcomic'
making.
Requirements:
1. Comic cover with surrealism art style.
2. One-page comic with surrealism art style.
3. Animate (at least 3 panels) one-page comic with surrealism art style.
WEEK 11~ 13 (4/12/2024 ~18/12/2024)
LECTURE & TUTORIAL:
Having multiple consultation section with Mr Hafiz, to make sure we are
having a nice progress.
Learning more about transitions:
Material given by Mr Hafiz:
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| Scott McClouds Transitions |
2. INSTRUCTIONS
3. WORKING PROGRESS
3.1 Story reading
3.2 COMIC COVER
For my Sketches:
First I make a brief sketch about my cover. After getting approval
from Mr Hafiz, I did a really brief marking on the sketch to make it
easier for me to draw in Illustrator.
For my MOODBOARD:
I choose red &
black. I think it's quite iconic and impactful for comic cover.
After having another consultation with Mr Hafiz, I start to
draw in Illustrator.
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| Trace out the 'Sack' & 'Monkey's Paw' |
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| Draw out the brighter side (lighting), and the 200$ label |
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| Adding the 'Cracks' & 'Face' on the sack |
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| Add black background |
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| Add the 'Title' & 'Author Name' |
FINAL OUTCOME:
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| Voilà! This is the final outcome |
3.3.1 ONE-PAGE COMIC (PNG)
For my Sketches:
First I did a brief sketch, and thanks to Mr Hafiz for checking my
transitions, storytelling & panels are smooth enough to proceed.
Next I did a vector version making it easier for me to trace in
Illustrator. My whole composition is cleaner, and I add surrealism
elements in my composition.
(A bunch of eyes [Panel 1], Wishing shadow monster [Panel 3])
For my MOODBOARD:
I want to create a contrast to make my comic more impactful, I have used
'Blue & Orange/Yellow' before. This time I decided to try a new combo,
which is 'Red &
Green'
After having another consultation with Mr Hafiz, I start to draw in
Illustrator.
After drawing in Illustrator, I start to play with the colors!
(Funfact: At the coloring process I was trying so hard to not make it
look 'Christmassy')
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| Attempt 1 |
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| Attempt 2 |
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| My final attempt and I start working on the font/letters |
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| The font I use in my comic |
FINAL OUTCOMES:
The four panels that I have chosen to animate:
Panel 1: Animate those eyes, making them moving
crazily.
Panel 3: Animate the action 'WINK'
Panel 6: Animate the 'WISH'
Panel 7: Animate the action 'OPENING the eye'
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Close-up at the panels:
Panel 1:
Panel 3:
Panel 6:
Panel 7:
*Unlike the 'WINK,' the reason I only drew two panels for this action is because it's a very quick moment. I wanted to show that he has finally made up his mind and is determined to make his wish.
'ALRIGHT!! (Open eyes) it's time to wish' kind of feeling.
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After that, I put these art boards in Photoshop to
animate them |
FINAL OUTCOMES:
4. FINAL OUTCOMES
4.1 COMIC COVER:
4.2 ONE-PAGE COMIC (PNG):
Some additional description:
To ensure my project/webcomic looks relevant, there are two things I
care about the most: color and art style.
1. Colors:
I use red and green to create contrast and a spooky vibe. For the
cover, I also use red. I don't want my comic to look too different from
the cover, so I incorporate red in both.
2. Art Style:
I use a vector art style for both the cover and the comic. The reason
is the same as with the colors—my goal is to make sure the audience can
easily recognize that this cover belongs to this comic.
This project might be my favorite! It's fun, and I’ve never drawn a comic before, so it's a brand new experience for me. The hardest part has probably been planning out the transitions and panels. I want to maintain a smooth flow in the comic while creating interesting panel layouts. That’s why my panels have different sizes and shapes. For the coloring, it’s my first attempt with red and green. It definitely creates a spooky vibe, but I still need to improve my sense of color. Overall, it’s been a great experience, drawing the comic and making the animation.
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