Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast
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| Writing a Synopsis (with Eli!) | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:41:39 | |
A synopsis is one of the most powerful tools we have for hooking potential readers into our story. But sometimes summing up your big ideas into an understandable, compelling short statement is really challenging! So we’re here to break down! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Finishing a Webcomic | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:46:34 | |
Webcomics can come to a stop for a whole host of reasons. BUT if everything goes to plan, you will reach the end of your story! Today we discuss what it takes to tie up those loose ends and cross that finish line! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Work Life Balance and Webcomics (with Chesca!) | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:49:28 | |
Creating a webcomic while dealing with work, family, and life can be a tricky balancing act! Today, we sit down with special guest Chesca of Litterbox Comics to talk about how they and our hosts manage to juggle everything while still creating webcomics. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Jam Session! Banner Ads | 29 May 2024 | 00:22:22 | |
This week, we have another little jam session with Delphina and Thane, who are here to talk about Banner Ads, their history in the webcomics sphere, and how you can implement them to best suit your webcomic needs. | |||
| Roleplay and Webcomics | 15 May 2024 | 00:35:08 | |
Roleplay has been with us since the dawn of the internet, and many of us have created original characters in RPs on forums or chats that later found their way into our comic work. This week, the gang discusses how roleplay can help get your creative juices going and help inform your decision making in creating your webcomic! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Rewarding vs Fun | 01 May 2024 | 00:50:11 | |
Working on webcomics can take years, and what once started as a cool shiny story idea may not seem as interesting as it used to. This week, the gang discusses how to balance having fun with your story while also being rewarded by the process. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Webcomic Collectives | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:43:48 | |
This week, the gang discusses webcomic collectives, what they are, what they can do, and why you might want to be involved in one! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Jam Session! RSS Feeds for Webcomics | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:33:46 | |
In this Jam Session episode, the gang discusses RSS Feeds and how you can use them to expand your comic's audience! | |||
| Shipping | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:43:24 | |
The screen tones cast knows deep down, the only topic that truly keeps webcomic creators up all night, and has decided its well past time to share our our favorite ships! The gang discusses their best ships, as well as their most problematic, and how other creators can avoid economic and emotional hardship from their own ships. Happy April Fools, enjoy the free episode :) The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)" by Adrianwave, mixed with "George Michael Careless Whisper (VAPORWAVE)" by André Luiz, and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!" by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". The Promo also samples "Hockey Night in Canada 1993 intro" with fair use. For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Crowdfunding Your Webcomic | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:46:04 | |
When webcomic creators want to bring their projects to life, Crowdfunding can be used in so many different ways. This week, the gang discusses how to plan a crowdfunding campaign for your webcomic projects and how to handle the pressure, bumps and turns along the way! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Morality | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:44:07 | |
Where your characters fall on a morality scale can be one of the juiciest things to play with in writing for your webcomic. Today, we discuss how morality can play into your work, what makes a character redeemable or not, and more! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Drawing Fundamentals | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:37:21 | |
Keeping in touch with the fundamentals of perspective, anatomy, color theory, and all that good structural stuff is so crucial to every successful webcomic. Today, we're going to talk about ways you can practice better to make drawing your webcomic better and faster in fun ways! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Video Platforms and Webcomics (with Star!) | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:50:49 | |
With the explosion in popularity of video platforms online comes new opportunities to create, promote, and experiment with your webcomic. This week we discuss how video content can help support your webcomic journey and some of the challenges that come with it. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Ratings and Content Warnings | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:43:00 | |
We’ve all got different types of stories to tell, and we want to make sure we are reaching the audiences we want to reach. Join the gang this week as we discuss how creators can properly convey the content of their comics with clarity and respect! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| D&D, Webcomics, and You! (with Nat and Q!) | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:46:07 | |
This week, we sat down with Nat and Q from Snackbag Studios, co-creators of the webcomic Wayfinders: Off Course, to talk about the incredibly fun and interesting intersection of Webcomics and Table-top role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons! The crew discuss what it's like melding a D&D campaign and comics and other tips for creators looking to make a webcomic based on their favorite games! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Study Tips for Inspiration | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:44:19 | |
Today we're going to be taking a dive into how to get the most out of studying other works for inspiration, and looking at them as a creator to improve your webcomic. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Printing your Webcomic | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:00:21 | |
So you’ve been drawing your comic and publishing it online pretty regularly, and eventually it crosses your mind to make a printed version! This week, the gang talks about what the process looks like to get to that point, and what should you do (or avoid) along the way to make it work as smoothly as possible! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Characterization | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:51:42 | |
Writing interesting characters is something we ALL aspire to in our webcomics, but how do we make them compelling and relatable without having them fall flat? The gang discusses how to do this and ways you can make memorable friends and foes in your comic! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Power Levels | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:43:01 | |
This episode of Screen Tones is OVER 9000!!! This episode of Screen Tones is all about controlling your power - your speed and level of detail to make comic pages at the speed you want to make them! Listen along as the gang talks about tips and tricks about preserving your energy for MAXIMUM IMPACT on those knockout pages! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Purity Culture and Webcomics | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:52:36 | |
In todays episode, the gang tackles a bit of a challenging topic that can affect any creative field: Purity Culture, and talks about their thoughts on it and on ways to navigate online spaces to minimize its stress on you as a creator. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Lettering | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:03:38 | |
A comic isn’t complete until the lettering is done! Today our hosts are talking all about the art of lettering and how you can make the most of it for your webcomic! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Romance (with Meg and Alli!) | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:50:22 | |
Ever wondered about the allure of romance? The potential of a fiery relationship between strangers? The highs and lows, the exciting and the enticing? Well you’re in for a treat because we’re going to be discussing Romance as a genre and tool in webcomics. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Death of Twitter | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:36:15 | |
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn and/or celebrate the death of website formerly known as Twitter. Delphie and Krispy discuss the ups and downs of the social media landscape and the impact of Twitter on webcomic creators' lives and growth, as well as their thoughts on where we all go from here. The Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", by Adrianwave, has been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| AI is Bad, Actually | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:44:47 | |
In todays episode, the cast brings their Hottest Take Yet, and its one that's been impossible to ignore if you have been anywhere online these days. It's AI! AHH! We discuss what AI and Generative AI are trying to change about making comics, and why they aren't nearly as helpful (or wanted!) for the webcomic making process. #SupportHumanCreators The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Watercolors and Webcomics! | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:40:12 | |
Webcomics can be made from anything, from pen and pencil, to digital tablets and editing, all the way to traditional mediums like Watercolors! Today the gang discuss the ins and outs of how watercolors work and how they apply them in webcomics art! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Jam Session! Art Fight! | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:23:21 | |
In today's episode, its a JAM! Krispy and Delphie discuss their love for art communities, specifically ArtFight! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| Social Media (with Jay!) | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:41:19 | |
It's the beast of many names, and changes every 5 years, its Social Media! Maintaining social media presence for your webcomic can seem like a daunting task. Today we try and unpack how to make social media work for you and your comic! And to discuss it, we have special guest Jay from Inkblot.com! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Changing Process Over Time | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:49:47 | |
Webcomics is a longgggg road, with stories that take years, even decades to make sometimes! In that time, theres tons of room for growth, exploration, rises and falls that change the way you create! We want to talk about this deeply personal topic today! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Online Stores (with Star!) | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:28:57 | |
In this weeks episode, we talk with Star (Castoff) about the trials and tribulations of having an online store! Sit down with the gang as they talk about how to run an online store, what to look for when just starting out, and what to avoid to make your store the best it can be! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Webcomic Outlines | 31 May 2023 | 00:51:38 | |
Making a webcomic is hard, but having a plan for what's coming makes the writing load way easier. This week, the gang talks about how outlining is not only a helpful writing exercise, but how its a near necessary part of the creative process and the ways it can impact your writing and your workflow! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Managing Expectations | 17 May 2023 | 00:55:24 | |
We all go into our webcomics journey with hopes, dreams, and expectations about where we want to be and where we will get with our comics. It's a natural part of life for almost every creator, yet how we manage those expectations can absolutely make or break your comic making experience. Today, the gang talks about how to make your goals and expectations achievable and reasonable without breaking you down in the process! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Aesthetics in Webcomics | 03 May 2023 | 00:30:08 | |
How a work looks and feels can make all the difference when trying to attract an audience! Today, the gang discusses what it means to have an Aesthetic to your webcomic work, how to make the most of your style when trying to use art and writing to set the mood, and some pitfalls that can come with "committing to the bit" with regards to aesthetics. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Webcomic Fashion (with Jacki!) | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:05:40 | |
Glitz and glamour await you in this fabulous episode featuring special guest Jacki, creator of the webcomic Kings of Sorts (https://kingsofsorts.com/). Phin, Meg, and Jacki dive into the wear this not that of your webcomic dreams! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Jam Session! Music | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:14:59 | |
It's time for another Jam Episode! This week, we discuss how music, playlists, and soundtracks can be used to your advantage when crafting scenes in your webcomic! | |||
| Patreon (with Bob!) | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:43:13 | |
Patreon is a site where you can get your readers to financially support you on a subscription model. You make an account on patreon.com, send your readers over to give you any amount per month they want, and you can post bonus content for your readers that’s either free to access OR behind a paid tier. It can be a really nice way to put a little money in your pocket, but it’s also really easy to overwhelm yourself, too, so we’re going to talk about what we’ve learned about navigating it! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:09:13 | |
Time for a new episode of Screen Tones. Today we are discussing tips and tricks for appeasing the robot overlords. Join the uprising now. Intro: Daft Labeouf by Udge Outro: Daft Punk - Something About Us (Chiptune remix) -Chip Jockey Featuring: Network Music Ensemble - Deadline Fair use parody. | |||
| Webcomic Web Design (with Alyssa!) | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:58:32 | |
A key part of every webcomic is, well, THE WEB! There are many ways to post your comic on the web, but today we dive into what it takes to create, manage, and grow your own website for your webcomic! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Voltron: A Critical Analysis | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:58:10 | |
In this episode, Thane and Krispy recall their thoughts and feelings on story structure, payoff, proper beats, and characterization while taking note from the Dreamworks Show, Voltron: Legendary Defender. | |||
| Action | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:37:27 | |
Fast punches, big epic battles, tension, its all there in Action! This week the gang talks about how you can approach writing and drawing action scenes in your webcomics and some tips from their own experiences! | |||
| Deadlines | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:48:56 | |
Deadlines! Everyone's got em, and so many creators find them the most stressful part of making their comics. Fret not! This week, the gang looks to demystify deadlines and shine a light on this creative boogeyman, as well as discuss ways you can make deadlines work better for you and your process! | |||
| Jam Session! Bad Art | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:26:12 | |
Today's ep is a Jam Episode! In a shorter, less formal setting, the gang discusses the idea of what "Bad art" means in a webcomics sense and what our interpretations are of the use (and overuse) of this term in the community! | |||
| Agents (with Seth!) | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:53:52 | |
Today, the gang talks about Literary Agents, how they work, and the intersection between them and Webcomics! Thane and Delphina talk with Special Guest Seth Fishman about his experience in the agency field! | |||
| Hooks | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:52:26 | |
Welcome to the kickoff to Season 2 of Screen Tones! This season premiere is all about Hooks! Our hosts discuss how to engage with new readers and get them emotionally invested in your stories. | |||
| Season 2 Trailer and Cast Intros | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:03:32 | |
We're getting excited for Season 2 to start dropping next week, so come and meet the cast and crew again! | |||
| Guide to taking a Comic Hiatus | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:48:14 | |
How do you plan a webcomic hiatus, and why? Do you use that time to rest, rebuild buffer, or work on other projects? Our speakers talk about their own hiatus experiences - and why they're not so bad. | |||
| 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:31:18 | |
Starting a webcomic can be a huge endeavor. Whether it's your first comic or your fifth, the beginning stages of webcomicking can be the best of times and the worst of times. It may surprise you to know (though hopefully not) that we here at Screen Tones have all started webcomics and so, we want to share our favorite tips for getting started. And what better way to do that than with a nice, neat numbered list! Let's dive into the 5 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Started Webcomicking!! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | |||
| Jam Session! Artists vs. Writers | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:20:07 | |
Today's episode of Screen Tones is our first short JAM SESSION! This time we're talking about ARTISTS vs WRITERS - a hot conversation topic in recent webcomics talks. What 'side' of the creative process is more important? Or more difficult to execute? | |||
| Fan Comics (with Emma!) | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:49:40 | |
Lots of people start their webcomic journey by making a fan comic of another story they love. What makes fan comics such a great learning opportunity? We talk with special guest Emma, creator of the webcomic Honestly Not A Robot! | |||
| The Mind Games | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:52:12 | |
There are a lot of stressful thoughts that can arise from making a webcomic - how can you best manage your expectations, health, and happiness as you share your stories? | |||
| The Numbers Game | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:40:12 | |
You've jumped into the world of webcomics, and now you have so many stats at your fingertips - pageviews, ad revenue, etc... How do you enjoy the process without getting bogged down by the data? To find out, come and play THE NUMBERS GAME! | |||