Comments on: The Size You Work. http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/ The semi-sci fi comic of the future... sort of. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:13:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: jim (JP&TM creator) http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-527 jim (JP&TM creator) Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:39:09 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-527 Thanks worth... Yeah, I haven't seen that one, but I have been looking into it more in general, and there are a number of concerns about publishing with them. To be honest, I don't think I will, because that stuff makes me nervous, but we'll see. Thanks worth… Yeah, I haven’t seen that one, but I have been looking into it more in general, and there are a number of concerns about publishing with them. To be honest, I don’t think I will, because that stuff makes me nervous, but we’ll see.

]]> By: worth http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-525 worth Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:26:16 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-525 Jim: I don't know if you've seen this article yet (http://comics212.net/2007/08/06/copyright-and-zuda/). Some interesting comments about Zuda and cartoon copyright and trademark ownership. Jim:

I don’t know if you’ve seen this article yet (http://comics212.net/2007/08/06/copyright-and-zuda/). Some interesting comments about Zuda and cartoon copyright and trademark ownership.

]]> By: jim (JP&TM creator) http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-435 jim (JP&TM creator) Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:09:38 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-435 Hey thanks jon. Yeah, When I am King is good. Some viewers may not mind, but I can't in good conscience submit people to side-scrolling, I don't care what scott mccloud says. Hey thanks jon. Yeah, When I am King is good.

Some viewers may not mind, but I can’t in good conscience submit people to side-scrolling, I don’t care what scott mccloud says.

]]> By: Jon http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-432 Jon Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:55:12 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-432 Some people like being "alienated with the side scroll." When I Am King is one of the most interesting things out there, and it's almost entirely horizontal: http://www.demian5.com/index1-e.php See also: Infinite Canvas on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinite_canvas Just food for thought. Some people like being “alienated with the side scroll.” When I Am King is one of the most interesting things out there, and it’s almost entirely horizontal: http://www.demian5.com/index1-e.php

See also: Infinite Canvas on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinite_canvas

Just food for thought.

]]> By: Kevin http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-408 Kevin Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:36:22 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-408 "The majority of artists always compromise..."? I said the web enables the artist to create his/her vision without compromise. That an artist chooses to compromise their vision is just that, a choice. I agree that in order to be successful in using art as a souce of income, you have to make compromises based on marketing strategy. I may never make a dime drawing comic strips, but that does not stop my ability to post them on any number of websites in any size, shape, or level of vulgarity I envision. That is what I was speeking about. If I don't like the format or censoring a syndicate has required for my art to be seen , I have other options that were not availabe in past generations. I also agree that it can be a challenge to fit good art and and interesting gag into the conventional comic strip format. But that is what my vision is, the conventional strip size. Maybe I lack the originality I have seen in the layout of so many web strips, and I enjoy reading your strip, Jim, but I am stuck with seeing things in a standard view. “The majority of artists always compromise…”? I said the web enables the artist to create his/her vision without compromise. That an artist chooses to compromise their vision is just that, a choice. I agree that in order to be successful in using art as a souce of income, you have to make compromises based on marketing strategy. I may never make a dime drawing comic strips, but that does not stop my ability to post them on any number of websites in any size, shape, or level of vulgarity I envision. That is what I was speeking about. If I don’t like the format or censoring a syndicate has required for my art to be seen , I have other options that were not availabe in past generations.

I also agree that it can be a challenge to fit good art and and interesting gag into the conventional comic strip format. But that is what my vision is, the conventional strip size. Maybe I lack the originality I have seen in the layout of so many web strips, and I enjoy reading your strip, Jim, but I am stuck with seeing things in a standard view.

]]> By: jim (JP&TM creator) http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-391 jim (JP&TM creator) Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:41:11 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-391 Well said. Well said.

]]> By: wit http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-388 wit Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:58:45 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-388 Another thing you have to keep in mind is the average comic reader's attention span. Personal Preference: I don't want to scroll to read a comic strip. But I'm a fan of the classic format (obviously). So you have to find a comfortable balance between what looks great and what is too much. I always thought it was a challenge to fit interesting artwork and a great gag into a standard size. But I think that as long as the comic strip holds people's interests, it doesn't matter how big you make it. You have to find your audience's comfort zone and exploit it like a mofo. Another thing you have to keep in mind is the average comic reader’s attention span. Personal Preference: I don’t want to scroll to read a comic strip. But I’m a fan of the classic format (obviously). So you have to find a comfortable balance between what looks great and what is too much. I always thought it was a challenge to fit interesting artwork and a great gag into a standard size. But I think that as long as the comic strip holds people’s interests, it doesn’t matter how big you make it. You have to find your audience’s comfort zone and exploit it like a mofo.

]]> By: jim (JP&TM creator) http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-387 jim (JP&TM creator) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:53:42 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-387 I disagree. The majority of artists always compromise, that's how it is. You have to balance what you want to do, what you're technically able to do, and what you have time for. On the web you also have to consider business considerations (meaning you need regular updates to keep traffic and interest alive) and you balance creative expression with usability, and accessibility. All these balancing acts are compromise. I disagree. The majority of artists always compromise, that’s how it is. You have to balance what you want to do, what you’re technically able to do, and what you have time for. On the web you also have to consider business considerations (meaning you need regular updates to keep traffic and interest alive) and you balance creative expression with usability, and accessibility. All these balancing acts are compromise.

]]> By: Kevin http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-386 Kevin Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:44:47 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-386 I believe the freedom of the web does enable the artist to create the vision as he invisions it, without compromise. That being said, I am still partial to the standard comic strip size.The absence of limitation does not constitute the necessity for alteration; "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". I believe the freedom of the web does enable the artist to create the vision as he invisions it, without compromise. That being said, I am still partial to the standard comic strip size.The absence of limitation does not constitute the necessity for alteration; “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.

]]> By: jim (JP&TM creator) http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-385 jim (JP&TM creator) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:27:28 +0000 http://jetpacksandtimemachines.com/the-size-you-work/#comment-385 Yeah, I know what you're talking about. <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/comics/uclickcomics/20070722/cx_tmsho_uc/tmsho20070722;_ylt=AkDZJkNP838xMbZZxVG4PeLlcLQF" rel="nofollow">Shoe</a> uses it still, but I don't think many new comics do. Yeah, I know what you’re talking about. Shoe uses it still, but I don’t think many new comics do.

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