Making 8-bit comics

[Cat]

I love drawing. I'd draw comics all the time, If only I had a scanner! *cries*

So I'll stick to 8-bit characters, since they're easy.

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I'm not trying to pass judgement on anyone's writing, I'm just saying it's much harder for people to see their own fallacies. With something like writing, some could argue it's subjective, and there are also many, many rules regarding the language which have fallen into disuse. Without really educating yourself first, it's hard to write. Any one of you could be the next Atwood or Crozier for all I know, but that's not for me to judge.

[CHICAGO¤lollie]

Originally Posted by Rick001

1.) Is it hard?

Depends on your graphic skills. It's a bit hard at first, but it gets easier the more you make them.

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2.) What programs do we need to do so?

Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and Microsoft Paint. And Winamp.

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3.) Are they free?

Microsoft Paint and Winamp, yes. Photoshop, not really.
KaZaa Lite, very helpful, especially with a good connection.

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4.) Would anyone be kind enough to link them if they are free?

Microsoft
WinAmp
Google

Google for KaZaa Lite. You may get lucky.
You may not get lucky with the "I'm Feeling Lucky!" button.

Originally Posted by Rick001

5.) How long does it take to make an 8-bit comic?

Depends on how complex the comic is, how much time you put into the comic, and how good your comic making skills are.

Here you go, a few comic making tutorials.

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Thanks

No problem. :p

By the way, I am NOT a newbie. If you'd take a look at my user title, I am CHICAGO¤lollie. My old account isn't working for some reason, so I have signed up for a new one, so there.


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Also if anyone could link where I can find background it would be much obliged

Google Image Search