1 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:27.520 Hello everyone, I'm webtoon artist Dolbae 2 00:00:27.520 --> 00:00:30.799 I've drawn Hwa Rang Kwan in SF, Tale of Gyeryong Fairy, Running after a Breakup 3 00:00:30.799 --> 00:00:35.160 and I'm currently working on Yuly 4 00:00:35.160 --> 00:00:37.360 If you are watching this video right now 5 00:00:37.360 --> 00:00:41.480 You would be someone who is interested in webtoon-making 6 00:00:41.480 --> 00:00:46.880 You may be an aspiring webtoon writer or might want to try webtoons 7 00:00:46.880 --> 00:00:49.720 Perhaps you really want to draw a webtoon 8 00:00:49.720 --> 00:00:52.599 but don't know where to start 9 00:00:52.599 --> 00:00:55.520 Or maybe you already have the art skills, 10 00:00:55.520 --> 00:00:58.360 equipment and time but 11 00:00:58.360 --> 00:01:01.080 your mind goes blank 12 00:01:01.080 --> 00:01:04.120 looking into the new canvas? 13 00:01:04.120 --> 00:01:08.839 Where should we start with webtoon drawing? 14 00:01:08.839 --> 00:01:10.519 Some people say 15 00:01:10.519 --> 00:01:13.800 that you need a certain level of drawing skills to start 16 00:01:13.800 --> 00:01:18.000 or some might say you need the whole story beforehand 17 00:01:18.000 --> 00:01:24.120 or you will be better off going to webtoon classes 18 00:01:24.120 --> 00:01:26.480 there may be many other opinions like these 19 00:01:26.480 --> 00:01:28.519 But what I believe is that 20 00:01:28.519 --> 00:01:32.959 If you want to become a webtoon artist, you should already be drawing one 21 00:01:32.959 --> 00:01:34.680 Is there anyone who wants to be 22 00:01:34.680 --> 00:01:38.320 a webtoon artist and still haven't started one yet? 23 00:01:38.320 --> 00:01:42.000 If so, start drawing something now 24 00:01:42.000 --> 00:01:44.480 You can start on a tablet like an ipad 25 00:01:44.480 --> 00:01:46.360 or your computer 26 00:01:46.360 --> 00:01:49.120 or even a pencil and paper 27 00:01:49.120 --> 00:01:50.599 If you like webtoons 28 00:01:50.599 --> 00:01:55.160 that means you have been spending something on them 29 00:01:55.160 --> 00:01:58.000 Which also means that you have 30 00:01:58.000 --> 00:02:01.480 the very basic needs to start drawing webtoons 31 00:02:01.480 --> 00:02:05.120 which is: you have read lots of them 32 00:02:05.120 --> 00:02:09.960 Any creation needs lots of input for lots of output 33 00:02:09.960 --> 00:02:12.240 If you have seen lots of webtoons 34 00:02:12.240 --> 00:02:16.080 you already know what webtoon is 35 00:02:16.080 --> 00:02:19.039 It is a medium that conveys a story 36 00:02:19.039 --> 00:02:21.399 through 2D images created by the artist 37 00:02:21.399 --> 00:02:28.919 It includes detailed elements such as character descriptions, dialogue, narration 38 00:02:28.919 --> 00:02:31.080 scene direction, and background descriptions 39 00:02:31.080 --> 00:02:35.199 There may be people who hesitate to start because 40 00:02:35.199 --> 00:02:39.919 they want draw each of these elements perfectly 41 00:02:39.919 --> 00:02:43.639 It helps to change that mindset 42 00:02:43.639 --> 00:02:45.440 If you are new 43 00:02:45.440 --> 00:02:49.679 It is better for you to not have high expectations 44 00:02:49.679 --> 00:02:52.039 If you are a first time comic drawer 45 00:02:52.039 --> 00:02:56.520 there certainly is no reason for you to be good 46 00:02:56.520 --> 00:03:01.160 So you have to sort of accept the current, or beginning stage 47 00:03:01.160 --> 00:03:03.160 That way you can start something 48 00:03:03.160 --> 00:03:06.199 and start having fun with your works 49 00:03:06.199 --> 00:03:09.839 Ease into the learning with me 50 00:03:09.839 --> 00:03:13.199 by setting a goal of drawing one episode worth of webtoon 51 00:03:13.199 --> 00:03:15.520 Take it step by step 52 00:03:15.520 --> 00:03:18.520 and you will be left with one episode in no time 53 00:03:18.520 --> 00:03:21.199 Now let's start drawing some webtoons 54 00:03:25.880 --> 00:03:27.720 Some things are necessary 55 00:03:27.720 --> 00:03:30.559 First you need a work plan 56 00:03:30.559 --> 00:03:35.119 you need a one-line summary of the work in a logline 57 00:03:35.119 --> 00:03:38.440 the logline is considered the DNA of your work 58 00:03:38.440 --> 00:03:40.800 A sentence that can summarize 59 00:03:40.800 --> 00:03:44.119 your work in one line 60 00:03:44.119 --> 00:03:46.240 that is the logline 61 00:03:46.240 --> 00:03:50.440 also you would need a synopsis based on the logline 62 00:03:50.440 --> 00:03:54.199 which is a short summary of your story 63 00:03:54.199 --> 00:03:59.080 Can be anywhere from 1,000 words to full a4 paper 64 00:03:59.080 --> 00:04:02.960 If you don't have a story you want to create yet 65 00:04:02.960 --> 00:04:07.320 You can take part from your favorite web novel 66 00:04:07.320 --> 00:04:10.679 or just any novels and develop it 67 00:04:10.679 --> 00:04:15.320 but since the copyright belongs to the original author 68 00:04:15.320 --> 00:04:19.920 you cannot use the creation commercially 69 00:04:19.920 --> 00:04:24.359 If you have a story writer who wants to participate 70 00:04:24.359 --> 00:04:26.920 collaborating is also an option 71 00:04:26.920 --> 00:04:28.959 An important thing in writing a synopsis 72 00:04:28.959 --> 00:04:33.880 is that you need to set up a definite start, finish and the climax 73 00:04:33.880 --> 00:04:35.559 How the story starts 74 00:04:35.559 --> 00:04:37.720 what kind of hardships the protagonist goes through 75 00:04:37.720 --> 00:04:39.760 How he overcomes it 76 00:04:39.760 --> 00:04:42.440 and what kind of outcome is shown 77 00:04:42.440 --> 00:04:45.480 you need to clearly decide these elements 78 00:04:45.480 --> 00:04:47.200 You also need to know 79 00:04:47.200 --> 00:04:51.000 What is the desire of the protagonist, who leads the whole story? 80 00:04:51.000 --> 00:04:55.559 What are his fears? 81 00:04:55.559 --> 00:04:59.559 What are some obstacles that hinders the protagonist reaching his goals 82 00:04:59.559 --> 00:05:02.600 These three things will be the basics 83 00:05:02.600 --> 00:05:06.519 If you have set up the characters, you need to have character designs 84 00:05:06.519 --> 00:05:09.000 You need designs to be able to create the manuscript 85 00:05:09.000 --> 00:05:10.880 How the main character looks like 86 00:05:10.880 --> 00:05:13.119 What kind of hair does he have 87 00:05:13.119 --> 00:05:15.160 What type of clothes does he wear 88 00:05:15.160 --> 00:05:17.320 What are his go-to face expressions 89 00:05:17.320 --> 00:05:19.920 Does he carry around any items etc. 90 00:05:19.920 --> 00:05:23.480 Using these things you can complete a design that can 91 00:05:23.480 --> 00:05:26.079 visually depict the main character 92 00:05:26.079 --> 00:05:28.600 The image I'm showing you now is 93 00:05:28.600 --> 00:05:31.519 a character sheet I created 94 00:05:31.519 --> 00:05:35.799 during the planning of The Island of the Cartoonist 95 00:05:35.799 --> 00:05:39.720 It's good to draw the character 96 00:05:39.720 --> 00:05:44.440 showing the front, side, three-quarter view, full body 97 00:05:44.440 --> 00:05:46.799 the protagonist's face from 98 00:05:46.799 --> 00:05:49.359 various angles 99 00:05:49.359 --> 00:05:52.000 and various expressions 100 00:05:52.000 --> 00:05:54.679 So this is called the character sheet 101 00:05:54.679 --> 00:05:56.559 After designing like this 102 00:05:56.559 --> 00:05:58.920 you have to try making a concept art 103 00:05:58.920 --> 00:06:02.040 Concept art is a single illustration that 104 00:06:02.040 --> 00:06:04.880 shows how the manuscript will look in advance 105 00:06:04.880 --> 00:06:07.600 The concept art I have here was 106 00:06:07.600 --> 00:06:11.839 used in The Island of the Cartoonist 107 00:06:11.839 --> 00:06:12.880 There is the character 108 00:06:12.880 --> 00:06:15.399 background, general atmosphere 109 00:06:15.399 --> 00:06:19.799 types of pen lines, colors and coloring types 110 00:06:19.799 --> 00:06:23.839 you can see all of those in this illustration 111 00:06:23.839 --> 00:06:25.239 If you start creating the manuscript 112 00:06:25.239 --> 00:06:27.720 without planning meticulously 113 00:06:27.720 --> 00:06:31.480 you might struggle to meet weekly deadlines and lose sight of your direction 114 00:06:31.480 --> 00:06:33.920 You need to set clear goals 115 00:06:33.920 --> 00:06:35.720 and work towards them 116 00:06:35.720 --> 00:06:36.839 Also 117 00:06:36.839 --> 00:06:40.119 You need understanding of the drawing programs 118 00:06:40.119 --> 00:06:42.640 You must know how to use a drawing program 119 00:06:42.640 --> 00:06:46.760 such as Photoshop or Clip Studio 120 00:06:46.760 --> 00:06:48.959 Photoshop is rarely used nowadays 121 00:06:48.959 --> 00:06:51.519 People tend to use Clip Studio more 122 00:06:51.519 --> 00:06:54.440 I also use Clip Studio 123 00:06:54.440 --> 00:06:56.119 Let me show you now 124 00:06:56.119 --> 00:06:58.119 It is this program here 125 00:06:58.119 --> 00:07:00.160 I sometimes use photoshop 126 00:07:00.160 --> 00:07:02.000 for the AI feature 127 00:07:02.000 --> 00:07:04.559 I also use Blender program 128 00:07:04.559 --> 00:07:06.320 which is a 3D program, for backgrounds 129 00:07:06.320 --> 00:07:09.239 But I use Clip Studio mostly 130 00:07:09.239 --> 00:07:11.359 to make webtoons 131 00:07:11.359 --> 00:07:14.160 Lastly you need to establish 132 00:07:14.160 --> 00:07:15.760 an environment for drawing webtoons 133 00:07:15.760 --> 00:07:19.880 computer, tablet, comfortable desk and chair 134 00:07:19.880 --> 00:07:21.920 and the programs 135 00:07:21.920 --> 00:07:24.399 like Photoshop or Clip Studio 136 00:07:24.399 --> 00:07:27.880 Have those things ready 137 00:07:27.880 --> 00:07:29.399 If you want to do it by hand 138 00:07:29.399 --> 00:07:32.040 you would need materials for that as well 139 00:07:32.040 --> 00:07:35.839 Let me show you my work station 140 00:07:35.839 --> 00:07:38.200 You can see a Cintiq 141 00:07:38.200 --> 00:07:40.079 which is a tablet 142 00:07:40.079 --> 00:07:42.920 and I have one computer here 143 00:07:42.920 --> 00:07:44.119 keyboard and mouse 144 00:07:44.119 --> 00:07:47.200 You will be well off with these materials 145 00:07:47.200 --> 00:07:49.320 Please 146 00:07:49.320 --> 00:07:52.799 get the equipment according to your 147 00:07:52.799 --> 00:07:54.600 financial status 148 00:07:54.600 --> 00:07:57.239 These days, you can draw on the computer 149 00:07:57.239 --> 00:07:58.359 like this, which is very nice 150 00:07:58.359 --> 00:08:00.119 When I was a student 151 00:08:00.119 --> 00:08:03.200 I didn't have money for pens, inks or screen tones 152 00:08:03.200 --> 00:08:05.640 So I drew on my notebook with pencils 153 00:08:05.640 --> 00:08:07.760 But now it is so easy and accessible 154 00:08:07.760 --> 00:08:11.239 to conveniently draw webtoons 155 00:08:11.239 --> 00:08:15.320 You can see that I am using Cintiq Pro 24 in. 156 00:08:15.320 --> 00:08:18.760 but lower versions of this is okay to use 157 00:08:18.760 --> 00:08:20.640 There are many versions 158 00:08:20.640 --> 00:08:23.839 of the Wacom tablets 159 00:08:23.839 --> 00:08:28.079 So you can prepare them according to your needs 160 00:08:28.079 --> 00:08:31.079 I recommend that you make an investment 161 00:08:31.079 --> 00:08:34.679 and a really good chair to work on 162 00:08:34.679 --> 00:08:37.640 Since you will be spending an implicit amount of time sitting down 163 00:08:37.640 --> 00:08:39.440 You want to get a chair that 164 00:08:39.440 --> 00:08:41.599 does not put pressure on the spine 165 00:08:41.599 --> 00:08:44.840 It will be even better to have a standing desk 166 00:08:44.840 --> 00:08:48.280 so you can sometimes work standing up 167 00:08:48.280 --> 00:08:49.719 I also use it myself 168 00:08:49.719 --> 00:08:52.400 I think it is better for my back to 169 00:08:52.400 --> 00:08:54.320 stand up like this time to time 170 00:08:59.080 --> 00:09:03.400 Let's talk about the stages, sequence, and 171 00:09:03.400 --> 00:09:07.239 production schedule of webtoon manuscript making 172 00:09:07.239 --> 00:09:11.039 I will talk about the pros and cons of 173 00:09:11.039 --> 00:09:12.840 monthly and weekly deadlines 174 00:09:12.840 --> 00:09:16.559 For example, let's say my work is webtoon no. 1 175 00:09:16.559 --> 00:09:20.760 then your deadline is probably Saturday 3 o'clock 176 00:09:20.760 --> 00:09:23.479 Which means by 2:59pm 177 00:09:23.479 --> 00:09:28.440 You should have sent your work via email 178 00:09:28.440 --> 00:09:31.679 Artists on weekly deadlines plan their work 179 00:09:31.679 --> 00:09:33.239 weekly 180 00:09:33.239 --> 00:09:37.559 For example you would have breaks from Saturday afternoon and Sunday 181 00:09:37.559 --> 00:09:40.200 and work Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri 182 00:09:40.200 --> 00:09:44.799 and Saturday mornings 183 00:09:44.799 --> 00:09:46.799 So an artist on weekly schedule 184 00:09:46.799 --> 00:09:49.919 will write the script on Monday 185 00:09:49.919 --> 00:09:52.479 Well when I was on a weekly deadline 186 00:09:52.479 --> 00:09:56.880 I set Monday as a script writing day 187 00:09:56.880 --> 00:10:03.559 When writing a script, plan and write down all the 188 00:10:03.559 --> 00:10:06.760 visual images and dialogue that occur in the manuscript 189 00:10:06.760 --> 00:10:12.840 visual images and dialogue that occur in the manuscript 190 00:10:12.840 --> 00:10:16.799 Bringing out the vague and ambiguous events and lines 191 00:10:16.799 --> 00:10:22.440 to a clear visualization takes a lot of energy and time 192 00:10:22.440 --> 00:10:24.200 It will take the whole day 193 00:10:24.200 --> 00:10:27.400 Second day you will draw the script in a picture storyboard form 194 00:10:27.400 --> 00:10:29.679 If your word script is detailed and finished 195 00:10:29.679 --> 00:10:33.359 your picture script will be much more easier to do 196 00:10:33.359 --> 00:10:36.760 Sometimes these picture scripts take days 197 00:10:36.760 --> 00:10:39.919 to do because you don't have the details 198 00:10:39.919 --> 00:10:43.640 That week will be a mess 199 00:10:43.640 --> 00:10:47.719 So in order to not waste too much time on the picture storyboard 200 00:10:47.719 --> 00:10:50.719 You should be as detailed as possible on your writing on Monday 201 00:10:50.719 --> 00:10:55.799 Artist really have a hard time with this part of the job because 202 00:10:55.799 --> 00:10:59.159 this is where your directing skills fully show 203 00:10:59.159 --> 00:11:01.919 not to mention it is also one of the most difficult part 204 00:11:01.919 --> 00:11:04.640 When we are finished with the picture script you will start sketching 205 00:11:04.640 --> 00:11:07.000 based on the picture script on Wednesday 206 00:11:07.000 --> 00:11:09.119 Draw pen lines over the sketch 207 00:11:09.119 --> 00:11:13.119 Some people prefer going in with the pens first 208 00:11:13.119 --> 00:11:16.359 But for me it actually take less time 209 00:11:16.359 --> 00:11:18.799 with the sketch done beforehand 210 00:11:18.799 --> 00:11:20.880 If you are finished with the sketch job 211 00:11:20.880 --> 00:11:24.080 drawing pen lines is the fun part 212 00:11:24.080 --> 00:11:27.159 I like the post-sketch process because 213 00:11:27.159 --> 00:11:29.000 it's a very simple job 214 00:11:29.000 --> 00:11:31.239 that I can do with less energy 215 00:11:31.239 --> 00:11:34.200 and I can turn on some music or podcasts while so 216 00:11:34.200 --> 00:11:36.760 When you are done with the pen lines 217 00:11:36.760 --> 00:11:39.559 You are pretty much set for the week 218 00:11:39.559 --> 00:11:44.000 On Thursday you will add colors and details 219 00:11:44.000 --> 00:11:47.080 If you have an coloring assistant 220 00:11:47.080 --> 00:11:49.200 he will do the undertones 221 00:11:49.200 --> 00:11:51.239 then the artist could have a quick break 222 00:11:51.239 --> 00:11:54.200 before adding the background and details 223 00:11:54.200 --> 00:11:57.479 You can run some errands or take the nap needed 224 00:11:57.479 --> 00:12:01.559 We will add details after the undertones are done 225 00:12:01.559 --> 00:12:05.039 Some artists add the shadows, then the first and second tones 226 00:12:05.039 --> 00:12:07.080 some artists skip the shadows 227 00:12:07.080 --> 00:12:09.119 and go right to skin or 228 00:12:09.119 --> 00:12:13.239 hair expressions or even clothing patterns 229 00:12:13.239 --> 00:12:16.039 This is the time to do these details 230 00:12:16.119 --> 00:12:19.400 and on Friday we will go into backgrounds 231 00:12:19.400 --> 00:12:24.119 If you have already done the backgrounds with a 3D program 232 00:12:24.119 --> 00:12:28.159 you can do the background before going in to picture scripts 233 00:12:28.159 --> 00:12:33.760 then it would be Mon: script, Tue: background, Wed: picture script 234 00:12:33.760 --> 00:12:39.239 Thur: sketch/pen, Fri: colors and details 235 00:12:39.239 --> 00:12:40.599 Like this 236 00:12:40.599 --> 00:12:43.520 I like to draw the background by hand 237 00:12:43.520 --> 00:12:47.280 Sometimes I use a 3D program like Blender 238 00:12:47.280 --> 00:12:49.799 for rendering 239 00:12:49.799 --> 00:12:52.239 You can also use Sketch Up to draw 240 00:12:52.239 --> 00:12:55.840 or buy the backgrounds but you will have to pay attention 241 00:12:55.840 --> 00:12:58.159 to fit it to your work style 242 00:12:58.159 --> 00:13:00.000 If not it could feel like the characters 243 00:13:00.000 --> 00:13:02.440 and the background image are from 244 00:13:02.440 --> 00:13:04.239 different worlds 245 00:13:04.239 --> 00:13:07.719 Now on Saturday you can make any corrections 246 00:13:07.719 --> 00:13:10.919 before 3 pm and 247 00:13:10.919 --> 00:13:13.719 send in your work copy 248 00:13:13.719 --> 00:13:16.880 Corrections vary a lot from artist to artist 249 00:13:16.880 --> 00:13:18.799 Some don't do them at all 250 00:13:18.799 --> 00:13:21.479 Some use lots of layers to 251 00:13:21.479 --> 00:13:24.039 really carefully adjust colors 252 00:13:24.039 --> 00:13:26.039 I use 3 layers 253 00:13:26.039 --> 00:13:28.880 Highlight, overlay and multiply 254 00:13:28.880 --> 00:13:31.640 I use these 3 layers to make corrections 255 00:13:31.640 --> 00:13:33.919 We will discuss in detail 256 00:13:33.919 --> 00:13:36.200 about the corrections later 257 00:13:36.200 --> 00:13:41.320 Then we can add speech bubbles, concentration lines 258 00:13:41.320 --> 00:13:45.719 add sound effects, correct typos and finish your work 259 00:13:45.719 --> 00:13:49.039 Now take this finished work and turn it into jpg file 260 00:13:49.039 --> 00:13:53.359 make a copy and reduce the width to 690 pixels 261 00:13:53.359 --> 00:13:56.400 and finally mail it in 262 00:13:56.400 --> 00:13:59.359 You have to send it before 3 pm 263 00:13:59.359 --> 00:14:02.039 One important thing to note is that 264 00:14:02.039 --> 00:14:06.000 Typos are also the artist's reponsibility 265 00:14:06.000 --> 00:14:08.799 To leave typo corrections 266 00:14:08.799 --> 00:14:11.200 of my work to others 267 00:14:11.200 --> 00:14:14.159 I think that is very unprofessional 268 00:14:14.159 --> 00:14:17.479 Try to really focus on the spelling and grammar 269 00:14:17.479 --> 00:14:20.479 and take responsibility of the lines you created 270 00:14:20.479 --> 00:14:23.960 If there is any mistakes you missed 271 00:14:23.960 --> 00:14:26.880 the editing team will fix them 272 00:14:26.880 --> 00:14:30.440 What do you think about the weekly deadline schedule? 273 00:14:30.440 --> 00:14:33.880 It sounds a little fast paced 274 00:14:33.880 --> 00:14:36.760 because you are actually working Monday to Saturday nonstop 275 00:14:36.760 --> 00:14:39.640 I used to be on this weekly schedule 276 00:14:39.640 --> 00:14:43.159 and recently changed to the monthly deadline 277 00:14:43.159 --> 00:14:46.440 Let me explain about the monthly deadlines 278 00:14:46.440 --> 00:14:50.799 Now you have to plan a month worth of work 279 00:14:50.799 --> 00:14:53.400 unlike the weekly schedule 280 00:14:53.400 --> 00:14:57.200 you will be planning on 1 month basis 281 00:14:57.200 --> 00:15:01.280 This is a image of my schedule 282 00:15:01.280 --> 00:15:05.640 I separate it into 5 weeks 283 00:15:05.640 --> 00:15:09.919 on the first week I work on the word script of episode 1~5 284 00:15:09.919 --> 00:15:15.359 second week I do the picture script on the same episodes 285 00:15:15.359 --> 00:15:20.919 Third week I will be doing sketches and pen lines 286 00:15:20.919 --> 00:15:25.400 Fourth week I do colors and details 287 00:15:25.400 --> 00:15:29.159 Fifth week is for backgrounds and corrections 288 00:15:29.159 --> 00:15:34.080 and on the last day I will make 5 episodes worth of manuscripts 289 00:15:34.080 --> 00:15:37.000 advantages of monthly deadlines is that 290 00:15:37.000 --> 00:15:40.000 If you are sick or have an event come up in the middle 291 00:15:40.000 --> 00:15:42.679 you have time to recover 292 00:15:42.679 --> 00:15:44.719 For example you have family emergencies 293 00:15:44.719 --> 00:15:48.119 and have to spend a week off 294 00:15:48.119 --> 00:15:52.960 you have the other 4 weeks to make it up somehow 295 00:15:52.960 --> 00:15:55.960 I like this better because 296 00:15:55.960 --> 00:15:57.919 I have more time to spare 297 00:15:57.919 --> 00:16:00.119 But the cons of monthly deadlines is that 298 00:16:00.119 --> 00:16:03.599 The process can be a bit boring 299 00:16:03.599 --> 00:16:05.599 I know some artists that actually 300 00:16:05.599 --> 00:16:07.440 tried and gave up on the monthly schedule 301 00:16:07.440 --> 00:16:10.479 because when you are done with the writing 302 00:16:10.479 --> 00:16:12.559 and the picture script 303 00:16:12.559 --> 00:16:15.359 you get really eager to see the finished work 304 00:16:15.359 --> 00:16:16.239 that will 305 00:16:16.239 --> 00:16:19.200 help accelerate the sketch and pen process 306 00:16:19.200 --> 00:16:21.479 and after a few days 307 00:16:21.479 --> 00:16:22.840 you will have the finished manuscript 308 00:16:22.840 --> 00:16:24.359 if you were on the weekly 309 00:16:24.400 --> 00:16:26.919 You have someone checking the manuscipt 310 00:16:26.919 --> 00:16:29.119 every week 311 00:16:29.119 --> 00:16:31.760 but on the monthly deadline 312 00:16:31.760 --> 00:16:32.919 You have to persevere through 313 00:16:32.919 --> 00:16:35.479 the tedious process 314 00:16:35.479 --> 00:16:38.239 and the reward comes 315 00:16:38.239 --> 00:16:40.400 after a month 316 00:16:40.400 --> 00:16:43.880 So the happiness of seeing your finished product 317 00:16:43.880 --> 00:16:47.719 is given on a monthly basis 318 00:16:47.719 --> 00:16:49.679 so that is why it could become a bit boring 319 00:16:49.679 --> 00:16:53.119 When you are enduring 320 00:16:53.119 --> 00:16:56.159 the tedious process of 321 00:16:56.159 --> 00:16:57.239 script writing and drawing 322 00:16:57.239 --> 00:16:59.159 for 2 weeks straight 323 00:16:59.159 --> 00:17:01.640 Sometimes you are too tired 324 00:17:01.640 --> 00:17:02.960 to go to the next step 325 00:17:02.960 --> 00:17:05.640 So it definitely is not the easier method 326 00:17:05.640 --> 00:17:08.239 the choice between the two 327 00:17:08.239 --> 00:17:11.040 is really up to the artists preference 328 00:17:11.040 --> 00:17:14.319 I'm on the monthly schedule because 329 00:17:14.319 --> 00:17:15.560 it personally fits me better 330 00:17:15.560 --> 00:17:17.680 I advise you to try both ways 331 00:17:17.680 --> 00:17:19.280 and figure out 332 00:17:19.280 --> 00:17:21.079 which one is better for you 333 00:17:21.079 --> 00:17:22.359 the important part is 334 00:17:22.359 --> 00:17:24.359 which ever schedule you choose 335 00:17:24.359 --> 00:17:27.479 you must plan in a rest period 336 00:17:27.479 --> 00:17:29.640 aspiring artists or students 337 00:17:29.640 --> 00:17:31.880 easily make this mistake 338 00:17:31.880 --> 00:17:33.800 they often think to work all seven days 339 00:17:33.800 --> 00:17:35.079 to make the perfect work 340 00:17:35.079 --> 00:17:37.599 might skip couple nights of sleep 341 00:17:37.599 --> 00:17:41.439 or work 12 hour shifts 342 00:17:41.439 --> 00:17:43.319 it is easy to over-plan 343 00:17:43.319 --> 00:17:45.959 to do a 'better' job 344 00:17:45.959 --> 00:17:48.599 and at first one many think 345 00:17:48.599 --> 00:17:50.119 he could accomplish everything 346 00:17:50.119 --> 00:17:52.640 or be motivated to do a good job 347 00:17:52.640 --> 00:17:54.319 by over working 348 00:17:54.319 --> 00:17:56.000 but would you be able to 349 00:17:56.000 --> 00:17:58.880 be on this schedule for 350 00:17:58.880 --> 00:18:00.920 more than a year? 351 00:18:00.920 --> 00:18:02.920 How long can a person go 352 00:18:02.920 --> 00:18:04.400 without rest? 353 00:18:04.400 --> 00:18:07.920 You must make room for rest in your schedule 354 00:18:07.920 --> 00:18:11.920 or there may be huge side effects 355 00:18:11.920 --> 00:18:14.479 Look into how much of a rest 356 00:18:14.479 --> 00:18:15.839 you would need 357 00:18:15.839 --> 00:18:18.119 and incorporate it into your plan 358 00:18:18.160 --> 00:18:20.199 no matter what 359 00:18:20.199 --> 00:18:21.520 For example I 360 00:18:21.520 --> 00:18:24.160 sleep a lot and need 8 hours of sleep 361 00:18:24.160 --> 00:18:26.160 everyday 362 00:18:26.160 --> 00:18:29.680 and I need at least 3 hours of alone time 363 00:18:29.680 --> 00:18:32.719 I also need time for exercise, 364 00:18:32.719 --> 00:18:36.680 lunch and dinner time 365 00:18:36.680 --> 00:18:38.239 I also need 366 00:18:38.239 --> 00:18:41.479 time for my shower thoughts 367 00:18:41.479 --> 00:18:43.439 I also need weekends 368 00:18:43.439 --> 00:18:45.439 I am working as an artist, 369 00:18:45.439 --> 00:18:47.079 but am a worker in the bigger picture 370 00:18:47.079 --> 00:18:50.319 we are precious beings who must be protected by labor laws 371 00:18:50.319 --> 00:18:53.239 Please plan in your rest times 372 00:18:53.239 --> 00:18:56.520 That is a way to continue your career for a long time 373 00:18:56.520 --> 00:19:01.160 There are questions I get asked often 374 00:19:01.160 --> 00:19:04.000 When I am teaching or meeting 375 00:19:04.000 --> 00:19:08.079 to-be artists or students 376 00:19:08.079 --> 00:19:10.959 there are some overlapping questions I get asked frequently 377 00:19:10.959 --> 00:19:13.319 Among them I collected and will discuss 378 00:19:13.319 --> 00:19:15.640 questions that may be helpful to you 379 00:19:15.640 --> 00:19:20.199 First is, what equipment and software should I have? 380 00:19:20.199 --> 00:19:24.359 Should I buy an iPad or a computer? 381 00:19:24.359 --> 00:19:29.359 many to-be artists wonder 382 00:19:29.359 --> 00:19:30.760 about this issue 383 00:19:30.760 --> 00:19:33.239 whether which equipment 384 00:19:33.239 --> 00:19:36.439 will allow best performance for first timers 385 00:19:36.439 --> 00:19:38.599 or something like that 386 00:19:38.599 --> 00:19:41.680 I personally think that you don't need a 387 00:19:41.680 --> 00:19:43.160 computer or Cintiq tablet 388 00:19:43.160 --> 00:19:47.319 I think you can use paper and pencils 389 00:19:47.319 --> 00:19:49.760 If you don't feel like drawing because of the lack of equipments 390 00:19:49.760 --> 00:19:54.160 sounds like you don't really want to draw at all 391 00:19:54.160 --> 00:19:59.599 So why not start on paper first 392 00:19:59.599 --> 00:20:02.520 pencils and paper are really great tools 393 00:20:02.520 --> 00:20:06.800 If you've drawn on paper an want to transfer it to digital 394 00:20:06.800 --> 00:20:09.680 try purchasing a tablet like iPad or Cintiq 395 00:20:09.680 --> 00:20:11.800 within your budget 396 00:20:11.800 --> 00:20:14.719 New technology is so good 397 00:20:14.719 --> 00:20:16.959 there are really great cost effective ones 398 00:20:16.959 --> 00:20:22.839 I recommend Cintiq and computer combo for intermediate and over 399 00:20:22.839 --> 00:20:26.560 For software, start with Clip Studio 400 00:20:26.560 --> 00:20:29.439 It is a powerful tool that could 401 00:20:29.439 --> 00:20:32.359 do pretty much everything 402 00:20:32.359 --> 00:20:35.199 And if you have what you need 403 00:20:35.199 --> 00:20:37.319 then you might ask 404 00:20:37.319 --> 00:20:40.599 How do I begin to study drawing? 405 00:20:40.599 --> 00:20:44.800 What training helps you improve drawing skills 406 00:20:44.800 --> 00:20:48.160 in a short period of time? 407 00:20:48.160 --> 00:20:52.760 I would say the best way is to make lots of manuscripts 408 00:20:52.760 --> 00:20:54.719 try making lot of short works 409 00:20:54.719 --> 00:20:58.680 Experience and identify what you are missing 410 00:20:58.680 --> 00:21:03.640 If it would be depiction of character bodies or pen touches 411 00:21:03.640 --> 00:21:07.319 and practice them separately 412 00:21:07.319 --> 00:21:10.640 Only way to better your skills in a short time 413 00:21:10.640 --> 00:21:13.680 is to concentrate on drawing that much more 414 00:21:13.680 --> 00:21:16.119 I don't believe in shortcuts 415 00:21:16.119 --> 00:21:17.640 you win quality with quantity 416 00:21:17.640 --> 00:21:21.040 Drawing lots and lots more is the best way 417 00:21:21.040 --> 00:21:24.239 and another frequently asked question 418 00:21:24.239 --> 00:21:25.520 that is surprising 419 00:21:25.520 --> 00:21:28.319 is about font size. People ask which font size 420 00:21:28.319 --> 00:21:29.640 is the best to use 421 00:21:29.640 --> 00:21:33.359 In the past, font sizes were more on the smaller side 422 00:21:33.359 --> 00:21:38.800 but font sizes are getting bigger nowadays 423 00:21:38.800 --> 00:21:42.520 That is because more people are reading webtoons on their phones 424 00:21:42.520 --> 00:21:46.319 so font sizes are adapting to the smaller screens 425 00:21:46.319 --> 00:21:48.959 so readers could see them better 426 00:21:48.959 --> 00:21:55.400 Let's compare my works: Hwa Rang Kwan in SF and from 2013 427 00:21:55.400 --> 00:21:58.560 and Yuly, which I'm writing now 428 00:21:58.560 --> 00:21:59.760 If you can see 429 00:21:59.800 --> 00:22:04.319 On the left, Hwa Rang Kwan in SF has relatively smaller fonts 430 00:22:04.319 --> 00:22:08.000 and for Yuly, the cuts have enlarged 431 00:22:08.000 --> 00:22:10.239 as well as the font size 432 00:22:10.239 --> 00:22:13.079 Let's also look at another current work 433 00:22:13.079 --> 00:22:17.199 Twinkle Twinkle Little Eyes by Uksoo 434 00:22:17.199 --> 00:22:20.760 The bigger font sizes are in trend now 435 00:22:20.760 --> 00:22:23.079 Comparing it to mine 436 00:22:23.079 --> 00:22:26.400 Uksoo's work seems bigger 437 00:22:26.400 --> 00:22:29.160 So try bigger fonts in your work 438 00:22:29.160 --> 00:22:31.880 If you feel like it might be too much 439 00:22:31.880 --> 00:22:33.800 then it actually might be just right 440 00:22:33.800 --> 00:22:38.959 Also, font sizes may differ by resolution and the size of the manuscript 441 00:22:38.959 --> 00:22:41.760 so it is hard to put an exact number to it 442 00:22:41.760 --> 00:22:43.800 I recommend making the manuscript first 443 00:22:43.800 --> 00:22:47.680 and privately uploading it to your blog 444 00:22:47.680 --> 00:22:52.560 then monitor the post from your phone 445 00:22:52.560 --> 00:22:55.280 try comparing yours with others 446 00:22:55.280 --> 00:22:59.880 then you should be able to choose a font that actually looks the best 447 00:22:59.880 --> 00:23:02.560 Another question I get is 448 00:23:02.560 --> 00:23:05.239 how much space is needed in between cuts 449 00:23:05.239 --> 00:23:08.400 In the past I did not really understand this question 450 00:23:08.400 --> 00:23:13.839 but now I see why it could be an issue for some 451 00:23:13.839 --> 00:23:17.640 The space in between the panels are called gutter in comics terminology 452 00:23:17.640 --> 00:23:22.000 The gutter can be decided upon the artist 453 00:23:22.000 --> 00:23:24.959 Unlike published comics, in webtoons 454 00:23:24.959 --> 00:23:29.680 the width or size of the gutter can be used very freely 455 00:23:29.680 --> 00:23:34.160 Some artist prefer them thinner while others can make them wider 456 00:23:34.160 --> 00:23:37.959 For me I think if the gutter is too wide the eyes can get tired easily 457 00:23:37.959 --> 00:23:40.400 and it is too much to scroll for the finger 458 00:23:40.400 --> 00:23:42.959 so I make the gutters thinner 459 00:23:42.959 --> 00:23:48.640 You can see in Hwa Rang Kwan in SF that the gutter is thin like the published comics 460 00:23:48.640 --> 00:23:52.760 Also for my work Yuly 461 00:23:52.760 --> 00:23:56.119 I intentionally reduced the gutters as much as possible 462 00:23:56.119 --> 00:24:00.760 The downside of this is that it may look a bit stuffed down 463 00:24:00.760 --> 00:24:05.400 So the gutters are generally more lengthy then what I did 464 00:24:05.400 --> 00:24:07.280 But for my personal reason 465 00:24:07.280 --> 00:24:12.479 I have very dry eyes and if the images are longer 466 00:24:12.479 --> 00:24:15.280 and I have to scroll more, my eyes get more tired 467 00:24:15.280 --> 00:24:18.239 and I end up turning off my phone 468 00:24:18.239 --> 00:24:22.079 That is why I try to resist in using longer gutters 469 00:24:22.079 --> 00:24:25.479 Also if the blank space continues for too long 470 00:24:25.479 --> 00:24:28.319 the readers might think 471 00:24:28.319 --> 00:24:30.719 the page is still loading 472 00:24:30.719 --> 00:24:34.920 So my rule of thumb is 473 00:24:34.920 --> 00:24:38.760 gutters should not be too long 474 00:24:38.760 --> 00:24:42.079 So that it takes up most of the space on the screen 475 00:24:42.079 --> 00:24:45.520 Basically saying, don't put too much empty space 476 00:24:45.520 --> 00:24:47.640 use the space 477 00:24:47.640 --> 00:24:49.079 put in a line 478 00:24:49.079 --> 00:24:51.640 or an object 479 00:24:51.640 --> 00:24:53.199 place something 480 00:24:53.199 --> 00:24:54.400 On to the next question 481 00:24:54.400 --> 00:24:57.560 Storyboards and directing are difficult 482 00:24:57.560 --> 00:25:01.839 So many people ask me 483 00:25:01.839 --> 00:25:04.119 How to learn story directing 484 00:25:04.119 --> 00:25:07.400 Story boards are very difficult 485 00:25:07.400 --> 00:25:11.560 and something like directing is tricky to teach and learn 486 00:25:11.560 --> 00:25:14.560 Even writers who thought they were confident in storyboards 487 00:25:14.560 --> 00:25:17.319 may find it difficult depending on the work 488 00:25:17.319 --> 00:25:19.000 This is my recommendation 489 00:25:19.000 --> 00:25:22.119 Read and see a lot of other works 490 00:25:22.119 --> 00:25:25.280 coming across a lot of work is very important 491 00:25:25.280 --> 00:25:27.000 you must also put your heart there 492 00:25:27.000 --> 00:25:30.400 bring affection to other artists comics and webtoons 493 00:25:30.400 --> 00:25:34.199 or dramas, movies, novels etc 494 00:25:34.199 --> 00:25:36.439 get across many contents 495 00:25:36.439 --> 00:25:39.599 There must be input to have output 496 00:25:39.599 --> 00:25:42.599 Secondly, if you already have seen many other works 497 00:25:42.599 --> 00:25:46.079 then try to imitate them 498 00:25:46.079 --> 00:25:47.959 The genre you want to work on 499 00:25:47.959 --> 00:25:50.000 your favorite writer's work 500 00:25:50.000 --> 00:25:52.479 or a famous piece, etc 501 00:25:52.479 --> 00:25:56.000 You should have a style of work you want to learn 502 00:25:56.000 --> 00:25:59.760 try to imitate a storyboard of that story 503 00:25:59.760 --> 00:26:02.439 You don't need to follow them exactly 504 00:26:02.439 --> 00:26:04.280 just imitate the script 505 00:26:04.280 --> 00:26:08.359 you can start with episode 1, or do episodes 1~3 506 00:26:08.359 --> 00:26:10.640 If you want learn action scenes 507 00:26:10.640 --> 00:26:14.040 you can completely imitate a well-known action scene 508 00:26:14.040 --> 00:26:18.520 If the last episode is difficult, just work on the last episode 509 00:26:18.520 --> 00:26:22.959 try to imitate as many different works as possible 510 00:26:22.959 --> 00:26:25.920 Third step, apply what you've imitated 511 00:26:25.920 --> 00:26:28.280 to your work 512 00:26:28.280 --> 00:26:29.880 If you've practiced copying 513 00:26:29.880 --> 00:26:34.520 especially from artists from many different ares 514 00:26:34.520 --> 00:26:35.920 you should have increased sensibility 515 00:26:35.920 --> 00:26:40.439 on how to direct the story in certain areas 516 00:26:40.439 --> 00:26:43.079 So based on your experience of other pieces 517 00:26:43.079 --> 00:26:45.520 incorporate them into your own work 518 00:26:45.520 --> 00:26:47.920 I think it will be very good practice to 519 00:26:47.920 --> 00:26:49.959 make a bunch of short stories 520 00:26:49.959 --> 00:26:51.560 and try directing them differently 521 00:26:51.560 --> 00:26:53.439 Next question is 522 00:26:53.439 --> 00:26:55.920 How do I make my story not boring? 523 00:26:55.920 --> 00:26:58.920 This is a question many people may have 524 00:26:58.920 --> 00:27:02.119 Many people worry that 525 00:27:02.119 --> 00:27:05.319 their story might be boring 526 00:27:05.319 --> 00:27:08.520 But you shouldn't focus too much on that 527 00:27:08.520 --> 00:27:11.400 For example, in a two people conversation 528 00:27:11.400 --> 00:27:12.680 When you are too scared 529 00:27:12.680 --> 00:27:15.000 of your story being loose 530 00:27:15.000 --> 00:27:19.079 you try to change the angles a bit too much 531 00:27:19.079 --> 00:27:22.119 and it could be very distracting 532 00:27:22.119 --> 00:27:26.599 You can't just change the angles 533 00:27:26.599 --> 00:27:30.040 The camera has to be there as if it's not there 534 00:27:30.040 --> 00:27:34.520 If readers become conscious of why 535 00:27:34.520 --> 00:27:38.520 characters are portrayed at a certain angle 536 00:27:38.520 --> 00:27:41.319 that is a failed camera 537 00:27:41.319 --> 00:27:44.160 The camera's role is to help the story develop 538 00:27:44.160 --> 00:27:48.040 without the readers noticing it is there 539 00:27:48.040 --> 00:27:50.599 It cannot stand out 540 00:27:50.599 --> 00:27:54.199 So if your directing the camera to be 541 00:27:54.199 --> 00:27:56.079 too active, or all over the place 542 00:27:56.079 --> 00:27:59.520 It tends to reduce immersion in the work 543 00:27:59.520 --> 00:28:01.199 Nevertheless 544 00:28:01.199 --> 00:28:05.880 A camera that is too still can make the work less interesting 545 00:28:05.880 --> 00:28:09.239 So some zoom ins and outs 546 00:28:09.239 --> 00:28:13.479 Some curved shots from the side, insert shots, etc 547 00:28:13.479 --> 00:28:15.719 are needed to tell a good story 548 00:28:15.719 --> 00:28:18.520 So think of yourself as the director 549 00:28:18.520 --> 00:28:21.079 follow a strict camera walk plan 550 00:28:21.079 --> 00:28:23.880 that has a meaningful purpose 551 00:28:23.880 --> 00:28:25.760 The basic premise of 552 00:28:25.760 --> 00:28:30.520 the camera is to help the reader imagine that they are 553 00:28:30.520 --> 00:28:32.359 actually in the story 554 00:28:32.359 --> 00:28:34.439 Camera should be at eye-level 555 00:28:34.439 --> 00:28:38.199 and avoid making unnecessary movements 556 00:28:38.199 --> 00:28:42.920 We will into further details in the directing chapter 557 00:28:42.920 --> 00:28:46.119 What I do when I feel the dialogues or 558 00:28:46.119 --> 00:28:50.319 a certain situation is too boring 559 00:28:50.319 --> 00:28:54.400 I give characters things to do 560 00:28:54.400 --> 00:28:57.160 Like wiggling your fingers midst conversation 561 00:28:57.160 --> 00:28:59.439 or folding napkins 562 00:28:59.439 --> 00:29:00.880 If the character is on a phone call 563 00:29:00.880 --> 00:29:03.800 The character could be running 564 00:29:03.800 --> 00:29:07.079 or playing golf during the call 565 00:29:07.079 --> 00:29:10.439 If the character has a careless tendency 566 00:29:10.439 --> 00:29:13.880 He could be spilling some food while eating 567 00:29:13.880 --> 00:29:16.160 Any visual imagery of 568 00:29:16.160 --> 00:29:18.680 things he could be doing while talking 569 00:29:18.680 --> 00:29:21.839 That strikes boredom on a 570 00:29:21.839 --> 00:29:23.359 much fundamental level 571 00:29:23.359 --> 00:29:26.479 rather than having unnecessary camerawork 572 00:29:26.479 --> 00:29:28.160 Some people also say 573 00:29:28.160 --> 00:29:32.359 Manuscript making takes too much time 574 00:29:32.359 --> 00:29:33.959 This is very natural 575 00:29:33.959 --> 00:29:37.000 Firstly if you don't have a lot of experience with it 576 00:29:37.000 --> 00:29:38.839 It obviously takes more time 577 00:29:38.839 --> 00:29:41.880 You don't have your distinctive style yet 578 00:29:41.880 --> 00:29:45.560 You are not sure which colors to use for pen lines 579 00:29:45.560 --> 00:29:49.680 coloring is difficult, directing looks off 580 00:29:49.680 --> 00:29:52.760 You don't know where to start when correcting 581 00:29:52.760 --> 00:29:54.439 You have so many thoughts 582 00:29:54.439 --> 00:29:58.199 and it delays you from going forward 583 00:29:58.199 --> 00:30:00.040 First times are the hardest 584 00:30:00.040 --> 00:30:03.920 When you've done 30, 40, 50 episodes 585 00:30:03.920 --> 00:30:08.359 and you've acquired 1, 3, or 5 years of experience as a writer 586 00:30:08.359 --> 00:30:10.760 then you will have some added speed 587 00:30:10.760 --> 00:30:15.000 So speed is not something to worry about 588 00:30:15.000 --> 00:30:19.280 As time goes by and you have more experience, you will be faster 589 00:30:19.280 --> 00:30:24.119 Secondly, manuscript of the first episodes usually take more time 590 00:30:24.119 --> 00:30:27.839 the amount of content that needs to be conveyed 591 00:30:27.839 --> 00:30:29.359 n episode 1 is too large and important 592 00:30:29.359 --> 00:30:32.520 So the first episode, I think, takes 593 00:30:32.520 --> 00:30:35.119 twice as much time as the other ones 594 00:30:35.119 --> 00:30:37.520 working on episode 2 will be quicker 595 00:30:37.520 --> 00:30:40.560 and the third will be even quicker 596 00:30:40.560 --> 00:30:43.640 For reference, I once re-did the fist episode 597 00:30:43.640 --> 00:30:48.520 from start to finish, 5 times 598 00:30:48.520 --> 00:30:50.920 It took me more than 3 months 599 00:30:50.920 --> 00:30:51.959 Third reason 600 00:30:51.959 --> 00:30:53.319 Many people do this 601 00:30:53.319 --> 00:30:55.839 you are pressing ctrl z too often 602 00:30:55.839 --> 00:30:58.199 This takes up a lot of time 603 00:30:58.199 --> 00:31:01.560 Some people habitually press ctrl z 604 00:31:01.560 --> 00:31:04.079 they have it as muscle memory 605 00:31:04.079 --> 00:31:06.599 so they keep pressing undo 606 00:31:06.599 --> 00:31:08.359 This is a real no-go 607 00:31:08.359 --> 00:31:10.319 Don't make that a habit 608 00:31:10.319 --> 00:31:12.199 Only use it when it's necessary 609 00:31:12.199 --> 00:31:15.839 If it really has become a muscle memory 610 00:31:15.839 --> 00:31:17.119 I tell them 611 00:31:17.119 --> 00:31:18.479 stay strong and 612 00:31:18.479 --> 00:31:21.760 tie your left hand behind your back while drawing 613 00:31:21.760 --> 00:31:24.760 So if the lines you drew right now seems lacking 614 00:31:24.760 --> 00:31:27.959 just draw it and fix it later 615 00:31:27.959 --> 00:31:32.520 It also takes longer time if you are too ambitious 616 00:31:32.520 --> 00:31:35.000 Your expectations might not 617 00:31:35.000 --> 00:31:37.920 align with your capabilities right now 618 00:31:37.920 --> 00:31:39.640 Higher standards 619 00:31:39.640 --> 00:31:41.599 can be good motivation 620 00:31:41.599 --> 00:31:44.719 but it can be very close to being your enemy 621 00:31:44.719 --> 00:31:47.719 If you're too eager, your work will seem disappointing 622 00:31:47.719 --> 00:31:51.680 If it starts to seem that way, it is hard to keep going 623 00:31:51.680 --> 00:31:57.239 eventually you tire yourself out and cannot find the motivation to move forward 624 00:31:57.239 --> 00:32:00.239 let go a bit and lower your expectations 625 00:32:00.239 --> 00:32:03.479 start with small successes and joy 626 00:32:03.479 --> 00:32:06.319 that can push you day after day 627 00:32:06.319 --> 00:32:08.160 to move on forwards 628 00:32:08.160 --> 00:32:11.719 Another factor is something that 629 00:32:11.719 --> 00:32:13.520 may take away your concentration 630 00:32:13.520 --> 00:32:17.520 By chance do you put on a movie while you are working? 631 00:32:17.520 --> 00:32:19.040 or do you have a table-side game 632 00:32:19.040 --> 00:32:22.959 that you go back to every break time? 633 00:32:22.959 --> 00:32:26.920 Or do you keep watching Youtube videos 634 00:32:26.920 --> 00:32:30.319 If the brain doesn't get rest 635 00:32:30.319 --> 00:32:32.520 you will lose your concentration 636 00:32:32.520 --> 00:32:34.719 If you want to concentrate on work 637 00:32:34.719 --> 00:32:38.160 Set up your work station first 638 00:32:38.160 --> 00:32:41.160 Move away the things that might distract you 639 00:32:41.160 --> 00:32:43.959 and make an environment for easy concentration 640 00:32:43.959 --> 00:32:50.199 Your brain cannot multitask as you would like 641 00:32:50.199 --> 00:32:53.079 Some people come to me and say 642 00:32:53.079 --> 00:32:55.880 "I am afraid to show my work to others" 643 00:32:55.880 --> 00:32:56.719 That is completely natural 644 00:32:56.719 --> 00:32:59.439 you may feel embarrassed 645 00:32:59.439 --> 00:33:04.719 That is because we tend to identify with the work 646 00:33:04.719 --> 00:33:07.680 So you get nervous of the possiblity 647 00:33:07.680 --> 00:33:10.359 that someone might look at your work 648 00:33:10.359 --> 00:33:12.319 and doesn't like it 649 00:33:12.319 --> 00:33:16.160 At this time it is advised to 650 00:33:16.160 --> 00:33:20.439 separate yourself from what you've created 651 00:33:20.439 --> 00:33:22.560 Just because someone doesn't like your work 652 00:33:22.560 --> 00:33:25.839 does not mean you as a person is lacking 653 00:33:25.839 --> 00:33:27.560 If you want to become a writer or artis 654 00:33:27.560 --> 00:33:31.560 you must show your work to somebody 655 00:33:31.560 --> 00:33:34.400 You have to meet the readers 656 00:33:34.400 --> 00:33:36.800 When your first work is out in public 657 00:33:36.800 --> 00:33:42.640 you feel embarrassed as if you have been naked 658 00:33:42.640 --> 00:33:45.719 But you get used to this as well 659 00:33:45.719 --> 00:33:48.359 Writers have to meet the readers anyhow 660 00:33:48.359 --> 00:33:51.400 and when you are able to separate yourself objectively 661 00:33:51.400 --> 00:33:53.760 you will be fine 662 00:33:53.760 --> 00:33:57.119 What is an appropriate way to get feedback? 663 00:33:57.119 --> 00:33:59.520 is another question 664 00:33:59.520 --> 00:34:02.160 The best way for me 665 00:34:02.160 --> 00:34:05.239 is to show it to your editor 666 00:34:05.239 --> 00:34:07.560 If you are a new writer 667 00:34:07.560 --> 00:34:11.520 you might not have a editor assigned to you 668 00:34:11.520 --> 00:34:14.800 so this only applies to certain artists 669 00:34:14.800 --> 00:34:18.719 Editors speak from a perspective of an expert 670 00:34:18.719 --> 00:34:21.800 and with affection for the author 671 00:34:21.800 --> 00:34:25.120 So I think that is very reliable 672 00:34:25.120 --> 00:34:29.679 But if you don't have that as a new artist or a student 673 00:34:29.679 --> 00:34:34.399 It's a good idea to ask for feedback from experts you trust 674 00:34:34.399 --> 00:34:37.399 If you are a student, you can show your professor 675 00:34:37.399 --> 00:34:41.560 If you take classes, then ask the teachers 676 00:34:41.560 --> 00:34:46.719 You can ask your friends and colleagues but you have to be careful 677 00:34:46.719 --> 00:34:50.239 You have to make sure you can trust them 678 00:34:50.239 --> 00:34:53.520 and ask them specific, detailed questions 679 00:34:53.520 --> 00:34:56.679 I believe that is a really important rule 680 00:34:56.679 --> 00:34:59.280 When asking friends 681 00:34:59.280 --> 00:35:02.879 ask them in detail, for example "what do you think about the 2nd and 4th cut?" 682 00:35:02.879 --> 00:35:06.719 "this is what I'm trying to portray" 683 00:35:06.719 --> 00:35:09.919 "does it deliver?" 684 00:35:09.919 --> 00:35:13.719 Don't just ask if they like it 685 00:35:13.719 --> 00:35:17.439 If questions are vague, answers will be vague as well 686 00:35:17.439 --> 00:35:23.600 You may receive unwanted opinions and unhelpful comments 687 00:35:23.600 --> 00:35:27.320 so ask in specific while needing a feedback 688 00:35:27.320 --> 00:35:29.879 ask, "I wanted to portray this character's 689 00:35:29.879 --> 00:35:32.000 inner sides like this, 690 00:35:32.000 --> 00:35:34.320 does that deliver?" or 691 00:35:34.320 --> 00:35:38.120 "I wanted to portray this person's futility in the 50th cut, 692 00:35:38.120 --> 00:35:41.560 can you feel that?" 693 00:35:41.560 --> 00:35:45.040 "do you understand the relationships here?" 694 00:35:45.040 --> 00:35:49.800 Specific questions like these 695 00:35:49.800 --> 00:35:52.760 And sometimes, I do this as needed 696 00:35:52.760 --> 00:35:56.120 I tell them I've lost a lot of confidence in my work 697 00:35:56.120 --> 00:35:59.959 and ask them to only tell me the strengths of my work 698 00:35:59.959 --> 00:36:02.520 When I ask this 699 00:36:02.520 --> 00:36:05.840 The person can specifically adjust to 700 00:36:05.840 --> 00:36:09.159 what is needed for me 701 00:36:09.159 --> 00:36:12.600 the person can speak more comfortably 702 00:36:12.600 --> 00:36:16.600 Today we've discussed what you need 703 00:36:16.600 --> 00:36:19.360 What materials you need 704 00:36:19.360 --> 00:36:22.520 to prepare before creating a webtoon 705 00:36:22.520 --> 00:36:25.719 How you make the schedules 706 00:36:25.719 --> 00:36:29.280 How to plan the production 707 00:36:29.280 --> 00:36:31.600 and frequently asked questions 708 00:36:31.600 --> 00:36:33.520 Are you excited? 709 00:36:33.520 --> 00:36:35.679 Webtoon making can be very difficult 710 00:36:35.679 --> 00:36:37.560 but is very joyous at the same time 711 00:36:37.560 --> 00:36:40.000 So from now on forward 712 00:36:40.000 --> 00:36:43.520 You can follow me step by step 713 00:36:43.520 --> 00:36:46.959 into finishing episode 1 of your webtoon 714 00:36:46.959 --> 00:36:47.919 Thank you 715 00:36:49.036 --> 00:36:52.493 Webtoon work preparation material Work planning Logline: One sentence explaining the direction of the story Synopsis: A short synopsis of the work 716 00:36:52.493 --> 00:36:56.093 Character Settings Character design Concept art: An illustration that previews how the manuscript will look Drawing tool equipment Buy equipment that suits financial capabilities 717 00:36:56.453 --> 00:36:58.853 Steps of webtoon manuscript production Weekly deadline Monday: Article Storyboard Tuesday: Picture Storyboard Wednesday: Sketching, inking 718 00:36:58.853 --> 00:37:00.610 Thursday: Coloring, Detailing Friday: Background Saturday: Post-editing, rest after finishing 719 00:37:00.610 --> 00:37:02.010 Monthly deadline Week 1: Article Storyboard Week 2: Picture Storyboard 720 00:37:02.010 --> 00:37:03.460 Week 3: Penseon Week 4: Coloring Week 5: Background, Conclusion