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Post by hondobrode on Sept 21, 2016 22:32:46 GMT -5
I choose the Guided View mode to see one page at a time, which I feel is more dynamic, and blows up that single panel to full screen size.
You can also read in standard view with the entire page shown on the screen.
Depending on how Comixology or Dark Horse puts it together, if falling back to a long shot helps to establish that flow, they will go to full page view after that last panel has been shown and resume single panel with the next page.
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Post by Ozymandias on Sept 21, 2016 23:14:15 GMT -5
I can't do it on my laptop or smart phone either, it's just not comfortable or convenient. However, I've always thought that if you had an iPad or similar tablet, those are pretty much ideal for reading digital comics on. Maybe if I tried it I might change my mind, but I can imagine that it's very easy to read comics on them. I tried the regular iPad, just as soon as the retina version came out. It wasn't big enough for me. I've been using a 13" rMBP since May 2013 and it's more than enough to view the full page, even double splashes are readable, although I prefer it when they don't abound. The iPad Pro (lightly smaller) should be good. |
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Post by Randle-El on Sept 21, 2016 23:25:05 GMT -5
I tend to switch between Guided View and full page in Comixology depending on the layout. My iPad air has just enough screen size and resolution for me to read a standard page without Guided View or pinch-and-zoom, so that allows me to read a digital comic in much the same way as a physical comic. If it's a double page spread, or a double page where the panels cross over from one page to the other, I usually do guided view so that the software doesn't cram everything into one screen. Also, Guided View lets you preview or post-view an entire page before zooming in to the individual panels, so it's a decent compromise.
As much as digital comics provide for a clearer and more vibrant image for modern comics, I prefer physical copies for classic comics, which for me basically means anything that was printed on newsprint before computer coloring was the standard. You could make the argument that the brighter colors and clearer image for classic comics does a better job of presenting the actual artwork. But to me, there's too strong an association of classic comics with slightly washed-out, duller colors. I don't want my classic comics to look perfect and pristine because that's not the look that I associate with them. I suppose it's the same argument that vinyl enthusiasts use when they talk about modern digital recording lacking "depth" or "warmth" or other vague terms that really mean they prefer the imperfections of analog recording and playback devices.
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Post by Nowhere Man on Sept 22, 2016 0:33:59 GMT -5
I have all the Marvel DVD-ROM's that were released. I wish Marvel would have at least finished releasing Daredevil, Thor, Dr. Strange and a few other of the essential characters before canceling the line. I love having access to the original newsprint, colors and letter pages. I didn't realise that those Marvel DVD collections had scans of the original newsprint. I just assumed that they were the modern TPB versions, on glossy paper with "Marvel Masterworks" style colouring. That's pretty cool that you have access to the original newsprint. Did they include the letters pages, bullpen bulletins, classified ads etc as well? Oh, yes. They have everything that was in the original comics. They ARE the original comics. I read somewhere that some, if not all, were from Joe Quesada's personal collection. Not sure if that's true, but some of the early ones have Jack Kirby's signature on them. I converted all mine to CBZ files since it's much easier to read them with a comic reader than in the default PDF format.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 6:12:12 GMT -5
I have a 22 inch PC that I use for viewing digital comics and I prefer the full (Standard View) page that makes it easy to read and see every page in full. And, I just move one page at a time and that's how I read my comics in digital format.
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Post by Nowhere Man on Sept 22, 2016 6:55:55 GMT -5
I don't like panel view, but I do think that single page viewing is interesting. I might even say that I prefer single page view to print. Since you're viewing it one page at a time in single page view, you're not tempted to wander over to the next page before you've finished the one you're reading because you can't see the next page.
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Post by Ozymandias on Sept 22, 2016 8:04:42 GMT -5
I might even say that I prefer single page view to print. Since you're viewing it one page at a time in single page view, you're not tempted to wander over to the next page before you've finished the one you're reading because you can't see the next page. I've noticed that too, some sort of short-term spoiler protection. |
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Post by hondobrode on Sept 22, 2016 23:02:42 GMT -5
I read on my iPad2 with a 9.5" screen and love it.
When it finally dies I'm tempted to get an iPad Pro with a 12.7" but we'll see.
I've only had trouble with it once having to do a hard reboot but everything was fine after that.
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Post by Ozymandias on Sept 23, 2016 2:20:46 GMT -5
I read on my iPad2 with a 9.5" screen and love it. When it finally dies I'm tempted to get an iPad Pro with a 12.7" but we'll see. I've only had trouble with it once having to do a hard reboot but everything was fine after that. You will notice a world of difference, due to size and resolution. Unfortunately, your iPa2 will take some time to die. You may want to consider trying to sell it, while you can still get a decent prize for it. What app do you use? I liked ComicBookLover for iPad, very simple and neat app (full of features too). |
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Post by hondobrode on Sept 23, 2016 10:43:11 GMT -5
I just use the Comixology, Dark Horse and Sequential apps.
They're all very good, no hassles or hang ups.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Sept 24, 2016 12:43:07 GMT -5
I'm a little bummed, I finally got a response back from Marvel Unlimited about why the server can't find the page when you click on Alias and if they'd upload the series...and the response was that it was too mature. I mean, I get it there were some fairly controversial sexual scenes if I remember the press when it came out but they left in scenes about the hulk wanting to rape and eat people in the ultimates so why censor one book over another?
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Post by Icctrombone on Sept 24, 2016 14:23:26 GMT -5
I have those issues. If you want I'll scan the missing pages and message them to you.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Sept 24, 2016 14:40:21 GMT -5
...they left in scenes about the hulk wanting to rape and eat people For real? That's terrifying. You never see it but in the Utimates it was mentioned that he got his pants by eating a fat guy who used to be wearing them and then he threatens to rape Freddie Prince Jr. for dating Betty...it's not as graphic as the scene from Alias but still it seems a little hypocritical all things considered but hey it's their site. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Sept 24, 2016 14:42:13 GMT -5
I have those issues. If you want I'll scan the missing pages and message them to you. I could deal with them editing out pages, they're just not going to post the series at all and it seems weird. You have this show on netflx about the book but you don't want to leverage that popularity by featuring the comic? It's an odd choice. |
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Post by Ozymandias on Sept 25, 2016 2:44:51 GMT -5
I'm a little bummed, I finally got a response back from Marvel Unlimited about why the server can't find the page when you click on Alias and if they'd upload the series...and the response was that it was too mature. Comics Code Authority V2. |
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