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Post by MDG on Jul 26, 2017 10:54:26 GMT -5
Maybe I'd have been in marketing, similar to what Peter David, Carol Kalish or Bob Wayne used to do. It's pretty true that comics could use more people who know comics and know how to do smart, sustained marketing. |
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Post by hondobrode on Jul 26, 2017 10:55:35 GMT -5
Oh, don't tease.
I'd LOVE to be involved in that.
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Post by Icctrombone on Jul 26, 2017 12:15:41 GMT -5
Maybe the big two aren't interested in marketing comics , only in the next blockbuster movie.
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Post by codystarbuck on Jul 26, 2017 12:16:59 GMT -5
Comics had an influence, but not in choice of career, although it did help influence one career decision. Growing up, i read all comics and gained amusement and enlightenment. Comics helped expand my vocabulary and taught me many things, which helped with my progress through school, leading to high grades that would allow me to get into my first choice, for college. I also read war comics, and watched war movies and read military history, which led me to seek out an NROTC scholarship, when the idea was put forth by a guidance counselor, in high school. That paid my way through college and set me up as a naval officer, upon graduation. Comics affected by moral code, giving me the examples of Superman and other heroes. As such, I found myself at odds with many things I encountered in the Navy, such as the ban on gay and lesbians serving openly, the questionable investigation into the USS Iowa gun explosion, and the Tailhook incident. I also saw an investigation into the orders of the captain of the USS Nicholas, who ignored an Iraqi surrender attempt and ordered his ship's gun to be continued to fire, until the surrendering Iraqi soldiers were killed. The Navy swept it under the carpet and just ended the CO's chances of promotion and forced him to retire, with pension. I saw a lot of troubling things about the use of the military, in relation to the Gulf War. I decided to leave, as the military's moral code didn't fit with mine. I ended up in retail management, working for Barnes & Noble, where comics were one of my favorite discussions and I took delight in promoting comic books, graphic novels and manga. I got to discuss graphic novels and manga with a few school groups, which was sheer joy. Now, I work for a printing company.
Comics have touched on things in my career; but, never really influenced the choices of career. The closest I ever came was when I applied to the Kubert School, upon leaving the Navy. I was accepted, but couldn't raise the cash. So, a career in comics did not follow; but, many of my convictions were shaped by comic books, among many other influences.
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Post by Rob Allen on Jul 26, 2017 13:59:34 GMT -5
Apocryphal conversation:
Audience member, after a brilliant violin solo: "I'd give my life to be able to play like that!"
Violinist: "That's what I did."
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Post by Prince Hal on Jul 26, 2017 15:20:46 GMT -5
Apocryphal conversation: Audience member, after a brilliant violin solo: "I'd give my life to be able to play like that!" Violinist: "That's what I did." Great story. reminded me of this one: Legend has it that Pablo Picasso was sketching in the park when a bold woman approached him. “It’s you — Picasso, the great artist! Oh, you must sketch my portrait! I insist.” So Picasso agreed to sketch her. After studying her for a moment, he used a single pencil stroke to create her portrait. He handed the women his work of art. “It’s perfect!” she gushed. “You managed to capture my essence with one stroke, in one moment. Thank you! How much do I owe you?” “Five thousand dollars,” the artist replied. “But, what?” the woman sputtered. “How could you want so much money for this picture? It only took you a second to draw it!” To which Picasso responded, “Madame, it took me a lifetime.” |
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Post by zilch on Jul 26, 2017 15:36:05 GMT -5
I'll let you know when i get one.
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Post by LovesGilKane on Jul 26, 2017 21:42:47 GMT -5
Apocryphal conversation: Audience member, after a brilliant violin solo: "I'd give my life to be able to play like that!" Violinist: "That's what I did." Great story. reminded me of this one: Legend has it that Pablo Picasso was sketching in the park when a bold woman approached him. “It’s you — Picasso, the great artist! Oh, you must sketch my portrait! I insist.” So Picasso agreed to sketch her. After studying her for a moment, he used a single pencil stroke to create her portrait. He handed the women his work of art. “It’s perfect!” she gushed. “You managed to capture my essence with one stroke, in one moment. Thank you! How much do I owe you?” “Five thousand dollars,” the artist replied. “But, what?” the woman sputtered. “How could you want so much money for this picture? It only took you a second to draw it!” To which Picasso responded, “Madame, it took me a lifetime.” lol, like the non apocryphal conversations where a would be writer wants pages of art from a big 5 published person that take 20 hours each, for less than $50. |
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Post by kirby101 on Jul 27, 2017 7:49:35 GMT -5
lol, like the non apocryphal conversations where a would be writer wants pages of art from a big 5 published person that take 20 hours each, for less than $50. The old "why do you want to get payed for something you enjoy doing?" Or is it "if it makes money down the road (mainly due to your art) you will get paid." |
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Post by LovesGilKane on Jul 27, 2017 8:01:00 GMT -5
lol, like the non apocryphal conversations where a would be writer wants pages of art from a big 5 published person that take 20 hours each, for less than $50. The old "why do you want to get payed for something you enjoy doing?" Or is it "if it makes money down the road (mainly due to your art) you will get paid." yes, exactly so. but there's the flip side of 'not getting screwed by someone who'll hold the IP rights if you as the illustrator eschews being careful'. not like we don't have a ton of those examples in comics  |
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Post by Randle-El on Jul 27, 2017 9:28:17 GMT -5
It didn't, I'm a musician. However, I did write and release a single called "World's Finest" with my old band, back in the late '90s, which featured the word "excelsior" in its chorus. Not that the song was about comics or superheroes at all, but the title was definitely meant as a nod to superhero comics for those who might get the reference. You can watch the extremely low-budget video we shot for "World's Finest" below, if you're interested. I'm the singer BTW. The single managed to struggle to number 10 in the UK Indie charts, before plummeting into obscurity and disappearing without a trace!  Man, this video takes me back. Late 90s, I was in college, in a band myself, listening to lots of indie rock and punk. Great stuff. |
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Post by Confessor on Jul 27, 2017 9:48:28 GMT -5
It didn't, I'm a musician. However, I did write and release a single called "World's Finest" with my old band, back in the late '90s, which featured the word "excelsior" in its chorus. Not that the song was about comics or superheroes at all, but the title was definitely meant as a nod to superhero comics for those who might get the reference. You can watch the extremely low-budget video we shot for "World's Finest" below, if you're interested. I'm the singer BTW. The single managed to struggle to number 10 in the UK Indie charts, before plummeting into obscurity and disappearing without a trace! Man, this video takes me back. Late 90s, I was in college, in a band myself, listening to lots of indie rock and punk. Great stuff. Thanks, Randle.  |
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Post by LovesGilKane on Jul 27, 2017 11:31:20 GMT -5
then again, re comics, Confessor had to SING, vs 'autotune'.
unlike half the wannabes relying on digital colourists, today, in comics.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jul 27, 2017 11:42:38 GMT -5
Great story. reminded me of this one: Legend has it that Pablo Picasso was sketching in the park when a bold woman approached him. “It’s you — Picasso, the great artist! Oh, you must sketch my portrait! I insist.” So Picasso agreed to sketch her. After studying her for a moment, he used a single pencil stroke to create her portrait. He handed the women his work of art. “It’s perfect!” she gushed. “You managed to capture my essence with one stroke, in one moment. Thank you! How much do I owe you?” “Five thousand dollars,” the artist replied. “But, what?” the woman sputtered. “How could you want so much money for this picture? It only took you a second to draw it!” To which Picasso responded, “Madame, it took me a lifetime.” lol, like the non apocryphal conversations where a would be writer wants pages of art from a big 5 published person that take 20 hours each, for less than $50. Usually I get "it doesn't pay, but think of the exposure!" |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jul 27, 2017 11:49:33 GMT -5
It didn't, I'm a musician. However, I did write and release a single called "World's Finest" with my old band, back in the late '90s, which featured the word "excelsior" in its chorus. Not that the song was about comics or superheroes at all, but the title was definitely meant as a nod to superhero comics for those who might get the reference. You can watch the extremely low-budget video we shot for "World's Finest" below, if you're interested. I'm the singer BTW. The single managed to struggle to number 10 in the UK Indie charts, before plummeting into obscurity and disappearing without a trace! Holey Moley! That's great!!! You really have a great voice! Seeing musicians perform is always a humbling experience. Especially when they do it to this level of excellence! (I couldn't play the triangle to save my life). And oh, The Kynd is on iTunes... I am so there. |
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