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Darken Visuals

Joined Sep 2015 Apache Junction, AZ, USA

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I am producing graphic novels as well as pursuing a Doctorate in Information Technology (DIT). The graphic novels helps me relax as well as delve into social commentary on events that pop up (especially in relation to campus). While I do use 3D software to produce panel images, I am trying to make it as professional and enticing as possible.

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Photoshop, Poser, Cinema4D, and After Effects.
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Dec 26, 2015
I do apologize for the silence. I just got done with a course on Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Research methods...which drained a lot of my inspiration. I am working on finishing book 7...and getting it to make sense.;) It should be out shortly.
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Oct 18, 2015
Ok...

I do have enough Fiery Soul episodes to last awhile. Right now, I am little stuck with the latest book, but that should resolve shortly. It is more of a "I just taxed my brain on a large amount of university assignments including a 60 page business case proposal" block. Once I relax a little and get my neck/shoulders under control, I should be thinking clearly how to setup complicated scenes.:)

On the flip side, I decided to deal with that creative block by working on pieces for another story I have in mind. Unlike Fiery Soul, this is a SciFi story that may or may not be NSFW (aiming for more for the former.)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A53LOS33g54UmEyI0SXNwe_4lzAOAqUbOc69XML81Ic

Right now, I am thinking about different things. One consideration I have is to create profiles of characters for a basic look and collaborating with an artist who can get things drawn. I will do the writing and pre-production stuff..it is something to consider.
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Oct 06, 2015
Someone wanted to do drawing practice and I offered up Bria. What happened was the cutest 2D rendering I have ever seen of her.;)
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Oct 03, 2015
This picture features Fio, who will fully show up in The Game. Every so often, I like to create a pinup just to play with ideas.:)
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Oct 02, 2015
Let's see if I can make it through this status update without screwing up. I have written a lot of pages for school and I am now typing the wrong words.;)

The discussion in the forums regarding CG comics has yielded some interesting results. The parts that distract or something from CG comics are things that can be improved upon and something I plan to work towards.
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Sep 30, 2015
Ok, I have just read the entire topic over at the forums. However, I do want to make something absolutely clear...I am by no means the perfect artist.:)

I do have some physical limitations I am trying to overcome. I do have a wacom tablet and going to try to employ it more. However, drawing over 3D may or may not work (it is worth a shot.:) The why it may not work is because of injuries to the neck. Long story Short: I have a degenerative arthritis/shrinking discs in my neck. When it presses down on nerves, it is painful. I am on dedicated pain meds to help make me comfortable. However, the symptom that makes me concern is tremors. My hands shakes to varying degrees. This process does make using a pen and stuff a little difficult.

However, one thing I have thought about...using 3D create the reference to what I want and an artist does the comic art for it. It is an idea..
Fábio Veras
Fábio Veras Sep 30, 2015
ow man I didn't know that :c What I can do is to give you strenght to make you continue your journey as an artist.
Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Sep 30, 2015
Thank you. :) A Pain Specialist is trying to get approval for some injections that might help. It will not do anything for the discs, but it could stop the tension that builds up as a result. I tried using the wacom for hair and was eh about the results. Will try tomorrow.:)
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Sep 27, 2015
A little artwork I did recently. I am always trying new things and new ways to render stuff.:)
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Darken Visuals
Darken Visuals creator Sep 27, 2015
I have gotten most of the completed pages into episodes. I have uploaded 2 sections of Book 7: Changes, which will become available in November on Tapastic. By then, I should have more of the book done to keep a somewhat continuous stream.:)
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Darken Visuals creator Sep 27, 2015
After testing compression, I have decreased the file size of each page. It was going at an average of 500 KB, which now it is at 70 KB. It should speed up the download of the pages.:)
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Darken Visuals creator Sep 21, 2015
I made an investment and got a Wacom tablet being shipped to me. Hopefully, this tablet will make doing the hair a little easier than it is with a mouse (with practice of course)
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