I should be thanking you. I always considered making a graphic novel but never thought I could achieve the right 'look.' Your series clearly demonstrates that you can have a crisp, professional looking graphic novel by using elements from DAZ Studio. It's really inspiring, can't wait to see more.
I started using Poser 8 back in 2009 just as a means to make characters. And that's it. I simply wanted character profiles . . . then somehow I decided to give DAZ Stuido a try--and I thought that the User Interface was much easier so I stuck with it. When I was editing my book I thought that I should make an animation to go along with it, because I know absolutely nothing about marketing but knew enough to know that few people have trailers to go along with thier novels. So I took a leap at animation. I'm not a good animator. There's a TON of stuff to learn--Aniblocks makes things easier. But what I'm good at is the editing, in my not so humble opinion. But it takes up so much time that would rather spend writing. HA!
Welcome to our All Hollow’s Eve special. It’s a Bloodbath of bullets, babes and blades when Force Six members Jackie-5 and LunStar-G investigate a secret research base that has gone silent. Its gratuitous gobs of graphic gore. Get some! Gradients and glib jibs from Drew Spence.
I thought the fight sequence on the floating platform were well choreographed. As I've said before, I like your art choices with big splash screens with alot going on.
The short prologue at the beginning explaining the team was useful to get up to speed on the story. this line caught my eye. Good writing. .
"They are the inheritors of our yesterdays and the architects of our tomorrows"
The Force Six forces finds themselves forced to the edge of their block, literally, as they come face to face with a femme fatale in a fatal tale that’s a fitting finale for the Building Blocks story arc. Mental blocks and Clouded Judgment awaits.
Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe present a Force Six 2018 Calendar. Hierarch Member Egress Omniscient and Drew Spence commission the translation of the Universal Time Index (UTI) [Soila Standard] into an earth-based calendar. Mark the year, months and days with Force Six, The Annihilators. This Katalogue and Kalendar is shipped FREE to Patreons. Check your patreon email account for details. A new post is up. As a bonus we are also sending a very cool and FREE Force Six, The Annihilators fridge magnet postcard. Did I tell you we're sending out free goodies to all the Patreon supporters? Have a happy Holidaze and new Year. - Drew Spence, Artist and Illustrator Force Six graphic comic.
11 Building Blocks Storm Front
Force Six The Annihilators 11 Building Blocks Storm Front
It’s the Season II opener of The Force Six. It’s a double-sized start with a lightning fast response as the Force Six sets its sights on a weaponized weather site. Catch the Lightning and throw the Thunder. It’s more tight and tantalizing tales and tints from Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe..
Along with episode 11 arriving on comiXology, the entire story arc is also available in print. Find out more here….
Building Blocks Volume I
Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe are proud to present the Building Blocks collection Volume I. We have the first three episodes of season II combined with season I episode 09 Metal Devil Maiden to create the incredible arc that marks the arrival of the synthoid agents. A loose-end clue leads the Force Six Annihilators to a base hidden in the clouds. The action is intense. It’s 132 pages of full color action, scripted and sketched by Drew Spence.
Well, weirdly, this is a comic I drew as a kid so I have a huge history sketched out. I kept thinking about them over years and I have, basically the end of their lives/adventures all fleshed out.
So I'm changing a few details, but keeping the overall points in place.
I have macro arcs, where I know what's going to happen, but the when, where and how I make up as I write out episodes.
I have a folder called Plot Devices where I keep all the story ideas. Some are just an episode title. Others are bits of conversation of exact scenes. Some just have notes on what props I'm using.
It can be super-detailed where I have the actual script and direction notes or loose to where I know what's going to happen, but don't know which team members are getting the mission.
So the opening script looks way different than the one that's finished by the end. By the end, the text is finalized and I've got rendering notes on how I did stuff. And even then, the script gets reworked according to the tone of the renders.
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So overall, it's got to be tight enough so I don't get lost or stuck and also loose enough so I can be inspired by creating as I go along.
Some stories are driven by Daz products. I bought the glass elevator and wrote an episode around that and The AntFarm's floating car wash.
Sounds like a good thing to work with. Its amazing how many people carrie their story with them for a very long time. I'm different in that point, I developed my story only last year. I've always had a lot of stories in my head but they usually were incredibly cheesy LOL. This one wasn't so I dared to make a move with it :D
Force Six The Annihilators 12 Building Blocks Rolling Thunder
Thunder rolls across the heavens as the Force Six cadre investigates a Synthoid way station that’s disguised as a weather platform. The Building Blocks begin to stack as lightning strikes at the heart of The Annihilators. Story and Art by Drew Spence
Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe are proud to present the Building Blocks collection Volume I. We have the first three episodes of season II combined with season I episode 09 Metal Devil Maiden to create the incredible arc that marks the arrival of the synthoid agents. A loose-end clue leads the Force Six Annihilators to a base hidden in the clouds. The action is intense. It’s 132 pages of full color action, scripted and sketched by Drew Spence.
They were a team of specialists assembled to bring order to a chaotic universe. Something went wrong when right became their final choice. See the transformation from Renegade outcasts to Legends. They are Force Six, The Annihilators. Story & art by Drew Spence.
We are The Dynamic Universe. We create graphic comics. They sit between traditional strips and a 3-D style of photorealistic drama. Enjoy the science-fantasy action adventure with terrific tints, great graphics and compelling story-telling. Read the comic and enjoy the soundtrack. Story and art by Drew Spence.
13 Clouded Judgment
It’s the thrilling conclusion of the Building Blocks story arc as Force Six goes head to head with a vengeful Victoria. It’s a fire fight flight of fancy for Force Six!
The Force Six forces finds themselves forced to the edge of their block, literally, as they come face to face with a femme fatale in a fatal tale that’s a fitting finale for the Building Blocks story arc. Mental blocks and Clouded Judgment awaits.
Comments
What. The. Hell. Is. This?
This is great stuff. Truly. I just stumbled onto it and I'm damned impressed. Wish I would've discovered these Annilhilators sooner.
Thank you!
Congrats on having TWO novels out.
Trailer was cool, too.
I should be thanking you. I always considered making a graphic novel but never thought I could achieve the right 'look.' Your series clearly demonstrates that you can have a crisp, professional looking graphic novel by using elements from DAZ Studio. It's really inspiring, can't wait to see more.
That's funny. I always wanted to write a novel AND do animation.
I started using Daz in order to make a movie.
Eventually, that's where everything is going.
You did that trailer?
I assume you did.
I was kinda hoping a video would be one of your properties.
I started using Poser 8 back in 2009 just as a means to make characters. And that's it. I simply wanted character profiles . . . then somehow I decided to give DAZ Stuido a try--and I thought that the User Interface was much easier so I stuck with it. When I was editing my book I thought that I should make an animation to go along with it, because I know absolutely nothing about marketing but knew enough to know that few people have trailers to go along with thier novels. So I took a leap at animation. I'm not a good animator. There's a TON of stuff to learn--Aniblocks makes things easier. But what I'm good at is the editing, in my not so humble opinion. But it takes up so much time that would rather spend writing. HA!
Special Episode for Halloween. Part I Blood Bath
http://issuu.com/producersedge/docs/halloween_2017_parti?e=3301537/54665158
Welcome to our All Hollow’s Eve special. It’s a Bloodbath of bullets, babes and blades when Force Six members Jackie-5 and LunStar-G investigate a secret research base that has gone silent. Its gratuitous gobs of graphic gore. Get some! Gradients and glib jibs from Drew Spence.
I thought the fight sequence on the floating platform were well choreographed. As I've said before, I like your art choices with big splash screens with alot going on.
The short prologue at the beginning explaining the team was useful to get up to speed on the story. this line caught my eye. Good writing. .
"They are the inheritors of our yesterdays and the architects of our tomorrows"
Just finished reading the halloween special. Page layouts like this, really draw an audience into a story.
Thanks. Wait till you see part II.
I went all out. lol
I know--great stuff, isn't it?
Happy Halloween Holidaze.
Force Six, The Annihilators Halloween Special Part II: Blood on My Hands
READ IT HERE
I'll use a quote from the issue: "You're grading way ahead of the curve!"
ahahahahh thanks, man.
Well, you need to make more products. We all need help.
Your Ambush Alley gave me the confidence to do outdoor scenes or else my entire series was going to happen in Level 19.
Did you notice your Secluded Shoreline in part I?
https://www.daz3d.com/secluded-shoreline
Amazing job with that one.
Force Six, The Annihilators
Episode 13 Building Blocks Clouded Judgment
The Force Six forces finds themselves forced to the edge of their block, literally, as they come face to face with a femme fatale in a fatal tale that’s a fitting finale for the Building Blocks story arc. Mental blocks and Clouded Judgment awaits.
My big story arc from Season I is combined in an epic graphic novel.
The print versions have arrived and are available to purchase.
I made a video about it.
And we got a calendar too.
Force Six Katalogue and Kalendar
http://www.indyplanet.us/product/157330/
Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe present a Force Six 2018 Calendar. Hierarch Member Egress Omniscient and Drew Spence commission the translation of the Universal Time Index (UTI) [Soila Standard] into an earth-based calendar. Mark the year, months and days with Force Six, The Annihilators. This Katalogue and Kalendar is shipped FREE to Patreons. Check your patreon email account for details. A new post is up. As a bonus we are also sending a very cool and FREE Force Six, The Annihilators fridge magnet postcard. Did I tell you we're sending out free goodies to all the Patreon supporters? Have a happy Holidaze and new Year. - Drew Spence, Artist and Illustrator Force Six graphic comic.
AVAILABLE IN PRINT and DIGITAL TO PURCHASE HERE: http://www.indyplanet.us/brands/dynam...
Force Six has a Christmas episode...sorta....
read it for FREE here...
http://issuu.com/producersedge/docs/holidaze2017?e=3301537/53854990
Plus a soundtrack and it's available in print.....
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/force-six-the-annihilators-holidaze-special-2017-ep/1315673069
http://www.indyplanet.us/brands/dynamica-comics/
New episode is here. And it starts the new story arc. Plus available in print...
Price: $2.99
11 Building Blocks Storm Front
Force Six The Annihilators 11 Building Blocks Storm Front
It’s the Season II opener of The Force Six. It’s a double-sized start with a lightning fast response as the Force Six sets its sights on a weaponized weather site. Catch the Lightning and throw the Thunder. It’s more tight and tantalizing tales and tints from Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe..
Buy now on comiXology!
Along with episode 11 arriving on comiXology, the entire story arc is also available in print. Find out more here….
Building Blocks Volume I
Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe are proud to present the Building Blocks collection Volume I. We have the first three episodes of season II combined with season I episode 09 Metal Devil Maiden to create the incredible arc that marks the arrival of the synthoid agents. A loose-end clue leads the Force Six Annihilators to a base hidden in the clouds. The action is intense. It’s 132 pages of full color action, scripted and sketched by Drew Spence.
Print price $22.50 Digital Download $8.49
You seem to be on a good way with all your work! I guess it feels good to have your own work printed and to take in your hands. Keep it up!
Thanks. I have an entire season being printed as one big book. It's 302 pages long and is made up of 10 episodes.
And I have a magazine I created coming with all my short stories. So it's been a good run.
Still a lot more to do.
Do you have a plan for what is still coming in the whole and when it will end or are you planning for one episode ahead, and kind of open end?
Well, weirdly, this is a comic I drew as a kid so I have a huge history sketched out. I kept thinking about them over years and I have, basically the end of their lives/adventures all fleshed out.
So I'm changing a few details, but keeping the overall points in place.
I have macro arcs, where I know what's going to happen, but the when, where and how I make up as I write out episodes.
I have a folder called Plot Devices where I keep all the story ideas. Some are just an episode title. Others are bits of conversation of exact scenes. Some just have notes on what props I'm using.
It can be super-detailed where I have the actual script and direction notes or loose to where I know what's going to happen, but don't know which team members are getting the mission.
So the opening script looks way different than the one that's finished by the end. By the end, the text is finalized and I've got rendering notes on how I did stuff. And even then, the script gets reworked according to the tone of the renders.
------------
So overall, it's got to be tight enough so I don't get lost or stuck and also loose enough so I can be inspired by creating as I go along.
Some stories are driven by Daz products. I bought the glass elevator and wrote an episode around that and The AntFarm's floating car wash.
I'll send you a PM link to that story.
Sounds like a good thing to work with. Its amazing how many people carrie their story with them for a very long time. I'm different in that point, I developed my story only last year. I've always had a lot of stories in my head but they usually were incredibly cheesy LOL. This one wasn't so I dared to make a move with it :D
Force Six, The Annihilators #12
12 Building Blocks Rolling Thunder
Force Six The Annihilators 12 Building Blocks Rolling Thunder
Thunder rolls across the heavens as the Force Six cadre investigates a Synthoid way station that’s disguised as a weather platform. The Building Blocks begin to stack as lightning strikes at the heart of The Annihilators. Story and Art by Drew Spence
https://www.comixology.com/Force-Six-The-Annihilators-12/digital-comic/629579?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC9pdGVtU2xpZGVy
This entire story arc also available in print. Find out more here….
Building Blocks Volume I
Drew Spence and The Dynamic Universe are proud to present the Building Blocks collection Volume I. We have the first three episodes of season II combined with season I episode 09 Metal Devil Maiden to create the incredible arc that marks the arrival of the synthoid agents. A loose-end clue leads the Force Six Annihilators to a base hidden in the clouds. The action is intense. It’s 132 pages of full color action, scripted and sketched by Drew Spence.
Print price $22.50 Digital Download $8.49
Looks great, but what is this?
They were a team of specialists assembled to bring order to a chaotic universe. Something went wrong when right became their final choice. See the transformation from Renegade outcasts to Legends. They are Force Six, The Annihilators. Story & art by Drew Spence.
We are The Dynamic Universe. We create graphic comics. They sit between traditional strips and a 3-D style of photorealistic drama. Enjoy the science-fantasy action adventure with terrific tints, great graphics and compelling story-telling. Read the comic and enjoy the soundtrack. Story and art by Drew Spence.
http://www.thedynamicuniverse.com/
Well... Clicking on your latest link I get...
Hmmm. which link is that? From what post, above?
If somewhere uses that link, it's dead now and should have been updated.
Since the books are for sale, everywhere, all the free links are being killed.
There's only a few sites where the internet friends get to read previews early.
I can send you a private link to read the whole story arc. Give me a few hours.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
My fault... I didn't notice I was on page one rather than page two of this thread. It's from your previous year post here in this thread: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/2923106/#Comment_2923106
But the recent ones and other older links seem to work fine, I just checked them.
Ahhh. I have to go back and update them. Thanks for the heads up.
New episode is out.
Force Six, The Annihilators #13
13 Clouded Judgment
It’s the thrilling conclusion of the Building Blocks story arc as Force Six goes head to head with a vengeful Victoria. It’s a fire fight flight of fancy for Force Six!
The Force Six forces finds themselves forced to the edge of their block, literally, as they come face to face with a femme fatale in a fatal tale that’s a fitting finale for the Building Blocks story arc. Mental blocks and Clouded Judgment awaits.
Read on comiXology for only 1.99
Or buy the entire story arc in PRINT!
Force Six: The Annihilators
Building Blocks Volume I
Print = $22.50 (132 pages, deluxe quality print, full color)
Digital Download = $8.49
Check out our entire catalogue in print.
Man, your stuff is really impressive. I'll be checking it out on Issuu. Please keep it up.