Executive Meddling [1/4] by MrGorf
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What if I were to listen to the "helpful advice" of TV executives? If this were TV, I would have to filter all my ideas through What Sells. But this is not TV, so I can do what I want (within reason).
But still, I don't want the ol' Ego to take over, demanding that it's my way or the highway. I REALLY WANT to hear any advice, criticism, plot ideas, etc.! Plus, most of all, I want to hear if something doesn't ring true, if it doesn't feel genuine or believable, or I simply get some facts wrong. I want to hear it so I can improve the writing!
People tend to say, "Write about what you know." A good start, but what does that mean exactly? I think there's a difference between "Write about what you've lived through" and "Write about what you understand." Or what I think I understand (call me on it!). Actually, if you knew how unlike my own life my material is, you might be surprised...
Anyway, speaking of viewership, I think I know why more women don't read my material: I typically post in the "Digital Comics" gallery, or as women tend to see it, the "Willing To Die Alone" gallery! KIDDING!!
And if you say that views and comments don't matter... Well, tragically, they matter to me. I need the affirmation. There, I said it.
As for this four-parter, the next three are better than this one. It's mostly about the ways of television. And, oh yeah, I didn't fix the Poser 4 figures' faults, and they have some. I hope you stick around!
Comments (10)
Faemike55
Very good start on this series very valid points you've presented Looking forward to the next one
eekdog
excellent comic strip piece, gotta love that mouse character..
Foink
Great comic strip...looks like this series could be very entertaining.Nice work.
MrSynnerster
I wouldn't change a think if I were you. I can't speak for all, but I like your stories for the way they are. If you wanna drive readship up, maybe in between story arcs, do a picture for the pin-up, sci-fi or realism gallery. That way people who don't come into the comic gallery will see one of your pictures, and think, "Hey, this is cool. I wonder what else this guy does and they check out other parts of your gallery. Just a thought.
MKeyes
You know what, trying to crack a decent size rendo audience is hard work, it's loaded with getting into the in crowd, commenting tirelessly on multiple images until the reciprocation of doing so, grows your audience. I've seen this over and over, and unless you start a group, belong to a group, and start replying to all those who post and inviting viewers, you will continue to get us who love you and what you do, and those who now and then accidently run across your material and decide to comment. There are artists here are do AMAZING work, and cannot fill the first page in comments. I once filled up to three pages regularly when I ran a group, once that was done, it dropped back to the first and maybe, second page. There's WORK in what you want... on here, spending loads of time commenting on other's work, is one of the only ways of gaining a bigger viewer base
Dellcartoons
"filter all my ideas through What Sells" Even tv and movie execs don't know what sells. Look at how many tv shows and movies flop, even the ones that were "surefire hits." I think it was Scott McCloud who said if you try to do something just because you think it will sell you won't do it nearly as good as the guy who does it because he happens to like it. Think of it this way: Look at the room you are in, right now. Imagine all your hundred or so viewers all crowded into that room, all paying attention to you. Pretty **** impressive if you look at it like that, no? Another suggestion. Maybe start a blog or webcomic? You have a good sense of humor. Good luck.
mistressotdark
cool strip and great work with the mouse
Rhanagaz
First, great panels and I like your humor! You have more issues and points here. Why do someone make art and write in a place like Renderosity f.x.? Well, I can only speak for me. I do art and writing, most in the more funnier style but not without an edge! I do this I do here because I like to do what I do and I don't need someone to tell me what I should do instead. But I'm very glad for feed back, critic, ideas (and I try to remember to credit some for input to my long story). The worst thing is Mainstream! Look at boring music, TV and so on to day! The good artists, storytellers, directors etc. are these who haven't lost themselves to mass productions theories. The reason why I like Renderosity is this open artistic environment where we try to support and help each other! I see a lot of great artist here and they have not all been that from the start like me, who have to learn 3D from scratch 3 years ago. I feel at home here, like to see what everybody do - sometimes overwhelming to keep up with comments. Last: Create 3D stuff you like and write what you like to. That's what I do. The only way to improve your art and get moore response from others is hard work! But when you love what you do as I do - it is not hard in the hard way! ;o) Rhanagaz
ragouc
GREAT...
morganahope
friend .... no matter how long it is to visit the galleries because we'd do this every day because there are so many to meet and visit it would take about two days being online 24 hours! but enjoyed his visit and decided to come see your gallery and your humor is sensational! I will come visit you more often