The Words & Pictures Podcast

Episode 17: Breaking In and Staying In

In this episode, Otis and Marc discuss what happens AFTER an artist or writer breaks into the business of comics or illustration. Getting your foot in the door can seem like a piece of cake compared to building a career (or even finding a second job, for that matter). How do you break in and STAY in?

Download The Words & Pictures Podcast Episode 17

Podcast Length:  37 minutes

Go HERE to discuss this episode in the new Words & Pictures forum!

Otis Frampton:  www.otisframpton.com
Marc Deering:  www.inkingissexy.com

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Episode 17 Pre-Show Discussion

In the next episode of the Words & Pictures Podcast, Marc and I will be discussing what happens AFTER and artist or writer breaks into the business of comics or illustration. Getting your foot in the door can seem like a piece of cake compared to building a career (or even finding a second job, for that matter). How do you break in and STAY in?

We'll be recording the next podcast on Wednesday, Deember 9th. Until then, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject and we may even comment on them during the show.  Just head on over to the Words & Pictures forum and join the discussion!

-Otis

The Words & Pictures Forum

Some listeners have suggested that I create a forum for further discussion of podcast topics.

Your wish is my command!

See you on the forum.

-Otis

Episode 16: The Comic Bug

In this episode, Otis and Marc discuss "The Comic Bug", the crazy obsession that comic creators have with what they do and how it affects their lives (and the lives of others).

Download Words and Pictures Episode 16: The Comic Bug

Podcast Length:  44 minutes

Otis Frampton:  www.otisframpton.com

Marc Deering:  www.inkingissexy.com

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Episode 15: Darwyn Cooke, G.I. Joe and Comics Process

In this episode, Otis and Marc review Darwyn Cooke's latest graphic novel "Parker: The Hunter", discuss the new "G.I. Joe" movie and then talk process about comics.

Download Words & Pictures Episode 15- Darwyn Cooke, G.I. Joe and Comics Process

Podcast Length:  1 hour, 23 minutes

Otis Frampton:  www.otisframpton.com
Marc Deering:  www.inkingissexy.com

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Episode 14: San Diego Comic-Con Pre-Game Show

In this episode, Otis and Marc discuss Nerd Prom (aka the San Diego Comic-Con), find new ways of saying that "Transformers 2" was bad and then Marc details his process for printing pencils in blue line for inking.

Download Words & Pictures Episode 14 - San Diego Comic-Con Pre-Game Show

Podcast Length:  1 hour, 14 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Words & Pictures Live!

The next Words & Pictures Podcast will be a live webcast!

At 12:00PM EST (Noon) on Thursday, July 2nd, Marc and I will be on our respective Ustream channels, live!

Otis's Ustream Channel

Marc's Ustream Channel

We'll be talking about the usual subjects: comic, film, books and, as always, the creative process. We'll also be drawing and inking live and taking questions from the webcast chat room, so make sure to stop by and say hello!

See you on Thursday!

-Otis

Episode 13: Cons, Tools and Wolverine

In this episode, Marc and I talk about our appearance at the upcoming Heroes Convention, discuss new creative tools we just acquired and then fillet the new "Wolverine" movie.

Download Words & Pictures Episode 13 - Cons, New Tools and Wolverine Review

Podcast Length: 1 hour, 26 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Words & Pictures Episode 12: "Star Trek" Review and "Plot vs Story"

In this episode, Marc and I review the new "Star Trek" film then talk about "plot vs story", why the Star Wars Prequels were less than what they could have been and also how Pixar ripped off Michael J. Fox!

Download Words & Pictures Episode 12 - Star Trek Review and Plot vs Story

Podcast Length:  1 hour, 24 minutes

Otis Frampton:  www.otisframpton.com
Marc Deering:  www.inkingissexy.com

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Words and Pictures LIVE!

As we said in the last episode, the next Words & Pictures Podcast will be a live webcast!

At 10:00AM EST on Thursday, April 23rd, Marc and I will be on my Ustream channel,  live.

We'll be talking about the usual subjects: comic, film, books and, as always, the creative process. We'll also be taking questions from the webcast chat room, so make sure to stop by and say hello!

See you on Thursday!

-Otis

Episode 11: "Taken" Review & Announcements

In this episode, Marc and I talk about upcoming appearances, review the film "Taken" and make an announcement about an upcoming live webcast on my Ustream Channel!

Download Words & Pictures Episode 11 - Taken Review and Announcements

Podcast Length:  16 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

We Are Experiencing Technical Difficulties . . .

I apologize, but the next podcast episode will be delayed until next week (April 17th) due to computer troubles.

Let us all say a little prayer for Marc's motherboard. 

-Otis

Episode 10: X3 The Last Stand DVD Commentary

In this episode, Marc and I provide a scene specific DVD commentary for the third (and much reviled) X-Men film.

Download Words & Pictures Episode 10 - X3 The Last Stand DVD Commentary

Podcast Length:  1 hour, 42 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Episode 9: Traditional Vs Digital and "Watchmen"

In this episode, Marc and I debate the merits of traditional methods of creating artwork versus doing things digitally.  After that, we give our in-depth reviews of the new "Watchmen" film.

Download Words & Pictures Episode 8 - Traditional Vs Digital and Watchmen

Podcast Length:  1 hour, 37 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Episode 8: Marvel, Diamond and Comics In The 21st Century

In this episode, Marc and I discuss the recent policy announcements from Marvel Comics and Diamond Distributors, and analyze how they will shape and change the way people read and create comics.

Download Words & Pictures Episode 8 - Marvel, Diamond and Comics In The 21st Century

Podcast Length:  43 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Episode 7: Tim Townsend Interview

In this episode Marc interviews Marvel Comics inker Tim Townsend about breaking in, his work history and of course his creative process.

Download Words & Pictures Episode 7 - Tim Townsend Interview

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Otis Frampton Live

Starting today, I hope to start a new experiment.  I'll be streaming my desktop to Ustream while I work so that people can see me working in Photoshop when I'm working on various projects.  I may also use my webcam to let people watch me color some personal sketch cards, but we'll see . . . that can get a bit cumbersome, navigating around the cam to work.

Watch this space for more news and info regarding Otis Frampton Live!

Free video chat by Ustream

-Otis

Stuff We Talked About On The Podacst

Episode 6: The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring Disc 2

In this episode, Marc and I provide a scene specific audio-commentary for The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition DVD!

Download Words & Pictures Episode 6 - LOTR FOTR Disc 2

Note:  The commentary for Disc 1 is available on a separate download.

Podcast Length: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Tweet

I've been using Twitter more and more to update and communicate on the web and via the iPhone.  If you feel like getting my Tweets, go here to follow me!  I'll Tweet Podcast news, project updates and even Twitter from convention appearances!

-Otis (@otisframpton)

Episode 6: The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring Disc 1

In this episode, Marc and I provide a scene specific audio-commentary for The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition DVD!

Download Words & Pictures Episode 6 - LOTR FOTR Disc 1

Note:  The commentary for Disc 2 will be available on a separate download.

Podcast Length: 1 hour, 46 minutes

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

Episode 6: The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring Intro

In this episode, Marc and I provide a scene specific audio-commentary for The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition DVD!

Download Words & Pictures Episode 6 - LOTR FOTR Intro

Note:  This short intro provides background for the commentary.  The actual commentaries for Disc 1 and 2 will be available on separate downloads.

Podcast Length: 8 minutes, 10 seconds

Thanks for listening!

-Otis

GIMP & ArtRage 2

Here are links to the two free graphics programs that I mentioned on the current podcast:

GIMP - A free alternative to Photoshop:

ArtRage 2 - A free alternative to painter:

-Otis

Stuff We Talked About On The Podacst

Episode 5: Creators Create

 

Download the Words & Pictures - Episode 5:  Creators Create

In this episode, Marc and I discuss the pros and cons of comic book creators embarking upon creator-owned projects in the current economy.  Later, we gab about current films and make an announcement about a new feature of the W&P Podcast set to debut in Episode 6!.

Note:  We apologize for the sound quality of the first 40 minutes of this episode.  We were plagued by audio problems due to software updates, but all of the issues have been resolved for future podcasts.  Thank you.

Podcast Length: 1 hour, 2 minutes

-Otis