http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/24098 en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Arts & Entertainment This is cartoonist Javier Hernandez's interactive show, JAVILAND, the podcast for Do It Yourself comics. Recorded live and featuring a roundtable discussion of issues pertaining to creating and self-publishing comics. I've been self-publishing since 1998 under my own imprint Los Comex. I'm joined on the show by a rotating group of artists who also create their own comics. Feel free to join the chat and contribute to the discussion. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com 720 http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-24098-MainIcon.jpg http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/24098 100 100 Javier Hernandez JAVILAND This is cartoonist Javier Hernandez's interactive show, JAVILAND, the podcast for Do It Yourself comics. Recorded live and featuring a roundtable discussion of issues pertaining to creating and self-publishing comics. I've been self-publishing since 1998 under my own imprint Los Comex. I'm joined on the show by a rotating group of artists who also create their own comics. Feel free to join the chat and contribute to the discussion. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com Javier Hernandez info@talkshoe.com clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-398467.mp3 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:46:15 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-398467.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-398467.mp3 JAVILAND turns 40! A whole new show! Announcing our new format! A solo episode with host Javier Hernandez, reflections on DIY comics creating, and spiffy new music! Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 40- JAVILAND 'Relaunch! 40th Ep Anniversay, new format!' JAVILAND turns 40! A whole new show! Announcing our new format! A solo episode with host Javier Hernandez, reflections on DIY comics creating, and spiffy new music! 56:40 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-396435.mp3 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:07:35 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-396435.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-396435.mp3 This episode we take a bit of a departure from our roundtable format and have a one-on-one talk with cartoonist/publisher Mike Kitchen of Ultraist Studios. Mike's work in comics comes from a real passion for independence, and we talk about sustaining that independence while 'creating our own media'. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 39 - JAVILAND "Mike Kitchen on becoming your own media" This episode we take a bit of a departure from our roundtable format and have a one-on-one talk with cartoonist/publisher Mike Kitchen of Ultraist Studios. Mike's work in comics comes from a real passion for independence, and we talk about sustaining that independence while 'creating our own media'. 1:24:01 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-387699.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:09:08 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-387699.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-387699.mp3 Solo or group art shows are ways in which comic book artists can get exposure for their work. We'll talk about strategies you can use in obtaining a show, or what to do if you're organizIng a group show. Whether you are going to display your comic book pages, or other work that you produce, it's an avenue of creative expression that often gives more than you think you'll get out of it. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 38 - JAVILAND "Art shows for galleries and other venues" Solo or group art shows are ways in which comic book artists can get exposure for their work. We'll talk about strategies you can use in obtaining a show, or what to do if you're organizIng a group show. Whether you are going to display your comic book pages, or other work that you produce, it's an avenue of creative expression that often gives more than you think you'll get out of it. 1:31:49 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-379274.mp3 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:05:37 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-379274.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-379274.mp3 We're going to discuss how to best maximize your comic book convention appearance. With all the expenses involved, there are ways to save money and also ways to get the most out of your appearance by planning ahead. We're also going to check in with the JAVCON currently running on the JAVZILLA blog! Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 37 - JAVILAND "Maximizing a convention appearance and JAVCON! We're going to discuss how to best maximize your comic book convention appearance. With all the expenses involved, there are ways to save money and also ways to get the most out of your appearance by planning ahead. We're also going to check in with the JAVCON currently running on the JAVZILLA blog! 1:29:01 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-359390.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 21:06:39 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-359390.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-359390.mp3 After a two-month hiatus, I'm back in the podcast booth! This will be an episode where we get updates from creators about their latest projects, and I'll share my current agenda as well. We'll discuss the many ways we DIY creators keep producing and getting our work out. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 36 - JAVILAND "The RETURN- Latest projects and musings" After a two-month hiatus, I'm back in the podcast booth! This will be an episode where we get updates from creators about their latest projects, and I'll share my current agenda as well. We'll discuss the many ways we DIY creators keep producing and getting our work out. 1:20:21 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-333502.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:08:17 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-333502.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-333502.mp3 As any artist knows, sacrifices often have to be made to create your work, and get it out there. Join our discussion as we share what those sacrifices are, and how we strike a balance between our work and our daily lives. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 35- JAVILAND "Sacrifice-What it takes to do it DIY" As any artist knows, sacrifices often have to be made to create your work, and get it out there. Join our discussion as we share what those sacrifices are, and how we strike a balance between our work and our daily lives. 1:49:28 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-329083.mp3 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:38:00 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-329083.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-329083.mp3 Often, an artist will study under another artist, receiving training and work experience from an established professional. We'll discuss the benefits of being mentored, but also how you can still learn even if you don't have the opportunity to work under a mentor. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 34 - JAVILAND "Mentors: Do you have one, do you need one?" Often, an artist will study under another artist, receiving training and work experience from an established professional. We'll discuss the benefits of being mentored, but also how you can still learn even if you don't have the opportunity to work under a mentor. 1:04:07 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-320583.mp3 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:05:53 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-320583.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-320583.mp3 Often we talk about ways in which DIY comics creators can earn extra money or get more exposure for their work. This episode focuses on teaching classes about making comics. We'll discuss different approaches to teaching, how to connect to students, as well as offering your services to an organization. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 33 - JAVILAND "Teaching the Art of Comics" Often we talk about ways in which DIY comics creators can earn extra money or get more exposure for their work. This episode focuses on teaching classes about making comics. We'll discuss different approaches to teaching, how to connect to students, as well as offering your services to an organization. 1:37:42 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-315720.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:06:46 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-315720.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-315720.mp3 If, like me, you want to learn about the Ins & Outs of starting a web comic, tune in and listen to several web cartoonists share their experiences in producing an online comic. We'll discuss how to plan the launch of your comic, as well as address the day-to-day production of maintaining both your schedule and your audience! Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 32 - JAVILAND "Making a Web Comic- The Do's & Dont's" If, like me, you want to learn about the Ins & Outs of starting a web comic, tune in and listen to several web cartoonists share their experiences in producing an online comic. We'll discuss how to plan the launch of your comic, as well as address the day-to-day production of maintaining both your schedule and your audience! 2:01:32 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-308711.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:10:12 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-308711.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-308711.mp3 The focus of this show is mostly about DIY comics (creation, branding, selling), but this episode we'll discuss the other art that we create. What do we get out of, say, painting or music, that we enjoy as much as storytelling through comics. How many avenues do you use for your creative expression? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 31 - JAVILAND "Beyond comics: What other medium do you create in?" The focus of this show is mostly about DIY comics (creation, branding, selling), but this episode we'll discuss the other art that we create. What do we get out of, say, painting or music, that we enjoy as much as storytelling through comics. How many avenues do you use for your creative expression? 1:31:22 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-305107.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:12:41 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-305107.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-305107.mp3 EPISODE 30 - JAVILAND turns 30! On our special Holiday show, our panel of cartoonists will be talking about what we received this year in terms of inspiration/experiences, and what we plan to give regarding our art/output in 2010! Bring your own spiked eggnog... Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 30 - JAVILAND "The Christmas Show: receiving and giving" EPISODE 30 - JAVILAND turns 30! On our special Holiday show, our panel of cartoonists will be talking about what we received this year in terms of inspiration/experiences, and what we plan to give regarding our art/output in 2010! Bring your own spiked eggnog... 1:49:36 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-300432.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:12:57 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-300432.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-300432.mp3 This episode will be open to any art/comics related topic, preferably how it relates to creating your own work. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 29 - JAVILAND "Open call- Bring your own topic!" This episode will be open to any art/comics related topic, preferably how it relates to creating your own work. 1:45:42 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-295562.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:12:26 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-295562.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-295562.mp3 This topic was suggested by storyboard artist/cartoonist Luis Escobar. He mentioned that an artist, for example Jack Kirby, produces work that fulfills a need a reader may have. What is it about Kirby's work, or your own, that promises that the need will be fulfilled? What does your art promise your readers? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 28 - JAVILAND "What need does your art fulfill in readers?" This topic was suggested by storyboard artist/cartoonist Luis Escobar. He mentioned that an artist, for example Jack Kirby, produces work that fulfills a need a reader may have. What is it about Kirby's work, or your own, that promises that the need will be fulfilled? What does your art promise your readers? 1:44:57 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-289939.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:09:48 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-289939.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-289939.mp3 We all have our own definitions of what makes us successful. What are yours? Have you changed your idea of success over the years? Have you, can you, reach your goal? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 27 - JAVILAND "How do you measure your success?" We all have our own definitions of what makes us successful. What are yours? Have you changed your idea of success over the years? Have you, can you, reach your goal? 1:23:33 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-284304.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:10:14 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-284304.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-284304.mp3 We all get inspired by others, whether it's another artist, creative person, entrepreneur, etc. How do we take that inspiration and use it to fuel our own passions? What is your model for the success you would like? (Last time we had technical problems with Talkshoe, so let's cross out fingers this time!) Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 26 - JAVILAND "Putting your Inspiration to work" We all get inspired by others, whether it's another artist, creative person, entrepreneur, etc. How do we take that inspiration and use it to fuel our own passions? What is your model for the success you would like? (Last time we had technical problems with Talkshoe, so let's cross out fingers this time!) 1:45:43 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-272908.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:10:45 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-272908.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-272908.mp3 Continuing from Pt 1, we'll discuss Secrets 3 and 4 of Self-Publishing. These are from a seminar I've taught where I offer 4 principles, based on my own experiences, that may be useful to someone creating, or thinking about creating, their own comics. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 25 - JAVILAND "The Secrets of Self-Publishing PT 2" Continuing from Pt 1, we'll discuss Secrets 3 and 4 of Self-Publishing. These are from a seminar I've taught where I offer 4 principles, based on my own experiences, that may be useful to someone creating, or thinking about creating, their own comics. 1:31:13 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-267685.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:13:30 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-267685.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-267685.mp3 Last week I conducted a seminar on DIY comics at GEEKS in Whittier. I'd like to share my 4 key points from the presentation, and hear from others their comments & perspectives. PLUS: We announce the winner of the coloring contest I ran on my blog! Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 24 - JAVILAND "The Secrets of Self-Publishing!" Last week I conducted a seminar on DIY comics at GEEKS in Whittier. I'd like to share my 4 key points from the presentation, and hear from others their comments & perspectives. PLUS: We announce the winner of the coloring contest I ran on my blog! 1:40:03 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-262163.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:06:45 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-262163.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-262163.mp3 Do you work on your own when you make your comics? Are you part of a group, creating or publishing in tandem with others? Working alone, or with a group, offers different opportunities and challenges. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 23 - JAVILAND "Working Solo VS Working in a Group" Do you work on your own when you make your comics? Are you part of a group, creating or publishing in tandem with others? Working alone, or with a group, offers different opportunities and challenges. 1:35:41 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-257124.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:18:11 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-257124.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-257124.mp3 I recently saw a documentary, "RIP! A Remix Manifesto", recommended to me by web cartoonist Matt Munn. It's about copyright, who owns the work, and can someone take another copyrighted work and remix it, calling it their own. I think as artists, especially since we're influenced by so much of what came before, this is worth discussing (even arguing!). Check out the film for free on Hulu: http://tinyurl.com/MashUp-doc Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 22 - JAVILAND "Copyrights, Mash-Ups, homages, rip-offs!" I recently saw a documentary, "RIP! A Remix Manifesto", recommended to me by web cartoonist Matt Munn. It's about copyright, who owns the work, and can someone take another copyrighted work and remix it, calling it their own. I think as artists, especially since we're influenced by so much of what came before, this is worth discussing (even arguing!). Check out the film for free on Hulu: http://tinyurl.com/MashUp-doc 1:34:00 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-252181.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:08:55 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-252181.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-252181.mp3 Do you create very personal comics that maybe don't find their audience? Do you think you should alter your work to find more readers? Or does every comic have an audience that only needs to be found? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 22 - JAVILAND " Personal expression Vs. seeking a wider audience" Do you create very personal comics that maybe don't find their audience? Do you think you should alter your work to find more readers? Or does every comic have an audience that only needs to be found? 1:10:42 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-244319.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:08:44 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-244319.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-244319.mp3 What do you consider to be 'All-Ages' comics? Is your work geared to that already, or do you wish to create All-Ages material? Let's talk about your reasons for doing them, and what benefits you derive as an artist and publisher. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 21 - JAVILAND "Your approach to All-Ages comics" What do you consider to be 'All-Ages' comics? Is your work geared to that already, or do you wish to create All-Ages material? Let's talk about your reasons for doing them, and what benefits you derive as an artist and publisher. 1:56:47 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-239672.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:07:31 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-239672.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-239672.mp3 Where do you get your motivation to create stories and make comics? Do you need to 'get' motivated, or are you already wired to create automatically? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 20 - JAVILAND "Motivation: Getting it and putting it into action" Where do you get your motivation to create stories and make comics? Do you need to 'get' motivated, or are you already wired to create automatically? 1:20:38 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-234970.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:08:07 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-234970.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-234970.mp3 Our most introspective show yet! What have you learned from yourself as both artist & publisher in making your own comics? And how have you used that knowledge to further your art and DIY publishing skills? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 19 - JAVILAND "Learning from Yourself as Artist & Publisher" Our most introspective show yet! What have you learned from yourself as both artist & publisher in making your own comics? And how have you used that knowledge to further your art and DIY publishing skills? 1:47:29 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-229913.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 21:11:34 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-229913.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-229913.mp3 Creating your comics, and your subsequent publishing, marketing and promotion, is a direct expression of your artistic and personal taste. How much do you put of yourself into your DIY approach? What techniques in creative storytelling and publishing do you use? Let's discuss your personal voice in your work. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 18 - JAVILAND "Your comics as your personal voice of expression" Creating your comics, and your subsequent publishing, marketing and promotion, is a direct expression of your artistic and personal taste. How much do you put of yourself into your DIY approach? What techniques in creative storytelling and publishing do you use? Let's discuss your personal voice in your work. 1:45:41 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-225187.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 21:12:32 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-225187.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-225187.mp3 My experience with the Cartoonistas' Live Art gigs have proven rewarding as an artist being able to connect to people, and also as a way to promote my comics work. Plus you can make some extra cash! We'll discuss the benefits of Live Art for DIY cartoonists, and if there are any, the downsides. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 17 - JAVILAND "Live Art as an outlet for expression & promotion" My experience with the Cartoonistas' Live Art gigs have proven rewarding as an artist being able to connect to people, and also as a way to promote my comics work. Plus you can make some extra cash! We'll discuss the benefits of Live Art for DIY cartoonists, and if there are any, the downsides. 1:36:23 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-219668.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 21:09:47 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-219668.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-219668.mp3 What are some early expectations we hoped for as publishers of our own work, and what actually happened. What did we learn about DIY publishing, and what can others learn to prepare their own ventures? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 16 - JAVILAND "Early expectations in publishing vs. reality!" What are some early expectations we hoped for as publishers of our own work, and what actually happened. What did we learn about DIY publishing, and what can others learn to prepare their own ventures? 1:47:35 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-207942.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:08:15 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-207942.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-207942.mp3 This topic was suggested by listener Chaz Moneypenny. How does a writer go about finding and working with an artist on a comics projects? It's not all fun & games! There are responsibilities and creative relationships to address, as well as other particular issues for DIY comics creators. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 15 - JAVILAND "Writers collaborating with artists" This topic was suggested by listener Chaz Moneypenny. How does a writer go about finding and working with an artist on a comics projects? It's not all fun & games! There are responsibilities and creative relationships to address, as well as other particular issues for DIY comics creators. 1:40:00 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-202352.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:13:06 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-202352.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-202352.mp3 The pros & cons, ins & outs of getting your comic book turned into a film or cartoon. Would you, if given the chance? I'll share my experiences on having my own comic book turned into a film, and hopefully give some useful insight into the process. Also, should comics even be adapted into other media? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 14 - JAVILAND "Adapting your comic book to other media" The pros & cons, ins & outs of getting your comic book turned into a film or cartoon. Would you, if given the chance? I'll share my experiences on having my own comic book turned into a film, and hopefully give some useful insight into the process. Also, should comics even be adapted into other media? 1:59:45 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-197724.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:08:23 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-197724.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-197724.mp3 The underlying fundamentals of how you approach art will determine how you create your comic work and most likely all the other creative endeavors you pursue. Regardless of the type of stories you create, you'll have an approach to the craft and execution of the idea that should be consistent from finished product to finished product. Your actual art style may change and evolve, your technical skills will grow, but your foundational aesthetics may remain the same throughout your career. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE13 - JAVILAND "Your Art Philosophy..and why you need one" The underlying fundamentals of how you approach art will determine how you create your comic work and most likely all the other creative endeavors you pursue. Regardless of the type of stories you create, you'll have an approach to the craft and execution of the idea that should be consistent from finished product to finished product. Your actual art style may change and evolve, your technical skills will grow, but your foundational aesthetics may remain the same throughout your career. 2:01:52 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-192701.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:08:26 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-192701.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-192701.mp3 Creating a signature character can be beneficial in that it can create a loyal, active fan base. You get recognized for a particular character, which brands your name to that character, and vice versa. Characters, when successful, can take on a life of their own, which can lead to increased awareness for you and lead to more sales. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 12 - JAVILAND "Benefits of creating a signature character" Creating a signature character can be beneficial in that it can create a loyal, active fan base. You get recognized for a particular character, which brands your name to that character, and vice versa. Characters, when successful, can take on a life of their own, which can lead to increased awareness for you and lead to more sales. 1:35:09 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-187907.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:07:39 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-187907.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-187907.mp3 With the little money to be made in DIY comics anyways, regardless of a strong or weak economy, what other ways can we generate income as artists? How can losing a day job impact your creative output? Can a good thing come out of a bad, economic situation? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE11 - JAVILAND "Pursuing artistic goals in a lame economy" With the little money to be made in DIY comics anyways, regardless of a strong or weak economy, what other ways can we generate income as artists? How can losing a day job impact your creative output? Can a good thing come out of a bad, economic situation? 1:14:37 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-182528.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:06:07 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-182528.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-182528.mp3 While we all need readers of our work, it's when they become active fans that the helps in many more ways. Fans help promote your work, purchase your art, and provide you with a community. We'll talk about ways to cultivate a fan base and what your responsibilities as a creator are. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE10 - JAVILAND "The importance of your Readers becoming Active Fans" While we all need readers of our work, it's when they become active fans that the helps in many more ways. Fans help promote your work, purchase your art, and provide you with a community. We'll talk about ways to cultivate a fan base and what your responsibilities as a creator are. 2:08:54 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-177655.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:11:48 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-177655.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-177655.mp3 How do we get our ideas for new stories? And how much do they change once we produce the actual comic book? Do we actually create our ideas, or do they magically come to us? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 9 - JAVILAND "Ideas: How we get them, and use them in our comics" How do we get our ideas for new stories? And how much do they change once we produce the actual comic book? Do we actually create our ideas, or do they magically come to us? 1:50:24 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-171784.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:11:12 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-171784.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-171784.mp3 Have a Holly, Javy Christmas! Me and my guests will talk about our past year in cartooning, our goals for next year...and will share some of our favorite comic book Christmas memories. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 8 - JAVILAND "The 2008 Comic Book Christmas Show" Have a Holly, Javy Christmas! Me and my guests will talk about our past year in cartooning, our goals for next year...and will share some of our favorite comic book Christmas memories. 2:00:03 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-167449.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:05:32 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-167449.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-167449.mp3 A super spectacular podcast crossover event! The hosts of ART & STORY (Jerzy Drozd and Mark Rudolph), MINI-COMICS DUMPTRUCK (Kevin Cross) and SEQUENTIAL ARTISTS PUB (Krishna Sadasivam) join JAVILAND host Javier Hernandez for a roundtable discussion on podcasting about storytelling and art, podcasting for comics, and whatever other topics they can think of! Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 7 - JAVILAND 'Podcast Super Summit' A super spectacular podcast crossover event! The hosts of ART & STORY (Jerzy Drozd and Mark Rudolph), MINI-COMICS DUMPTRUCK (Kevin Cross) and SEQUENTIAL ARTISTS PUB (Krishna Sadasivam) join JAVILAND host Javier Hernandez for a roundtable discussion on podcasting about storytelling and art, podcasting for comics, and whatever other topics they can think of! 2:02:57 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-165822.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:18:19 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-165822.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-165822.mp3 Comic creators, here are the do's & dont's and the why's & why not's of exhibiting at comic book conventions! We'll also discuss other avenues where you should consider to promote and sell your work. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 6 - JAVILAND "Comic Book Convention Survival Guide" Comic creators, here are the do's & dont's and the why's & why not's of exhibiting at comic book conventions! We'll also discuss other avenues where you should consider to promote and sell your work. 1:50:21 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-163071.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:16:08 -0500 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-163071.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-163071.mp3 XOMIX COMIX is the brand new imprint created by Ted Seko (ZOMBIEMAN ZERO) and Javier Hernandez (DEMOLITION DOVE). We'll talk about the reasons for creating the imprint and the ins-and-outs of collaborating, as well as discussing other imprints from publishers over the years. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 5 - JAVILAND "Building a comic imprint: XOMIX COMIX" XOMIX COMIX is the brand new imprint created by Ted Seko (ZOMBIEMAN ZERO) and Javier Hernandez (DEMOLITION DOVE). We'll talk about the reasons for creating the imprint and the ins-and-outs of collaborating, as well as discussing other imprints from publishers over the years. 1:45:59 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-156409.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:12:41 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-156409.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-156409.mp3 Why print comic books when you can put them on the web with little or no cost? Well, for one, it's fun! We'll take a look at the many choices you have to print your comic: Print On Demand, photocopy, offset. What are the benefits of having actual printed comics? Toon in! Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 4 - JAVILAND "Printing comic books in the Age of Web Comics" Why print comic books when you can put them on the web with little or no cost? Well, for one, it's fun! We'll take a look at the many choices you have to print your comic: Print On Demand, photocopy, offset. What are the benefits of having actual printed comics? Toon in! 1:35:36 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-151334.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:22:58 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-151334.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-151334.mp3 We'll be discussing what's involved in creating your own brand name. Do you need one? What are you achieving by having a brand? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 3 - JAVILAND 'Making your Brand' We'll be discussing what's involved in creating your own brand name. Do you need one? What are you achieving by having a brand? 1:46:43 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-145135.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:04:52 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-145135.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-145135.mp3 A discussion on how us comic folks create our characters. Inspiration, influences, and what makes a good character. Which comes first, the story or the character? Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 2 - JAVILAND Creating comic book characters! A discussion on how us comic folks create our characters. Inspiration, influences, and what makes a good character. Which comes first, the story or the character? 1:25:58 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-143351.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:03:45 -0400 info@talkshoe.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-143351.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-24098/TS-143351.mp3 The premiere episode of JAVILAND! Host Javier Hernandez introduces himself and talks about his comic book projects. Our guests call in and join the discussion. Arts & Entertainment Javier Hernandez EPISODE 1 - JAVILAND Meet the host and listen to a panel of experts! The premiere episode of JAVILAND! Host Javier Hernandez introduces himself and talks about his comic book projects. Our guests call in and join the discussion. 1:32:26 clean Javier Hernandez, creating comics, DIY comics, self-publishing, cartooning