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[29 Jul 2008|04:09pm] |
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Wafna reminded me over on the message board that I still have this livejournal thing.
I'm pleased to announce what could be the next big thing from me - It's another webcomic called "Weesh" that's all about this little green rodent-looking creature who grants wishes to a trio of kids. It's a MWF update schedule of daily-newspaper-style strips. Plus, there's a members-only section you get a year's access to in exchange of a donation of $8.95 or more. There, you'll find a weekly update of sunday-style strips, desktop wallpapers, and random doodles.
Check it out over at weeshcomic.com and let me know what you think!
-Dan!
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| The Next DS |
[26 Jan 2008|09:20am] |
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I like having dreams that give me ideas, and this is no exception.
You see, there's been a little buzz floating about the Internet about Nintendo possibly redesigning the DS a tad - slim up the form factor a little more, possibly ditch the GBA slot, maybe make the top screen widescreen... All novel ideas, sure, but none really all that practical.
Then, last night, I had a stupid little dream. It involved myself and some others doing a piss poor job at repairing electronics using cardboard, tape and gutted iPod Shuffles. Yeah, I don't get that either. But, whatever it was I was "fixing" had multiple slots for these cartridge things. I have no clue what this was all for, but it gave me an idea, which is all that matters. So, I'm going to start a Nintendo rumor right here.
The next DS will have multiple slots for game carts. Think, maybe three or four?
Think about it though, most of us who own DSs have multiple games. And when we're on the road, and we want to have the option of playing several different titles, we have to lug around some sort of storage thingie. But, having multiple slots on the DS takes care of that problem. The software already has the capability, what with the boot-up stuff asking if you want to play either the game in the DS slot or the one in the GBA slot. It's simple! That's why it's bound to happen, if you ask me.
So, look for the multi-slot DS sometime in the future. I'd bet on it.
-Dan!
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| Apple introduces the MacBook Air... wait, what? |
[16 Jan 2008|01:56pm] |
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I'm a little disappointed by Apple's Macworld Keynote Presentation. I was holding out hope for the long shot of a MacBook Touch or some other similarly named Apple Tablet. Instead we get an ultra-portable and some other arguably spiffy goodies - none of which I need or want, though.
See, I want to take my art production mobile. Mainly so I can do color commissions at conventions, but also so I can go sit on my sofa and draw Ishikaze pages or go sit outside somewhere and work on Mouse Guest art. But, I've grown accustomed to using the ol' Wacom Tablet, so just a simple laptop won't do.
And I refuse to use Windows.
I guess, then, I've got three options. The most prudent of them being:
1) Save my money and wait until Apple introduces a Tablet sometime next century.
Steve Jobs has already admitted he thinks there's no market for Tablet PCs, which means Apple follows suit. And I'll agree that the market would be small - it'd be me, a dozen other artists and a couple Mac Geek executives who want something cool to show off at the office. But, dangit, I want one.
Some folks, however, have realized there's this little niche market, and came out with something that could, in theory, appease this little sect I'm in.
2) Get a ModBook.
This little company has taken some MacBooks and modded them with a touch-screen display. It looks pretty spiffy. The trouble is, I want to try one out before I fork over the $2500 for one. Being that it's base is a simple Consumer MacBook, I'm not sure it's powerful enough to run Flash or Photoshop at a usable rate. Plus, I'd want to see how the Ink interface works and all that jazz. Unfortunately, I can't just go out to the Apple Store and play with the display model - since it's a third-party mod, there's next to no chance Apple would carry it in their stores, and I don't think any other store out there would sell them, either. It's all mail-order, which is a problem for try-it-before-you-buy-it types, like me.
However, logic says it should be similar to using a Wacom Tablet with a MacBook. If any of you out there use Flash on a MacBook with a Tablet, and it works, let me know.
Then, there's the third option.
3) Get a MacBook Pro and hook up a Wacom Tablet.
I know Pros run Flash. I know Wacom Tablets work, because I own one. The drawback for this is that having two pieces makes things a little less mobile. I would need a table or desk to set the laptop on at least, which means no sofa drawing, no whipping it out at a coffee shop to do some doodling... It would work for conventions and such, but that's only half the reason I'm looking at a laptop to begin with.
So, it's a conundrum. It's an idea I'm tossing around, so I'm not, like, making big purchases any time soon. But, any advice would be appreciated.
-Dan!
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| Omigosh, it's a post! |
[19 Nov 2007|09:27am] |
I just came back from my yearly exodus to SugoiCon, and after being assaulted by my new webcomic friends to post something (and a nice 10 hour nap), I'm posting something.
I had a lovely time at Sugoi, as usual. They're all lovely, friendly people - staff, guests and attendees. I thank them all for being so supportive and fun to hang with.
As I mentioned above, I met some fabulous webcomic folk this year, since we decided to up the webcomic representation for this year's show. I say "we" like I had a say in this, but it's my "home con" so I'm allowed to say "we" just like all those sports fans who say "we" when they talk about their favorite teams. So there, nyeh.
We had Jennie Breeden and James Hatton as official guests this time and, despite their being at multiple conventions with me and my never meeting them before, I finally met Dirk Tiede and Spike. Dirk and I decided we'd assist with each other's panels at OhayoCon in a couple months, so look out for that.
Meanwhile, Spike assaulted all of us and told us to pass along word that she was up for Bomb Shelter Comic's Webcomic Idol competition and that everyone we know should be forced to vote for her. I concur, as her comic is fabulous. So, go vote and make her happy.
More news in the future, so stay tuned.
-Dan!
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| DanTV |
[08 Jan 2007|10:59pm] |
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I've posted my videos up at the cesspool that is YouTube to see what kind of a reaction they get. Feel free to skew the results by taking a look at them, leaving favorable comments and telling everyone you meet on the street to check them out or die a cold and cruel death.
Or something like that.
http://www.youtube.com/user/VenisProductions
Weee!
-Dan!
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| Phew! |
[07 Jan 2007|07:21pm] |
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Back from Ohayocon, and boy are my arms tired. Wait, that doesn't work right...
Well, thanks all of you who stopped by to say "hi!" Especially those of you who bought some stuff. The laundry money is greatly appreciated. :)
-Dan!
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| Happy Holidays! |
[21 Dec 2006|02:06pm] |
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Hey, kids! I just wanted to pass on a little info along with a little yuletide greetings. If you can stomach a little Disney, feel free to take a peek at the card we made for mouseguest.com. It's gingerbread goodness.
Information time! Those of you in and around the Columbus, OH area may be interested to know that I'll have an artist table at Ohayocon this year. Stop on by, say hi, buy some stuff... the usual. I'm supposedly also doing a panel for kids and teens who want to start a Webcomic. And my bro should be helping out at the table, too. Should be a fun time for all!
I may even have a few copies of Realms of Ishikaze Patch 3.0 for sale! Yes, the book is done and ready for purchase. You, the few readers left actually reading my occasional rantings here, are the first to be privy to the news. Aren't you glad I like you a lot?
That's it for now. Have a lovely holiday, and I'll see you in the new year!
-Dan!
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| Dan's Smarter Than Tim. |
[22 Aug 2006|08:41pm] |
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I've joined up with a group of cool dudes and dudettes to do occasional anime reviews on their livejournal community. The group is called Smarter Than Tim, and you should go check it out, post haste. You may recognize some of them from the Venis Board, if you frequent it.
My only contribution so far is an unfavorable review of the first episode of the "Law of Ueki" anime. Not so good. The anime, I mean. My review itself is passible. ^_^
Go and read!
-Dan!
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| Puffy rocks! |
[15 Jul 2006|02:41pm] |
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I went to the Puffy AmiYumi show last night at Bogarts. Fabulous. The girls and their band rock like mad. Sweet, sweet show. I'm currently doing the geekiest thing possible, wearing their tour shirt the day after the concert. Go ahead, call me a nerd.
Also picked up their next album, Splurge, which will be released later this month. It was signed. *glee* Haven't had the chance to listen to it yet, but based on the songs from the album they performed, this is a great album, possibly their best yet. Their sound has really gelled nicely.
I also was introduced to Tally Hall. Great geek rock, and a total disregard for key signature. Nice.
-Dan!
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| Quick business update |
[17 Jun 2006|03:16pm] |
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Hey, everybody. Just wanted to stop by and throw out some options for you to throw money at me.
First up, I don't know if any of you have stopped by the Angel Moxie website lately, but I've since put up a link to get the "Angel Moxie Complete and Annotated Collection," available via lulu.com: http://www.lulu.com/content/300087
It's spiffy, compiles the entire AM series, and has me scribbling stuff all over it. Perfect for the uber-collector!
Meanwhile, over at MouseGuest.com, we've put up the "AtmosphEars DVDs," something cool for the Disney Geek: http://mouseguest.com/dvds/
You know those DVDs where there's just a looping yule-log or an aquarium? Kinda like that, but with scenes from the WDW parks. Entertain yourself with a constant loop of screams coming from Splash Mountain... great stuff.
So, go on... pass along your spending cash. I won't mind. ^_^
Lastly - has anyone seen that creepy Gatorade big-head athlete/kid commercial? It's just... creepy.
-Dan!
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| Been busy... |
[24 May 2006|10:25am] |
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Sorry about not updating, everybody. I've been really busy lately getting stuff done for Anime Boston. But I wanted to give you all an update on goings-on.
First, like I said up there, I'll be at Anime Boston again this year. This weekend! Yipes. I'll be joining the lovely ladies of Wirepop as well, and I'll have all kinds of stuff for sale including the Moxie chapter books (including #4), bookmarks, the new Ishikaze books, and the brand new Angel Moxie Annotated Compilation! We, as Wirepop, will also have some of our anthology books from last year and a lovely new 2006-2007 art calendar! It really is beautiful, a new piece of art from Wirepop artists every month. Wonderful!
Second, like I mentioned up there, the Angel Moxie Annotated Compilation is complete! It'll be available at Anime Boston, and online afterwards. While the artwork isn't as large as in the chapter books, and it doesn't have the development sketches from the chapter books, it does compile all four chapters into one 9"x7" book, 300-some-odd pages, and has running commentary from yours truly on every page - little tidbits on inside info, my borrowings from popular culture and little comments on how bad some of my artwork is. It sells for $30.
So, that's it for now. Once again, apologies for the lack of Little Things. I've beaten Kingdom Hearts II, so I have free time until I start back in of Shadow of the Colossus or begin Dragon Warrior 8.
Random comment: The chances of me trying to get a Nintendo Wii on the day it comes out... 50%. Depends on what games are available at launch. Every other console, handheld, computer, other electronics: 0%. I've never gotten a piece of electronics on the day it was released, and have no desire, at the moment, to get a PS3 for another year or so, maybe until Final Fantasy 13 comes out. I may get a DS lite in June, maybe, if I can find a cheap, compatible wireless router to take Animal Crossing online. Games, on the other hand, different story. I think I'm at 33%, having bought on release date. Blame those Kingdom Hearts games.
-Dan!
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| Books! |
[12 Apr 2006|09:53pm] |
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Sorry about there not being any new "Little Things" lately - I've been ferociously busy and what little free time I've had I've poured into Kingdom Hearts II. Feel free to listen to me babble endlessly about it in the April 2nd episode of Mouse Guest Weekly.
I wanted to stop by and let the folks who read my ramblings here and who've bought Angel Moxie books 3 and/or 4... I just got back from picking them up and they look swell. Expect to see them in your mailboxes soon!
Hoorah!
-Dan!
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| Little Thing #8 |
[27 Mar 2006|08:13pm] |
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Been a while since I last updated with a Thing, so here ya go.
I'm all sorts of jazzed over my own Kingdom Hearts day tomorrow. Hopefully I'll find a copy, otherwise I'll be majorly bummed out.
-Dan!
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| Little Thing #7 + Kingdom Hearts! |
[17 Mar 2006|01:55pm] |
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A quickie. I think I was just looking for a reason to draw more rabbits. Specifically, a pissed-off one. Next animal-featuring thing will have squirrels or something, I promise.
I finished up Kingdom Hearts for the GBA the other day. Well, sort of. I finished the game proper, only to find that there's a "play through Riku's story" option afterwards. Slightly different game mechanics, but all the old lands and bosses from Sora's journey return. I've been playing through that pretty quickly, and it's interesting to see what Riku's been up to since the end of the PS2 game.
But, needless to say, I'm ready and rearing to go on KH2. Looks awesome.
-Dan!
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| Little Thing #6 |
[11 Mar 2006|06:56pm] |
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Another one.
I don't remember if the submitter told me context or not, so I just made up my own. Makes sense to me. Feel free to have your own naked D&D session on Tuesday if you wish. Just don't go filling me in on the details.
What you can do, is send me more Little Thing phrases and such. Send 'em to tnlt@venisproductions.com. Thanks!
-Dan!
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