My Two Cents

4
Jan

Well, that worked out rather good. I got to launch off the the new year with the new self-hosted site. Looks the same, with a few tweaks…but man, there’s lots more involved by doing it yourself! But I welcome the challenge. And it’s all mine…bah ha ha (rubbing hands together).

Learning more about HTML code, which is a first for me. I’m not the biggest techie, but I’ve accomplished quite a bit so far and reading many “For Dummies” books…because I am \':)\' .

I hope to get into a regular posting schedule of two to three times a week. But that won’t happen this week because ‘hell week’ is upon me. What’s hell week? The last week of the episode schedule. And it’s usually a doozie. Much work and little sleep…all par for the course in storyboarding for TV.

I’ll get into more detail about how this first episode went when things cool off a bit, or when I need a little break (like now). The first one is always a struggle. Takes a while to get back in the groove and get used to a new show with new characters to draw. It’s a fun little show though, so that’s good.

You’ll see there’s now an email subscription option. If you sign up, you’ll get an email delivered with my new post. Super convenient! Or you can click on the RSS feed and subscribe to a feed reader or to live bookmarks in Firefox or Internet Explorer (when you get to the Feedburner page, just click on ‘View Feed XML’ for that option). Subscribing can help build the community I hope to create here.

So thanks for reading and looking forward to the coming year!

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24
Dec

I just wanted to take a moment to thank those of you that have stopped by this blog since it started. Especially those that took the time to leave a comment…much appreciated! It’s still in the very early stages and I hope you stick around to see what’s to come.

I’m in the process of switching over to a self-hosted blog that will give me more freedom and control to keep blogging for the long haul. I have bigger plans for the blog and the information I’d like to share. Should be interesting where it takes me (and you!).

I wish everyone a happy holiday (however you celebrate) and will see you in 2008.

Cheers!

Category : My Two Cents | Blog
6
Nov

Hi and welcome to my very first blog. It’s a little intimidating but hey, I’m here.

I’ve been a professional storyboard artist for over ten years and want to give a little back. I’m creating a space where you can come and learn something about visual storytelling. I’ll be documenting my next boarding assignment online starting in December. Along the way I’ll be giving you some insights and feedback about the process.

I may get general. I may get specific. I may get sarcastic, but I’ll try to refrain. \':)\'

As certain issues come up, I’ll give some tips about handling them. I’ll also write some educational posts about very basic boarding skills and things you should know. I’ll probably start with “So what IS a storyboard, anyway?” just to be on the safe side.

This blog will probably change and grow as I do (so be patient). I’m looking forward to the ride.

So thanks for dropping by and I hope you come back often!

-K

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My Two Cents - Karen J Lloyd's Storyboard Blog

My Two Cents

4
Jan

Well, that worked out rather good. I got to launch off the the new year with the new self-hosted site. Looks the same, with a few tweaks…but man, there’s lots more involved by doing it yourself! But I welcome the challenge. And it’s all mine…bah ha ha (rubbing hands together).

Learning more about HTML code, which is a first for me. I’m not the biggest techie, but I’ve accomplished quite a bit so far and reading many “For Dummies” books…because I am :) .

I hope to get into a regular posting schedule of two to three times a week. But that won’t happen this week because ‘hell week’ is upon me. What’s hell week? The last week of the episode schedule. And it’s usually a doozie. Much work and little sleep…all par for the course in storyboarding for TV.

I’ll get into more detail about how this first episode went when things cool off a bit, or when I need a little break (like now). The first one is always a struggle. Takes a while to get back in the groove and get used to a new show with new characters to draw. It’s a fun little show though, so that’s good.

You’ll see there’s now an email subscription option. If you sign up, you’ll get an email delivered with my new post. Super convenient! Or you can click on the RSS feed and subscribe to a feed reader or to live bookmarks in Firefox or Internet Explorer (when you get to the Feedburner page, just click on ‘View Feed XML’ for that option). Subscribing can help build the community I hope to create here.

So thanks for reading and looking forward to the coming year!

Category : My Two Cents | Blog
24
Dec

I just wanted to take a moment to thank those of you that have stopped by this blog since it started. Especially those that took the time to leave a comment…much appreciated! It’s still in the very early stages and I hope you stick around to see what’s to come.

I’m in the process of switching over to a self-hosted blog that will give me more freedom and control to keep blogging for the long haul. I have bigger plans for the blog and the information I’d like to share. Should be interesting where it takes me (and you!).

I wish everyone a happy holiday (however you celebrate) and will see you in 2008.

Cheers!

Category : My Two Cents | Blog
6
Nov

Hi and welcome to my very first blog. It’s a little intimidating but hey, I’m here.

I’ve been a professional storyboard artist for over ten years and want to give a little back. I’m creating a space where you can come and learn something about visual storytelling. I’ll be documenting my next boarding assignment online starting in December. Along the way I’ll be giving you some insights and feedback about the process.

I may get general. I may get specific. I may get sarcastic, but I’ll try to refrain. :)

As certain issues come up, I’ll give some tips about handling them. I’ll also write some educational posts about very basic boarding skills and things you should know. I’ll probably start with “So what IS a storyboard, anyway?” just to be on the safe side.

This blog will probably change and grow as I do (so be patient). I’m looking forward to the ride.

So thanks for dropping by and I hope you come back often!

-K

Category : My Two Cents | Blog