How Much Does Comic Art Cost? [2022]

Ok, so, how much does comic art cost? and what do i pay a comic artist are two of the most frequent questions i get asked on Twitter and via my site. How much do comic artists make and what are Page rates in comics can be tricky to get your mind around so, hopefully, this video will clear you up and help you to understand what you need to do when you start to look at the cost of art for your comic. So, let's talk about comic artists page rates, shall we?
This video is full of tips for making a comic book in 2021 and shows you how to build an audience for your comic. So, if you want to make comics, make sure you watch to the very end so you can avoid one of the top comic writing mistakes. because i am going to show you how to improve your comic book!


Remember…IF I CAN MAKE COMICS...ANYONE CAN!

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Go back to the start and see the FIRST video in the series! https://youtu.be/ZKYnr3k_ubg

comics Will break your heart, Kid...Setting your goals, dreams and expectations! https://youtu.be/bNv7Uo5QRSU
How to plot comics videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TtGi0YYHzg&t=298s

Writing comic Scripts Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNUNYO0P_ms&t=14s
Writing comic Scripts Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTE8EK4Liek&t=24s

Here is the link to the google drive that contains the Page template and plot document https://drive.google.com/drive..../folders/1pbzn2bWLzn

Comic Sizes:
US Standard (170 x 260mm)
UK Standard (157 x 240mm)
DC Black Label 220 X 280mm
Managa standard (127 X 191mm)
B6 (125mm 176mm)
A4 (210 X 297mm)
A5 (148 X 210 mm)

Also, People keep asking me what my camera and lighting setup is so below is what I am using:
Below are some links to the equipment I use to make this channel and for any content mentioned in my videos. These are affiliate links and they do not cost you a single penny more, but if you do use and by anything, I will receive a small commission that helps supports the channel and helps keep all this content I make for you FREE!
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For editing:
Apple 12.9 inch iPad Pro
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This video was requested by the lovely guys over at Screenslurp.
Go check their channel out its all kinds of fun!
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