CBI 3 Submission Round Q&A

[J. Torres]

The FAQ (a.k.a. "the rules") for Comic Book Idol 3 can be found on the blog here:

http://cbi.comicbookresources.com/

Please read it carefully. You can post any questions you may have here and I will try to respond as soon as I can.

The official thread for submitting the link to your online portfolio will be posted starting tomorrow Thursday, September 6th @ approximately noon E.S.T.

Sorry for the delay! Thanks for your patience!

[phig]

hello mr torres

sorry if i'm missing this somewhere in the faq but i couldn't find it: it says "The first round of competition is tentatively scheduled to start October 4th" but when will the initial opportunity to post a link to your online portfolio be closed?

[Brandon Hanvey]

hello mr torres

sorry if i'm missing this somewhere in the faq but i couldn't find it: it says "The first round of competition is tentatively scheduled to start October 4th" but when will the initial opportunity to post a link to your online portfolio be closed?

I believe the submission round is scheduled to last until September 28th. But that was when things were to start on the 4th so it may be pushed back a day or so.

[J. Torres]

hello mr torres

sorry if i'm missing this somewhere in the faq but i couldn't find it: it says "The first round of competition is tentatively scheduled to start October 4th" but when will the initial opportunity to post a link to your online portfolio be closed?

To be on the safe side, work with the Friday, September 28th as a "deadline." Chances are we'll leave the thread open until Sunday, the 30th but I honestly think the 28th is plenty of time. Depending on the caliber of talent submitting this year, my guess is late posters will have a harder time being considered by the judges, so my advice is to post as soon as possible as long as you think you're ready!

[frbarba]

sorry for my poor english understanding and redundacy, but i just want to make it clear...september 28th is the DEADLINE/LAST DAY of preliminary submission? thanks!

[Brandon Hanvey]

sorry for my poor english understanding and redundacy, but i just want to make it clear...september 28th is the DEADLINE/LAST DAY of preliminary submission? thanks!

For now, yes it is. If the deadline is extended, it will be announced.

[J. Torres]

sorry for my poor english understanding and redundacy, but i just want to make it clear...september 28th is the DEADLINE/LAST DAY of preliminary submission? thanks!

I just updated the FAQ to read Sunday, the 30th as the last day for submissions... but as I wrote above, shoot for earlier!

[W.Blankenship]

Hmmmmm..... I'm disheartened by the fact that judges don't make the final decision in the contest (as I though was done previously) but my stuff will be up as soon as I see the thread.

Peace,
3!LL

[Brandon Hanvey]

Hmmmmm..... I'm disheartened by the fact that judges don't make the final decision in the contest (as I though was done previously) but my stuff will be up as soon as I see the thread.

Peace,
3!LL

Judges to select the final ten.

A selection committee made up of former CBI contestants, including season one winner Patrick Scherberger (Marvel Adventures, GeNext) and season two winner Carlos Rodriguez (Shadowhawk, The Pact), will visit all the links posted and choose ten (10) artists to compete in the competition.

Then each round of the competition is voted on by the public via an online poll.

[W.Blankenship]

Judges to select the final ten.



Then each round of the competition is voted on by the public via an online poll.


Gotcha man, just thought that in previous CBI contests the judges picked the winners of each round. No biggie I'm still submitting.

3!LL

[drdoom504]

in the rules it says that the open call starts today and ends October 30th....so is it October 30th or September 30th??

[frbarba]

in the rules it says that the open call starts today and ends October 30th....so is it October 30th or September 30th??

september 30 is the last day of submission for the preliminaries (initial screening) afterwhich, theyll select 10 contestants to undergo the contest proper which will last up to october 30 so we can expect the grand winner in early november =)

[J. Torres]

in the rules it says that the open call starts today and ends October 30th....so is it October 30th or September 30th??

September 30th.

That typo will be corrected shortly.

[the goddamn batman]

Whoops, I guess my work safe submission question should have gone here.


Another question... so if the voting of the assignments is doen by everyone and not a panel of judges, will it matter if I fudge the scripts a bit? Like say, make a splash page out of a single panel or do I need to stick exactly to the layouts the script calls for?

[Brandon Hanvey]

Whoops, I guess my work safe submission question should have gone here.


Another question... so if the voting of the assignments is doen by everyone and not a panel of judges, will it matter if I fudge the scripts a bit? Like say, make a splash page out of a single panel or do I need to stick exactly to the layouts the script calls for?

The finals are voted via a public poll here on the CBR forums.

As for scripts, I'd say you should worry about getting into the finals first before worrying about the CBI scripts and finals rules.

[the goddamn batman]

Sure, I'm just trying to get a feel for what the finals will be like should I make it. How much artistic license or leeway I'd be granted... again, should I make it.

I don't think that's unreasonable.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Sure, I'm just trying to get a feel for what the finals will be like should I make it. How much artistic license or leeway I'd be granted... again, should I make it.

I don't think that's unreasonable.

Each assignment will have its own set of "rules". Some will be full scripts while others will be closer to plots. Each round will test the contestants in different ways in terms of style, talent, and artistic interpretation.

[icarus]

Have there been any problems as far as bandwidth so far?

[the goddamn batman]

Each assignment will have its own set of "rules". Some will be full scripts while others will be closer to plots. Each round will test the contestants in different ways in terms of style, talent, and artistic interpretation.


Thanks. That's all I was wondering.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Have there been any problems as far as bandwidth so far?

None that I can see. You probably will not have to worry about it until a couple weeks into the month unless you have a really low bandwidth cap.

[Simon Côté]

Hi,
I've already submitted. If I change some of my samples, will the judge see that or have they already seen and judged my submission?

Thanks

[Brandon Hanvey]

Hi,
I've already submitted. If I change some of my samples, will the judge see that or have they already seen and judged my submission?

Thanks

We can not guarantee whether or not a judge has already looked at your samples or not or if they will take a second look at your samples.

You can change it and make a note that you updated it, but some judges may have already looked at your first samples and made up their mind.

[J. Torres]

Hi,
I've already submitted. If I change some of my samples, will the judge see that or have they already seen and judged my submission?


Hi, Simon. I would recommend writing in all caps above your name in the post: UPDATED [along with the date you updated it].

I see you're from Dorval - I grew up there! (In the 80s...)

[Brandon Hanvey]

I added a note to the submission round opening post with instructions about changes.

[Butch Mapa]

Comicspace doesn't seem to have a bandwidth cap, try that. :)

[icarus]

It's slowing down a bit, I'm sure there are a lot of guys waiting though. the quiet before the storm. How many contestants were there in the previous two?

[J. Torres]

It's slowing down a bit, I'm sure there are a lot of guys waiting though. the quiet before the storm. How many contestants were there in the previous two?

I believe it was over 200.

[Gonzogoose]

Yeah, the last one was definitely over 200 from what I recall.

[Brandon Hanvey]

We still have 21 days. There always is a rush at the start and then a few every day.

Right now every artists has a 1 in 4 chance to get into the finals.

[the goddamn batman]

It's slowing down a bit, I'm sure there are a lot of guys waiting though.

Turns out comics take a while to draw. I had zero recent pages to show, so I've got to do it all from the ground up. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[davidbovey]

I had very little recent sequential art pages to show as well, I've been concentrating on other areas. I debated if I should enter at all but decided to go with what I had. I'll try to make an update about a week before the deadline with any new pages I can come up with over the next few weeks.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Turns out comics take a while to draw. I had zero recent pages to show, so I've got to do it all from the ground up. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

You do realize that if you make the finals that you will only have about 5 days to make up to 4 pages per round maybe even more in the final round.

[the goddamn batman]

You do realize that if you make the finals that you will only have about 5 days to make up to 4 pages per round maybe even more in the final round.

You do realize that coming up with something to draw in the first place, laying out the page designs, doing some painted work (because I have time), and doing all this for more than one set of sequentials, some of which is longer than four pages takes a bit longer than five days, right?

So yes, I am fully aware of what I'm facing should I make the finals.

[W.Blankenship]

You do realize that if you make the finals that you will only have about 5 days to make up to 4 pages per round maybe even more in the final round.


Nod for preparation of expectation. It's good to know what kind of deadline we'll be facing as to adjust art accordingly.

3!LL

[Brandon Hanvey]

Nod for preparation of expectation. It's good to know what kind of deadline we'll be facing as to adjust art accordingly.

3!LL

It's been no real "secret" that it will be hard for the finalists in terms of deadlines. For first assignment of CBI 2, the 10 finalist had to do a 3 page Jamie Rich scripted romance comic. One of the finalists never turned in any pages.

This year most of the assignments will feature the finalists doing sequential art based on various types of scripts from a variety of writers and genres.

Assignments are given on Wednesdays at around 12 PM EST and are to be turned in by no later than Monday 12 PM EST unless stated otherwise.

[kalorama]

It's been no real "secret" that it will be hard for the finalists in terms of deadlines. For first assignment of CBI 2, the 10 finalist had to do a 3 page Jamie Rich scripted romance comic. One of the finalists never turned in any pages.

This year most of the assignments will feature the finalists doing sequential art based on various types of scripts from a variety of writers and genres.

So no more single page assignments, like covers and character designs?

[Brandon Hanvey]

So no more single page assignments, like covers and character designs?

If I understood what J. has in mind, most of the assignments will feature sequential pages of varying number of pages based on provided scripts/plots. A couple of the assignments may feature sequential pages plus other elements such as the ones you stated.

We are trying to find a comic artist so we are focusing on assignments that will stress storytelling as well as artistic style.

[kalorama]

If each of the 5 rounds is going to made of multiple sequential pages is there any chance that, instead of having each assignment be a separate non-related entity, each of the assignments could be a separate part of a larger, cohesive self-contained story? That way the the two artists who make it to the final round will have produced an actual single-issue comic book.

[Brandon Hanvey]

If each of the 5 rounds is going to made of multiple sequential pages is there any chance that, instead of having each assignment be a separate non-related entity, each of the assignments could be a separate part of a larger, cohesive self-contained story? That way the the two artists who make it to the final round will have produced an actual single-issue comic book.

While what J. has in mind will not be that (though it was discussed), the assignments will build in terms of what the artist has to do.

[neil edwards]

hi i submitted my art entry yesterday and just read on the coments boards:

"That Neil Edwards guy...is he a pro? I think I'm talking about the right guy. His stuff if I recall looked like he did pro Mr T and Starship Troopers stuff. Maybe he just wants a place to showcase his work to the masses and knows he won't qualify."

it true that i've done mr t and starship troopers in the past, but i can't remember seeing in the rules for submitting that excludes semi pro people from entrering or if you had stuff published in the past?

i'd love to win this, and i think i can do a fantastic job on in the competition. if you could give some clarification on the amtter that would be fantastic, best regards, neil edwards

http://thebristolboard.blogspot.com/

[Brandon Hanvey]

Work history and whether it disqualifies you or not only comes into play if you are considered for the finals.


Here is the text from the CBI FAQ.

Comic Book Idol is an amateur comic book art competition open to the public (including artists outside of North America) with the exception of employees or any individuals who have claimed professional status as a comic book artist and/or have been paid to produce artwork for any of our sponsors and affiliates including but not limited to Comic Book Resources, New York City Comicon, IDW Publishing, Oni Press, Image Comics, and Marvel Comics, as well major publishers and studios like DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Tokyopop, Devil’s Due, Udon, etc.

However, while the contest is meant as an opportunity for artists who have not produced comic book artwork for pay, or have not otherwise claimed professional status as a comic book artist, exceptions may be made on a case by case basis.

For example, artists from other fields who have not been paid to produce artwork published in a comic book may still be eligible.

Also, individuals whose only comic book work is self-published may still be eligible.

Artists who haven been published in the small press but have been “out of comics” for a number of years may also be eligible.

Creators of online or amateur web comics may still be eligible.

[neil edwards]

hi brandon, thanks for the quick reply, still not sure if that negates my entry or not though. as i mentioned would love to do the competition. best regards, neil

[J. Torres]

hi brandon, thanks for the quick reply, still not sure if that negates my entry or not though. as i mentioned would love to do the competition. best regards, neil

Hello, Neil. One of us will contact you should you be among the artists considered for the ten spots in the contest. We'll make a call on your eligibility if/when this happens. Good luck and thanks for posting.

[neil edwards]

hi thanks for the reply, i think this competition is going to be fantastic!!
best, neil

[MartinRedmond]

If anyone uses comicspace or deviant art, think that, no one should have to register to those services to view your 18+ comics, alright?

[gmsalpha]

Neil, I think your stuff is really really good. If you do qualify, I imagine you'll make it quite far.

As far as the amount of work that needs to be put into this competition for the 10 finalists, I posted earlier about making sure you have vacation time at work because quite frankly, this is a rare opportunity and no artist has an excuse for not getting their work in on time.

Whatever sacrifices need to be made should come without hesitation as this is a stepping stone to a career.

I'm lucky in that my girlfriend totally supports me in this endeavor and has agreed to prepare and bring my my meals and do her studying in the bedroom while I'm chained to the drawing table. It's important to have the support of your significant other/parents/co-workers/friends, etc and not get sidetracked.

There's no way if I made the top 10 that I would blow it. I may not get the votes, but I won't be disqualified either.

[jamartwork]

Thank you both so much for helping to make this amazing competition possible. I had a question for about the CBI 3 rules. In the FAQ it says we are not allowed to contact anyone associated with the contest about our eligibility but are we allowed to ask them their thoughts on our work, thank them for working on this contest and in general interacting with them. I am really looking for honest criticism of my work and the best way to improve my design, approach and how I present my work. You seem to really have a lot of insights into the comic book world and I would really value your opinion of my work but am hesitant to send either of you my link directly for fear of breaking a CBI 3 rule. No matter what you both are phenomenal for putting this competition on and I deeply thank you for it. Also if you know of any CBRE members who would be great critiques but are not judges I would love to know who they are so I can get their thoughts.

Oh and Mr. Torres you saw this on Wizard as a preview for your wedding special correct?

"Who will win in the keg stand battle between Superman and Batman? Will Aquaman make a surprise appearance to anchor Wonder Woman’s flip-cup team? Which superhero will make an embarrassing, drunken confession before throwing up all over himself and passing out on the couch? What will Superman do when the cops show up at JLA headquarters for a noise complaint? The only way to know is to buy the issue!"

And if so did they just paraphrase the your first submission for the issue?

TY both and wishing you both the best!!!
Jo Ann

[Brandon Hanvey]

For critiques by CBR members, you can try the Artist and Writer Showcase forum (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/forumdisplay.php?f=33) here at CBR.

[jamartwork]

Thank you so much Brandon appreciate the advice very much, will start right now. Wishing you the best!!!

[John Mote]

Hows the voting for CB idol 3 work?

Hi, just found out about as i was getting ready to send my completed

1st comic out to publishers, will be posting it cover and all

as my submission, wonder who votes on top 50 and how ?

I don't have to white out all the words do I ?

, there's nothing obscene in it that would need to be censored, thankfully.

Great to be here, and thanks to everyone and cbr.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Hows the voting for CB idol 3 work?

Hi, just found out about as i was getting ready to send my completed

1st comic out to publishers, will be posting it cover and all

as my submission, wonder who votes on top 50 and how ?

I don't have to white out all the words do I ?

, there's nothing obscene in it that would need to be censored, thankfully.

Great to be here, and thanks to everyone and cbr.

The 10 contestants that make it to the finals are voted on by a panel of former finalists from CBI 1 & 2. Then each round of the finals is voted on via public poll here on the finals.

You can present your work however you want.

[J. Torres]

And if so did they just paraphrase the your first submission for the issue?


I think they were just trying to be funny :D

[kalorama]

What's the next step after the 10 are chosen? Do they go right into the first assignment feet first? Will there be any kind of "preliminary assessment" where perhaps the judges give some brief commentary/critique of their work based on the samples they submitted before they start off on assignment one?

[Brandon Hanvey]

What's the next step after the 10 are chosen? Do they go right into the first assignment feet first? Will there be any kind of "preliminary assessment" where perhaps the judges give some brief commentary/critique of their work based on the samples they submitted before they start off on assignment one?

The first assignment is scheduled to start on October 4th. Contestants will have until the following Monday to turn in their work.

[luv2pencil]

When exactly does the elimination process begin?

[Brandon Hanvey]

When exactly does the elimination process begin?

No one is eliminated during the submission round. The judges pick 10 finalists from all the people who have entered to compete in the finals.

The finals consist of 5 rounds. Assignments are given on a Thursday. Art is to be turned in no later than Monday 12 PM EST. Tuesday is when the public votes for a day. The 2 contestants with the lowest amount of votes are eliminated each week.

[luv2pencil]

Thanks for the clarification.:)

[davidbovey]

I remember last time around, there was a no show in the first round... was there any thought given to having a standby this time around?

[Brandon Hanvey]

I remember last time around, there was a no show in the first round... was there any thought given to having a standby this time around?

It has been discussed, but we are not sure if we will have standbys or not this year.

[davidbovey]

It has been discussed, but we are not sure if we will have standbys or not this year.

I think it would be cool for the judges to select someone out of the play along at home thread if there happens to be a no show for the first round. It kinda sucks to not have 100% participation or have people advance just because someone didn't enter anything.

It would also make the play along at home thread more worth while and meaningful... at least for the first round.

[Brandon Hanvey]

It will be discussed, but part of the finals is meeting the deadline. If you do not meet the deadline, you are out and there is one less elimination by public vote.

[luv2pencil]

If I make an update to any of my pieces or add pieces to my submission can I repost on the submissions thread stating I have updated it?

[Brandon Hanvey]

If I make an update to any of my pieces or add pieces to my submission can I repost on the submissions thread stating I have updated it?

Please post only one entry. As stated in the opening post:

If you edit or make changes to your entry, please leave a note that says UPDATED: the date and the the reason(s) for the change(s). We will try to inform the judges to our best ability about updates and changes, but we can not guarantee that they will review your samples again.

[luv2pencil]

I read what was on the opening post. I guess what I should have asked is where can I leave a note stating I have updated or added more pieces to my submission. Please forgive my ignorance. I'm just a little concerned that I might have submitted a little too early and posted too few pieces.

[Brandon Hanvey]

I read what was on the opening post. I guess what I should have asked is where can I leave a note stating I have updated or added more pieces to my submission. Please forgive my ignorance. I'm just a little concerned that I might have submitted a little too early and posted too few pieces.


You can edit in a note below the link with the date and reason.

[luv2pencil]

Great! Thanks a bunch.

[MacabreMagpie]

Uh, I just entered a submission, but it just occured to me I may not infact be eligible.

I consider myself an Ameteur artist but I am currently being paid to produce comic artwork. However the reason it didn't occur to me is because a) it's a strip in the back of a magazine rather than part of a comic, and b) it's a magazine produced by a friend who asked me to do some art for him as a cheap and easy option.

So, if this excludes me from the competition then fair be it, but I just thought I'd mention it since it only just occured to me after posting.

[MartinRedmond]

As anyone thought about registering with their full names instead of aliases? Just out of convenience so you're easier to remember.

[MacabreMagpie]

I think a lot of people find aliases easier to remember than real names, I know I certainly do.

[Brandon Hanvey]

As anyone thought about registering with their full names instead of aliases? Just out of convenience so you're easier to remember.

If an person makes it to the final ten, the will have to change their user name to their real name. An admin will be able to make the change for them.

[Gonzogoose]

And, should a user want to change their username beforehand they can post in a thread just for that located here:

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=70654

[frbarba]

seeing how really talented these people are, is there any possibility we end up choosing more than just 10 finalists?

[Brandon Hanvey]

seeing how really talented these people are, is there any possibility we end up choosing more than just 10 finalists?

Nope. Only 10 for the finals.

[Hieu Le Bui]

Ever had anyone quit/dropped out of the Idol mid-point?

[Brandon Hanvey]

Ever had anyone quit/dropped out of the Idol mid-point?

There have been instances of people not turning assignments in on time due to various factors.

[mightyfineline]

Uh, I just entered a submission, but it just occured to me I may not infact be eligible.

I'd like to follow up on this one as I had a similar concern.

I've been Published twice in an Atlanta based Anthology, the work on both of those was unpaid but I am currently finishing up a work-for-hire project for a Writer. The book has no Publisher as the Writer is still in the process of finding someone interested in picking it up but I'm still getting paid... so does that mean I have to relinquish my 'amateur' status and forfeit my chances at Olympic Gold??

[Hieu Le Bui]

Any chance you can tell of what is required do for each level of the Idol all the way to the finish? Is it like for week one do a cover, week two is draws a page from a script and so on?

[Brandon Hanvey]

Any chance you can tell of what is required do for each level of the Idol all the way to the finish? Is it like for week one do a cover, week two is draws a page from a script and so on?

As stated before, most assignments will involve creating comic pages from a supplied script or plot. They can range anywhere from one page to four or more.

The first assignment of CBI 2 was a 3 page comic scene based on a Jamie Rich romance comic script.

J. does not want to give away all the details of the assignments right now. People should be ready to do comic pages on a short deadline if they make it to the finals.

[Brandon Hanvey]

I'd like to follow up on this one as I had a similar concern.

I've been Published twice in an Atlanta based Anthology, the work on both of those was unpaid but I am currently finishing up a work-for-hire project for a Writer. The book has no Publisher as the Writer is still in the process of finding someone interested in picking it up but I'm still getting paid... so does that mean I have to relinquish my 'amateur' status and forfeit my chances at Olympic Gold??

As stated before, you only have to worry about work history if you are considered for the finals.

If you are considered for the finals, judges and organizers will look into your work history and decide if it disqualifies you or not.

[Hieu Le Bui]

As stated before, most assignments will involve creating comic pages from a supplied script or plot. They can range anywhere from one page to four or more.

The first assignment of CBI 2 was a 3 page comic scene based on a Jamie Rich romance comic script.

J. does not want to give away all the details of the assignments right now. People should be ready to do comic pages on a short deadline if they make it to the finals.

I guess having Travis Charest speed isn't going to help me but then again most of the stuff I did in my portfolio I wasn't motivated to get it done quickly. :D Thanks Brandon for answering my ridiculous questions.

[Red Jack]

Clarify:

I've been making modifications to my gallery/slideshow. This stops as of he the 30th. Do i need to make a separate post to say I've finished tweaking it or just leave it alone after the deadline?

[Brandon Hanvey]

Clarify:

I've been making modifications to my gallery/slideshow. This stops as of he the 30th. Do i need to make a separate post to say I've finished tweaking it or just leave it alone after the deadline?

Edits or changes can happen up to the 30th. Judges maybe looking a little after it. But keep the 30th in mind when deciding about making changes.

[frbarba]

As stated before, you only have to worry about work history if you are considered for the finals.

If you are considered for the finals, judges and organizers will look into your work history and decide if it disqualifies you or not.

and if ever a selected finalist is disqualified, would that means therell be a "back-up" finalist? someone wholl replace the other or another set of chosen candidates who can replace someone if the other contestant forfeits?

[J. Torres]

and if ever a selected finalist is disqualified, would that means therell be a "back-up" finalist? someone wholl replace the other or another set of chosen candidates who can replace someone if the other contestant forfeits?

All of this happens behind closed doors, so the ten people we announce as the contestants will not only be a result of the jury's choices but also who were "verified" by me and/or Jonah (we contact them after the selections are made). If anyone is "disqualified" during this process we go back into the pool. Chances are, the general public won't know who was taken out of the running unless one of those people decides to post about it, which has happened in the past.

That said, we may have to delay the start of the actual competition because of our late start and extending the submissions deadline. The jury needs time to make their picks, and we need time to contact everyone, check credentials, etc. We also want to give everyone behind the scenes (from mods to judges to artists) time to prepare and re-arrange their schedules. We'll make an official announcement when this is decided, but it's looking like an October 11th start right now...

[neil edwards]

hi just finished some new samples just wondered if it would be okay to add some new samples to the portfolio. also what would be the process to add new samples ie on the submissions board?

thanks and this competition is going to be great!!

best, neil

[Brandon Hanvey]

hi just finished some new samples just wondered if it would be okay to add some new samples to the portfolio. also what would be the process to add new samples ie on the submissions board?

thanks and this competition is going to be great!!

best, neil

If you edit or make changes to your entry, please leave a note that says UPDATED: the date and the the reason(s) for the change(s). We will try to inform the judges to our best ability about updates and changes, but we can not guarantee that they will review your samples again.

[neil edwards]

hi brandon, thanks for that, just another quick question when is the date for the confirmation of the final 10?

best, neil

[Hieu Le Bui]

hi brandon, thanks for that, just another quick question when is the date for the confirmation of the final 10?

best, neil

October 11th


read entry 84

[neil edwards]

hi heiu, thanks for the point out
best, neil

[Mamba42]

This seems like a really great contest and i plan on entering. I have a couple of questions....It says post one submission on the submission page, what should the submission be of?...And also, do i need to post my online portfolio before i enter or can i submit in the first round without it? Thanks alot.

[Brandon Hanvey]

This seems like a really great contest and i plan on entering. I have a couple of questions....It says post one submission on the submission page, what should the submission be of?...And also, do i need to post my online portfolio before i enter or can i submit in the first round without it? Thanks alot.

You need to pages samples of your art to enter the contest so the judges can see your talent. You have to post samples in order to be considered for the finals.

Keep in mind that this contest will be about create comic pages so having sequential art is highly recommended.

[Mamba42]

After browsing around the forum it seems that my first submission must be my online portfolio. If that is correct, what would be a good site to upload my work on so that i can use it as a portfolio for this contest? Any help on how to get started would be greatly appreciated. I know im short on time but i WILL meet the deadline. Thanks again.

[Mamba42]

You need to pages samples of your art to enter the contest so the judges can see your talent. You have to post samples in order to be considered for the finals.

Keep in mind that this contest will be about create comic pages so having sequential art is highly recommended.

Thanks for your fast response, but im still a little confused. lol sorry. so is my first entry to officailly enter the contest my portfolio or work of my choice?

[Hieu Le Bui]

Thanks for your fast response, but im still a little confused. lol sorry. so is my first entry to officailly enter the contest my portfolio or work of my choice?

please read everything here (http://cbi.comicbookresources.com/cbi3/just-the-faqs-mam/) and if you're still confused please re-read everything here (http://cbi.comicbookresources.com/cbi3/just-the-faqs-mam/).

[Mamba42]

please read everything here (http://cbi.comicbookresources.com/cbi3/just-the-faqs-mam/) and if you're still confused please re-read everything here (http://cbi.comicbookresources.com/cbi3/just-the-faqs-mam/).

So then i guess im submitting a link to my "portfolio". Whats a good site to use to upload my work on? (im new to having my stuff online, sorry). Thanks.

[Brandon Hanvey]

So then i guess im submitting a link to my "portfolio". Whats a good site to use to upload my work on? (im new to having my stuff online, sorry). Thanks.

Flickr, photobucket, deviantart.

[Mamba42]

Flickr, photobucket, deviantart.

Thanks alot guys. See ya in the finals. ;)

[Hieu Le Bui]

the best one is Comicspace.com

gotta love their setup

[CPWilsonIII]

Yeah, I agree. If you have a comicspace account you can create a gallery just for the contest. It's clear what kind of work is presented and quite possibly the easiest to navigate.

[Mamba42]

The final day is Sep 30 to submit our stuff......im just making sure - it has to be submitted before 12 midnight on the night of sept 30 right?? Thats the absolute latest?? (sorry i got a lot of pretty dumb questions but i found out about this just recently and im rushing to get some stuff done, need all the time i can get) Thanks guys.

[Brandon Hanvey]

The final day is Sep 30 to submit our stuff......im just making sure - it has to be submitted before 12 midnight on the night of sept 30 right?? Thats the absolute latest?? (sorry i got a lot of pretty dumb questions but i found out about this just recently and im rushing to get some stuff done, need all the time i can get) Thanks guys.

The final day is September 30, but the submissions round will be closed at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST.

[R Santos Jr]

Edits or changes can happen up to the 30th. Judges maybe looking a little after it. But keep the 30th in mind when deciding about making changes.
So editing my gallery at this point... that would be grounds for disqualification?

[Brandon Hanvey]

So editing my gallery at this point... that would be grounds for disqualification?

I don't think you would be disqualified. We just can not guarantee that any of the judges have already looked at your samples or will go back and see if there are any updates at this point.

[Hieu Le Bui]

okay Brandon, here's a tough question for ya.

Do the ten selected contestants have to submit a photo of themselves? lol :D

[J. Torres]

Do the ten selected contestants have to submit a photo of themselves? lol :D

I don't recall ever doing this in the past, but never say never?

[davidbovey]

Will contact be made to the prospective top ten via email or the forum private message system?

[J. Torres]

Both!

(Just to make sure.)

[davidbovey]

Cool... cause I can't check my personal email from work, friggin firewall! :D

[mytymark]

hahah. i think the company don't want to lose such a prime asset like you to the crazy world of comics, davidbovey...that's why they set up the toughest possible firewall ever constructed by man!:P

[junbobkim]

After reading a couple of questions and posts, I'm beginning to get concerned that some of the visitors to my gallery did not see that I have sequential work, as they have to click on sequentials album button to enter the section... should I even bother considering updating? Or is it pretty much solidified that the nominating judges have done all the perusing they plan on doing through?

[CPWilsonIII]

Unless you've changed it since your initial submission your sequentials are pretty easy to find. Some of the other entries, though, are like a complicated mess.

[junbobkim]

Thank you for checking it out... I was beginning to get concerned. The layout was the way it was from the beginning.

[davidbovey]

I ended up changing the thumbnails in my link because some of them were awkwardly cropped.

[icarus]

Any word on when the play at home thread will open? I know the competition starts on the 11th but it would be cool to meet the people who plan on being in there.
I also wanted to say thank you to the organizers for putting this show together, It is a really fun program and unlike anything else I've seen in the comic book field. Kudos for the labor!

[Brandon Hanvey]

Any word on when the play at home thread will open? I know the competition starts on the 11th but it would be cool to meet the people who plan on being in there.
I also wanted to say thank you to the organizers for putting this show together, It is a really fun program and unlike anything else I've seen in the comic book field. Kudos for the labor!

The Play at Home CBI thread usually starts around the first assignment, but you can ask the mods of the A&W Showcase board and see if they want to start it earlier.