Sword of Heaven

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Track Six, Page 10

Blackmoon

on Nov. 20, 2007

And finally I update once more.
This one isn't too bad. But it's one of the few cases where my original rough draft of the page is SO BAD that I actually redo the whole damn thing.

Things that were changed from the original:
Panel 1) Was originally a shot of Hotaru and Komadori with swords crossed, with the chain wrapped around both blades (it was awkward and hard to draw, so I figured a close-up was more appropriate).
Panel 2/3/4 [the closeups]): The close-ups used to be a lot closer. Like, entirely eye shots. In the original, Hotaru looked a little more shocked/pissed-off, and Komadori looked more surprised (which I liked).
Panel 5) He used to be in this weird stance with his kunai on the chain in front of him in his right hand, and the left hand pulled back. It looked stupid and unintimidating, so now he's swingin' it around.
Panel 6) Was going to be a shot of the kunai flying towards Komadori. Perspective screwed me over.
Panel 7) The angle was changed so Hotaru was more in-profile. This is more dynamic, I think.
Panel 8) Used to be a close-up of Komadori standing there with an idiotic look on his face. Much improved.

Things swinging around in circles are hard to draw.