Experimenting with 3D comics, looking for some feedback. (3D vs 2D)

[rayalez]

Hey, everyone!!
I'm trying to decide whether to do my comics in 3D or in 2D, so it would be really awesome if you could tell me what you think.

3D would look like this:

2D would look like this:

and in the future maybe I'll add color:

3D is significantly slower, but also more fun. Is it worth it to do my comics in 3D?

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My comics are on tapastic, and on my website, you can check them out if you're interested))

[mariusthered]

i use a mix of both check out Talesfromswipecity

[SethJH]

I also use both 2D and 3D to create my comic. I make 3D models of the sets and characters, pose them and render to get a good understanding of the scene's perspective and lighting. I then take this 3D reference and create a 2D digital painting. With the exception of maybe one or two panels, I don't use the original 3D in my comic.

As for your comic, the images you have shown already make the 2D look more interesting. You have more dynamic poses and colors with 2D. The 3D still feels a bit stiff and artificial in comparison.

[zetina]

I agree that the 3D looks more stiff. Personally, I value expressions and energy in comics a lot so if the expressions are blank I just won't care at all.

[glennsong]

The 3D looks a bit stiff, but I do like the low-poly models. You'd probably have to do a lot of facial animation rigging to make it more expressive. Building 3D models will probably be time consuming as well as doing the lighting, rendering, etc., but I guess that all depends on what you are trying to go for. If you wanted to mix 2D and 3D, Blender can also do non-photorealistic rendering -- it can auto-outline 3D models and do toon shading -- it wouldn't be perfect though, but I've seen some folks try to emulate an anime look fairly decently.

I use 3D sometimes to help me get perspective correct or do various foreshortened scenes, but my work is all 2D drawings (done digitally).

[Choosybeggar]

The 2d, at least at this stage, is definitely more attractive to me. I agree with the others on the stiffness and need for more expression on the 3d version.

I DO like the effect you got with the brick wall stand-up scene! The 3d looks like it would be quite good for setting up small set pieces for your characters to interact with.

[DeadAccount]

You know, I'm really glad I see some actual 3D art and not the horrible Poser/DAZ renders that make up like 99% of 3d comics. I do feel like 3D works better as an aid/pre-production tool when it comes to comics and prefer drawings in the final product myself, but in the end it's all about what's more fun for you