SING IT BABEH!!
Screw it... I'm gonna do this.
Just wondering... Who's entering?
Search for a Singer: Your Chance to Shine at SoS!
Leaving On Friday!
Nuff said.
My apologises to everyone who has been anticipating an update on the Cursed Wombat website - lately I've been unable to concentrate or dedicate time to the project but I'll continue my research and commutation of ideas and inspiration during my trip to the UK. I need to find a coal mine museum in Wales to understand better how it looks like and how it operates.
Anyways there's just one last thing to share with you before I go:
I managed to catch up with Kovabomb a few nights ago. We had a good time catching up and chatting about fun stuff, and as usual, it involves Sonic Archie Comics and the voice acting business.
He inspired me that night to challenge myself and work on a Sonic Comic Drama that I've always wanted to do. The challenge this time is something that I wanted to try out for this very particular issue - to see if I can single handedly voice-act all the characters (including the girls, for a good laugh that is, and thankfully there aren't too many lines to do either...) and make it workable for a Sonic Comic Drama.
He reminded me the importance of setting a deadline or a goal for the project, otherwise you're just going to procrastinate and achieve nothing.
Making this took me a whole week with 5 days of shift work. Not easy to dedicate so much free time to the project since I got other things that I'd like to do too (like spend quality time with family for instance) but yes I was naive to think that I could do the entire issue in just one week. I wanted to do it before I leave on the Friday for the Summer of Sonic but alas this was as far I as got to.
Hope you'll enjoy what's been made so far, I plan to finish it when I come back in August. *thumbs up* Until then, stay inspired and keep creating!
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[CREDITS - full proper crediting to be post when the full video comes out]
- StH #233 Comic: Sonic Archie Publications
- Voice Overs: Elson 'Darkspeeds' Wong
- BMG: Sonic Team/SEGA, Final Fantasy VIII, Fire Emblem series
- SFX: Sounddogs, Sonic Team/SEGA, Kovabomb's collection of SFX, Darkspeeds' Custom SFX
- Comic Panel Narration: Comixology
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Also Kovabomb did a fantastic job posting his second instalment to the How to Make a Comic Drama video. I love listening to his tutorials and advice. This is highly recommended for those who are interested in taking the challenge of producing a Comic Drama.
Take care everyone! Stay safe, stay motivated, keep creating! *thumbs up*
Oh and one last this! This just came up but
who is currently running ONE HOUR SONIC has created an initiative for you folks at OHS and I hope you can join him for the weekly challenge! Details are found in the banner! Enjoy and keep rockin'!
In North America!
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AWESOME People featured in my video includes:
1] Jason Bronkowski (First Canadian to Attend Summer of Sonic)
2] Jason aka Chemb0t (Tech Engineer at Industrial Light & Magic)
3] Evan Stanley (Creator of Ghosts of the Future)
4] Raul aka Cytochrom (Sci-Fi Digital Artist)
5] Jason Brubaker (Creator of reMIND)
6] Ian 'Potto' Flynn (Head Writer of Sonic Archie series)
7] Paul Kaminski (Editor of Archie Publications)
8] Aaron Webber (Associate Brand Manager at SEGA of America)
9] Chi-Town Shawn (First American to Attend Summer of Sonic)
10] David Lillie & Liz Thomas (Creators of Dreamkeepers)
11] Mike Pollock (Professional Voice Actor and Commercial Voice Over)
12] Monique aka Lily-Hedgehog (Digital Artist)
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This video is LONG overdue.
Just about 12 months ago I decided to skip the United Kingdom (after being there four times already - I must love that place don't I?) and opt it for a revisit to Canada and the United States of America.
Friends from the UK Sonic fan community told me that I've missed out on an excellent Summer of Sonic event back in 2011 - it was their best one yet. However, at the same time they also told me that it was a wise choice that I stuck to travelling abroad to North America instead. And you know what? I totally agree with them.
Not only did I get to explore more beautiful terrain and cities in many parts of North America but I also had the opportunity to revisit relatives and close friends that I met back in 2007, AND I manage to catch up with people who have inspired me in my hobby affair of being a graphic novel artist and appreciator of comic arts, video gaming and voice acting.
I've been blessed to have have the time, money and good health to travel while I'm still young - I thank my family for giving me the financial start in the first place. Over the years I've worked hard and saved loads of money to essentially catch up with the people who inspire me from the internet and commercial graphic arts and multi-media industry.
And so I present to you a short, but sweet, compilation of quick, shot-gun paced interviews of the AWESOME people I've met during my travels to North America in 2011. All of these people brought a special meaning to my visit, each in their very own way, and I thank them for that. Hope you'll enjoy!
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Oh and after this...? I'll be going to the UK in 10 days time. Friends of the Sonic UK community, you better watch out for me cuz I'm coming to hunt you guys down and involved too! 'Darkspeeds Meets AWESOME People - Part 2? Bring it! *thumbs up*
Who's Coming?
Hey guys! The Summer of Sonic has gained an amazing reputation over the years as a community-run convention that's dedicated to the favourite hedgehog we all know and love so well.
In the past I've been privileged to have directly and indirectly be a involved with this fantastic initiative that is run by the hard-working fans and talented friends of the Sonic UK Community. They are a close-knit bunch and it's incredible how they have organised the events each and every year - they are truly an inspiration and a role-model for those who would like to organise their own event celebration the hedgehog's birthday.
The Summer of Sonic concept has done so well that it's brought international acclaim and has inspired the guys in the U.S. to host their own Sonic party known as Sonic Boom.
This year it's going to be yet another super party for fans of the blue blur so I'm just wondering - who's coming?
Darkspeeds' Itinerary
Well this whole month of July I'll be spending nearly a whole month in the United Kingdom; Summer of Sonic is not the only thing that I'm after! I'm going to spend quality time with friends of the Sonic UK Community whom I've kept in touch over the years (I miss those guys and gals - they're a lovely bunch). I'm also going to do something that I love doing when I'm travelling - EXPLORING. I love visiting quint towns, national parks, local attractions, and I enjoy riding the national rail, sampling rustic cuisine, and admire arts and crafts created by the locals at community halls and museums. This is why love the UK, not only do I get to catch up with some really cool friends but also I get to discover new treats at all the towns and parks that I'll be visiting - this is my kind of holiday.
The places that I'll be travelling to include the following:
Nevertheless the best time to catch up with me (people who follow my work over the years AND live in the UK) is at the Summer of Sonic on the Saturday. I'll be chillin' in Brighton the day after too with mates but like I said it's best to catch me at the Sonic convention that is held as the Brighton Hove Centre.
I've yet to decide what exactly I'll be doing at the Summer of Sonic but I have plans to do at least a few recordings for kicks (how about we all sing together some songs from the Sonic games? 'IT DOESN'T MATTER' ~ Oh yeah!). I'll post my plans here when I got a clear idea so watch this space.
My Comic For Sale?
It's interesting how people are still inquiring about my GRAND HUNTER graphic novel - it's been more than 2 years now since it got printed and published!
I did sell my comic back in 2010 when the Summer of Sonic was held for the third time. The sell out of all signed copies of the booked and posters was a surprisingly success. It was an experience not to forget that day.
This year the Summer of Sonic does not encourage the sale of anything at the event which is something to be respected and acknowledged.
However if you are still interested in getting a copy during your visit in Brighton (or outside of the SOS convention) then hey I'm more than happy to arrange something for you.
I've already had two people who are getting signed copies of my book (who missed out on it two years ago).
The books will cost 15GBP each. Each of them signed with a sketched drawing. The price will be the same as I have charged two years ago as presented on a historical Darkspeeds journal post.
I still got 24 copies left - a very limited stock. 2 have been pre-ordered so that makes it 22 copies left.
Feel free to send me a PM or post a comment here to arrange something should you have missed out last time or to those who have just gotten into the GRAND HUNTER series - would like to get a copy!
Anyways hope to see many of you at this years Summer of Sonic convention - stay cool, stay WAY PAST cool and don't be a stranger!
