11x17 or 12x18 comic boards

dongbenigajr · 03-09-2012, 10:32 AM

which one do you prefer and why?
Also, is there anyone who has a template for margins, (the blue markings and stuff) standard in this industry, as I want to print it. We don't have any store here in our place that sells comic boards.

Thank you very much, DWers.

Justice41 · 03-09-2012, 06:27 PM

I have a template and it doesn't matter the size of the paper only the proportions and detailing in the finished artwork. Use the link to download the file as the image may be degraded.
https://safestorage.rr.com/download....icscover%2Etif

Biofungus · 03-10-2012, 12:00 AM

"download failed"

What are the smaller boxes for?

amon · 03-10-2012, 04:47 AM

Logo, price and UPC label.

Biofungus · 03-10-2012, 05:05 AM

Ah, good point.

dongbenigajr · 03-10-2012, 07:46 AM

Thanks guys, it sure is a lot of help.

Justice41 · 03-10-2012, 12:22 PM

sorry, that's the only place I can store large files. Figures Time Warner makes crappy crap. I have other templates but they are fairly large files and without a host to keep files can send em around.

**Ray Dillon** · 03-10-2012, 09:08 PM

Never seen 12x18 boards before ... at least I don't think so. I've always used 11x17. Actually, most of the time now, because I'm digital, I just work at print size and high resolution. As long as the dimensions line up so that things aren't getting cut off you should be fine either way.

Biofungus · 03-11-2012, 04:01 AM

I don't think 12x18 is a standard comic size. It's a standard paper size, but not so much for comics. I had about half a ream of 12x18 vellum I had to have cut down so I could print out blue line on it.

amon · 03-11-2012, 11:01 AM

Until the early sixties the standard used to be a *live area* of 12x18, which is exactly double the final print size so was referred to as "twice-up," with the paper size being 13- or 14x20.

Scribbly · 03-11-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amon

Until the early sixties the standard used to be a *live area* of 12x18, which is exactly double the final print size so was referred to as "twice-up," with the paper size being 13- or 14x20.

The early sixties? When was that? 50 years ago?
Well, the size they are using nowadays is 1/4 larger the final print size (10"x 15")
instead the double of it.

Actually, you can work at any proportion from the final print size.
Then, before to send the page, resize it to the standard 6.5 x10 inches print size.

amon · 03-11-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scribbly

The early sixties? When was that? 50 years ago?

Yes. The mystique of that proportion lives on, however.

rocketpig · 03-11-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scribbly

The early sixties? When was that? 50 years ago?
Well, the size they are using nowadays is 1/4 larger the final print size (10"x 15") instead the double of it.

10x15 is roughly 50% larger than print size but other than that, you're right on.

Scribbly · 03-11-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketpig

10x15 is roughly 50% larger than print size but other than that, you're right on.

You are right, is 50% larger. Sorry.

Justice41 · 03-11-2012, 01:13 PM

I have some original artwork that was done on 12x 18 pre-ruled boards. From Darkhorse. I had a lot of Buscema Savage Swords original art and depending on inker the paper was Marvel, cut sheets of plain bristol and some oversized.

03-09-2012, 10:32 AM	#1
dongbenigajr amateurish newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 119	11x17 or 12x18 comic boards which one do you prefer and why? Also, is there anyone who has a template for margins, (the blue markings and stuff) standard in this industry, as I want to print it. We don't have any store here in our place that sells comic boards. Thank you very much, DWers.

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Ray Dillon Golden Goat Studios Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 7,299	Never seen 12x18 boards before ... at least I don't think so. I've always used 11x17. Actually, most of the time now, because I'm digital, I just work at print size and high resolution. As long as the dimensions line up so that things aren't getting cut off you should be fine either way. __________________ RAY DILLON - Artist/Writer - Golden Goat Studios CLIENTS: HBO's Game of Thrones, Borderlands 2, Ridley Scott / Science Channel, R.L. Stine, IDW / Mars Attacks, Marvel, DC, Archie * Met wife/artist Renae De Liz here in DW! ART: COVERS : COMICS : FILM/GAME : uTube : FOLLOW ME!

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03-09-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
Justice41 Piss Off Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,369	I have a template and it doesn't matter the size of the paper only the proportions and detailing in the finished artwork. Use the link to download the file as the image may be degraded. https://safestorage.rr.com/download....icscover%2Etif

03-10-2012, 12:00 AM	#3
Biofungus Not for your amusement Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nega-Earth Posts: 22,083	"download failed" What are the smaller boxes for?

03-10-2012, 04:47 AM	#4
amon Registered Obtuser Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 389	Logo, price and UPC label.

03-10-2012, 05:05 AM	#5
Biofungus Not for your amusement Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nega-Earth Posts: 22,083	Ah, good point.

03-10-2012, 07:46 AM	#6
dongbenigajr amateurish newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 119	Thanks guys, it sure is a lot of help.

03-10-2012, 12:22 PM	#7
Justice41 Piss Off Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,369	sorry, that's the only place I can store large files. Figures Time Warner makes crappy crap. I have other templates but they are fairly large files and without a host to keep files can send em around.

03-11-2012, 04:01 AM	#9
Biofungus Not for your amusement Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nega-Earth Posts: 22,083	I don't think 12x18 is a standard comic size. It's a standard paper size, but not so much for comics. I had about half a ream of 12x18 vellum I had to have cut down so I could print out blue line on it.

03-11-2012, 11:01 AM	#10
amon Registered Obtuser Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 389	Until the early sixties the standard used to be a live area of 12x18, which is exactly double the final print size so was referred to as "twice-up," with the paper size being 13- or 14x20.

03-11-2012, 01:13 PM	#15
Justice41 Piss Off Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,369	I have some original artwork that was done on 12x 18 pre-ruled boards. From Darkhorse. I had a lot of Buscema Savage Swords original art and depending on inker the paper was Marvel, cut sheets of plain bristol and some oversized.