How do you go from meeting to sharing the completed manuscript in the completely remote manga production?
Many people say that the new life in spring 2020 is starting to utilize 'remote' for university lectures and work. GIGAZINE has been doing '100% remote work' from the production of the serial manga to the release, so what kind of software and internet service from meeting to manuscript check, work request to assistant, sharing of completed manuscript We will give you full information on how you are using it.
◆ Manga meeting
For manga works in which the original and the drawing are separated, we will first discuss the content of the episode with the person in charge of the original. The task management service ' Trello ' is used at this time. The advantage of repeating detailed exchanges multiple times is that it is easier to understand than the current work situation, and it is easy to check 'how you went' later than when you make an email or call.
`` Trello '' that allows you to manage tasks such as to-do lists, notepads, and multiple people with the feeling of organizing cards-GIGAZINE
In Trello, first create a 'board'. The image is a task board about ' Brave and company livestock side-by-side life (company livestock hero) ' serialized from 2020. From the left, a list of 'Character setting and design task list', 'Manuscript writing and checking task list', 'Currently working task', 'Completed manuscript task', 'Completed character task' The feature is that the work visually flows from left to right: 'what to do', 'work in progress', and 'completion'.
Each task is a 'card', and you can exchange comments and attach images to check them.
In addition, since the original work of 'Company Live Hero' is a text-only script format, we use the Google Docs sharing function to discuss the manuscripts. If you select 'Allow comments' in the 'Share with other users' setting ...
You will not be able to rewrite the manuscript directly, and you will be able to make corrections in the form of “suggestions”. Also, by specifying and sharing only a specific Google account, you can rest assured that even if the shared link of the manuscript is leaked, there is no concern that it will be stolen.
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On the other hand, 'Ameame' has a larger file size because the original is in the name format. Therefore, we use file-sharing software to comment by commenting the folder location.
Also, since the interaction with the drawing designer is not as detailed as the original, there are more and more emails. When we update and check the manuscript using file sharing software, and when telling us 'This way here' in the text, we are attaching a description or text file in the body of the e-mail and we are working together including reference images.
◆ Share the manuscript
Manuscripts are shared using ' Synology Drive ' which uses the functions of Synology's NAS. Since the data is shared in real time, there is no need for the “download” step, and the advantage is that you can rewind and restore the time when you operate the file by mistake.
When you set the shared folder to a local location on your PC, a folder called 'Synology Drive' appears. Put the file you want to share there ...
The same folder will also be downloaded to other people's folders. Working in a shared folder automatically updates without the trouble of uploading and downloading, so sharing is very easy.
If you want to receive the original for checking, but do not need to send it from here, set the sync setting to 'Download data only from Synology Drive' and select 'The original is mistakenly overwritten on the receiving side. You can avoid things like 'you got it'.
It is easy for the file to be downloaded automatically when the PC is connected to the net, but be aware that if the file is downloaded when you connect to the net with smartphone tethering while going out, data communication will be enormous Is necessary.
◆ Request to assistant
We sometimes ask our assistants to cooperate with us in the form of 'help', such as underpainting color originals and drawing backgrounds. In GIGAZINE, this assistant work is also completely remote.
There is a 'help request board' on the Trello board.
If you want help with the work, create a 'card', describe the request contents 'where and how you want it done' in the explanation column, and set a deadline 'by when.'
After that, all the assistants participating in the board will be notified by talking to the entire 'board', so if someone answers 'I will do', the request is completed. There is no immediacy like 'do this right now', but you can have it fully remote and take your time.
These are just basic examples, and we are always aiming to improve by accepting requests such as 'this kind of person is easier to do', so if you want to participate with such a complete remote! Please check the application guidelines from. Also, we are looking for helpers who will help us in full-color drawing by using help time, so please check here .
'GIGAZINE Manga Award' aiming for a serialized style with complete remote & work timing left open in April 2020 & top drawing making looks like this-GIGAZINE
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