'GIGAZINE Manga Award' recruitment starts in January 2024 & steps to create multilingual manga translation data are like this
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◆Send your portfolio and apply for drawing staff, name composition staff, and drawing help
◆Click here for recruitment guidelines for original scripts in the form of novels and screenplays.
◆Procedure for creating translation data in Photoshop
Traditionally, manga translations have taken a simple form of translating the manga text and phototypesetting the translated text. However, to give us more flexibility and speed, we are experimenting with Adobe Photoshop's data-driven graphics feature. We will explain the steps and benefits of data-driven graphics based on actual manuscripts.
First, create the translated text in a Google spreadsheet. At this time, enter 'Image variable 1' in column A of the first row and 'Text variable 1' in column B.
In the first line, enter the language type, such as 'Japanese' or 'English,' and enter the text to be translated next to it.
Once you have entered the text for one page, increase the cell called 'Text Variable 1' to 'Text Variable 6' since there are 6 texts on this page and the translation text is ready.
Select 'Download' from 'File' in the menu and click 'Comma delimited format (.csv)'. Download the created translated text in CSV format.
Next, we will prepare the manuscript to be translated using Adobe Photoshop. For the manuscript data, a text layer was created for each balloon in the order of the Japanese text written in the spreadsheet.
Japanese is written vertically, but the translated text is written horizontally, so click 'Direction' from 'Format' and select 'Horizontal writing'.
Press the + button from the layer panel to create a layer called 'Language' below the text layer, and the manuscript data preparation is complete.
Select 'Variable' from 'Image' and click 'Define'.
A variable window will open, so select the first text layer from 'Layers' and check 'Replace Text'. Then, a variable called 'Text Variable 1' was assigned to the layer.
Repeat by pressing the arrow button and checking 'Replace Text'.
After defining variables for the text, assign variables to the 'Language' layer as well. Since the 'Language' layer is not text, we checked 'Replace image' and defined it as 'Image variable 1'.
Change to 'Dataset' from the pull-down menu in the upper left, and click 'Load' to load the CSV file you downloaded earlier. At this time, be careful as even the slightest mistake in the notation in the spreadsheet or the definition in Photoshop will result in a loading error.
Check that the text in the spreadsheet matches the text defined in the manuscript data.
If you press the arrow button, the 'Dataset' will change to 'English' and the 'Value' will also change to English text.
After changing the dataset to English, click 'Apply' and 'OK'.
Then, the text of the manuscript data switched to English. Once you have adjusted the position of the text to match the balloon, you are done.
The reason for creating translation data using data-driven graphics is that although it takes some time to prepare, the detailed work of ``rewriting text'' can be simplified to the simple operation of ``switching data sets.'' is 1 point. This step will be very useful if you want to expand to other languages other than just English. For example, in the image below, I created rows for 'French' and 'Chinese' in addition to Japanese and English in the spreadsheet.
Then, you can easily switch between multiple languages from the 'dataset' by simply loading the CSV file using the same procedure. We will continue to focus on translating existing works and translating new series, so please support us.
◆“GIGAZINE Manga Award” application guidelines
・What if you serialize your manga on GIGAZINE...?
・Completely remote & leave work timing up to you
・The serialized manga will be published on GIGAZINE, so you can read it first.
- Easy to schedule without strict deadlines
・No restrictions on genre or target, anything is OK as long as it's interesting
・Equipped with an assistant who can take care of coloring and backgrounds (no need to pay your own expenses)
・Since the label is still young, it is easy to receive opinions and requests like a venture company!
・For those who are worried about working as a freelancer, such as ``I don't have any knowledge about laws or taxes, is that okay?'' or ``What is it like working with an editor for serialization?'' We have
etc. If you have any other questions, please click here and contact us with any questions.
・Basic conditions:
・It is assumed that it can be read on a smartphone (no two-page spread, vertical scrolling standard)
・Full color, full digital (black and white may be treated as an 'original work', but applications are welcome)
・The completed manuscript of 'Episode 1' and its making materials must be of any genre. For making-of materials, please send character designs, settings, and a synopsis of the entire story in approximately 200 to 800 characters. Please note that if there is insufficient content in your application, the review may not proceed.
・Manuscript format:
Please refer to ' Princess and Gamer ' for aspect ratio, file size, and resolution.
・Number of manuscripts:
freedom. Any number of pages is OK.
·others:
- Original works that have already been published on other media or platforms are OK.
・We also accept works that were published in magazines but were not published in book form or were discontinued due to unforeseen circumstances. Please do not give up.
·The deadline:
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 23:59:59
・Examination process:
After the first round of selection by the editorial department, the following review process is planned. The review process and stages may change slightly, so we will send you a separate explanation and confirmation before the first stage review.
Stage 1: Evaluation in a closed environment that can only be viewed by GIGAZINE Secret Club members + evaluation including making materials by the editorial department
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2nd stage: In a format more conscious of serialization, the necessary information such as the ``first episode manuscript'' and ``plot up to the final episode'' are additionally created for review. Once you've made it this far, you can almost guarantee that it will be serialized in some form.
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Final stage: Manuscripts in serial format will be reviewed by GIGAZINE's editor-in-chief, evaluated by GIGAZINE Secret Club members, and judged by guests such as authors currently serialized on GIGAZINE, to determine the grand prize winner overall. Also, we will commit to serialization once it reaches the final stage.
・Reward:
All those who passed the first screening and were selected for the first stage:
Prize money 30,000 yen
Advance to the second stage:
Additional prize money of 20,000 yen + editor in charge for serialization
Those who advanced to the final stage:
Additional prize money of 50,000 yen (total of 100,000 yen) + promise of serialization after brushing up the submitted work at the time of advancing to the final stage
Winning or above:
Additional prize money starting from 100,000 yen + guaranteed serialization
Grand Prize:
Prize money of 1 million yen + guaranteed serialization of the submitted work as is
・Selection results of submitted works
For works that proceed to the first stage of screening, we will contact you via the email address you used when applying with the details of the screening by the end of the month following the month of application.
Please note that in other cases, we will generally not notify you of the screening results.
・Procedure after receiving the award
After it is published in serial format on GIGAZINE, it will be converted into an e-book and sold on Amazon. We will pay the prescribed manuscript fee and royalties for each. GIGAZINE will also be responsible for selling and promoting e-books.
・Question reception form:
If you have any questions about applying, please feel free to contact us by clicking here . If similar questions continue, we will compile them into a FAQ. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
・Manga Award application form:
Click here
◆Application for drawing/name composition/drawing help
・“Drawing only” application method:
All you have to do is show your portfolio URL and collection of works on the Manga Award application form . Please write 'I only apply for drawings' in the 'Other' field. There is no limit to the number of illustrations or manga for your portfolio, and there is no limit to how many illustrations or manga you need, but the more you have, the easier it will be to receive praise.
・How to apply for “Name composition person”
We are also looking for 'name composition' that uses the original script of the text as the name. As well as drawings, please send as much information as possible about your portfolio, the names of your past works, and your manga works.
・Judgment flow for “Drawing only” and “Name composition”:
We will contact you by the month following the submission of the form for those that passed the first stage screening based on your portfolio, so we will ask you to actually draw a trial original in the second stage screening, and after passing the final stage voting screening. Turn it to
・Reward:
Passed the 1st stage portfolio screening and participated in the 2nd stage:
Prize money 50,000 yen
*Since this screening requires additional manuscript work, a stipend will be given to all those who advance to and participate in the second stage.
Winning a prize in the final screening:
Additional prize money of 100,000 yen + guaranteed serialization
Grand Prize:
Additional prize money of 200,000 yen + guaranteed serialization
*Due to the circumstances of the original script, we may not be able to immediately serialize your work, but we will give you a priority proposal and guarantee serialization.
・Procedure for applying for help:
We are also looking for help to help create full-color manga. Underpainting for characters, text placement, and background help are also welcome. You can participate only when you can from the comfort of your own home as it is completely remote.
·conditions :
None in particular. Since the flow is ``if it is possible to work on it, select it from the task list and work on it'', so it is possible to not participate during busy periods.
Also, it is OK to participate as a helper, earn some money, improve your skills, and create original works and submit them for editing.
・Reward :
'Coloring Help' and 'Background Help' calculate hourly wages using work management software. The hourly rate will initially be set as a trial period, and from there it will increase depending on your work proficiency and the number of contributions you can make.
In the case of 'Name structure', the manuscript fee will be calculated per page.
·Application method :
From the GIGAZINE Manga Award application form , please paste the URL where you can view the 'color manuscripts and portfolios you have worked on in the past' instead of the 'address/URL for downloading the work file'. Also, in the last column 'Other necessary information that we should know, etc.', please enter the appropriate information for 'coloring help', 'background help', or 'name structure'.
・Manga Award application form:
Click here
◆Original script recruitment guidelines
・In addition to the draft of the first episode , please also prepare the plot (synopsis) from the first episode to the final episode . Please write a detailed synopsis of the entire work in 100 to 800 characters on the first page of the manuscript.
・The first round of judging will look at the fun of the simple story and the degree of completion of the first story. If you advance from the second round to the final round, we will judge whether you can consistently create a fully written script until the final episode, with the intention of actually creating an original manga.
- If you are applying for 'original work only' and only text, you can paste the text into Google Docs and then write the shared link address in the application form. In that case, please do not edit the document after applying.
- Make sure Google's sharing settings are set to 'Everyone with the link.' If it remains 'restricted', you will not be able to read the submitted work. For more information, check out 'Share files publicly' in Google Docs Help .
・Reward:
All those who passed the first screening and were selected for the first stage:
Prize money 30,000 yen
Advance to the second stage:
Additional prize money of 20,000 yen + editor in charge for serialization
Those who advanced to the final stage:
Additional prize money of 50,000 yen (total of 100,000 yen) + promise of serialization after brushing up the submitted work at the time of advancing to the final stage
Winning or above:
Prize money 100,000 yen + guaranteed serialization
Grand Prize:
Prize money of 200,000 yen + guaranteed serialization of the submitted work as is
*Due to matching with the illustrator, we may not be able to get your work serialized immediately, but we will give you a priority proposal and guarantee serialization.
Click here for application form
The selection flow for the Manga Award includes 'GIGAZINE Secret Club (GSC) Closed Judging.' Whether you are a GSC member or not yet, please take this opportunity to become a member of GSC and witness the birth of future masterpieces. Click here to register for GIGAZINE Secret Club.
We look forward to receiving applications from all creators. thank you.
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