Well, the Christmas holiday took up a lot of time this week (Monday through Wednesday), so I only had 2 days to work on Episode X. However, I was able to complete 5 more frames, bringing the total to 20 of 50 frames for the issue. That's 40% done! While next week includes the New Year's holiday, I don't think it will take away as much time as the past week.
Holy fractions, Batman! We're nearly a third done with the next Episode of grOw/cinema. You read that right. I completed 15 of 50 frames of the next issue, which is 30%! Of course, the next 2 weeks will slow the pacing a bit, with the holidays and my usual year-end "real life" work. But, once passed that, things should move along quite quickly!
I've finally finished the last frame of Episode IX, titled "Grab-tit-tational Blueshift". But I wasn't completely finished when I did. I realized that an extra frame was needed to really drive home one of the climactic scenes. So, I went back and created an EXTRA frame to fit that need. This episode will have 91 frames in total, instead of the 90 frames initially announced. On top of that, I had to go back and make numerous "art adjustments", such as: changing the color of certain body parts that I didn't care for the way I created them the first time; drawing in missing clothing (damn those discarded clothes... why can they just disappear like other discarded items in video games?); and a few other subtle adjustments. 
The "cover poster" is also done, which I am also showing a sneak preview of here (a rarity).
I was able to complete up to page 80 this week. A little less than the last few weeks, but still a good outcome. The lower page rate this time was partially due to "real life" work taking some of my time away. The other reason is that more time was needed to complete many of the frames, due to: extensive liquid effects; playing with camera angles in my 3D program to get the best shot; making sure the characters meld with those camera angles; and the many overlapping of characters that is currently going on, which takes longer due to more separate areas needing to be selected in order to color them.
I completed up to frame 70 out of 90 this week. That means we're past the 75% mark (77.7% to be exact)! It's been a week full of working on many details in these last few frames: lot's of working with my 3D program and Poser models to get great camera angles and study how figures interact with each other; lots of "liquid" affects of various kinds; focusing on new characters' looks and wardrobe (and its destruction); and much more! Only 20 frames to go!
My goal was to hit the two-thirds mark by the end of this week (frame 60), but I fell shy by 2-1/2 frames. I was able to complete up to frame 57, and got halfway through 58. A combination of factors slowed me a bit this week, including "real life" work, Halloween, fixing a bunch of errors in old frames. The last in this list of delays refers to a few "key" items that where in the script and in previous frames, and I had mistakenly dropped out in some of the later frames. I had to go back and put them back in for consistency. (For example, let's say a character said "I brought this pencil to class!" and they were no carrying a pencil. Oops.
Chipping away at the latest issue, I was able to complete up to frame 46 this week, which puts us just past the halfway mark of this 90-frame issue. I am really enjoying
taking advantage of using my 3d program no only to render the
backgrounds, but to use it to plan some really cool camera angles.
I was able to complete up to frame 22 of 90, and make significant progress on frame 23 by the end of last week. With that in mind, 22.5 is exactly 25% of 90. I was unable to post a preview on Friday, as the remnants of Hurricane Michael knocked out my internet for 4 days. It only recently came back up.
Well, it's been just over 2 weeks since the last release of grOw/cinema, so I guess I should get back to work. Wait a minute! I HAVE been back to work! In fact, I've written the script, sketched all 90 frames for the storyboard to plan the issue, created one new 3D background, built onto an existing background for the new issue, AND completed 11 frames!
I completed
the final frame to the 8th Episode of grOw/cinema, "The Ever-Expanding
Universe" today, and also completed the "poster cover" image as
well. Now I just have to complete all of the post-production (proofreading, correcting, making the PDF, etc.) and ecommerce work (programming the website, creating the web graphics, etc.).
I made pretty good progress this week, especially since it was a short one. (Monday was the Labor Day holiday here in the States, and I did my job celebrating by... not working. :-D ) I was still able to finished 11 frames in the last 4 days, bringing the total completed pages to 84 of 90, putting us at the 93% completion point. Next week, I am going to do my best to try to finish this Episode (baring any unforseen circumstances) by Friday or Saturday. I still have 6 more frames, the cover "poster" image, proofreading and correction, putting the PDF together, and then working on the website graphics, pages, and programming the store. It's a tall order, but I should be able to pull it off. Hang in there! We're almost there!
I had another great week, and was able to complete 13 more frames this week. The total number of frames done is now 73 out of 90, which makes this issue 81% finished! There was a lot of character overlapping and precise placement within the 3D backgrounds, so each frame has taken more time to set-up. There was also a lot of overlapping "liquid effects", which took more time to create on top of the characters and backgrounds. So, considering the extra work, I've made great progress this week!
Yes! I made great headway this week, finishing another 16 frames bringing the total number of completed pages to 60 out of 90, hitting the two-thirds mark. Considering the amount of "overlapping characters" (which takes more time to mask out and color) as well as "liquid effects", I made noticeable progress on this issue. Getting closer!
We are juuuuust about at the halfway mark for the latest Episode! I completed up to frame 44 out of 90 (1 shy of the true halfway point, which would be completing frame 45). So close that I will consider us there. I love how the art is coming out in this episode. I was really able to get back into full swing of things after my move-focused hiatus. Sometimes, there seems to be a motivational/comfort-level difficulty picking up the Wacom pen on a new issue. Not sure why. It usually goes away after the first frame or two, however. And now, a full 44 frames in, the machine is chugging away full speed!
I realized I forgot to post an update last Friday. I returned to the studio on July 31st, and have been working ever since. Some "real life" work took some of my time, but I was able to make some good progress on cinema. This includes 2 full days just building new sets for the upcoming episode, one of which will feature prominently. They were both quite detailed, and came out great! Here is one sneak peak of the big one.
In terms of the issue, I completed up to frame 31, and started on frame 32. There will be new characters introduced this issue, so stay tuned for more previews of these lovely ladies.
It's gone a little slower than I had hoped, but part of that is due to the amount of details that have gone into the frames I worked on this week. Lot's of dramatic camera angles (that take care to line-up the drawn characters to the 3D background), lots of special liquid effects, and many overlapping characters (which requires more selection and masking). I also lost some work time to "real life work" and other "moving chores". I finished frame 15 today. Next week, I will be working on Monday and part of the day Tuesday, and then I head back to NY for some personal appointments as well as my attending SIZECON 2018!
I meant to post this on this past Friday, but got busy and forgot. I am now (mostly) settled in to my new home, with my studio set back up and Wacom pen in hand! Last week, I was able to spend a day and a half working on grOw/cinema and completing 4 frames. This week, I have returned to my normal production schedule. 
This week — in addition to the mulTITude of chores required for our upcoming movie — I was able to complete the last 70 frames of the storyboard for the next Episode, as well as complete the first 3 frames of final artwork! I also hope to get some more frames finished early next week before shutting down production until after our move.
I was able to complete the final frame to the 7th Episode of grOw/cinema, "The Ever-Expanding Universe" today, and made major progress on the "poster cover" image as well (I'd say, about 75% done). Juliekat, my wife, has already made 2 rounds of proofreading, and I am sure to complete the last image (cover poster) tomorrow. This issue — entitled "Meaty-four Shower" — should be released this week on either Thursday or Friday. We're just about there! My delay is your gain, as this is the 9th preview for the issue (the most so far!). Each issue usually gets 6 to 8 previews, depending on the length of time it takes to complete the episode.
We're almost there! With another 10 very-detailed frames finished this week, frame 84 of 90 has been completed. With just 6 more frames (and the cover art) to go, this issue is 93% done! (In addition to post-production work such as proofreading, correcting, making the final PDF, setting up the website and the store). Hang in there!
This week was a hectic one — in real life, work, and in the "grOwiverse". We contracted with a buyer to sell our house, and we should be moving at the end of June. There's plenty of time to complete Episode VII waaaay before then. But, selling a house takes a lot of effort and time, which has eaten into the production of the latest issue. But, it has not stopped it. I was able to complete 10 more frames, and made great progress on the 11th this week. The lower frame count is also due to the fact that the last 10 frames have been incredibly detailed — multiple characters, each overlapping, as well as water affects, and precision in getting the characters to interact with the 3D rendered background. These aspects take more time to create. But the results have been stunning, and I am very pleased. Only 16 frames and cover poster to go! We're getting closer! Target release date: some time during the week of May 14-18th.
I made steady progress this week, though I had hoped to get a little further (say, to frame 67 or 68, which would gotten us to the 75% mark). However, a few "real life" work projects — as well as "real life" issues due to my up-coming move — got in the way. But, I was able to finished another 11 great frames of Episode VII ("Meaty-four Shower"). Hang in there — we're coming into the home stretch soon!
With the creation of frame 53 of 90, we are now well over the hump, with 59% of Episode VII of "The Ever-Expanding Universe" now complete! I was able to finished another 14 frames this week, which considering how busy I was with "real life stuff" (preparing to move), this is great progress! I am really enjoying working on this new chapter, with new characters and new settings!
I had hoped to get a few more frames done, but I'll take the results achieved this week. Late this evening, I finished frame 39 of 90 of Episode VII. That puts us at the 43% mark. I am very pleased on how the recent frames came out. Two new backgrounds had to be introduced to the series, and their creation took some of the time away from working on the art itself. Hang in there! We are chugging along at decent pace and we will be passing the halfway mark next week!
This week I was not able to get as many frames completed as I had hoped. However, I was able to finish 7 solid frames, some of which had multiple characters in them (which takes longer due to all the added details). You can blame a combination of the above, the preparation for my move (house got listed this week, which takes a LOT of work to get ready for), and some "real life" work. But now that the above has been done, I am hoping to have more time to focus on this issue starting next week. We are at about 29% done!
Work has continued at a good pace this week on the next Episode of grOw/cinema. I've completed 12 more frames bringing the total to 19 frames finished, and made major progress on the 20th frame. A character has appeared in the series, and 4 more will come later in this chapter. This ride is just beginning, and we are past the 20% done mark!
The creation of the next episode of grOw/cinema is well on its way! This week, I was able to complete the first 7 frames of Episode VII, which has a working title of "Meaty-four Shower." This latest episode will also be an extra-long chapter like the last one, consisting of 90 frames. It will feature: Breast expansion (big, huge, wow!); Ass expansion (big, huge, Huge!); (some) lactation; huge cock worship; excessive cum; cum-induced expansion; (some) MILF; strong sexual situations (MF, MFFFF); reality alteration.