I've run into a paradox working on the project. I'm a photoshop guy at heart, and can crank out cartoons quickly in photoshop.

Sketch, ink, scan, color done. This causes two problems with animations. One is obvious. Unless I cut and layer Jib Jab style, I can't animate the cartoons. Problem two is more serious in this arena. Showing cartoons with black outlines, sketched and scanned into the computer creates an almost jarring effect when inserted as stills into the animation.

So, I'm trying to sketch, scan, import into Flash, outline, and fill. That way I can animate the stills if I need to, and they look more consistent.

Problem is, it's a huge time hog. This piece, for Start My Porn Company, took a major chunk of yesterday, and I just got it to this stage today. I really feel like I should add in some shading, but the computer needs to cool down and I need a break.

Presenting "Sometimes Words Are Not Enough." A big problem for starting porn producers and people beginning adult businesses is that some banks and bankers will refuse to accommodate. Walking in and saying "I'd like a checking account, credit card, and merchant account for my company 'I Shoot Porn'." is likely to generate a negative response.

While outright lying about your company isn't right either, tactful moves like naming your company ISP instead of I Shoot Porn will help when your bank manager is the head of the local Christian women's business league.