Will, this is a fabulous idea. Please create the tutorials. I wud definitely purchase. Although a seasoned illustrator myself, I strongly believe we never stop learning, and even if I only take one thing away from a lesson, it has been still see this as a valuable success.It is something u didn't know before, and now I do.
While I might know my way around a computer and digital drawing, I need some hand holding in the sound production and animation area. It would make me feel more confident in my journey knowing I had some exposure to what lays ahead. I loved your digital illustrating tutorial. Your passion, artistic skill and willingness to pass on your experiences is inspiring.
Thank you for posting this blog, it is very fortuitous. I was just talking with my husband this morning about the creation of an a story book app, and how there will definitely be products that take away the guess work and the need for outside professional expertise. It can just take time, energy and money to filter out the good, the bad and the ugly. I like the idea of having full control of my project - the sense of satisfaction of know "I did that!"
So please, think about doing the tutorial, I will definitely tell others about it!

You have my vote for a tutorial on Folio Academy. What was the other company you mentioned in this video. "Quickture"? I'm trying to find it online but can't find anything like it. I'm shocked at how hard it seems to pull up good info on ebook and app publishing. Thanks for all your great info!

Thanks for letting me know Karen - I really want to be able to make this tutorial. :)

Thanks Dan! That's Kwiksher - sorry - I should have put that up on the video. http://www.kwiksher.com/

If I have the money, I'm so all over this. Of course I have about four other Folio courses to add to my lineup, but this would probably take precedent over the other. I'm having such a struggle with Adobe (I think by design, they had apps much more user friendly like Catalyst, no longer offered) it would be worth it to me to spend a little less money, a lot less time for the same product and SHARE ANY (Any in triple bold because it's so discouraging, lol) profits. Still that being said, I won't be at the point for a few months, so no matter what I'd want to see and listen to your process, but by then you'll know if it's a good fit....

I'm really excited for you! This app looks super cute and I can't wait until you release it.

I don't know if I would buy the tutorial or not. It would depend on how difficult I found the program to use. From your video, it looks pretty simple.

Good to know - I would like to de-mystify the process of preparing art work and gearing up to make one of these.

It is pretty simple Dena and a lot of people will have no trouble. I would gear the tutorial towards the person who doesn't necessarily work on the computer that often. Perhaps the person who doesn't know how to separate their art into assets. Scan and clean. Or even make simple animated gifs.

I too would love a tutorial on how to do this! Very interesting and would be up for that class

A tutorial would be well received! Your blog has been a wealth of information Terry. A big thank you for all your hard work and thoughtful topics!

ooooh, yes please :)

Make it and I will buy it. LOVE your tutorials... this would be a great one!

How much is the tutorial? I am very interested, but I dont have a lot of funds... either way, I'd buy it outright or save up for it ;) Love your stuff its ALWAYS worth it! Best of luck on your fish book, Will!

Yes!! I would totally buy the tutorial. Thank you for sharing your app experiences. You are, by far, the best source I've found for info about ebooks and story apps. :)

Yes, I would be interested in a detailed tutorial. Thanks for sharing and I also wanted to know if you ever moved forward with working with developers on a book as you had mentioned in a previous post?

Thanks Michelle!

Tthank you Rob!

:)

Looks like I'll be making this one :)...

Hi Rachael...I'm thinking 20-30 bucks. I would gear it to the person who doesn't do too much on the computer. With a little help just about anyone can make an iPad book.

Thanks Teresa!

Thanks Angelo, Yes still working with developers on other apps...I'll be updating on those projects as well in the future. Learned a lot this past summer.

I haven't watched the video yet (I'm at work, and videos are blocked), but I went to the talespring website. So it cost $150 for you to do this, and they take half the profit? Is that normal? Do they also promote the book for you? I'm just curious, because I'm not sure how many books I would be able to sell, and for them to take half the profit on top of that...

Hey Crystal...it's the best deal I've found on a "money out the door" comparison.

Traditionally published book- you get 5%
Talespring - you get ten times the percentage - 50%

if you find a better deal please let me in on it,.

A tutorial from you would be wonderful! Figuring out how to make an app is rather overwhelming. You'd do an excellent job of making it understandable.

That makes sense. I doubt I'll find a btter deal if you didn't!

Thanks for the heads up on this Will. I had no idea anything like this existed yet. I'd be very interested in a series of videos. Even If I didn't use this app the tutorials would be very helpful for making the artwork for using any kind of software to make apps.

Thanks robot :)

Thank you Phyillis!

Wow Cool! Looks like a heck of a lot of fun to use! Thanks again for sharing some of the gold you have found from net digging. My challenge is that I am using PS Elements 9 to create my images...and my computer is about 7 years old any tips as to if a system setup such as mine would work on such an app site? I have always been a pc user. Also, do you know if talespring is open to Canadians? I know I am asking for a lot of free random advice, and I just want to say thanks for symplifying my next step... app making research. I would love to support your tutorial endevor as I consider myself a life long learner:)

Hi Will, I would love to get the tutorial. Hope you get enough people. Phyllis let me know about you!

Hey kids, lets put on a show! I would definitely pay for this tutorial, Will. P.S. You have the friendliest-looking fish in the sea.

I would pay too! Am working on my first ever story and this story would also work with animation :) THANKS Will!