I'd like them to do more classic remakes e.g. batgirl, batman and red son.

The most imporant thing can be summed up in one word - good story.
(Yes I am aware that is two words)

I define them as comic books with motion. Which means that they need to have started out being a comic book / graphic novel. If it doesn't work as a graphic novel, then it's not going to work as a motion comic. Even if you fill it with motion and sound. It has to be able to stand on it's own two feet as a story without the technology enhancements.

Agreed. A good story is the main thing. But even more importantly is the right story for a motion comic. Wind in the willows is a good story, but i think it would be a lousy motion comic. Whereas Dead Space might be a boring book, but was an engaging motion comic.

I think they would be better if people actually started paying for them instead of downloading them illegally. Support the industry or itll dry up!!! Same for movies and animation. I couldnt care less about the music industry, but thats cause I dont care for music and dont listen to it.

I agree with you 100%. And I buy everything myself. But I thought I'd mention an interesting discussion I had with someone the other day who downloads stuff. (not motion comics) He said he doesn't like being illegal, and it's not about not paying. He said he would be happy to pay IF it was easier to do so. He claimed he uses torrents etc due to supply and demand. Often can't get what he wants from itunes etc very easily. He says he downloads illegally because it's the most hassle free way of getting things. If it was easier to buy then he'd pay the money.

Not the point of view I expected. I assumed that all pirates were selfish short sighted cheapskates. This guys swears he'd pay for it if there was a nice simple way to without exhausting signups etc. "Who wouldn't pay a few bucks for a tv episode. It's only $2".

2 minutes noodle generation - must have everything asap. His problem isn't paying, it's hassle and waiting.

He also said he'd happily watch ads in the middle of TV show and movies online if they were free. Basically like TV. As long as it worked quickly.

Just to clarify, this was his opinion, not mine. I love my iTunes store and iPad :) Him and I have argued about piracy before.

I see where he's coming from. We've tried to hire moves from itunes a number of times.

It works maybe 30% of the time.

We've lost a few family Friday nights because of it. Everybody sitting round waiting whilst I try not to sweat my head off at apple.

Now I just get DVDs from the local rental place (like I used to).

It's easier (there's that word again)

Grant I've been thinking about your friend. Not wanting to pay due to waiting is the same as justifying stealing from the supermarket because there is a long line.

"Oh look, a line. I think i'll just walk out the door with these groceries instead. It's the supermarkets fault for making me wait so I can just steal the stuff. If they make me wait they lose the right to my money."

He's still a thief who will bring down the economy.

I agree that piracy is a real problem and cannot be justified, however for fans of motion comics based outside the U.S., getting access to content is a real issue. It's not a matter of waiting in line at a supermarket, unless you are prepared to wait fro three months until that content is available elsewhere. International digital rights are an issue here and I'm not sure what the answer is ...

That's true. I've heard overseas people can't access some of them at all. That baffles me. Why limit the market of a product that can be distributed world wide. There is no doubt a reason. But it would have to be a good one. 

It always amazes me how people don't want to pay $1-$4 to download a movie, tv show or motion comic to buy. But they will pay up to $6 to rent a DVD for the night... one that is scratched and skips and requires time and gas to go and get it. I do not understand it.

I think they already are getting better. Less focus on motion and more on how the story is told will continue to make them a great medium.

Stick big long ads in the middle of them. Over the top of the visuals. That'll stop the pirates.

First I agree with a good story! We've had the try-outs of re-published issues like Watchmen and expanded stories like 28 Days Later. In my opinion that's playing safe and give this new medium a try. So that works out. Now take it to a higher level and come up with new stories.

What I like about books, comics and graphic novels is that you can stop, pause and continue reading whenever you want. You decide your own pace. I find this very well worked out in Metal Gear Solid. I like to browse through the pages and re-read sometimes if necessary. In Stephen King's 'N' I think to much pressure was placed on the viewer because of the speed, and that's not the only motion comic I experienced this.
My point is: like a book, comic or graphic novel, it should be comfortable watching.

I really enjoyed Stephen Kings 'N'. But I agree with you point in general. It's something that gets said a lot about transitioning Comics to Motion Comics - one big loss is the ability to control the pace and timing of the story. That's something many comic readers love about traditional comics.

I liked how Perfect Echo approached MCs. YOu still controlled the pacing by clicking forward,the motion happened within the frame that you clicked to. I'd like to see things move in that direction a bit more and further away from cheap 3D animation (not mentioning anyone in particular... cough cough.. marvel... cough cough)

What I very much enjoyed regarding Perfect Echo was that it felt very much like a comic. They captured that feeling perfectly. Although I will admit I too found it a little hard to follow.

I like the idea of Motion Comics, I also think that as a format, its the most feesable and logical next step in the evolution of comic books as a medium. I also think that they will also introduce a new fan base to the comic book universe. Until the iPad/ Tablet PC came out I always thought reading comics on a computer screen was a painfull experience. Also the flash comics and digital comics that were available online didn't really make me all that excited either. But with the advent rise of tablet computer technology, I feel that it gives rise to new and exciting possibilities with how to interface comic books in a digital environment, the most obvious being the incorporation of motion and sound. But like Wolvy83 said with regards to Motion Comics, the idea and what to name it is still at this stage undefined. I'd like to offer my views on this subject.
I've seen about 4 or 5 different formats in which Motion comics have been presented and honesly some were, in my opinion, over shot and some got it just right. As far as I'm concerned, offerings like Sony's Uncharted series and Konami's Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel(though the art leaves something to be desired.) got it just right. A comic or graphic novel fundementally, is a story told using a sequence of pictures, speech bubbles and naration blocks which you READ. And in that regard I think that those two examples are excactly what Motion Comics should be as they maintain the core aspects and experience of what a comic book or graphic novel is, except now you have sound and animation (which allows for panel depth, exciting transitions and 3d elements) to give the story, scene and pacing that much more impact.
Now the way Marvel have approached the Digital Motion Comics medium, like in the case of Thor and Loki and Ironman:Extremis(Which blew me away might I add.), I'd say they play out better being marketed as Illustrated Films because they are essentially animated translations of their print offerings (Lip movements, voice acting and all.). This format works well for you if you want to the detail heavy artwork that comic books offer and narative style digitally on youriPhone and smartphone and portable device such as PSP's because its a pain in the ass to read speech bubbles on such small screens.
I think motion comics done in the vein of Halo & Batman: Black & White are also perfectly suited for your iPhone and smartphone experience, if its so important for you to have your comics on those devices.

So basically (in my view):

Motion Comics = Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid

Uncharted would even translate well on smartphones and portable devices as they have voices to boot.

Illustrated Films= Ironman Extremis, Astonishing X-Men

iPhone/Smartphone/ Poratble Device adapted Motion Comics = Halo, Batman: Black & White.

I think a really great Motion Comic would be something between the Ironman: Extremis, Thor & Loki Astonishing X-Men model (The action sequences were very nicely done) and the Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid model (I love the way they did some of the transitions and scenes.) I think comics lost their appeal in mainstream consiousness because Gaming and motion picture CGI technology got way better, while comics remained...static(The last real improvement was print quality, digital colouring and inking.)

...just saying

 "Their seems to be a lot of indepentant people doing it but not the majors."  

I couldn't agree more with this statement. I think it's why motion comics aren't cracking the big time yet. People instantly go to Marvel to see what motion comics are and then find themselves watching a low budget 3D animation.

The Majors are holding it back.

Also I think Gembot has hit the nail on the head with seperating the two into different mediums. Iron Man Extremis is far too different to Halo, MGS and Batman B/W to be defined as the same genre.

My award* for best response goes to Gembot. I think you have gotten it just right.

*NOTE: Award does not actually exist and if it did it would remain the property of wolvy83. Any claims or cases for the prize will not be acknowledged.

Badman Silence is an excellent example of what I think a motion comics should be like.

Comics have a style and design on the page that appeals to many people. Motion Comics should feed of that style and design and bring it to life in a compelling way that appeals to even MORE people. Should.

I am working on a huge project that will test this assertion. Hopefully everyone will agree and want more. Much more. See some early R&D tests:

http://www.youtube.com/user/sluicee