Capturing Stories in Fantasy Comics

Overview

“Here we will see how to articulate our loose ideas and narrative intentions in a basic structure that allows us to build a story. Define the characters that we will create, characterize the world in which they will unfold and the fundamental parts of the story that they will develop in an entertaining way, that invites the reader to follow it.”

In this video lesson Gabriel Rodríguez addresses the topic: Storyboard or story diagram, which is part of the Domestika online course: Capturing Stories in Fantasy Comics. Create fantasy comic strips from the technical script to the sheet in pencil.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this second lesson. we will begin working on the first part of the material for our final project exercise. which involves creating the outline or basic structure of the script for our story. For my project. we'll take a standard letter-sized sheet and fold it into eight sections. This will give eight small paper cards. which will serve as our primary units for the task at hand. If you find it easier or more practical. you can use post-its or similar cards. with or without adhesive. However. the crucial aspect is to focus on the content. is that they allow you to work in a format that is...”

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Course summary for: Capturing Stories in Fantasy Comics

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (183)
• 4209 students
• 4 units
• 14 lessons (2h 56m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Comic, Traditional illustration