[The Comic Books 03] • Making Comics by McCloud, Scott -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Table of Contents Preface Introduction Chapter One: Writing with Pictures

Clarity and Persuasion The Five Choices Choice of Moment

Connecting the Dots The Six Transitions

Choice of Frame

Distance, Angle and P.O.V. Establishing Shots The Reader’s Camera

Choice of Image Choice of Word Choice of Flow

Directing the Eye Beyond the Page

Five Choices Checklist Working Methods Panel-By-Panel Improv Clarity Versus Intensity Intensity Versus Persuasion Notes and Exercises

Chapter Two: Stories for Humans

It Takes Two… Symmetry and Recognition 3 Steps to Believable Characters Character Design

Inner Life Visual Distinction Expressive Traits

Facial Expressions

Emotional Communication Kinds of Expressions

The Emotional Primaries Mixing and Matching Physical States Direct, Specialized Signals

Facial Muscles Drawing Expressions

Body Language

Differences from Expression Types of Relationships

Elevation and Status Distance and Relationship Imbalance and Discontent Other Relationships

Hand Gestures Figure Drawing

Anatomy Suggestions The Importance of Gesture

Body Language in Action

Digging Deeper Notes and Exercises

Chapter Three: The Power of Words

Balance and Integration The 7 Types of W/P Combination

Word-Specific Picture-Specific Duo-Specific Intersecting Interdependent Parallel Montage

Using the 7 Types Word Balloons

The “Desperation Device” Balloon to Mood Matching Emphasis and Cases

Sound Effects Writer/Artist Collaborations Picking Your Story Heritage and Strengths Notes and Exercises

Chapter Four: World Building

Being There Revisiting the Establishing Shot Regional Variations Comic Strip Minimalism

Comics about Place

Perspective

Non-Western Alternatives Western Perspective Perspective and Comics Improvisation

Reference and Research Not Just “Backgrounds” Notes and Exercises

Chapter Five: Tools, Techniques and Technology

The Only Essential Tools Drawing on the Cheap Traditional Tools

The Basic Equipment Brushes, Pens and Markers Traditional Lettering

Digital Transitions / This Book Digital to Print Digital to Screen Lettering and Fonts Equipment Publishing Alternatives Who’s the Boss? Notes

Chapter Six: Your Place in Comics

Discovering Your Style Understanding Manga Understanding Genres Understanding Comics Culture Wandering Far and Wide Notes

Chapter Seven: Making Comics

Nice Work If You can Get It Old and New Markets Your Turn “The Blank Page” Notes

Bibliography and Suggested Reading Index Acknowledgments About the Author Praise Other Works Credits Art Credits Copyright About the Publisher