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+ | <note tip>The following outline template can be useful for setting up your panel descriptions: | ||
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+ | * Panel (Square Panel, Wide Panel, Vertical Panel, etc.) | ||
+ | * View/ | ||
+ | * How are the characters visible in the frame? (from the waist up, in full figure, etc.) | ||
+ | * Description of scene | ||
+ | * Sound/Words | ||
+ | * Description of action | ||
+ | * Last details (i.e. does the image bleed behind the other panels, are there any last details you think add to the narration that you did not already note…) | ||
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===== General Tips ===== | ===== General Tips ===== | ||
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* Where is the location of the panel. | * Where is the location of the panel. | ||
* When is it? Daytime, night time? Has time passed between each panel? | * When is it? Daytime, night time? Has time passed between each panel? | ||
- | *For more information see [[public: | + | *For more information see [[public: |
* Only describe the details of a scene or character if it is a new scene or if something important to the story has changed within the scene or to the character’s appearance. | * Only describe the details of a scene or character if it is a new scene or if something important to the story has changed within the scene or to the character’s appearance. | ||
* i.e. The character is watching a house burn down to ash. The scene has changed and that change is important to the story, so describe it. | * i.e. The character is watching a house burn down to ash. The scene has changed and that change is important to the story, so describe it. | ||
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* Pay attention to the pace of the comic. This can help you with how much description you need, or don’t need. | * Pay attention to the pace of the comic. This can help you with how much description you need, or don’t need. | ||
* i.e. Sometimes you will find a series of panels where the pace of the narration is very quick, it is okay to be more sparse in your description of these panels. Other times you will find that the pace is slow, and therefore more description is helpful. | * i.e. Sometimes you will find a series of panels where the pace of the narration is very quick, it is okay to be more sparse in your description of these panels. Other times you will find that the pace is slow, and therefore more description is helpful. | ||
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* Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Sometimes it is acceptable to break traditional grammar rules for brevity and clarity. However, it is important to be consistent in this practice. | * Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Sometimes it is acceptable to break traditional grammar rules for brevity and clarity. However, it is important to be consistent in this practice. | ||
* This type of writing develops with practice. | * This type of writing develops with practice. | ||
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===== Scene/ | ===== Scene/ | ||
* When describing panel start big and then go small. | * When describing panel start big and then go small. | ||
- | * Start with the Big Picture: where we are, the time of day (if it has changed from the previous panel), etc. Sometimes, this information can be provided in the [[public: | + | * Start with the Big Picture: where we are, the time of day (if it has changed from the previous panel), etc. Sometimes, this information can be provided in the [[public: |
* Then, you can describe the Medium Picture (fake patent pending on this term): where people and objects are in relation to each other, | * Then, you can describe the Medium Picture (fake patent pending on this term): where people and objects are in relation to each other, | ||
* Finally, describe the small details: facial expressions, | * Finally, describe the small details: facial expressions, | ||
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- | * When describing characters include skin colour with white people as well as POC. Please avoid comparing skin colour | + | *In order to be objective, we suggest using the following |
- | *Terms for describing | + | |
- | * brown | + | |
- | * dark brown | + | |
- | * fair complexion | + | |
- | * light brown | + | |
- | * light tan | + | |
- | * olive | + | |
- | * pale pink | + | |
- | * ruddy complexion | + | |
- | * tan | + | |
- | * white | + | |
* You only have describe a character once, and just the key physical descriptions. | * You only have describe a character once, and just the key physical descriptions. | ||
* If something changes with the character then describe the change. | * If something changes with the character then describe the change. | ||
- | | + | * The character has a cut on their face, they cut their hair, they changed their clothes, etc. |
* Use pronouns only when it is clear to whom or what the pronoun refers. | * Use pronouns only when it is clear to whom or what the pronoun refers. | ||
+ | * You can identify the subject as male or female, man or woman, only if it can be clearly identified. Try to describe the physical characteristics and avoid using the terms “masculine” or “feminine” since it is more interpretive than descriptive. There is a delicate balance to strike between inclusive language and robust description; | ||
+ | * Avoid describing age by prescribing a number or the decade because someone could appear young but is in their fifties. Instead, use terms such as: | ||
+ | * baby | ||
+ | * toddler | ||
+ | * teen | ||
+ | * adult | ||
+ | * middle aged | ||
+ | * young | ||
+ | * old, etc. | ||
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===== Action/ | ===== Action/ | ||
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* Remember to be consistent and keep with the tone of the comic. | * Remember to be consistent and keep with the tone of the comic. | ||
* e.g. “The zombie lurches forward.” vs “The zombie strolls forward.” | * e.g. “The zombie lurches forward.” vs “The zombie strolls forward.” | ||
- | * For information on how to describe the directionality of a Character’s movement please see [[public: | + | * For information on how to describe the directionality of a Character’s movement please see [[public: |
**Emotion** | **Emotion** | ||
* When it comes to describing emotion be concise and objective. Do not put your interpretation of what you think they are feeling. | * When it comes to describing emotion be concise and objective. Do not put your interpretation of what you think they are feeling. |