Comics conventions

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Negative space

Comment on both what is included and what is left out. How does it emphasize speech or characters?

Speech bubbles | thought bubbles

let the reader know what the character is thinking.

Speech bubbles | Voice over

a narrators word appearing above or below the panel. Keep in mind the author doesn’t have a lot of space for long prose/ or dialogue.

Panels

build a sense of time and space. Comment on the frames.

Gutter

in comics, the reader actively has to ‘fill in the gap’, and make assumptions about what happens between frames and panels.

If we follow the design principle that ‘what is left out is as important as what is included’, then the gutter plays a key role in constructing meaning.

Emanata

refers to the dots, lines, exclamation marks, tear drops or any drawings that **depict emotions, motion or sound**

Audience effect of emanata (emotional amplification)`

Emanata can intensify emotional connection between characters and refers, making the audience feel the characters emotions or physical senses more strongly. stregnthening tension within the text

immediate understanding (emanata effect on audience) (star)

Visual cues like emanata are universally understood, allowing the audience to grasp the characters physical state without needing additional dialogue or explanation. Allowing the author to effectively convey key emotions.

Humor and satire (emanata effect on audience)

Can exagerate situations leading to comic relief. The exagerated style of these symbols can evoke laughter or lighten the mood.

Cultural and genre conventions (emanata and punchline effect on audience)

can connect to specific traditions and cultural values the audience holds. Familiarity with these symbols enhances the audience experience making them more in tune to the nuances of the narrative.

Punchlines often draw upon shared cultural knowledge, references, or conventions. This creates a sense of inclusivity, as the audience recognizes and responds to the cultural or societal cues embedded in the punchline.

Punchline

build up to a single phrase or word that makes the reader want to laugh.

Tension and release (Punchlines effect on audience)

resolution to a build up of narrative, offer a sudden shift in tone or meaning. Provides a catharsis allowing the audience to experience a release of tension typically through laughter and shock value.

Subversion of expectations

manipulation of the audiences thought processes leads to audience engagement, as readers are actively involved in predicting the direction of the narrative. Therefore punchlines help shift perspectives.

Economy of expression (Punchline effect on audience)

Brevity and precision demands and economy of language, allowing complex emotions to be distilled into a few impactful words. This efficancy in communication heightens the ___ effect but also deepens reader appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in constructing the narrative. It’s a critical tool in storytelling.

Camera angle

cartoonists use angles to give readers a perspective on characters

Establishing authority and power dynamics (Camera angle effect on audience)

Can subtly convey the hierachy of power between characters
A low angle shot-looks up at the character- elevating them in the viewers eyes making them look dominant intimidating or authoritative.
Low angle shots looks down on a character diminishing their stature and can evoke feeling of weakness, vulnerability or submission.

Deepen character development by representing a characters emotional or physical state without dialogue

emotional immersion and intimacy ( Camera angles effect on audience)

Close ups or extre shots foster intimacy b/w the character and reader. The nuances of expression anf facial features depicted allows a reader to feel the emotion experienced by a character more profoundly. Heightening empathy and engagement as well as contributing to pathos.
Wide angle shots provide a wider context used to create distance or empathize the isolation of a character within the environment. The choice of angles is important to ensure the audience connects emotionally.

Manipulating tension and point of view( Camera angles effect on audience)

Dutch angles or tilted frames are often employed to convey disorientation, unease, or instability. This angle can unsettle the viewer, reflecting the chaotic or anxious emotional state of a character or situation. Making them feel the tension, anticipation, or confusion that the scene intends to evoke.

Subjectivity and Point of View ( Camera angles effect on audience)

irst-person camera angles place the audience directly in the character’s perspective, allowing them to experience the world through the character’s eyes. This technique can create a powerful sense of identification, immersing the audience in the character’s subjective experience, whether it’s to amplify fear, joy, or curiosity. Conversely, using an omniscient point of view, such as a wide aerial shot, can grant the audience a more objective, detached perspective, offering insight into the larger narrative context. These angles often serve to underline important metaphors or visual motifs, reinforcing the deeper messages or themes of the cartoon in a visually compelling way.

Symbols

useful in effectively conveying **abstract** ideas

Concretizing abstract ideas

One of the primary functions is to give concrete forms to an abstract subject . Symbols allow writers to convey