Learning Graphic Novel Storyboarding

Learn how to use storyboard film techniques to understand shot composition, consistency, and movement within a frame, and apply those techniques as you build your comic book panels.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Exercise files and what you should know

1. What Is Storyboarding?

• Storyboarding for film vs. comics

2. Aspect Ratio

• Understanding aspect ratio
• What is the rule of thirds?

3. Shots

• Intro to shots in comics
• Wide shot
• Full shot
• Medium shot
• Close up
• Extreme close up

4. Camera Movements

• Intro to the camera in comics
• Zooming
• Panning

5. Putting It to the Test

• Character placement
• Conversations
• Movement
• Action
• Conclusion: Camera shots and movement

Conclusion

• Summary