Our "brother blog",
Secret Sanctum of Captain Video presents a long out-of-print handbook which utilizes Silver and Bronze Age
Marvel Comics artwork to
demonstrate cinematography in storyboard fashion.
In fact,
noted comic and animation artist Scott Shaw! used it in his storyboarding class...
I
used to teach a class in storyboarding for the animation union here in
Los Angeles. At the time, there was a tremendous influx of comic book
talent from the Philippines come to work in animation. Many of these
artists had no previous experience working in this field, plus there
was a certain learning gap due to language and culture. Although this
book really isn't particularly well-done (comics and film AREN'T as
similar as some folks think), I frequently used pages from it when
trying to help my Filipino students. Once they figured things out, many
of 'em went on to do LOTS of professional storyboard work in the
animation biz.
Considering how many current artists have problems grasping the essentials of storytelling (
not illustrating,
storytelling), perhaps an updated version of this should be standard reading.
Until then, this will have to do.
Class is already in session.
Don't be late and bring an Apple (iTouch or iPad will do) for the teacher. ;-)
