Module 7 - People and instruments Unit 7.4 - Storyboards: Storyboards for comic books
10. Say if the sentences are true or false.
1. The idea of telling stories through images is very recent.
2. Ancient Egyptians were able to tell stories in a sequence of images.
3. Comic books do not need storyboards.
4. A storyboard is a very flexible tool and allows for changes to be made easily.
5. The panels of a comic book storyboard always include text.
6. Storyboards for the cinema and for comic books are quite similar.
7. The dimensions and shapes of the frames of comic book storyboards may adapt to the needs of the story.
8. There is no way to give an idea of movement or different types of camera angles in a comic book.
11. Complete the text with the words given below and listen to check. pencil • depth • look • attention • drawings • expressions • plot • angles • layout • details
How to Storyboard a Comic: Essential Steps for Visual Storytelling Comics come in many genres and styles and each genre has its own storytelling tricks. Knowing these styles helps you choose the right 1. for your story. Let’s see the key steps for storyboarding a comic. Start with small, quick 2. called thumbnail sketches, in other words draw simple shapes to represent characters and backgrounds. Focus on the main action in each panel, without considering 3. yet. Use stick figures or basic shapes for characters, then write down short notes about dialogue or important 4. points. Keep your thumbnails small, about 2-3 inches wide, and number your sketches to keep track of the story order. Now expand your thumbnails into a full-page 5. , by deciding how many panels you need per page. Action scenes often use more, smaller panels. Dramatic moments might use a single large panel. Draw panel borders lightly in 6. . Leave space for word balloons and captions. Sketch in the main elements from your thumbnails. Add more details to characters and backgrounds. Think about how the reader’s eye will move across the page. Use panel shapes and sizes to guide their 7. . Leave room for “gutters”, the spaces between panels. Now refine each panel: flesh out your characters with more defined features and 8. , adding depth to backgrounds with shading or perspective lines. Sketch in word balloons and sound effects. Make sure text fits comfortably in the available space. Consider camera 9. for each panel. Close-ups can show emotion, while wide shots set the scene. Add textures and patterns to bring surfaces to life. Use different line weights to create 10. and focus. Darken you are final pencil lines when you are happy with the results. Adapted from: https://www.katalist.ai/how-to-storyboard/comic