I found that reading
‘Understanding Comics’ was quite a challenge. Some of his concepts were hard to wrap my mind
around and I’m not sure if I completely soaked up all of the information he was
giving me. When he explained the six step process I found myself unable to keep
up with his jumping around and am not sure I understood that part at all. However
what I did grasp from this reading was insightful. I personally read a lot of
manga and watch Asian cartoons as well, and when he started discussing the
difference in techniques of western vs. Asian styles I could instantly draw the
connection.
When he mention’s the fact that
Asian comic’s are know for keeping a simple style but changing it to detailed
for Important purpose, I was reminded of many comics I have read example, Panty
and Stocking with Garterbelt. When I first heard about this show/comic I knew
the characters in their fully drawn out form, but when I looked into the comics
I was surprised to see them drawn in a more simplistic style. Reading rather
along I realized the more drawn out style was specifically used to show the
transition into a battle sequence. When this transition happens you know
something is going down and it kind of makes you excited to see what’s going to
happen. This technique is incredibly handy and brings a lot of appeal in my
opinion.
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