graphic terms to remember Flashcards
Panel
a distinct segment of the comic, containing a combination of image and text in endless variety.
Frame
The lines and borders that contain the panels
gutter
the space between framed panels
Bleed
an image that extends to and/or beyond the edge of the page
Foreground
the panel closest to the viewer
Midground
an image acting as the first place for vision & resting place for vision
Background
provides additional, subtextual information for the reader
Graphic weight
a term that describes the way some images draw the eye more than others, creating a definite focus using color and shading in various ways
what are the figures?
dramatic faces, open blank, hands/feet
dramatic faces?
they can be dramatic places against a detailed backdrop to stand out
open blank?
faces without much expression or detail so the audience can imagine what the character is feeling
Hands/feet?
positioning of hands and feet imply emotion and the position of the story
types of text
captions, speech balloons, special-effects lettering
layouts
panel, frame, gutter, bleed, foreground, midground, background, graphic weight,
