OH WOW, Fallout at our school XD I like the whole bottom strip, the angles but use the first row's last panel with the thumbs up for the 2nd row sequence
Funny! This gag, Matt, requires a title to make the humor work (so make sure you have "How to duck and cover" just above (flush left) the strip. Some thoughts: first, you can only use 3 panels. So basically, you must load your set-up (panel 1) and build-up (panel 2) more. In panel 1, I'd start with the explosion in the distance, while in the foreground, your character (I'll randomly call her Michelle!) is surprised. She should also happen to have a sizeable bag (purse? duffel bag?). Panel 2, with the bag on the ground, Michelle is digging for something (not visible) in the bag. Then, in panel 3, use what you've got in your last photographed panel (with the thumbs up being a very funny touch!).
As for the layout of the sequence, in panel 1 and 3, I'd lower the horizon to leave more room for the mushrooming cloud and also to have you character's silhouette less obstructed by background material (if it's only the sky, she'll cut out very well against it). However, panel 2 can be a profile or over-the-shoulder medium shot or tight (Hollywood) shot.
OH WOW, Fallout at our school XD
ReplyDeleteI like the whole bottom strip, the angles but use the first row's last panel with the thumbs up for the 2nd row sequence
Funny! This gag, Matt, requires a title to make the humor work (so make sure you have "How to duck and cover" just above (flush left) the strip. Some thoughts: first, you can only use 3 panels. So basically, you must load your set-up (panel 1) and build-up (panel 2) more. In panel 1, I'd start with the explosion in the distance, while in the foreground, your character (I'll randomly call her Michelle!) is surprised. She should also happen to have a sizeable bag (purse? duffel bag?). Panel 2, with the bag on the ground, Michelle is digging for something (not visible) in the bag. Then, in panel 3, use what you've got in your last photographed panel (with the thumbs up being a very funny touch!).
ReplyDeleteAs for the layout of the sequence, in panel 1 and 3, I'd lower the horizon to leave more room for the mushrooming cloud and also to have you character's silhouette less obstructed by background material (if it's only the sky, she'll cut out very well against it). However, panel 2 can be a profile or over-the-shoulder medium shot or tight (Hollywood) shot.
Run with it! Very funny and timely!
Okay...explosions AND rubber duckies?
ReplyDeleteI'm hooked. Hahaha!