Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud was a very compelling read. While I enjoyed the content that was offered some concepts were still confusing. But what I enjoyed most about the information was how it was delivered.
Scott McCloud puts a little bit of extra elbow grease while discussing the subject of comics by executing the information quite creatively in a comic format. Portraying it in this way was a lot more engaging, and elements were easier to grasp then if it was a standard text book format. What struck me most of all was when concepts were still being portrayed even when the writing itself moved to a different topic.
The concept of simplifying the face is still portrayed even when Scott has moved to a different topic on the next page. Doing this simple visual helps me understand and register the previous concept better than just going over it once. It reinforces the material and allows it to be viewed in its intended natural setting.
Another topic McCloud brought up were the steps that allow any project or comic to take form. This part reminded me when I was 12 and first taking an interest in storytelling and animation. I had first thought that artwork and surface was the most important part of storytelling, so then on, I started pursuing illustration and payed little attention to the ideas and story. I appreciated McCloud putting this aspect of my life into words and helping me rethink and find new perspective on what makes a comic not only work but also be good.
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