Page and panel desciptions - help?

Mark Bertolini · 05-29-2006, 12:03 PM

Question for y'all:

When writing a panel description, what are the types of "shots" that are used to describe the shape of the panel, the size, the position on the page, etc.

I mean, can I write

Panel 1: a large square panel, George is standing still.

Does that work, or is there a proper (ie professional) way to write that?

kdmelrose · 05-29-2006, 12:08 PM

There's this old thread on script-writing terminology in the archives that might be of help.

Mark Bertolini · 05-29-2006, 12:21 PM

Thanks kd.

Hammerix · 05-29-2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdmelrose

There's this old thread on script-writing terminology in the archives that might be of help.

Wow!
Thanks Melrose

ReekingHavoc · 05-29-2006, 03:33 PM

I've read from a few comic writing guides that, unlike screenplays, comic scripts don't have a set "professional" form. Guess that means you can write your shot descriptions however you want, as long as it gets the point across.

I usually just use terms like WIDE SHOT, MEDIUM SHOT or CLOSE UP. Sometimes I'll draw up a panel layout if I need it to be really specific, but I usually leave that up to the artist.

fluxchild · 05-30-2006, 08:54 PM

yeah, I use a lot of script writing terms like havok does.
med. shot ots(over the shoulder)
I only use these when I have a specific look I want, otherwise I let the artist have his fun.

05-29-2006, 12:03 PM	#1
Mark Bertolini Breakneck from 215 Ink. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,435	Page and panel desciptions - help? Question for y'all: When writing a panel description, what are the types of "shots" that are used to describe the shape of the panel, the size, the position on the page, etc. I mean, can I write Panel 1: a large square panel, George is standing still. Does that work, or is there a proper (ie professional) way to write that?

05-29-2006, 12:08 PM	#2
kdmelrose Pope of Appalachia Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the conservatory, with a candlestick Posts: 7,567	There's this old thread on script-writing terminology in the archives that might be of help. __________________ Robot 6 at Comic Book Resources

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ReekingHavoc Ride the Walrus Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 41	I've read from a few comic writing guides that, unlike screenplays, comic scripts don't have a set "professional" form. Guess that means you can write your shot descriptions however you want, as long as it gets the point across. I usually just use terms like WIDE SHOT, MEDIUM SHOT or CLOSE UP. Sometimes I'll draw up a panel layout if I need it to be really specific, but I usually leave that up to the artist. Last edited by ReekingHavoc; 05-29-2006 at 03:36 PM.

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05-29-2006, 12:21 PM	#3
Mark Bertolini Breakneck from 215 Ink. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,435	Thanks kd.

05-30-2006, 08:54 PM	#6
fluxchild Zombie Hunter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,555	yeah, I use a lot of script writing terms like havok does. med. shot ots(over the shoulder) I only use these when I have a specific look I want, otherwise I let the artist have his fun.