: A special comic book sequence created for the book guides readers through do's and don'ts of background design. Critical Reception
The book is structured into three "Acts" that take the reader from foundational concepts to advanced scene design: Set the action! Creating Backgrounds for Compel...
by Elvin A. Hernandez is a highly-regarded instructional guide that positions the environment as a "silent character" in visual narratives. Book Overview : A special comic book sequence created for
Published by Routledge/Focal Press in 2012, this 240-page book focuses on moving backgrounds beyond mere afterthoughts. Hernandez, an MFA in sequential art and a faculty member at the Art Institute of Washington, uses a practical, "conversational lecture" style to teach how settings interact with characters to drive drama. uses a practical