At present marks the official launch of the Commonplace Comics Script (SCS), which was constructed by cartoonist, editor, and educator Steenz and author, artist, and Z2 Comics Senior Editor Camilla Zhang.
The SCS template goals to demystify the mechanics of the comics trade, present a basis that may be personalized for the wants of every particular person inventive group, and assist facilitate the institution of an trade normal for scripting that may eradicate miscommunication. Better of all, it’s out there for everybody to make use of for gratis!
The Commonplace Comics Script (SCS)
Camilla and Steenz labored with a wide range of different trade professionals, together with David F. Walker, Whitney Leopard, and Ngozi Ukazu with a view to synthesize scripting strategies right into a template that may present a standard basis and open the door for more practical communication within the comics inventive course of.
In a quote offered to the Beat, Ukazu shared these ideas in regards to the SCS: “Steenz and Camilla’s work to standardize a vital step in graphic novel making not solely attracts from their years of expertise in comics but in addition pushes the sector of comics ahead.”
To study extra in regards to the conceptualization and improvement of the SCS, you’ll be able to watch this interview with Camilla and Steenz, hosted by Prism Comics and edited by Ted Abenheim:
Out there to obtain now
In the event you’re thinking about using the SCS, you’ll be able to obtain the template from both Steenz’s web site or Camilla’s web site proper now.
Have you ever had the prospect to take a look at the SCS? What are your ideas on the template? Will you be using it in future collaborative sequential narrative initiatives?
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