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If the author knew that it's not the first animated graphic novel he would have perhaps also realize it's rather a bad idea. Photo-comics, animated comics, inte

If the author knew that it's not the first animated graphic novel he would have perhaps also realize it's rather a bad idea. Photo-comics, animated comics, interactive comics, CGI comics, comics with sounds - all that has been tried already. All these "enhancements" are just gimmicks that don't expand the medium - on the contrary, they narrow it down to a crippled version of something else.

markbnine 14y ago
To constrain a medium is not to cripple it. Why is making photos look retro so popular? Why do ppl write sonnets? What about the moog?
kingatomic 14y ago
It appears that the animations are flavoring, not complete substance. From the trailer video it appears that only key panels are animated, which makes more sense to me in terms of adding value. Far from a gimmick, it adds to the kinematic aesthetic; instead of motion lines and blurs, he is able to show us the action directly. Graphic novels and movies (or any filmed narrative) are approached in very similar ways; pacing, lighting, composition -- these are all core aspects of both. Will Eisner touches on this, if memory serves correctly, in the "Eisner/Miller" book. Of course, all of this is speculation until we see the actual product; but if he approaches it in a manner similar to something like Magical Game Time[1], I believe it will be successful. I, for one, will be purchasing this. [1] http://magicalgametime.com http://magicalgametime.com
scott_s 14y ago
I think that tablets change the game. On my computer? Not interested. On my iPad? Very interested.
dclowd9901 14y ago
Just because nobody's done it right yet doesn't mean it can't be done. I'm surprised to see such a sentiment in these parts. It wasn't until I read The Watchmen that I had found a graphic novel that couldn't have been done better as a movie or television series. Some art lives in its medium, some defines it. This may be a defining piece.

markbnine 14y ago

To constrain a medium is not to cripple it. Why is making photos look retro so popular? Why do ppl write sonnets? What about the moog?

kingatomic 14y ago

It appears that the animations are flavoring, not complete substance. From the trailer video it appears that only key panels are animated, which makes more sense to me in terms of adding value. Far from a gimmick, it adds to the kinematic aesthetic; instead of motion lines and blurs, he is able to show us the action directly. Graphic novels and movies (or any filmed narrative) are approached in very similar ways; pacing, lighting, composition -- these are all core aspects of both. Will Eisner touches on this, if memory serves correctly, in the "Eisner/Miller" book. Of course, all of this is speculation until we see the actual product; but if he approaches it in a manner similar to something like Magical Game Time[1], I believe it will be successful. I, for one, will be purchasing this. [1] http://magicalgametime.com http://magicalgametime.com

scott_s 14y ago

I think that tablets change the game. On my computer? Not interested. On my iPad? Very interested.

dclowd9901 14y ago

Just because nobody's done it right yet doesn't mean it can't be done. I'm surprised to see such a sentiment in these parts. It wasn't until I read The Watchmen that I had found a graphic novel that couldn't have been done better as a movie or television series. Some art lives in its medium, some defines it. This may be a defining piece.