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This week learn how to utilize the subjective camera technique to create compelling comic sequences. Lets go!
When making comics your primary objective is to stimulate an emotional response in the reader.
What is the Subjective Camera?
The Subjective Camera is when you see the action (or much of it) from the character’s point of view. 
Why use the Subjective Camera Technique?
Using the Subjective Camera (SJ) technique serves the purpose of stimulating an emotional response from the viewer by placing them in the character’s shoes. 
By getting in the character’s head you see what they see & feel how they feel.
The S C Technique follows a 4 part formula. First start with a close-up of the character. The one you want to use to bring the reader into the story.
* A close-up is when the panel is zoomed in close. 
Second, show the following shots from the character’s point of view. As if you were seeing through the character’s eyes.This allows us to see what they see. Below I am doing a POV shot from another character to build up anticipation.
Now show the character again but with a different expression. The reader will feel what the character feels. Check out how I switched him from looking nervous to more menacing in this shot.
Lastly, add additional panels to show the spatial relationships and passage of time. Make the sequence of events & actions as coherent and clear as possible.
The Subjective Camera Technique is useful for making compelling scenes in your comic. Storytelling can be tricky when it comes to pacing a sequence of events. As a cartoonist you want to be able to keep your reader’s attention engrossed as possible in your story not just demonstrate elaborate talent or boring panels. Make magic happen in your sequences by paying attention to the panel compositions and how they will keep a grip on your readers. Give them a clear & emotionally impactful story. They’ll love you for it.
Thank you for checking out this week’s tutorial. I hope you’ve found it useful. Please add any comments below. I love to read and follow up from my fellow artists. Additionally, Prime Vice Studios is available to help people on their comic creation journeys. Hire us for professional assistance at any level of your creative process. From conception to creation we are experts at helping others develop their vision. Check out the additional resources below for links to the references & materials used. Peace, Loso Special thanks to our official sponsor Plasq for providing the invaluable app Comic Draw! follow on us social media! @Prime_Vice #primevice @AnanyaVahal @Plasq @ComicDrawApp #comicdraw #startyourcomictoday @ComicConnect 
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 Prime Vice Studios will be at the AMFM Summer Festival August 8-9 teaching workshops from 2-3pm at The Bakery ATL’s Hangar. The Art on the Atlanta BeltLine program initiative is sponsoring this event. It is free to the public and all ages are welcome. We will be using our signature Fresh Voices Comic Creation workbooks for this event. All attendees will receive a copy to work in and take home. Come early though seats are limited to 20 attendees only per day. Check out below for more information on The Atlanta BeltLine, the AMFM Festival & The Bakery ATL Artspace.  AMFM Summer Fest ScheduleBeginning August 8, 2018, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine will present the Art.Movement.Film.Music (AMFM) Summer Fest on the Westside Trail in Atlanta. As part of the 2018 Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibition festivities, AMFM will include exhibitions, pop-ups, musical acts, a speaker series, food trucks, and much more. Co-hosted by The Bakery, The National Black Arts Festival’s NextGen Artist Program, and ARTlanta Gallery, the festival will take place on the Westside Trail near the Allene Avenue trailhead. the detailed schedule for: Wednesday, August 8:
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Link to Facebook invite for our workshops: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PrimeVice/events/?ref=page_internal Link to the Atlanta BeltLine website & schedule: https://art.beltline.org/schedule/
 A couple of years ago I wanted to make it possible to grow the company’s brand awareness and also build a community. I brainstormed making a marketing campaign that could also be a cross promotion for all people involved. The #PVSketch Challenge was born. Prime Vice Studios made its first public appearance at Heroes’ Con 2016. We brought a stack of these sheets and collected art from artists, convention visitors and children who loved drawing. Since then we have continued collecting drawings from patrons at all of our events and will continue to do so. From these drawings we have built an online community of artists across social media where you can find young talent to seasoned veterans to follow. I’d like to continue growing the #PVSketch community with as many artists as possible. If you’d like to be part of the movement. Check out the rules of the game below & bless one of the sketch sheets by downloading your own. #PVSKETCH CHALLENGE RULES
 Heroes Con 2016Sol-Con 2017Mini Con 2018ASIFA South July Mixer 2018General Assembly Comic WorkshopMiscellaneous
 The Association International Due Film D’ Animation (ASIFA) invited us to be special guests for their month mixer at the JoyStick GameBar. A cozy hip space for drinks, games and good times. ASIFA was started in France in 1960 as a membership animation organization for artists, and now has over 50 chapters around the world. ASIFA-Atlanta (ASIFA South) started in 1995 and is the only chapter in the South. They offer animation screenings and educational programs year-round. On July 25, 2018 we did a special presentation talking about who we are and what we do. It was a great chance to create new connections and continue to build our talented community. It was a great turnout and we had a good time. The attendees of various backgrounds and expertise were curious of the type of work we do and were inspired by the activities that we have participated including working with non-profit organizations, creating original content & characters, starting social media movements, and doing positive work getting involved in community development. Photo Credit: Rachael Camille #PVSKETCH challengeThis mixer also provided an excellent #PVSketch Challenge opportunity. Everyone busted out their pens & pencils to scribble down something cool. Checkout the featured artists and follow them on social media: Lauren Anderson @laurenimator12 #lucio Darius Scott Hill @burntmoth19 #burntmoth19 Dhimanth Rao @dhimaximus Jennifer Cruz www.Jennifer Cruz.net Stephanie Sutton @stephroou Gaby 🐸 @yarpdarp #thicc Carla Ginsberg-Latimer @carlsberg_the_Human #mermaidgoals Piya Pawha Piya Pawha.net #catface Thurman @The.good.kidd #The.good.kidd Geoff Ross @Grossgarrett #hashtagpoundsigncomic We look forward to continuing to build with like minded people and organizations. ASIFA South is definitely a friend to PVS. Special thanks to Piya Pawha, ASIFA-South’s events coordinator for the invite and JoyStick GameBar for hosting everyone.
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This week’s tutorial focuses on building your storytelling skills using the Rule of Three.
When creating a comic story the primary aim is to show a sequence of events that are entertaining & clear to understand.
The Rule of Three can be understood in multiple ways depending on the medium’s frame of reference.
In the setup introduce characters that can resonate with others. Pose a challenge for them or create some sort of disruption in their world.
Build anticipation for future events. Give the reader something to look forward to. Think of the environment as a character as well. All information in your panels must be pertinent to carrying the story forward. 
For the second panel or the Hit pose challenges for your character to overcome. They should be striving for something but some sort of resistance is in the way.
The events should be pertinent to their change. 
The aftermath should have a sensational ending. The ending needs to resolve something from the beginning.
Cliffhangers are fine to use but give your readers some satisfaction and something to look forward to. Always aim to give your readers an emotional impact. Make them feel something about the story and characters. 
The Rule of 3 is useful for comics as short as three panels, multiple pages and so forth. Utilize it as an extra tool in your kit.
Thank you for checking out this week’s tutorial. I hope you’ve found it useful. Please add any comments below. I love to read and follow up from my fellow artists. Additionally, Prime Vice Studios is available to help people on their comic creation journeys. Hire us for professional assistance at any level of your creative process. From conception to creation we are experts at helping others develop their vision. Check out the additional resources below for links to the references & materials used. Peace, Loso Special thanks to our official sponsor Plasq for providing the invaluable app Comic Draw! follow on us social media! @Prime_Vice #primevice @AnanyaVahal @Plasq @ComicDrawApp #comicdraw #startyourcomictoday @ComicConnect Additional Resources
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