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Mojo and the Three Panels
Since I made the switch from working with one-panel cartoons to multipanel, I've done a lot of experimentation with the dynamics of all those little squares. It's interesting how the number of panels you're working with dictates so much of the story's direction.
For instance, while the standard length I created for Mojo cartoons is eight panels, I've recently done a couple three panel segments (mostly because I'm learning this site can't support too much verticality). These three panel cartoons are proving pretty challenging — especially since Mojo really doesn't talk. But, I've enjoyed the results!
I'm sorry sir. We have to amputate
In a similar vein, I've also discovered that many multipanels I've done can be improved by losing a frame or two. The main proponent of these edits has been Rob Weychert, who's most successful suggestion had me lose 11 frames from a 23 frame Mojo cartoon. It's less work, AND it's funnier! Perhaps I can post the results once it's inked...
In the meantime, you can get a pretty good glimpse of why Mojo's Atlantic City trip lasted 3 weeks.
Comments on this Article
There are currently 23 comments.
2. bearskinrug
Oh... that explains why he didn't eat any of his dinner this weekend. His Beef Wellington is still sitting on the kitchen table.
3. RJ HAMPDEN
Waita second. Mojo isn't vegetarian?
Kevin. I like how you and the rest of the web are following the same Valentine's Day theme. Not doing nothin'.
4. bearskinrug
Well - I don't get a percentage of Hallmark's earnings, so I'm not particularly moved to do anything for it.
5. Ian
Hey, thanks for putting me and Jes in the foreground of the last frame! Appreciated!
I'll return the favor by putting you and her on my homepage.
6. bearskinrug
You're in the foreground? Huh? Ho? Oh!
OH! Yes. That's on purpose. You know, so that you pay me money.
*hand outstretched*
8. RJ HAMPDEN
There should have been a drumroll preceeding that clever repartee.
9. JR
I'm pretty sure that Mojo can make qucik decisions, based on his disposal of that bomb in the toilet, so this seems to be more about the unfortunate language barrier between card dealers and monkeys. Tragic.
11. niff
he didn't have any problems spending on my cash in the nickel slots either!
damn monkey!
12. FYL
Ack, When I was a croupier we used to have this problem all the time! In the end the manger had to put his foot down, Absolutely NO monkeys in the Casino,
13. matt
Don't know bout sock monkeys but garden variety monkeys are real good at throwing craps. Mostly their own, mind you.
14. Lee Dale
On the subject of multi-panel layouts, might I suggest Scott Mcloud's "Understanding Comics".
15. bearskinrug
Yeah - I actually read "Re-inventing Comics", but never read "Understanding Comics". Maybe I'll take a backward glance!
17. bearskinrug
:)
Hmm - looks like the English language has it's limits!
Or does read ("reed") have a different past tense than read ("red")?
18. wayne
admit it, this cartoon was inspired by hours of time spent at the four dragons casino in las venturas.
20. Hilmerrr
Under the category of 'being consistent':
I would like to point out that on frame two, appears to be chairless...
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1. niff
MAN! I had no idea mojo was in atantic city with us this weekend. I thought I heard a distinct "eh h," comming from my suitcase....not to mention all those missing chips!..