1st Edition
Comics for Film, Games, and Animation Using Comics to Construct Your Transmedia Storyworld
By Tyler Weaver
Copyright 2013
288 Pages
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Routledge
288 Pages
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352 Pages
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Writers, directors, and producers— reach a wider audience by embracing comics to supplement your own ideas, and offer more options for audience engagement.
Comics are a key element in today’s convergence culture. From their use in video games, like Batman: Arkham City and the Halo series to their use in films like Star Trek and The Incredibles , comics have proven an invaluable method... Read more
INTRODUCTION WHAT IS TRANSMEDIA? COMICS: THE CREATION EVOLUTION OF A MEDIUM . The Pre-Golden Age. The Golden Age (1938-1956) . The Silver Age (1956-1970). The Bronze Age: (1970 - 1985). The Future CONVERGENCE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER . Mythologies, shared continuities, and story exploration. Integration of Comics into Your Storyworld. Fan immersion fan culture - how do comics grab their fans? What is it about them that creates such a following? CONCLUSION
Biography
is a transmedia producer, moviemaker, and writer. He has written for Mastering Film, The Spectator Arts Blog, and created his own blogazine, Multi-Hyphenate. He is also working on 3 projects, including the transmedia ode to comic books, Whiz!Bam!Pow!, giving an excuse to put his 20+ years of being a comic book nut to good use.
