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Published by Routledge/Focal Press in 2012, this 240-page book focuses on moving backgrounds beyond mere afterthoughts. Hernandez, an MFA in sequential art and a faculty member at the Art Institute of Washington, uses a practical, "conversational lecture" style to teach how settings interact with characters to drive drama.

: Comprehensive coverage of 1, 2, 3, and 4-point perspective. Set the action! Creating Backgrounds for Compel...

This book is best suited for who already have a handle on character design but struggle to ground those characters in a believable world. It is a valuable "missing piece" for visual storytellers looking to master staging and composition. Published by Routledge/Focal Press in 2012, this 240-page

by Elvin A. Hernandez is a highly-regarded instructional guide that positions the environment as a "silent character" in visual narratives. Book Overview This book is best suited for who already

– Explores advanced scene construction and storytelling. Major topics include:

: Techniques for making environments reflect their inhabitants (e.g., a messy character should live in a messy home).