Form & Structure
The space between framed panels
Gutter
Shape that encloses the dialogue of a character within a visual boundary.
Speech Balloon
Image show in large veiw
Close Up
Images shown in very large view
Extreme Close Up
Shape that points to the character that is speaking
Balloon Tail
The lines and borders that frame the panel
Frames
the rectangle or square bozes that contain information about a scene or character or act as a narrator
Caption Box
Colors that stand out on the page & draws attention
Bold or Brilliant Colors
Images that look straight on at level with the characters
Eye Level
The position of the human body and what it communicates non verbally to others
Body language & posture
Spread
Words that give a sense of noise on the page
Sound Effects
An angle that looks up at the subject
Worm's Eye View
A distance that show objects or characters in a very small scale (far away)
Extreme Long Shot
Each individual picture. A distinct segment that contains an image/text
Panel
When the picture touches that edge of the page
Bleed
Words given special graphical treatment to make them stand out
Graphically Enhanced Text
The "darkness" of an area
Heavy Graphic Weight
A distance that shows characters and their body langauge
Medium (Mid) shot
A row of panels
Tier of Frames
Full Page Illustration, usually filling the whole page
Splash
A string of symbols that together imply cursing or other obscenities
Grawlix
Light Graphic Weight
The "Lightness" of an area
An angle that looks down at the subject
Bird's Eye View
Lines and squiggles that emanate from a cartoon or object to indicate movement or emphasis
Emanata