The Art of Humor in Difficult Times: Creating Laughter in the Face of Adversity
Building a universal message
A course by Trino Camacho Orozco , Graphic humorist and cartoonist
About the video: Building a universal message
Overview
“You'll discover how humor can speak without saying a word. Through my own examples and classic references, I'll show you how to tell visual jokes that travel the world without needing a translator. You'll see that even a real fart can have a punchline if you know how to draw it.”
In this video lesson Trino Camacho Orozco addresses the topic: Building a universal message, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Art of Humor in Difficult Times: Creating Laughter in the Face of Adversity. Learn graphic humor and storytelling techniques to create effective comic strips and connect with the audience..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we are going to talk about the universal language of comic strips. It's something I am fascinated by because I come from a generation where the first humorous images I remember are going to a pizzeria. near my house in Guadalajara. where while we ate pizza. they screened Chaplin films at the local pizzeria by Buster Keaton. or Harold Lloyd. Comic strips that have that function and utilize that resource are. in my view. the most crucial and challenging to develop. There's an example I cherish because it involves one of my greatest idols. sergio Aragonés. a Spaniard who to Mex...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Humor in Difficult Times: Creating Laughter in the Face of Adversity
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Comic, Drawing, Narrative, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration, Writing
Trino Camacho Orozco
A course by Trino Camacho Orozco
Graphic humorist, cartoonist, and storyteller, Trino has spent over four decades making readers laugh and reflect through his comic strips, books, and animations. Since 1984, he has published in some of Mexico's leading media outlets, creating characters and situations that portray everyday life, politics, and the absurdities of daily existence with irony and simplicity.
Passionate about communicating complex ideas with humor and critique, he has illustrated children's books, collaborated on radio, television, and film programs, and developed a direct, agile, and recognizable style. In his course, he shares his creative process for crafting comic strips with wit and personality, demonstrating that you don't need to be a great illustrator to tell great stories.
- 35 students
- 13 lessons (1h 53m)
- 20 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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