The Art of Humor in Difficult Times: Creating Laughter in the Face of Adversity
The construction of the punch
A course by Trino Camacho Orozco , Graphic humorist and cartoonist
About the video: The construction of the punch
Overview
“Nothing beats a good punchline to end with a laugh. That's why I'll show you how to build a comic strip starting from the ending, exploring punchline alternatives and refining the humor panel by panel. You'll see that making mistakes is also part of the creative process.”
In this video lesson Trino Camacho Orozco addresses the topic: The construction of the punch, 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
“Some of you are curious about the punchline. It's not straightforward. It's the final frame of your narrative. the punchline you require to ensure that your story resonates and leaves a lasting impression on People either burst into laughter or at least crack a smile. You must think it over thoroughly. a lot. a lot. about the idea so that later. boom! It's fantastic. You can say something brief yet deliver a powerful message. Achieving this requires extensive practice and contemplation of various possibilities to ensure your message resonates effectively. I'm going to share a cartoon. featu...”
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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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