The Art of Humor in Difficult Times: Creating Laughter in the Face of Adversity
Tips for new comedians
A course by Trino Camacho Orozco , Graphic humorist and cartoonist
About the video: Tips for new comedians
Overview
“Letting go of an idea in time can save it from oblivion. Sometimes you have to let it rest, return to it later, with less pressure and more clarity. I'll tell you why failure is a creative ally, how humor can communicate even in social campaigns, and why you shouldn't throw away those sketches that don't yet convince you. Everything is useful if you know how to look at it with fresh eyes!”
In this video lesson Trino Camacho Orozco addresses the topic: Tips for new comedians, 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
“Now I have some advice for you: sometimes it's crucial to give your ideas time to breathe. Not every project succeeds right away. I often begin a comic strip without knowing its final outcome. believing that I don't throw it away. Instead. i keep it. and later. the perfect idea might surface. Perhaps you weren't in the right frame of mind then or felt pressured. I think creators often need time to let ideas develop Being very confident about the outcome working out eventually. However. maintaining discipline is crucial me. which includes establishing a creation routine. Having coffee early ...”
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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
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- Level: Beginner
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