Thursday, September 3, 2015

Zachary Majernik Heartbreak Soup Data Table

Panel
Panel Transition
Time/Speed
Line
Abstraction
Words/Images
1
Aspect to Aspect
1 – 2
The amount of time change that occurs from this panel to the next is unclear, as the view shifts from the outside of Archie’s work to the inside of the building.
Harsh and shaded lines are used here to set the dark, gloomy mood.
Level 2
N/A
2
Aspect to Aspect
2 – 3







This scene seems to go by fairly quickly as the focus changes from the corpse to Archie’s thoughts.
Strong, detailed lines to draw attention to the corpse lying on the table.
Level 4
Additive to describe Archie’s train of thought.
3
Subject to Subject
3 – 4






As Archie has his flashback, it is unclear how much time passes, but it is most likely not a lot of time.
Soft, light lines are used perhaps to display Archie’s guilt.
Level 4
Interdependent to describe the fight that took place between Archie and Luba.
4
Aspect to Aspect
4 – 5







When the flashback is over, he turns to go inspect the corpse, so the time change in this scene is moderate.
Once again, soft and light lines.
Level 4
Picture Specific/Interdependent to illustrate how their fight ended.
5
Subject to Subject
5 – 6







The time change in this scene is quite short as Archie reaches up to pull the sheet off the corpse’s face, revealing its identity.
More strong and detailed lines to bring the focus back to the corpse.
Level 4
Picture Specific to display Archie’s guilt for the things he said to Luba during their fight.
6
Subject to Subject
6 – 7








This next panel does not make it clear who the corpse is, but, it doesn’t seem to take long for him to identify the corpse.
Harsh lines are once again seen depicting the shock and horror on Archie’s face.
Level 3
Interdependent to describe Archie’s actions as he reveals the face of the corpse.
7
Subject to Subject 7 – 8
There does not seem to be any time change I this scene, as the panel only depicts Luba as the corpse.
Gentle, connected lines to depict the calm, serene image of death.
Level 4
N/A

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