Storyboard for Writers 167Some of the best cartoon design uses the fantastic inventions of the imagination. Nothing
can top the wild inspirations of a talented writer or storyboard artist! But don’t forget to
use common sense and consider the laws of nature.
Dialogue
The more acting the characters are allowed to do, the more the audience can identify with
them. Sometimes a gag can be inserted with props to add action to the dialogue. Dialogue
scenes that are overlong can be broken up with personality acting, different angles, close-
ups, or reactions. Subtleties will probably be missed on TV. A good board person will usually
keep the visual acting broad. One phrase per pose in close-up is fairly standard.
Figure 10.8 Continued