"Using the fundamental elements of manga and demonstrating the many techniques available to you, this book clearly and comprehensively breaks down the components required to develop your personal style and create professional-looking manga-styled artwork.
- Create dynamic manga illustrations on your computer, and discover how digital tools can bring speed, flexibility, and professionalism to your artwork. From designing dynamic characters to developing storylines, creating cover art, and getting your work publishing on the web or in print, this is your complete guide to the art of digital manga.
- The most popular software packages, including Photoshop, Painted, and Comicworks, are clearly explained, with advice on using scanners, drawing with a mouse or graphics tablet, and formatting your work for the web or print media.
- Step-by-step illustrations reveal the fundamentals of digital drawing, inking, and coloring; use your computer to recreate traditional styles such as cel-painting, lineless illustrations, and screentone effects.
- Create a cast of colorful characters from all genres of manga art, from romantic bishoujo heroines and traditional samurai warriors to futuristic robots and space pilots, and use digital techniques to give your artwork a truly professional finish."
