Manga is hot! If you can’t wait to start creating the unique Japanese-style comics using the most popular Manga software, Manga Studio For Dummies will get you going faster than you can say “Zap!” “Pow!”
Not long ago, Manga’s distinctive drawing style was too exacting for any consumer-priced software to handle. Then along came Manga Studio, and comic artists like Michael Rhodes, author of Manga Studio For Dummies, began testing it out when an English-language version arrived in 2006. Manga Studio lets you manage your artwork just as you would on paper, with pen and pencil tools that work the way you want. Manga Studio For Dummies shows you how to use the software to create and publish your Manga like a pro. You’ll find out the secrets to:
- Installing and setting up Manga Studio
- Understanding the toolbars and palettes
- Creating a strong storyline
- Building and using page templates
- Importing art files
- Working with layers and rulers
- Inking your work and adding tones
- Using digital and traditional tools to complement each other
Part I: Welcome to Manga Studio!
Part II: Roughing It
Part III: Refining and Exporting Your Work
Part IV: Advanced Tips and Tricks
Part V: The Part of Tens3