Professional Manga - Digital Storytelling with Manga Studio EX (Paperback)

Combine high-end manga storytelling theory and advice with the tools for digital creation in Manga Studio, guided by expert professional manga-ka.
You'll discover manga storytelling techniques, from speed lines to technology, from toning to big sound effects. Steve Horton and Jeong Mo Yang then show you how best to accomplish these techniques using the leading manga art creation program, Manga Studio EX. Every ounce of theory is backed up with step-by-step manga illustrations and Manga Studio screenshots that show how these illustrations were created.
See the techniques in action in The Other Side of the Tracks, a new manga short story in the book centerfold which demonstrates at least one example from every technique described. You can also follow the continuing story as a webmanga available at comicspace.com.
And there's more! The companion CD includes trial version of Manga Studio EX along with high-resolution image files from the book.
Smith Micro has also included a coupon for $100 off the full version of Manga Studio EX.
--Authors are expert professional manga-ka (creators), with credits such as TokyoPop's Star Trek: the Manga and Dyoz, Image Comics' Strongarm, and Grounded Angel on the web.
--There is no other Manga book that melds high-end Manga storytelling theory and advice, with the tools for digital creation in Manga Studio.
--In the book centerfold is a new manga short story: The Other Side of the Tracks, which shows at least one example from every technique described. This story will continue after publication as a webmanga.
--Demo version of Manga Studio EX on CD (plus exclusive value-adds not found elsewhere) along with high-resolutionimage files from the book.
--Smith Micro (makers of Manga Studio) will provide a coupon in the back of the book for $50 to $100 off the $220 Manga Studio EX software.

General

Imprint:	Focal Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2008
First published:	June 2008
Authors:	Steve Horton • Jeong Yang
Dimensions:	276 x 215 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback •  CD-ROM
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-240-81028-7
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Computer software packages > Multimedia
LSN:	0-240-81028-7
Barcode:	9780240810287

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