How to Draw Manga Volume 7 (How to Draw Manga (Graphic-Sha Numbered))
by Mikio Kawanishi
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Author: Mikio KawanishiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-08-25
ISBN: 4889960848
Number of pages: 152
Publisher: Graphic-Sha Publishing
Book Reviews of How to Draw Manga Volume 7 (How to Draw Manga (Graphic-Sha Numbered))
Book Review: How very pleased I was
Summary: 5 Stars
Contents:
Ch1 The basics in composition
1. A well-planned composition brings the characters to life
make the composition move
2. A well-planned composition creates space
creating space in manga
3. A well- planned composition results in skillfully rendered artwork
Ch2 The basics in character portrayal
1. Exaggerating reatures: Rounded forms
2. The eyes speak more than the mouth
3. Contrasting the eyes and the mouth to reveal emotion
practicing facial expressions
4. Giving the readers a sizzling glance
5. Winning hands
Communicating through the hands
Using the hands to Portray the character
6. Charming idiosyncrasies
Assorted habits
The impact of habits
Using a habit to design a character
Using body types and props to design a character
7. Using close-ups to increase impact
The expressiveness of close-ups
8. Exaggerate and make it fly!
Ch3 The basics in voice portrayal
1. Portraying volume
2. Sound and voice
Sample speech balloons
Sample special effects
3. Balancing speech balloons with dialogue
Dialogue length
Forbidden speech balloons
4. Avoid having the charcter talk to him or herself as a narrative
The pros and cons of monologues
The pors and cons of narration
Ch4: The basics in panel design
1. Maintain a balance in spreads
2. The panel's shape affects movement
3. Use the bleed to add to the composition
4. Use panels to suggest the passage of time
Suggessting the passage of time
5. Use open doors to reveal a key panel
The psychology behind opening a door
6. Use the layout to create key scene
Layouts that create a key scene
Ch5: The basics of Manga portrayal
1. Step into the characters shoes
2. Have romantic encounters begin with impact
The appeal and purpose of romance manga
Portraying romantic encounters in manga
All of what you see above is what this book contains...
This book contains 5 awesome chapters in showing you some strong ways to draw your panels in your manga to give it that edge. It also has some sample dialogue ballooons as well as sound effects that you can use in your manga. This book teaches you the do's and dont's on how to correctly put your speech balloons and the results that you get in a successful portrayal in your panel designs. Not only does it tell you about panel desings, but how to use facial expressions without the characters having to say what they feel. It is also helpful in helping you understand some habits that we all do in life that can be portrayed to your characters to get them their own personality. This books is very informative and fun to read. It is funny and helpful at the same time, so you won't loose interest while reading through this captivating how to book. I would definately recommend this book for those starting out with their manga's and need help on how to correctly use their panel designs, speech balloons,sound effects, and character design. This is definately a must buy!!!
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