Description
Graphic novels are big business this present day, and creating a well-executed graphic novel could be a big step to a rewarding career. This brand-new book gives detailed instruction in all aspects of graphic novel composition–creating characters and plots, and reworking them into dynamic illustrations that tell a fascinating story. The introduction describes uses of tools of the trade, from drawing pencils, inks, and paper to word processing and Adobe Photoshop software. Chapters that follow instruct in–
Instruction includes how-to ways for creating layouts, panels, captions, dialogue, panel transitions, and angles of view. Exercises demonstrate the very important mechanics of drawing, from figures, backgrounds, and perspectives, to inking, coloring, and digital rendering. The text is supplemented with more than 400 how-to paint illustrations.