ABSTRACT

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 downloadable resources include 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.

chapter Chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|6 pages

Line Art

chapter Chapter 3|39 pages

Shading and Textures

chapter Chapter 4|10 pages

Speed Lines

chapter Chapter 5|6 pages

Blurring

chapter Chapter 6|16 pages

Perspective and Backgrounds

chapter Chapter 7|24 pages

Technology

chapter Chapter 8|5 pages

Sound Effects and Lettering

chapter Chapter 9|22 pages

Other Side of the Tracks

chapter Chapter 10|9 pages

Single Panel Elements

chapter Chapter 11|12 pages

Panel to Panel Storytelling

chapter Chapter 12|5 pages

Page-to-page Storytelling

chapter Chapter 13|5 pages

Writing Conventions

chapter Chapter 14|6 pages

Formats & Sizes

chapter Chapter 15|13 pages

Pitching and Selling