ABSTRACT
Toning and shading are interchangeable terms; author use both words throughout the chapter to mean the same thing. Computer-based shading is now the manga standard, and Manga Studio provides the least hassle when toning. It's important to choose the right texture for the job. Many tones are not simply grey tones, but have patterns in them appropriate for different textures. These textures mimic different surfaces, such as wood, metal and concrete. In manga, texture and even solid tones are often used as a graphical element. Often, a character will have only one or two elements of its design with a solid, local value or texture and that will be consistent throughout the manga. There are artists across the spectrum, such as Satoshi Shiki, who use tone to create form with shading; but, the majority of artists from shounen to shoujo manga frequently use tones in a graphic manner.
