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At last–the first guide to drawing comics digitally! Artists! Gain incredible superpowers..with the help of your computer! The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics shows how to give up pencil, pen, and paper and start drawing dynamic, exciting comics art entirely with computer tools. Author Freddie E Williams is one of DC Comics' hottest artists and a leader in dig..more
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May 07, 2015Shopgirl rated it really liked it
A pretty cool book, and not too difficult to follow along with. My experience is with GIMP rather than Photoshop, but most all of the stuff talked about in here I was familiar with and knew how to do, I just never considered using it this way. This book has made me excited about trying out digital drawing. The one downside to this book is that it stops at the inking stage and doesn't go into doing color (which, I suppose is something he doesn't do, so understandable, though it would have been ni..more
May 02, 2010Parka rated it it was amazing
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Artist author Freddie E Williams has been creating comics digitally since 1999. He has put together this great resource targeted at those who intend to create comics on the computer, or looking for ways to streamline their digital workflow. You must already know how to draw to get the most out of this book.
Three types of workflow are discussed, namely the All-Digital Workflow, Pencil Hybrid Workflow and the Ink Hybrid Workflow. You can choose between these three..more
Nov 29, 2013John Kirk rated it really liked it
There's a lot of useful information here, and I'm glad I bought the book (rather than just borrowing it) so that I can refer back to it later. However, you need to understand the scope. This book targets a particular niche, and it's really about logistics. He refers to a couple of other DC guides in the series for more information about pencilling and inking. So, this book won't teach you how to draw, but if you can already draw (on paper) then he'll teach you how to do it digitally.
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Jun 12, 2013F.P. rated it it was amazing
I used to draw comics when I was a kid. But that's not why I'm reading this book.
That it's got CLEAR info on how to use Photoshop is what makes this book useful for me. So far I've found two awesome tips, one about how to very easily draw a perfectly straight line. Why on earth don't all the digital-art books give that basic info?!? I've been struggling to figure out which functions allow me to create very crisp, not-freehand, linear shapes, and, duh, the answer is so damn easy!
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That it's got CLEAR info on how to use Photoshop is what makes this book useful for me. So far I've found two awesome tips, one about how to very easily draw a perfectly straight line. Why on earth don't all the digital-art books give that basic info?!? I've been struggling to figure out which functions allow me to create very crisp, not-freehand, linear shapes, and, duh, the answer is so damn easy!
I have Elements..more
May 22, 2012Eric rated it it was amazing
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This was exactly what I was looking for. I'm glad that it was, too, because I believe it's the only book that covers creating digital comics so thoroughly. There's obviously more than can be contained here, but I'd list this as essential. Might check out the forthcoming digital color book DC is doing also.
The one thing this book did for me is make the whole process doable. I can see from start to finish how I could do this and that's huge. It's still a lot of work, but now I can see the light at..more
Jan 28, 2012Bob Bello rated it it was amazingThe one thing this book did for me is make the whole process doable. I can see from start to finish how I could do this and that's huge. It's still a lot of work, but now I can see the light at..more
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This book takes you where no traditional comic artist has gone before! Freddie explains painstakingly everything you need to know to create stunning, modern-day graphic novels in Photoshop. The book is virtually loaded with information and step-by-step tutorials, unlocking secrets of digital art, tricks, effects, and even 3D manipulation in 2D graphics mode. If you want to know how to do it digitally or tradigitally (i.e., hybrid), I strongly recommend this book, a masterpiece on the subject! If..more
Awesome book. Very specific and instructive. I really got into the mindset of a professional comic book artist. Although, since I'm a graphic designer, some of the Photoshop settings and tool explanations had to be skipped over. And sometimes I didn't really understand why Williams did things a certain way, when I would have done it completely differently (and in my opinion, much more efficiently). But each to his/her own, I like that he wasn't didactic about his method, and he didn't make it se..more
Nov 16, 2013Serge Pierro rated it liked it
An interesting approach to doing comic books digitally. Although it focuses on using Photoshop, any similar graphic software could be used. The most interesting aspect of the book was his use of his 'cardboard cutouts' and his technique for doing background architecture. This approach is more akin to working on cel animations, than traditional comic book techniques. I look forward to reading some of the other books in the 'DC Comics Guide to' series.
A good place for me to start - I'm well versed in Photoshop and wanted a workflow. A few helpful recommendations on which tools to use for each step. Directions were sometimes a bit hard to follow despite being very familiar with PS.
This was a great resource with really helpful step-by-step instructions on how to digitally create comics. I learned many things I'd struggled to figure out on my own and will definitely be buying this in the near future.
It was ok. Maybe it's for people looking for something different than I was, but I took some pointers out of it. Pretty easy to get through, didn't take long.
Great read, could have easily have been 3x the size. Lots of interesting details as well as tips and tricks to get you started.
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I cannot recommend these books enough. They really are top notch guides. I've read two so far, and I've extensively annotated both.
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American comic book writer and artist. Best known for his work on DC Comics, and for working almost entirely in Digital format. He was hired for several issues of Seven Soldiers featuring Mister Miracle, for which he won an Eisner Award.
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KLAUS JANSON'S artwork has brought to life such characters as Batman, Punisher, Daredevil, and Spawn. Although he is renowned as a comic book penciller, Janson first won acclaim as an inker, and revolutionzed this rareified art form. This book represents the theories that Janson has learned and applied while teaching at the famed School of Visual Arts for the last eleven years. He lives in New York City.
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For the aspiring artist who wants to become an expert comic book inker, The DC Comics Guide to Inking Comics is the definitive, one-stop resource!
America’s leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. Legendary comic book inker Klaus Janson uses DC’s world-famous..more
America’s leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. Legendary comic book inker Klaus Janson uses DC’s world-famous..more
Published July 1st 2003 by Watson-Guptill
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Sep 21, 2011Nicolo Yu rated it liked it
What makes this book a treasure is the insights included when Klaus Janson reviews various art pages by contemporaries and legends. Janson is no slouch himself as he is a complete artist and he has done penciling, inking and coloring jobs throughout his career.
His approach in this book is like preparing a text book for art school, which is appropriate as Janson is also a accomplished art teacher.
This is a valuable reference whether you want to learn how to ink or just want to appreciate art bet..more
His approach in this book is like preparing a text book for art school, which is appropriate as Janson is also a accomplished art teacher.
This is a valuable reference whether you want to learn how to ink or just want to appreciate art bet..more
I especially liked the discussions on composition and use of light.
Jun 13, 2017Dan rated it it was amazingRecommends it for: Anyone interested in pursuing comic book illustration including traditional inking.
Klaus Janson knows a lot and is a good person to learn from.
Nov 29, 2013Serge Pierro rated it really liked it
The inking of comic book pencils is often a misunderstood artform. Klaus Janson clears up any misunderstandings, and delivers an excellent treatise on the subject. While covering all the essential topics, including equipment and techniques, Janson also delves into a philosophical approach, as to what the inker should be thinking about as he approaches the penciled page. Lots of great examples throughout. Highly recommended for anyone interested in learning how to ink.
A really super guide if you’re wanting to learn the basics on inking, the tools required / helpful, & techniques to help pencils come to life. Very thorough & worth having on the bookshelf. Of course, this guide does not cover completing line art digitally—but it’s always helpful to have a foundation to build upon should one graduate to a stylus versus a traditional brush or pen.
Jan 28, 2012Bob Bello rated it it was amazingRecommended to Bob by: Amazon
If you want to learn how to traditionally create graphic novels, this is the only 'manual' you'll ever need. If you work tradigitally or full-digital, then read 'the sequel' by Freddie Williams III, The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics. Any other books on the topic beat around the bush, but this one is hot-to-the-point! Superb work with great, full-page examples and lots of tips-n-tricks for all, beginners, intermediate, and pros. It made me buy all 4 books in the series and I'm glad..more
This is all about inking with traditional tools: brushes, pens, inks and paper. It provides a good background for digital artists, even if it doesn't acknowledge them. I feel like this book helped congeal a bunch of internet tutorials that have given me good tips, but never went deep enough into the art.
Nov 29, 2011Michael rated it liked it
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Klaus Janson was born in Coburg, Germany. He emigrated to the US in 1957 and settled in Connecticut, discovering comics very shortly thereafter. Janson made a professional debut for Marvel in 1973, inking the artwork of Rich Buckler for the series called 'The Black Panther', that were published in Jungle Action. During years he continued inking the diverse Marvel titles, like 'the Defenders', 'Dea..more
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For the aspiring artist who wants to become an expert comic book inker, The DC Comics Guide to Inking Comics is the definitive, one-stop resource!
America’s leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. Legendary comic book inker Klaus Janson uses DC’s world-famous characters—including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman—to demonstrate an array of inking techniques, covering such topics as using textures, varying line weights, creating the illusion of three-dimensionality, and working with light and dark. Janson’s lively, step-by-step instructions are informative, exciting—and clear enough for even beginners to follow. In addition, every technique shown in this guide conforms to actual industry standards.
The perfect how-to on everything from basic inking materials to storytelling techniques, this one-stop sourcebook is packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional secrets for the aspiring comic artist.
America’s leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. Legendary comic book inker Klaus Janson uses DC’s world-famous characters—including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman—to demonstrate an array of inking techniques, covering such topics as using textures, varying line weights, creating the illusion of three-dimensionality, and working with light and dark. Janson’s lively, step-by-step instructions are informative, exciting—and clear enough for even beginners to follow. In addition, every technique shown in this guide conforms to actual industry standards.
The perfect how-to on everything from basic inking materials to storytelling techniques, this one-stop sourcebook is packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional secrets for the aspiring comic artist.