The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics

The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics
by Freddie E Williams II

The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics
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Author: Freddie E Williams II
Brand: Random House
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-09-28
ISBN: 0823099237
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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  • ISBN13: 9780823099238
  • Condition: New
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Book Review: "The" book on creating comics digitally.
Summary: 5 Stars

This book was well written and a very enjoyable read. I'm new to creating comics and did not have a deep of knowledge of creating comic book art, aside from the basic assumptions everyone has as a reader, prior to buying this book. I'm extremely glad I did and have read it cover to cover at least twice so far. I also keep it right next to my computer and constantly refer to it as I'm working on my pages. It seems like I'm always finding something new inside.

In the book, the author shares three distinct work flow processes with varying ratios of traditional versus digital production. The work flows are All-Digital, Pencil Hybrid and Ink Hybrid and each one has their own unique advantage which the author goes over.

When I first bought this book I was penciling traditionally with pencil and paper. I bought the Mustek scanner and Epson printer that the author recommended in the book and so far they both have been amazing. I started off with a Pencil Hybrid method which worked out great. Recently I purchased a Wacom tablet so now I'm back to the book reading again on digital inking and experimenting with the All-Digital work flow which is going to take some practice but I can tell already will be well worth it.

I absolutely recommend this book for anyone interested in creating comics digitally.

Summary of The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics

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 on the computer. Author Freddie E Williams II?is one of DC Comics' hottest artists and a leader in digital penciling and inking-and here, in clear, step-by-step directions, he guides readers through every part of the digital process, from turning on the computer to finishing a digital file of fully inked comic art, ready for print. Creating a template, sketching on the computer, pencilling, and finally inking digitally are all covered in depth, along with bold, timesaving shortcuts created by Williams, tested by years of trial and error. Step into the digital age, streamline the drawing process, and leap over the limitations of mere physical drawing materials with The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics.

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