Webcomics
Subtitle: Tools and Techniques for Digital Cartooning
Publisher: Barron''s Educational Series
Published: June 15, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780764129827
Subjects: Technique; Electronic Publishing; Drawing; Art; Art & Art Instruction; Digital art; Techniques - Cartooning; Popular Culture - General; Art / Cartooning; Cartooning; Comic books, strips, etc
Description: This instructive guide to an exciting new art medium was written for the cartoonist who knows a lot about drawing, color, and design, but doesn't know how to apply his talents to computer technology. Webcomics shows artists how to get into the fast-growing field of online comics. Created digitally and distributed on the Internet-some for free; others on subscription-webcomics range in style from traditional looking cartoon strips to innovative works that often integrate imagery from photography, video, and other visual arts. This book offers detailed advice on how to design, create, and publish online comics. It also showcases the best webcomics work being produced today. Interviews with leading artists walk readers through all the essential steps in the various creative processes, starting with a story idea and developing it into a finished graphic narrative. More than 400 full-color illustrations, diagrams, and examples of webcomics works.