Book Description:
Creating a comic is more than just coming up with a powerful villain or gruesome alien: it requires a lot of thought and planning about the storyline, weapons, props, modes of transportation, and setting (city, outer space, underwater, etc). Pulling all of this together may sound challenging, but with 3D Comic Design everything from how to create the story, characters, and text balloons, to page layout /design, adding special effects, and integrating 3D environments is clearly explained. There's even information on how to market your comic for publication! So if you've ever wanted to learn how to create and design comics using your own computer, this is the resource for you. Adobe Photoshop 5.5 or higher is needed to complete all of the tutorials in the book. Key Features Teaches you how to create your own comics using Superheroes, Villains, Aliens, and more Thoroughly explains how to craft a story from plot ideas to naming your characters Details the design and creation of storyboards, page layouts, text balloon designs, font options, and more Provides a complete library of ready to use graphic elements and characters to use in creating a basic 3D comic without purchasing a lot of software Includes hands on tutorials on how to use 2D image software (e.g. Photoshop) and plug ins to create graphic effects with an emphasis on Layers, a critical comic design tool Explains how to organize and setup your own studio with minimal equipment and software needs and costs Includes Watchouts, Hints, Activities, Summaries, and an appendix detailing career possibilities in comic design On the CD! CuriousLabs Poser 4 (Win/Mac) (free, limited use version) AlienSkin Software Eye Candy 4000 (Win/Mac) Plug in filters for Photoshop (demo version) Packed with all of the images necessary to complete the tutorials in the book, including: 50 rendered background images Paneled page layouts for use in your comics projects 29 'props' to help make your comics come to life: includes cars, planes, tanks and ships All of the 2D characters, backgrounds, animals, and props from within the book Color insert images from the book that show you what the projects should look like upon completion Adobe Photoshop 6 Free 'Tryout' Version
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