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David Finch takes you step-by-step through the processes he uses to create the highly detailed pencils of a comic book page. This lecture will lead you from the very basics of tube forms and page layouts to the finishing techniques of rendering and texturing an image. You'll also learn about the physical tools used by the artist to create various effects and backgrounds. This DVD also gives you a first-hand look at the evolutionary process an artist undertakes in the conception and development of a new character, including the artist's thoughts and decision making, and how mistakes and design problems can be resolved when they arise.
(about 120 minutes)
In this second DVD of a series, Joe Weems shows and explains in detail the technical aspect of comic book illustration inking. Starting with the tools of the trade and examples of warm-up exercises, this instructional DVD contains a wealth of knowledge with extreme close-up shots of the artist's hand working on select portions of the image. This focus on the work allows the viewer to gain a better understanding and appreciation of how the ink line is applied and constructed. Joe will present examples of free-hand inking and utilizing stencils while discussing influences and personal insight from a career that spans more then sixteen years. This DVD is designed for all aspiring inkers, fans and seasoned professionals with an interest in learning more about the creation and execution of a comic book page.
(about 150 minutes)
In this third DVD of a series on comic book illustration techniques, Steve Firchow gives an overview of how to color a comic cover from beginning to end in Adobe Photoshop®. He begins with setting up a piece of black and white line art and describes his process for choosing colors, making rendering decisions and balancing color, light and detail. In addition, he discusses techniques for improving speed and the differences between coloring covers vs. interior comic pages.
Formats: (Mac or PC only)
DVD-ROM
(about 180 minutes)
In this DVD, comic book artist Alvin Lee explores the creation of two sequential comic book pages from script to finished pencils. He begins by dissecting the script through rough thumbnails, evaluating the pros and cons of each. He then lays out the two pages, discussing the importance of storytelling, character placement and readability in a sequential comic book layout. Next, Alvin shows how to prepare the layouts for light-boxing and sets up the final pages. He completes the demonstration discussing his pencilling techniques as he finishes the pencils with his own unique anime/manga influenced style.
(about 120 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on December 19, 2007 in Arts & Crafts::Drawing.
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This series is a must have if you want to see what it takes to draw comics. The Alvin Lee DVD was the best of the bunch showing how to do a two page spread with panels and a splash page.
Definitely worthwhile for anyone interested in making comics. Alvin is very skilled at his craft, carries a very professional attitude and offers clear, insightful advice. It's also noteworthy to mention that this DVD is really a good compliment to, rather than a substitute for, David Finch's DVD on the same subject. Finch's DVD presented his unique insights of course, but within the framework of a single splash page of comic art. Lee, on the other hand, gives his tips and techniques within the framework of a two page, multi-panel scene that follows another writer's script. Both DVDs are great and highly recommended.
First two DVDs in the set worked fine in my DVD player, as well as another from the same company. This one would not. Tried it in two other DVD players, still nothing. Had them send me 3 different replacement DVDs... none worked in any of my DVD players. Tried it in my computer. BINGO! I was really frustrated and aggravated that it would not work in my DVD player, as I have a 27 inch tv and only a 17 inch monitor! (You would think that if three other DVDs from the SAME COMPANY were able to be played in all of my DVD players... then this one should also.)
Having got that rant out of the way... it was a very interesting title. I watched only half of it because a) it was on a 17" computer screen and b) there were no controls for pause, rewind, or fast forward (at least on MY computer). Therefore, if you did not have the time to sit for 2 1/2 hrs. straight and watch it... then you would have to stop it and start all over from the beginning to finish it at a later time. Not good. I give it only 3 stars... it may have received 5 if not for all of the problems that I had viewing it.
