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Drawing Cartoons and Comics For Dummies


Drawing Cartoons and Comics For Dummies


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von: Brian Fairrington

13,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 29.06.2009
ISBN/EAN: 9780470571071
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 360

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<b>A unique reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comics</b> <p>An original American art form, comics thrill millions of people across the globe. Combining step-by-step instruction with expert tips and advice, <i>Drawing Cartoons & Comics For Dummies</i> is a one-stop reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comics. While many books tend to focus on specific characters or themes, this thorough guide focuses instead on helping aspiring artists master the basic building blocks of cartoons and comics, revealing step by step how to create everything from wisecracking bunnies to souped-up super villains. It also explores lettering and coloring, and offers expert marketing advice. The book's color insert provides guidance on how to add color to cartoon creations.</p>
<b>Introduction.</b> <p><b>Part I: Drawing Inspiration: Getting Started with Cartoons and Comics.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: The Skinny on Cartoons and Comics.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Looking at the Different Cartooning Genres.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Getting Your Workspace Ready to Go.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Starting with the Drawing Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Coming Up with Ideas.</p> <p><b>Part II: Creating Cartoon Characters.</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Starting from the Top.</p> <p>Chapter 7: From the Neck Down.</p> <p>Chapter 8: Designing Human Cartoon Characters.</p> <p>Chapter 9: Giving Inanimate Objects Personality.</p> <p>Chapter 10: Exploring Anthropomorphism: Creating Animals and Other Creatures That Talk.</p> <p>Chapter 11: Drafting Editorial Cartoon Characters.</p> <p><b>Part III: Cartoon Designs 101: Assembling the Parts.</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Putting Everything in Your Comics in Perspective.</p> <p>Chapter 13: The Art of Lettering.</p> <p>Chapter 14: Directing the Scene.</p> <p><b>Part IV: Cartooning 2.0: Taking Your Cartoons to the Next Level.</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Cartooning in the Digital Age.</p> <p>Chapter 16: Making Cartooning Your Livelihood.</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens.</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Steps to a Finished Comic Strip.</p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Secrets to Breaking in to a Cartooning Career.</p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>
<b>Brian Fairrington</b> is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose work has appeared in <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>USA Today</i>, and <i>Time</i> magazine, as well as on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. Fairrington has won many awards, including the Charles M. Schulz award for college cartooning and the John Locher Memorial Award, given annually by the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC).
<b>Your real-world guide to creating and marketing original cartoons</b> <p>Do you love comics? Want to become a cartoonist? This practical, hands-on guide is packed with step-by-step instructions and plenty of tips for creating your own cartoons. From inanimate objects to animals to aliens, you can see how to breathe life into your characters and make your cartoons stand out. Plus, you discover how to</p> <ul> <li>Master the basic building blocks — set up your workspace; start creating with pencil, ink, and pens; and fix mistakes</li> <li> <p>Get the creative juices flowing — find inspiration and formulate your cartoon idea, gag, or concept, and make it work</p> </li> <li> <p>Create your characters — from their heads to their toes, give your characters personality and presence</p> </li> <li> <p>Assemble your comic strip — create an effective background, plan your layout, letter your cartoons, create drama, and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Fine-tune your work — discover the tools and techniques for digitally formatting your comics</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li>An overview of the different cartooning genres</li> <li> <p>Drawing techniques, such as shading and crosshatching</p> </li> <li> <p>An exploration of body, gender, species, and character types</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for developing a cast of characters</p> </li> <li> <p>The lowdown on drawing editorial cartoons</p> </li> <li> <p>How to add color to your creations</p> </li> <li> <p>Ten steps to a finished comic strip</p> </li> <li> <p>Hints on breaking into the business</p> </li> </ul>

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