あたしの心の秘密、人生のものガタリ。かな氏のとき、嬉のとき、眠らないのと木、全部が心にくず王が不印します。だけどあたしの心痛い出す、心の傷 忘れないです、たとえば気持ち死んでい如煮。
About the Layout
Hi, welcome to my blog, this blog is dedicated to to only contain things related to my PD ICA in NYP. This is my records of My Manga Project by which i need to complete 5 scenarios by October 09
Anyway, please do comment on my work in the ICA project i'm doing, your comments
might help me in my ICA like help me create new ideas ans stuff. Happy reading (^o^)/
My Activities
techniques
there are some problems with my blog and i am unable to upload anything thus i will just up up the links that have techniques on drawing manga....
- http://www.mangatutorials.com/index.php(just move down and you can see the tutorials ...)
- http://www.howtodrawmanga.com/howtodraw/tutorials.html#ex_supplies_start
- http://www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/index.htm
they have clear explanation in the drawing....
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2:33 AM
manga materials
Must Have Basics
1) PencilEveryone needs a pencil to start off drawing.
2) 8.5"x11" PaperThe most cost effective paper to use is regular printer paper. Choose a size that will work for you (i.e. handle markers, size is easy to transport, etc):9"x12"10"x15"
3) 12" RulerStandard ruler.
4) Work SpaceIn order to work properly, you need a place to draw your stuff.
5) EraserYou can't draw without an eraser to fix your mistakes.
Manga Purposes: Starting Off
1) Inking PensThe are various "inking" pens and the most basic of those that are in pen form
2) Light BoxThe light box is a useful tool to have when you need to re-do an image.
3) TemplatesTemplates come in various shapes and sizes.
4) CompassIf you can't use a pre-sized template, the next best thing is to use a compass.
5) Blue PencilYou've probably seen a pro's work sporting some blue lines.
6) Bendable RulerThe bendable ruler is a flexible piece of material that you can bend to almost any curved shape you desire.
7) T-SquareThe T-square is a long ruler with a 90 angle at one end.
8) 18" RulerThis will come in handy for those papers that are bigger than 12"
9) Doujinshi PaperWhen you're starting out, doujinshi paper or "fan-made" paper is the way to go. Drawing a comic layout is very time consuming!
Manga Purposes: Advanced
1) BrushesThe brushes is mainly used to apply the correction fluid (aka white out).
2) TonesTones are used to add depth and interest to a manga.
3) Manuscript PaperUnlike doujinshi paper, this is the real thing that pro's use to submit their work.
4) Cutting BoardA cutting board is used to protect your workspace (i.e. your desk) from the cutting knife. It's usually a clear plastic piece but if you can find something that works just as well, then use it.
5) Cutting Knife
6) Paper CementPaper cement is used for one purpose: to attach your tones to your manga.
7) Correction Fluid (White Out)White
8) InkInk is what you need if you're using old fashioned pen and nib.
9) Pen and Nib Inking PensThese are the traditional inking pens that uses a nib.
Additional Materials
These are optional materials you can use if you're interested in making pin-ups, colored covers, and other handy things to have.
1) TortillionTortillions are paper wrapped up in a spiral.
2) Colored Pencil
3) Watercolor, Watercolor PencilWatercolor is a good alternative to oil paints and acrylics.
4) AcrylicIf you want to get into painting on canvases, acrylic is the best way to start. Ventilation is not needed unlike oil paints.
5) Oil PaintOil paints is one of the traditional methods of painting on canvases. If you want to use these, make sure you're in a well ventilated area - the fumes are bad for you.
6) Crayons
7) MarkersThere are two types of markers: acid and oil-based.
8) AirbrushAirbrushes create a different effect from other materials because of their spray.
9) FigurinesThese are those wooden modeling dolls you see all the time at art stores. They help depict certain poses you may have trouble picturing or drawing.
10) Color ChartIf you're heavily into coloring your drawings, a color chart is highly useful when you want to make a certain color. It helps to keep colors consistant if you mix your paints on your own instead of buying that particular color.
11) Portfolio WalletA portfolio wallet is basically a big folder that you store and carry your artwork in.
Computer Related Materials , programs for manga art
1) Photoshop, Corel Draw, GIMP or similar graphic softwareIf you want to CG your works properly, you have to get a decent graphic software which has the ability to work with layers. Layers allows you to work with certain parts of your drawing one at a time without affecting other areas. Use whatever software works best with you be it Photoshop, Corel, PaintShop Pro, etc.There are artists out there who use various softwares and even use photo-editing softwares for some neat filter effects. Most graphic software has a trial period - look around and try them out!
2) Drawing TabletIf you CG artwork on a regular basis and is close to getting carpal-tunnel syndrome - then get your hands on a drawing tablet. If you're on a tight budget, you can get tablets for under $100 but if you have no limit - a tablet can run to the $1000's. The cheapest tablets are Wacom's Graphire series which is an excellent starter tablet
.3) CG IllustThis software is specifically for CGing and Anime artists. Created in Japan, this software has nifty features like the other graphic softwares mentioned above. This software also happens to include some CG tutorials from various artists.
4) ComicworksMade in Japan, this software is made specifically for the manga and comic creator. It has all the features you would want on a manga software from tones, fonts, and more.
5) Comic CreatorEndorsed by Tokyopop, Comic Creator is another manga and comic creating software. It doesn't have tones but you can use artwork from some Rising Stars of Manga series. It also has the usual balloons, lettering and usual manga creating features.
6) Manga StudioThe most popular manga creating software, it has everything you need from tones, balloons, paneling, lettering and so on. There are two types: Debut and EX with the latter being the "Professional" version, costing more but sporting more tones and 3D models.
Ps: I did not edit anything in this info as its an explanation from a professional and i am not sure about some things, so i is best not to change the explanation. For more detailed information on it, it's from http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/materials.php , i cut out the detialed information as it is ltoo wordy.... i don't really use those things stated since i do not have the funds for all the materails....so i just keep with the amature manga...anyway i am an amature on this....
Zuirei/Sakura |
7:19 AM
latest work
hee....this is my latest work .... did it yesterday.....
Zuirei/Sakura |
5:16 PM
pictures!!
hee.... i decided to post some of the picture of my comics and me drawing it......^_^
sad, i am feeling very stress as i have not reach the number of pages drawn i had plan to do.....have only managed 5 pages with all the plots actually is ready.....
me drawing on the floor.....
Zuirei/Sakura |
7:43 AM
steps of making a comic
ok, this is what i learn from my Senior in M.A.I.D. He only taught me some of it only and there is no teacher to teach on drawing comics as it cost alot....so i only learn abit from the different seniors.
Step 1 which is the most basic step, just create your character while having in main how your character's' character should be. MOST important, the character should have a weakness or it will give a very fake feel. you will have problems in the future of writing the story if the character is that powerful.
Step2: Plan how you want the whole story to be and how it should proceed
** Note: Step 1 and 2 can switch, meaning if you are more comfortable in planing the story than create your characters.... you can do so as well.... for me i do the lazy method which is doing both at the same time....wrote the story plan while thinking how the image of the charactor should be....but in the end i plan faster than creating the characters.....
Step 3: create the comic scripts the charactor will say or behave.... it's something like a play script....
***Note: i skip this step.... -_-" .... it is too difficult for me.... i prefer to do on the spot, after drawing a page of the comic , i would then add lines for the characters to say.
Step 4: Draw the comic, usually leave a space of 1 cm around the edge of the paper and draw straight lines. After that you are free to draw any kind of box in the space in the middle where it is anywhere in the big box you had drawn.
Important note*: the first frame and the next should have a smaller spacing between them, should be samller than the spacing between the first frame and the fram below it because that is not the next frame for people to read. For me the two frame that are together have a distance of
3mm while the ones that are below the link frames have a distance of 5mm.
Some of it is the theory i manage to make out as some authors seems to do it this way.... its difficult it find info on making mangas where i only manage to find one site..... what it wrote is quite similar to what mine is....only that it has more steps and involves a publisher..... i thought that mine was more free and easy which gives one more freedom on doing the most comfortable method of creating the manga, meaning doing things without mush specific guidelines which might and only might restrict some ideas.............
Anyway here is the strip on manga script writing..... http://www.ehow.com/how_2170894_write-manga-script.html
Zuirei/Sakura |
3:20 AM
an art request during cosfest....
hee.... i want to cosfest today and i saw many people doing art request for people... they were amazing!!! Oh MY GOD!! their arts were totally beautiful!!! i was not able to take down all the photo of them drawing due to the camera having no battery already but i did bought an art work by one of the artist there.... i am thinking of investigate how the artiest draw it, as there are still sketches in it.... can u believe this picture below was drawn within few Minutes?
Zuirei/Sakura |
6:08 AM
finding eg....
hee.....i have been looking different mangas so that i can follow some examples of how i should draw the angles of my characters in my comic .... but it's not going very well as some angles and positions that i want was never found.... it's also not possible to look through so many comics as well.... how i wish i have a small human mannequin that i can always change its posture to suit the position of what i want to draw...... there is no way a real human model will be will to pose for me...as for the mannequin, i don't have enough money for it......sad....
Zuirei/Sakura |
3:08 AM
problems.....
sad.... I'm still having problems with drawing my character's body proportions..... i have to stop editing the characters to try to finish my comic strips...... the other problem is that i have many strips to rush on and many character have not been created as i can't get the right image for the character i want it to be..... my Lucifer already took a lot of my time creating and shion took a lot of my time editing......i had to give up on editing his picture as well.....when i manage to finish my scrips will i continue editing the pictures..... for shion my Senior sad that i should redraw the picture as the paper will tear anytime soon.........
oh ... i forgot to mention, i had finish writing around 3 scenes of the story.... as my project goal is to complete 5 scene, i am almost reaching my goal....next problem would be my drawing haven't reach there.....just reach the second scenes.........
Zuirei/Sakura |
10:59 PM
history of manga ....part 2 MANGA GOES TO WAR!!
In the years leading up to World War I, Japan’s leaders had ambitious plans. Once isolated from the world, the island nation set its sights on extending its influence into Asia, especially nearby Korea and Manchuria.
Against this backdrop, magazines inspired by Western comics including Shonen Club for boys and Shojo Club for girls were established in 1915 and 1923. These popular publications included illustrated stories, photo features and light-hearted fun for young readers.
However, by the 1930’s, these same magazines featured heroic tales of Japanese soldiers, and showed its cheerful characters holding guns and preparing for battle. Manga characters such as Suiho Tagawa’s Norakuro (Black Stray) the dog took up arms, to instill values of sacrifice on the home front and valor on the battlefield in even the youngest Japanese reader. "Ganbatte", meaning "do your best" became the rallying cry for manga created in this period, as Japan and its people prepared for the conflict and sacrifices ahead.
Paper Warriors and Propaganda Messengers
With Japan’s entry in to World War II in 1937, government officials cracked down on dissident artists and artwork that was counter to the party line. Cartoonists were required to join a government-supported trade organization, Shin Nippon Mangaka Kyokai (The New Cartoonists Association of Japan) to even be published in Manga Magazine, the only comics magazine to be published regularly amidst wartime paper shortages.
Mangaka who weren’t fighting on the front lines, working in the factories, or banned from cartooning drew comics that followed the government’s guidelines for acceptable content. Manga that appeared in this period included gentle, family-style humor making light of the shortages and ‘make-do’ inventiveness of wartime housewives or images demonizing the enemy and glorifying bravery on the battlefield.
Manga’s ability to transcend language and cultural barriers also made it a perfect medium for propaganda. As Tokyo Rose’s radio broadcasts encouraged allies to give up the fight, illustrated leaflets created by Japanese cartoonists were also used to undermine the morale of the Allied soldiers in the Pacific arena. For example, Ryuichi Yokoyama, the creator of Fuku-chan (Little Fuku) was sent to the war zone to create comics in service of the Japanese military.
But the Allied forces also fought this war of images with manga, thanks in part to Taro Yashima, a dissident artist who left Japan and resettled in America. Yashima’s comic, Unganaizo (The Unlucky Soldier) told a tale of a peasant soldier who died in the service of corrupt leaders. The comic was often found on the corpses of Japanese soldiers in the battlefield, a testament to its ability to affect the fighting spirit of its readers. Yashima later went on to illustrate several award-winning children’s books, including Crow Boy and Umbrella.
lifted form : http://manga.about.com/od/historyofmanga/a/mangahistory2.htm
shocking itn't it?? manga used for war..... i was quite shock....like why would anyone think of using manga for war???
Zuirei/Sakura |
4:41 AM
new charactor!!!
hee.... i gave up on editing my Shion for a while and move on to creating my new character!!! he is none other than Lucifer himself!!!.... but the problem is he still looks a bit weird.... i just thought that i should upload images of a new character soon.....
Lucifer is still half done and like Shion , he still needs a lot of editing for him to be perfect.... i still haven't create how Lucifer's character will be... but the basic idea of him is that he is someone that plots alot and loves interesting things.... always have a smile on his face but can be scary at times..... I'm not sure if i will change his look again to suit the image of him i have....but i hope to stick to the curly hair idea....because i have an impression Lucifer has long curly hair and is good looking.....maybe i should make him look more demonic.....
here's the image of him:
Zuirei/Sakura |
6:02 AM
a short update.....
sad.... my Senior in AAA M.A.I.D division says that my drawing i had posted below had some problems in it..... he says they the body anatomy of my picture had some problems .... he say the body was too small and the legs were too short.....i need to redraw......sad.... oh but the good news is that after much help from my friend Candace and me brainstorming together, we finally came out with a name for my main character.... his name is shion wolfstein.... nice name right??
here's the image of me redrawing my Shion.... i still haven't completed the image so I'm not uploading it yet..... hope i can complete it in time.....
Zuirei/Sakura |
9:47 AM
one of my character
hee..... after a long time, i manage to finish one of my character full body view!! but i have a problem, he does not have a name!!! How!?? I can't think on a very nice and unique name for my main charactor, who is and half angel and demon breed...
i have already plan out how his charactor will be but i dono what name i should give him, because i want him to have a name that have nice meaning or something.
here's my main:
click on pic for actual size image......
Zuirei/Sakura |
8:17 AM
history of manga 0.0 .... shocking!! (Part1)
some people think that comics first started by Americans but it is not true, comics like Superman were not one of the first comics produced. in fact through searching of many site in the web, i found out that the earliest works of comics was a comic called Histoire de M. Jabot by Swiss teacher and amateur artist Rodolphe Töpffer in 1827 . But this was not the only earliest comics around, the Japanese comics so called Manga was actually one of the earliest comics produced. The earliest Pre-Manga came from way back in the 11th-century. It was an earliest pre-manga artwork that influenced the development of modern Japanese comics which are commonly attributed to Toba Sojo, an 11th-century painter-priest with a whimsical sense of humor. Toba’s animal scroll paintings, or choju giga satirized life in the Buddhist priesthood by drawing priests as mischievous rabbits, monkeys engaging in silly activities including farting contests, and even depicted the Buddha himself as a toad. While there are no word balloons or sound effects in Toba’s paintings, they do show a progression of events, happening one after another as the scroll is unrolled from right to left. This tradition of reading images from right to left continues today in modern manga.
In later years, Toba’s influence on manga was acknowledged with the introduction of Toba-e or “Toba pictures,” an 18th century style of humorous images bound in books, accordion style. Created by Shimoboku Ooka, Toba-e relied on visual humor and used few words. But there are others that are associated to comics as pre-comics which are the prehistoric paintings in caves and Egyptian hieroglyphics, all of them visual narratives of juxtaposed images. Another one would be the Chinese drawings in stone reliefs from the 11th century B.C. and pottery from 5000 to 3000 B.C. Other examples include symbolic brush drawings from the Ming Dynasty, a satirical drawing titled "Peacocks" by the early Qing Dynasty artist Zhua Da, and a work called "Ghosts' Farce Pictures" from around 1771 by Luo Liang-feng, But Chinese manhua only came out in the 19th century.
Another influential artist in the development of modern manga was Katsushika Hokusai, the famous 19th century ukiyo-e ("floating world pictures") artist and print maker. While Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print images of 36 Views of Mount Fuji are known the world over, his manga sketchbooks are also some of the best early examples of humor in Japanese art.
Hokusai was also the first artist to use the term "manga" or "playful sketches" to describe his humorous images. Hokusai’s manga includes irreverent images of men making funny faces, sticking chopsticks up their noses and blind men examining an elephant. Originally intended as sketches for his students to copy, Hokusai manga were distributed throughout Japan.
The history of manga was extremely long so it was quite shocking to me and i have to break the topic into parts.....this whole long text where just a small basic info of the earliest comics around and what where associated to the comics before it was created.....funny thing is that comics all around the world were created around the 18th century or 19th century even though drawings like the Egyptian drawings or the Chinese painting were around for like how many XX centuries ago.....
Zuirei/Sakura |
9:19 PM
amazing....
Zuirei/Sakura |
6:06 AM
planning....
hee....I've been planing on the main points in my story line, quite difficult to make up one.....the most difficult part is what kind of characters i want in the story and even worst , what kind of names i will give them to fit them perfectly.... i can't just call them tom,harry,Jane those type of names, it won't fit them and those name will make my story feel sloppy. i don't even want to use those names.... i like my character to have slightly more unique name....
here's e pics of my messy planning :
me doing my plannings....
i look so scary... 0.0
Zuirei/Sakura |
3:58 AM
my project
hee.... what i decided for my DP project is to finish drawing a comic that i decided to do.By end of October my drawings is to improve as well as my way of expressing the story I want it to be. I have to have a part of my comic which contains 5 scenarios to be completed by then. i am still thinking what story i want to write, but i have decided that the comic will be a fantasy type that has many fighting scene. I am hoping that i will be a tragedy type of comic but i will see how my story goes with my whimsical sudden thought of new ideas.....
oh, by the way, i have joined the school's Sakuran Japanese cultural club for both my interest and my project. the club has a M.A.I.D division under AAA(amine addicts anonymous) which is actually a short form for Manga And Illustration Department. i am thinking of joining this division for my project so that i can learn more about manga drawing which will help a lot in my project. now the big problem is that i may have to pay a sum of money for the teacher that teaches manga drawing in the club. i hope that the fees is not very expensive.....
Zuirei/Sakura |
5:42 AM
testing...
this is just to test e blog..... cos codeing by converting other type of skin is difficult......
Zuirei/Sakura |
10:24 AM
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