The Manga Artist's Guide to Digital Color & Lighting: Learn to Use Light, Color

<b><i>Make your manga pop with captivating colors and striking shadows!</i></b> <p/>Color, lighting and shadows are critical components of effective manga and anime illustrations. From basic principles to step-by-step tutorials, learn the techniques the pros use to create powerful palettes and bold or subtle atmospheric effects. <p/><b>In this highly detailed book, you'll learn how to: </b><ul><li>Create natural-looking color schemes with the right balance of light and dark areas</li><li>Control the reader's gaze through the use of specific colors and shadow areas</li><li>Create three-dimensional effects using lighting, shadows and color</li><li>Finish your illustrations with color and shading to give them a strong sense of unity</li><li>And much more!</li></ul><br>Creative, cohesive color choices. Bold and eye-catching shadows and lighting effects. Raise your manga and anime illustrations to a whole new level by learning these professional-level color and lighting techniques!<br><br><b>Author:</b> Naoto Date<br><b>Publisher:</b> Tuttle Publishing<br><b>Published:</b> 04/22/2025<br><b>Pages:</b> 144<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.30lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.90h x 7.40w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9784805318881<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Naoto Date</b> is the author of two top-selling Tuttle manga and anime guides: <i>Drawing Manga: Tell Exciting Stories with Amazing Characters and Skillful Compositions</i> and <i>The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga &