Overview
- Covers popular 3D programs for figure character/character creation, page layout, 2D compositing, effects creation, and vector illustration and design (Some of the software used: Poser, Amphorium, variety of 3D Programs, Pagemaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, and After Effects, etc.)
- Color Gallery is a complete Comic book that you’ll learn to create through the information in the book and the files on the CD
- 3D Glasses included for viewing the stereograms!
- CD-ROM (Mac/Windows) includes a library of Comic elements, including figures and backgrounds, ready to composite. Demo versions of selected software programs, and files for the sample Comic Book are also included.
R. Shamms Mortier has written a number of successful books including the Bryce 3D Handbook, The Poser 3 Handbook, and contributes to a variety of industry magazines.
Synopsis
With the advancements in 3D software, creating 3D Comics is possible for any skilled artist, designer, animator, web designer, or comic enthusiast. Whether you want to create a traditional comic, a 3D comic, an innovative ad campaign using comics, or put a weekly comic strip adventure on your Web site ,all the tools and information you need are included in the instructions, and detailed tutorials
For professional illustrators and designer wanting to make the leap from pen and ink to digital, and for the novices who want to try their hand at comic creation, every step of the process is covered from creating 3D art & effects, to Compositing, Text, Storyboarding, Script-writing, and Marketing your comic!