Character Design
Create Cutting-edge Cartoon Figures for Comic Books, Computer Games and Graphic Novels
Published on 31. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7136-7381-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is a handy guide to creating cutting edge cartoon characters for comic books, computer games and graphic novels. All the main character types e.g. hero, mentor, sidekick etc. are discussed and step by step illustrations show the basics of figure construction, proportioning and composition as well as portraying emotion, speed, movement and recoil. The figures range from manga-style cyber punks to superheroes to crazy cartoon critters. This is the complete guide for anyone wanting to enter the world of writing for comics.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
400+
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 215 mm
Weight
526 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-7381-4 (9780713673814)
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Person
A journalist specialising in creative technology. He has worked internationally as a photographer and graphic designer, and is currently developing a website for animators. He has previously written Complete Animation Course.