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1/12/2016This course deconstructs the lettering process for comics, in terms of how to think about lettering and how to execute your vision in Adobe Illustrator. Professional artist John Roshell begins with a brief history of comics and then jumps into the design of word balloons, type treatment, captions, and sound effects. At the end of the course, John goes overs some basic business know-how, so members understand how to successfully collaborate with other artists and publishers.
- Understanding the main goal: storytelling
- Arranging the lines of dialogue
- Drawing word balloons and tails
- Emphasizing words with typography and sound effect stylings
- Adding captions and special types of balloons (thought balloons, whisper balloons, etc.)
- Creating sound effects
- Creating PDF proofs
- Charging for your work
Skill Level Beginner
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- Hi, I'm John Roshell, and welcome to this course all about lettering for comic books. The letterers job is to take the words from the writer's script and render them onto the artwork drawn by, who else, the artist. You'll learn to create word balloons in all kinds of styles. Generate sound effects from the startlingly small to the earth shatteringly enormous. I'll explain the process of lettering comics using the computer. Specifically Adobe Illustrator. You'll have the chance to express your creativity in titles, captions, and special voice balloons. And we'll also cover the professional side. Providing proofs and final files to your clients, and tips for finding those clients in the first place.
Lettering sometimes called an invisible art. When it's done well, the reader's hardly even aware it's there. But it's not magic, it's just a series of rules, tricks and techniques, that convert words on the printed page into sounds in the reader's mind. And lead them into and through the journey of the comic book story. So come down into the secret underground lettering lab, and let's get started lettering comic books.
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Introduction
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Welcome59s
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1. Overview
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The main goal: Storytelling1m 58s
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Tools and prerequisites2m 43s
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Getting ready to letter4m 33s
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2. Word Balloons
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Typographic traditions2m 16s
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Drawing a basic balloon2m 40s
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Drawing a tail3m 1s
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Butting and masking balloons4m 46s
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Working in lowercase3m 59s
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3. Type Treatment
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Fitting into tight spots6m 39s
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4. Captions and Other Balloon Styles
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Thought balloons7m 21s
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Whisper balloons3m 21s
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Weak or "deflated" balloons5m 48s
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Electric and radio balloons5m 56s
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Special voices4m 29s
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Voiceover captions4m 8s
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Narrative captions7m 36s
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5. Comic Book Sound Effects
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6. Finishing Touches
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Creating signage8m 42s
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Adding color9m 4s
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Looking back over the page4m 28s
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Rhythm and consistency4m 46s
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7. Final Output
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Creating PDF proofs1m 39s
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Generating output files3m 2s
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Conclusion
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Charging for your services1m 51s
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Being professional2m 28s
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Conclusion34s
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