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Rumiko Takahashi, author of world famous mangas such as Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2 and Maison Ikkoku, finally wrote "The End" for Inuyasha manga.
On the 18th of June 2008 Inuyasha Manga, published in Japan on Weekly Shōnen Sunday, will see its end with chapter 558.
It is a special long chapter with a finale that everyone hopes can live... [Continue...]
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Let's make some order!
Before starting with the shadows we need to talk about layers.
In this section I'll explain levels in Photoshop and their ordering in order to make the shadowing easiest.
Before starting with the shading, let’s make some order in the layers windows!
How to use the layer set
1- Select the highest level and then click below where there’s the icon of a... [Continue...]
Lug 15
Here we are, this tutorial is dedicated to colouring!
I'll try to be brief, simple, and straightforward.... er... maybe I won't be brief, maybe not simple, either, but I hope at least I'll be really straightforward! For any questions you can contact me on elenadncavaliere@libero.it
These tips aren’t a “Bible”, they are just part of a basic guideline which you CAN follow, but there are many different “techniques” and different ways to reach the same... [Continue...]
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Gimme a scanner!!
In case you don't own a scanner ask your friends, or you can look for a stationery or a copy shop which could have a scanner to import pictures.. but of course it's not for free! I'll show you my scanner window here below, so you can easily choose how many dpi, or Dots Per Inch, you need to make the drawing look neat.
If you've drawn on A4 paper, like I have, 300dpi is enough, while if it is smaller it should need at least 400dpi, and if it is detailed and very small sized you could use an even higher dpi. It's up... [Continue...]
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I’m going to post this tutorial I made for you. I want to specify that I made it for the beginners and that I’m pretty much a beginner to begin with. X'D I know that many steps can be done in different, more professional, technical, or faster ways, but I tried to put myself in the shoes of an absolute beginner, hence the steps I report are very easy and I hope, detailed. Obviously I’m ready for any observations and comments. We’ll fix it all together :) I’m working on a first array of Tutorials centered on the very first steps and on the coloration anime-style of a drawing with Photoshop, hence: digital color.
Why Photoshop? Because it is the most used digital media in existance. My version is the english Photoshop 7, but don’t worry! All of the versions of Photoshop that are out are very similar and... [Continue...]