The DC Comics Guide to Coloring and Lettering Comics

Download or read book The DC Comics Guide to Coloring and Lettering Comics written by Mark Chiarello and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed artists Mark Chiarello and Todd Klein demystify these essential steps in traditional graphic storytelling. Chiarello explains the entire coloring process, from computer and software choice to creating color effects that give the action its maximum impact. Klein discusses whether to letter by hand or by computer—a hotly debated topic among working letterers—and demonstrates an array of techniques for creasting word balloons, fonts, logos, and much more.