Mastering Manga Studio 5

by Elizabeth Ann Staley

An extensive, fun, and practical guide to streamlining your comic-making workflow using Manga Studio 5 Overview In Detail Time is something that almost every artist doesn't have enough of. If you're an illustrator or comic creator you know just how much time and effort it can take to produce one great page. But the features in Manga Studio 5 can make this process a lot more streamlined and give you more time to create! "Mastering Manga Studio 5" will teach you how to create more comics and illustrations in less time than you ever thought possible. By using the features of Manga Studio 5 like the Story Editor, Custom brushes, actions, materials, and 3D models, you'll learn how to make Manga Studio work for your style and workflow. Go from being a novice Manga Studio user to an expert using the tricks, techniques, and projects in this guide. Learn how to make and share custom tools, set up left- and right-handed workspaces, make custom materials, alter 3D models, and create custom actions. By putting together a custom story project and making your own tools, automating redundant processes, and converting an inked art into a traditional comic art, you'll learn all about the advanced features of Manga Studio 5. "Mastering Manga Studio 5" will teach you what you need to know to produce more work in less time. What you will learn from this book Approach "Mastering Manga Studio 5" will follow an explanatory, work through manual approach. The main features of Manga will be presented in each section along with exciting tips, vital techniques and impressive workflows. Who this book is written for This book is for those who already have some Manga Studio and graphics program experience. It is not a beginner's guide, but if you are a novice Manga Studio 5 user it will help you to master the time-saving features of the software.

298 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2013

Reviews

[Corey · Rating 3 out of 5]

When mastering a program like Manga Studio 5, it’s best to have a very clear, easily understood manual and something that you can reference quickly when necessary. Mastering Manga Studio 5 by Elizabeth Ann Staley is a good source for guidance and information. Elizabeth does an great job explaining the many functions of the program without getting caught up in the technical aspects and terminology. As long as you know the basics (this is not a beginner’s guide or a ‘How To’), this is a book that increases one's competence with the program. I know I will refer to this book multiple times in the future for help and for when I need to figure out how to do a specific thing or use a specific feature. The best thing about this book for me was the material on how to create custom pencils, ink tools and brushes; the 3D modeling features; and how to manipulate outside images into drawings. If you are into creating comic books strips, or art in general, Manga Studio 5 is an incredible asset, and this book guides you from being a beginner to a novice in very little time at all. Very easy to follow along with and I recommend it.

[rin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An accessible guide to Manga Studio 5 with step-by-step instructions geared specially toward creating comics. A general problem with guides to software is that they can become out-of-date quickly as the software does its yearly update. I found some of the images difficult to follow as names of functions have been changed by the software manufacturer. It's still very useful as a dip-in companion resource, alongside online video tutorials, forums, and other guides, while getting more out of this program.