2016
Lynda
John Roshell
2:48
English
Creating the lettering for comic books is not just about capturing the tone in which the words are said (from the loudest scream to the softest whisper) or the sound of noises being made (like BANG or POW). It's also about understanding the structure of comics: a unique storytelling format that leads readers from panel to panel around each page and through the story.
This 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.
Introduction
Welcome
What you should know before watching this course
Using the exercise files
1. Overview
The main goal: Storytelling
A brief history of lettering in comic books
Tools and prerequisites
Getting ready to letter
2. Word Balloons
Arranging a line of dialogue
Typographic traditions
Drawing a basic balloon
Drawing a tail
Joining tails and balloons with the Pathfinder panel
Joining tails and balloons with the layer method
Butting and masking balloons
Working in lowercase
3. Type Treatment
Emphasizing words with typography tools
Emphasizing words in a sound effect style
Creating a jagged burst balloon
Creating a double-outline burst balloon
Fitting into tight spots
4. Captions and Other Balloon Styles
Thought balloons
Whisper balloons
Weak or "deflated" balloons
Electric and radio balloons
Special voices
Voiceover captions
Narrative captions
5. Comic Book Sound Effects
Creating a basic sound effect
Enhancing sounds with the Free Distort effect
Adding outline stroke effects
Creating a large, hollow sound effect
Creating a sound effect palette
6. Finishing Touches
Designing a title, credits, and a tagline
Creating signage
Adding color
Looking back over the page
Rhythm and consistency
7. Final Output
Creating PDF proofs
Overprinting and using rich blacks
Generating output files
Basic compositing in InDesign
Conclusion
Charging for your services
Being professional
Conclusion
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