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31 reviews for How To Draw Manga Volume 26: Making Anime
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SuperStarlightCandle –
This book is an unprecendented step-by-step guide for the making of (Japanese-style) cel animation. Nowhere else, even in American books (and have I looked at a few!) are the complete procedures for animation wrapped up so tightly or professionally. Reasons I recommend the book: 1) Besides being immensely clear in its text (a fine, strong translation, unlike some others in this How to Draw Manga series), this book has pictoral examples accompanying every principle about layout, perspective, depicting emotion, staging, anticipation, realistic lines of motion, and so on. 2) The *complete* start-to-finish process is covered — rather than just the animation and inbetweening bit, on which most other books focus; even aspects of animation such as tracing/inking, coloring/painting, visual and lighting effects, background design and execution are covered magnificently. 3) Typical amateur work is scrutinized for common mistakes and is corrected by professionals, for an indirect application of techniques covered. When our local Anime Club decided to make a cel-animated film of our own, this book proved immensely useful. For additional animation techniques and advice, I also recommend “The Animator’s Survival Kit” by Richard Williams and “The Illusion of Life” by Ollie Frank and Johnson Thomas.
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AV_Therearenobadbooks –
If you really want to learn about animation, then this is the book for you! Put together by the folks at Yoyogi Animation and AIC who’ve worked on countless popular animations from Tenchi Muyo!, Ah! My Goddess, Moldiver, and Artimage III to name a few. After reading this book, it demystified the process of animation and I must say that I felt quite confident about making my own animation! And I’m a complete novice when it comes to animation.
Everything is explained quite nicely with multiple examples shown in a majority of the areas covered. Tips and other helpful insights are also given for that extra step towards making your own professional animation. There is even a hilarious sample flip animation on the upper right corner of the book you can study.
The book covers an overview of AIC, an introduction to the animation process which covers the step-by-step process of animation in easy to read flowcahrt, about images, why pictures drawn by animators move, drawing animation pictures, how to add colors to an animation, drawing actions, and tips for improving the fun factor of animations.
First and foremost, this is not a how to draw book even though it has the “How to Draw Manga” title. It’s strictly about animation. There is no nudity or suggestive drawing of any kind in this book so it’s excellent for all age groups. And if you don’t have the fancy equipment the animators have, the book ends with information on creating animations on your computer which earns this book a 5-star rating.
For simple to complex animations, you can use Macromedia Flash or Shockwave but if you’re really on a budget, Windows comes with a neat software called Movie Maker and if you have it, you can also use a software called GIF Animator.
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Jan –
A fantastic example of traditional cel anime from pervious years. This book is an inspirational source for an animation project I’m currently working on for university studies. As an anime fan, I love a range of 90s anime like Dragonball Z, Pokemon, Slayers & Sailor Moon & this book has some wonderful examples of Japanese cel animation from that period.
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Rio A. –
This book is definitely for someone with a bit of knowledge in animation and manga in general.
Personally, I love concise texts (like this one) because they go straight to the point and only really say stuff that needs to be said.
This book introduces you to the world of Manga animation (i.e. Anime) in the quickest way possible, and it does touch on a bit of everything: how coloring is done in cel animation, what frame rates are normally used, how you could improve your artwork, how to achieve particular special effects, and how to do backgrounds.
The only thing missing from this book, which in my view is a pretty important thing, is the digital animation process – i.e. coloring anime digitally, and digitally animate drawings.
Other than that, this book is excellent as a quick reference – especially if you already have some knowledge in animation and you are thinking of making your very own anime, in which case this book will serve as an excellent quick reference. However, if you are looking for something that will walk you through every single step of the animation process, this book is probably not for you. Actually, if that is what you are after, you should be taking a course in animation instead of reading a book anyway.
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KMJHAYES –
This book os actually more advanced then the how to draw anime for beginners. It shows many exampltes and several different techniques. It helps a lot to have this book close for reference. It’s a great collection to start. Some of the books from these series are really awesome.
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SuperStarlightCandle –
All the reviews on this are from the early 2000s-2015…. I feel old 😅 This book gives us an instructional look into how anime was made in the 90s (as it was originally published in Japan in 1996). And for anyone who draws in a 90s anime style (besides Sailor Moon), this is a perfect resource for studying the animation process at the time so you can make your art feel more authentic & nostalgic!
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alamedyang –
I have purchased several How to Draw Manga books over the years, mostly while I was a teenager. I was obsessed with anime and manga as a teenager, and I just knew these books would help me get a career in drawing cartoons! Well…. they didn’t, but that’s not because of the books. Anyway, still to this day I enjoy flipping through them and reading the hints and tips even though my aspiring manga career is just a tiny memory in my sea of dreams. I recommend these books to anyone who just wants some tips on drawing certain things they may not be comfortable with or knowledgeable of.
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Diasue –
Excellent product, but it is not for beginners. One must know how to draw, furthermore draw, shade, and color consistently before looking to this.
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Jessie –
Das Buch “how to draw manga-making anime” ist kein schlechtes Buch.
Ich denk es ist am ehesten für Leute, die sich mit der Theorie von animierten Filmen befassen und den Prozess des Filmschaffens besser kennen lernen möchten.
Mir wird in diesem Buch ein bisschen zu wenig auf die Zeichnungen eingegangen. Es wird sehr viel über Ablauf, Planung etc erzählt, was wahrscheinlich am ehesten für Leute relevant ist die wirklich animierte Filme machen wollen.Für Leute wie mich, die nur etwas hinter die Kulissen der großen Anime Studios gucken wollen und sich mehr für die Technicken und die Zeichnungen interessieren, ist das Buch nur bedingt was.
Alles in allem ist es ein Buch für Leute die sich für Animes interessieren, aber mehr von dem Punkt aus, weil sie wirklich selber einen planen.Der reine Zuschauer und Anhänger der Kunstform könnte etwas zu kurz kommen.
Ich finde es nett und den besonderen Charme macht aus, dass es von 1996 ist und es sich nur auf handgemachte Animationen bezieht.
SuperStarlightCandle –
This book is an unprecendented step-by-step guide for the making of (Japanese-style) cel animation. Nowhere else, even in American books (and have I looked at a few!) are the complete procedures for animation wrapped up so tightly or professionally.
Reasons I recommend the book:
1) Besides being immensely clear in its text (a fine, strong translation, unlike some others in this How to Draw Manga series), this book has pictoral examples accompanying every principle about layout, perspective, depicting emotion, staging, anticipation, realistic lines of motion, and so on.
2) The *complete* start-to-finish process is covered — rather than just the animation and inbetweening bit, on which most other books focus; even aspects of animation such as tracing/inking, coloring/painting, visual and lighting effects, background design and execution are covered magnificently.
3) Typical amateur work is scrutinized for common mistakes and is corrected by professionals, for an indirect application of techniques covered.
When our local Anime Club decided to make a cel-animated film of our own, this book proved immensely useful. For additional animation techniques and advice, I also recommend “The Animator’s Survival Kit” by Richard Williams and “The Illusion of Life” by Ollie Frank and Johnson Thomas.
AV_Therearenobadbooks –
If you really want to learn about animation, then this is the book for you! Put together by the folks at Yoyogi Animation and AIC who’ve worked on countless popular animations from Tenchi Muyo!, Ah! My Goddess, Moldiver, and Artimage III to name a few. After reading this book, it demystified the process of animation and I must say that I felt quite confident about making my own animation! And I’m a complete novice when it comes to animation.
Everything is explained quite nicely with multiple examples shown in a majority of the areas covered. Tips and other helpful insights are also given for that extra step towards making your own professional animation. There is even a hilarious sample flip animation on the upper right corner of the book you can study.
The book covers an overview of AIC, an introduction to the animation process which covers the step-by-step process of animation in easy to read flowcahrt, about images, why pictures drawn by animators move, drawing animation pictures, how to add colors to an animation, drawing actions, and tips for improving the fun factor of animations.
First and foremost, this is not a how to draw book even though it has the “How to Draw Manga” title. It’s strictly about animation. There is no nudity or suggestive drawing of any kind in this book so it’s excellent for all age groups. And if you don’t have the fancy equipment the animators have, the book ends with information on creating animations on your computer which earns this book a 5-star rating.
For simple to complex animations, you can use Macromedia Flash or Shockwave but if you’re really on a budget, Windows comes with a neat software called Movie Maker and if you have it, you can also use a software called GIF Animator.
Jan –
A fantastic example of traditional cel anime from pervious years. This book is an inspirational source for an animation project I’m currently working on for university studies. As an anime fan, I love a range of 90s anime like Dragonball Z, Pokemon, Slayers & Sailor Moon & this book has some wonderful examples of Japanese cel animation from that period.
Rio A. –
This book is definitely for someone with a bit of knowledge in animation and manga in general.
Personally, I love concise texts (like this one) because they go straight to the point and only really say stuff that needs to be said.
This book introduces you to the world of Manga animation (i.e. Anime) in the quickest way possible, and it does touch on a bit of everything: how coloring is done in cel animation, what frame rates are normally used, how you could improve your artwork, how to achieve particular special effects, and how to do backgrounds.
The only thing missing from this book, which in my view is a pretty important thing, is the digital animation process – i.e. coloring anime digitally, and digitally animate drawings.
Other than that, this book is excellent as a quick reference – especially if you already have some knowledge in animation and you are thinking of making your very own anime, in which case this book will serve as an excellent quick reference. However, if you are looking for something that will walk you through every single step of the animation process, this book is probably not for you. Actually, if that is what you are after, you should be taking a course in animation instead of reading a book anyway.
KMJHAYES –
This book os actually more advanced then the how to draw anime for beginners. It shows many exampltes and several different techniques. It helps a lot to have this book close for reference. It’s a great collection to start. Some of the books from these series are really awesome.
SuperStarlightCandle –
All the reviews on this are from the early 2000s-2015…. I feel old 😅 This book gives us an instructional look into how anime was made in the 90s (as it was originally published in Japan in 1996). And for anyone who draws in a 90s anime style (besides Sailor Moon), this is a perfect resource for studying the animation process at the time so you can make your art feel more authentic & nostalgic!
alamedyang –
I have purchased several How to Draw Manga books over the years, mostly while I was a teenager.
I was obsessed with anime and manga as a teenager, and I just knew these books would help me get a career in drawing cartoons!
Well…. they didn’t, but that’s not because of the books.
Anyway, still to this day I enjoy flipping through them and reading the hints and tips even though my aspiring manga career is just a tiny memory in my sea of dreams. I recommend these books to anyone who just wants some tips on drawing certain things they may not be comfortable with or knowledgeable of.
Diasue –
Excellent product, but it is not for beginners. One must know how to draw, furthermore draw, shade, and color consistently before looking to this.
Jessie –
Das Buch “how to draw manga-making anime” ist kein schlechtes Buch.
Ich denk es ist am ehesten für Leute, die sich mit der Theorie von animierten Filmen befassen und den Prozess des Filmschaffens besser kennen lernen möchten.
Mir wird in diesem Buch ein bisschen zu wenig auf die Zeichnungen eingegangen. Es wird sehr viel über Ablauf, Planung etc erzählt, was wahrscheinlich am ehesten für Leute relevant ist die wirklich animierte Filme machen wollen.Für Leute wie mich, die nur etwas hinter die Kulissen der großen Anime Studios gucken wollen und sich mehr für die Technicken und die Zeichnungen interessieren, ist das Buch nur bedingt was.
Alles in allem ist es ein Buch für Leute die sich für Animes interessieren, aber mehr von dem Punkt aus, weil sie wirklich selber einen planen.Der reine Zuschauer und Anhänger der Kunstform könnte etwas zu kurz kommen.
Ich finde es nett und den besonderen Charme macht aus, dass es von 1996 ist und es sich nur auf handgemachte Animationen bezieht.
In dem Sinne.Frohes animieren!