Apr 25, 2011

Let's Make ★ Character CG Illustration Technique

This is a How-to book on illustrations using a computer; start from a rough sketch at the beginning of the illustration through coloring and finishing with step-by-step guidelines. This book teaches you not just drawing a human, but how to draw characteristic illustration using the techniques in textures.

vol.5 -Akatsuki Katoh-




The fifth book in the series “CG illustration Techniques” is written by Akatsuki Katoh, who is active in various illustration works; manily creates illustrations of bicycle and girl, and jacket illustration of children's book. Using Photoshop and IllustStudio, he explains how to draw backgrounds effectively in perspective as createing a sense of depth, and the color method which make a character more attractive. The completing techniques with each software are unmissable!

The author: Akatsuki Katoh
Price: 2,400 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-744-6)
Format: 182 x 235 mm, 224 pages (Full Color), Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 25th April 2011
*Sample files are available for downloading.


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Vol.4 -Mitha-

Mitha who is active as an illustrator of game images, gives focalized instructions on painting in game illustration. Her technique of finishing images with an efficient use of layers and brush is must-see. all the illustrations are made with SAI and Photoshop.

The author: Mitha
Price: 2,400 yen + tax (ISBN: 978-4-86100-658-6)
Format: 182 x 235 mm, 224 pages (Full Color), Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / Release Date: 20th April 2010
*Sample files are available for downloading.



Vol.3 -redjuice-


The author: redjuice
Price: 2,400 yen + tax / ISBN:978-4-86100-672-2
Format: 224 pages ( Full color ), 232 x 182 mm, soft cover with jacket
Language: Japanese



Vol.2 -Shimeko-
The author: Shimeko
Price: 2,400 yen + tax / ISBN: 978-4-86100-683-8
Format: 208 pages ( Full color ), 232 x 182 mm, soft cover with jacket
Language: Japanese


Vol.1 -Kaori Minakami-
The author: Kaori Minakami
Price: 2,400 yen + tax / ISBN: 978-4-86100-681-4
Format: 200 pages ( Full color ), 232 x 182 mm, soft cover with jacket
Language: Japanese