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How to draw manga - Enhancing a characters

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The Fundamentals of Light and Shadow<br />

Average Light<br />

Since volume is portrayed using light and shadow,<br />

use shadow <strong>to</strong> create a sense of 3-dimensionality.<br />

Normal indoor<br />

lighting, sunlight, etc.<br />

Light Source<br />

While film and paintings require minute<br />

direction in terms of the light source's<br />

position or the placement of lighting, its<br />

Here, the rays of light following parallel<br />

lines are referred <strong>to</strong> as "directional light."<br />

14<br />

intensity, number of lights/light sources,<br />

elc., in <strong>manga</strong> only the position of the light<br />

source need be decided (e.9. whether <strong>to</strong><br />

place it <strong>to</strong> the character's upper left or righl<br />

side, etc.).<br />

Clothing: 10% <strong>to</strong>ne<br />

Shadows: 20% <strong>to</strong>ne

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