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