Digital Comic Coloring: Step-by-Step Techniques in Photoshop
Presentation
A course by Cris Peter , Digital comic colorist
Joined June 2022
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“In this lesson, I introduce myself. I tell you about my journey from my self-taught beginnings with Photoshop, through my academic training, to my work with major publishers such as Marvel and DC Comics.”
In this video lesson Cris Peter addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Comic Coloring: Step-by-Step Techniques in Photoshop. Learn digital coloration for comics that dominate color theory, representation techniques and the use of photoshop.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello, I'm Cristiane Petter and I'm a colorist at comic books for the international market. I was born and live in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. I have a degree in Advertising and Advertising by PUC of Rio Grande do Sul and I also have a postgraduate degree in Marketing and Strategic Communication. And none of this seems to have much to do with comic books, isn't it? More or less, because, after all, comics are the art of communicating. I have been a colorist for over 20 years and it all started when I was a teenager and discovered Photoshop 5.0. I also understood that I liked...”
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Course summary for: Digital Comic Coloring: Step-by-Step Techniques in Photoshop
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Comic, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration

Cris Peter
A course by Cris Peter
Cris Peter is a digital comic book colorist with 20 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has worked with renowned publishers such as Marvel, DC, DarkHorse and Image, in addition to collaborating with Maurício de Sousa. Recognized for her significant contributions, she has been nominated for prestigious awards such as the Eisner Awards and received the HQMix and Ângelo Agostini trophies. Her portfolio includes national authorial projects, such as "Pétalas", in partnership with Gustavo Borges, and the miniseries "RedTag", developed with Stout Club.
From an early age, Cris was fascinated by colors, preferring to color rather than draw. The discovery of Photoshop sparked her interest, leading her to explore color theory and its applications in depth. The experience she has accumulated over the years has enabled her to develop her own techniques and understand the common difficulties in coloring comics. Cris shares her knowledge with passion, believing in the importance of narrative and the ambiance that color provides. With an approach that combines tools, theory and practice, she seeks to promote immersive and meaningful experiences through her art.
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