Digital Comic Coloring: Step-by-Step Techniques in Photoshop
Script reading, planning and references
A course by Cris Peter , Digital comic colorist
Joined June 2022
Joined June 2022
About the video: Script reading, planning and references
Overview
“In this class, I explain how to read a script and plan the coloring of a comic book page, including searching for references and technically preparing the file to start working.”
In this video lesson Cris Peter addresses the topic: Script reading, planning and references, 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
“Okay. Now we know what to do. It's time to do it. The idea in this unit is for us to make a simulation of what coloring for the market would be like and then send it to a publisher to have the page printed. So let's go! So, let's start our simulation of what would be to make a page for a publisher. Here I received... page number 6 of the title, called Red Tag. And here on the right, I have the script. It's not always that the publisher sends you the script, It's always good to ask. We never know when the screenwriter will determine something in terms of color. In the script description. In ...”
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Course summary for: Digital Comic Coloring: Step-by-Step Techniques in Photoshop
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Category
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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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