Comic Books: Digital Inking and Refinement

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Free Online Course: Comic Books: Digital Inking and Refinement provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Comic Books: Digital Inking and Refinement is taught by Ben Bishop.

Overview
  • Learn how to digitally ink comics. Comic creator Ben Bishop shows two methods for inking comics in Photoshop, using examples from his graphic novel, The Aggregate.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • About this course
    1. Getting Started
    • What is digital inking?
    2. Prepping Your Document for Digital Inking
    • Creating a page template
    • Sizing artwork and arranging layers
    3. Tools of the Trade
    • A look at Photoshop brushes
    • Choosing the right brush
    4. Digital Inking
    • Initial linework
    • Line weight
    • Positive and negative space
    • Halos and highlights
    • The blur effect
    5. Also Known As Digital Inking
    • Inking on top of a pencil rough
    Conclusion
    • Next steps