Cartooning for Comic Books & Animation

by David Toledo

Overview

Both comic books and cartoon animations are drawn by an illustrator; but the style and technique for each can be completely different. The things that make a comic book successful might work against you in the field of cartoon animation. Don't risk trying it on your own, buy this book! Cartoonist David Toledo delivers an easy-to-read instructional guide that is perfect for up-and-coming artists who are looking for easy to understand industry-level instruction. Whether you are 8 years old or 80 there is something in this book for you! Artists are creative beings- just show me how to do it and let me jump right into the project. So why are most "how to" books for artists overly complicated? This book makes it easy to learn how to produce both Comic Books and Cartoon Animations like the pros do; with easy to follow tips and exercises. Designing for Comics or Animations Character Designs/Model Sheets Using Basic Shapes for Character Design Overlapping Lines/Creating Depth/Perspectives Lighting Effects and Shading Thumbnails and Layout Sheets for Comic Books Storyboards/Production Sheets for Animation Layout Tips for Comic Books Framing Tips/Shots and Angles Animation Time Lines and Key Frames Character Movement Text Font & Lettering Styles Digital Inking and Coloring Animation Software Suggestions

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781987001389
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	10/01/2018
Pages:	42
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.11(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

David Toledo is the Creator, Writer, Illustrator, and Animator of “Meet the Mascots” and also voiced multiple characters who appear in the Pilot Episode including the (4) Leads.

David was raised in Seattle, Washington and gained some notoriety during his high school years as one of Seattle’s more proliferate and innovative aerosol artists; with iconic murals at several high schools and parks.

David has a 20 year history of volunteerismin at the Unified Outreach Non-Profit Youth Arts Program in West Seattle, working with low-income, at-risk, special needs, and under-served youth, using both traditional and contemporary arts to build a bridge across racial, cultural and economic barriers. www.UnifiedOutreach.com

It was David’s engagement of Mayor McGinn at various 2011 town halls in Seattle that lead to the development of Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture “Work-Readiness in the Arts” program; and the programming designed by David and his team at Unified Outreach consistently set the bar for work readiness (in the arts) programs in Seattle. David is actively involved in community programming and outreach; race & social justice issues, and youth advocacy; employing arts as a tool of communication and empowerment.

David Toledo is a published author, illustrator, and playwright; as well as an established musician and vocalist with the distinction of being one of the first hip hop artists with a LP distributed in the Seattle area pre 1994.

Additionally, David is a life-long Seattle resident who has lived in every neighborhood of Seattle; working with and being a voice for underserved communities for over 20 years. David has organized and been a strong partner for community programming in the arts, education, and community outreach programs with Unified Outreach, Roots Shelter, The Mitchell House, Chicken Soup Brigade, West Seattle Christian Church, Adobe Youth Voices, Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, Garfield Advisory Council, 206 Zulu, YMCA, Seattle Housing Authority, and more. Additionally, David considers himself and evangelical Christian and is active in his local church.