How to draw Manga from start to finish - Manga Masterclass

Name: How to draw Manga from start to finish - Manga Masterclass
Rating: 4.6 (91 reviews)

Learn how to make & draw manga with shot manga & drawing tutorials, using clip studio paint

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Created byMuto Gakusei

Last updated 1/2024

English

What you'll learn

Make a complete Manga
Draw your own Manga & Anime Characters
Use Clip studio Paint to create a Manga Page
Ink a Manga Page & add screentones to it

Course content

2 sections • 21 lectures • 59m total length

Course Introduction3:32
Master manga basics by turning stories into engaging scripts and storyboards with pacing, then learn ink, screentones, lettering, traditional Japanese look, and Clip Studio Paint workflows for productivity.
Your Why1:16
Discover your personal why for making manga to stay motivated through challenges, inspired by manga and anime, and to share stories that entertain, inspire, or provoke thought.

Making the Story2:51
Choose genres and tone for your manga and craft a one-sentence premise to guide the story. Use references and audience focus to shape emotion, surprise, and a memorable ending.
Kishotenketsu storytelling technique3:04
Kishotenketsu story Explained2:32
Explain kishotenketsu storytelling by analyzing a chapter from My Hero Academia, highlighting development, twist, hook, and momentum to sustain emotional engagement in every manga chapter.
How to hook the reader1:27
One-shot vs. Chapter 11:25
Making the Characters4:27
Making the Script4:06
Making the storyboard2:08
Paneling4:18
Pacing1:23
Flipping the page0:47
Making your first Page2:41
Use an industry-standard clipstudio template to build print-ready manga pages. Paste your storyboard, create panels with the U key, adjust gutters, and add text.
Lettering your manga page1:37
Start with text to size speech bubbles, then add bubbles using clip studio presets; choose manga master, wild words, or animaze fonts, avoid comic sans, keep text 10 points.
Sketching a Manga Page1:34
Your Art4:47
Inking2:05
Screentones3:30
Apply screentones in Clip Studio Paint to give your manga a professional look. Select tone types, adjust frequency and density, and build multiple layers for shading and texture.
Mindset4:05
Shift your mindset from comparing to inspiration, and build confidence by improving a little each day—about 1%—and embracing feedback to grow as a manga artist.
Procrastinating5:42

Requirements

No knowledge needed, you will learn everything you need to know about making manga in this course!

Description

Dive into the exciting world of manga creation with our easy-to-follow course, "How to draw manga from start to finish!"

Learn the powerful Kishotenketsu storytelling method, perfect for creating engaging plots and the secrets to hooking your reader from the get-go and understand the difference between a one-shot and a chapter one.

Learn how to draw anime/ manga characters, scriptwriting, and storyboarding with step-by-step guidance. Master paneling, pacing, and seamless page flips for an immersive reader experience.

Learn sketching, inking, and screentones to bring your manga to life. Plus, gain insights into maintaining a positive mindset, overcoming procrastination, and finding your creative purpose.

By the end of this 1-hour masterclass, you'll confidently make your own manga/ comic in no time!

Here are all the topics that you will learn with the course:

Making the Story
Kishotenketsu storytelling technique
Kishotenketsu story Explained
How to hook the reader
One-shot vs. Chapter 1
Making the Characters
Making the Script
Making the storyboard
Paneling
Pacing
Flipping the page
Making your first Page
Lettering your manga page
Sketching
Your Art
Inking
Screentones
Mindset
Procrastinating

you will get access to 4 Manga templates to speed up your progress of making your comic:
Manga Script Template
Manga Character Template
Manga Storyboard Template
Manga Page Template

Who this course is for:

Beginner Manga artist who want to learn how to make manga from start to finish with zero experience

How to draw Manga from start to finish - Manga Masterclass

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Making a Manga from start to finsih19 lectures • 54min

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