Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition
A course by Kenny Ruiz , Comic Artist
Captivate your readers by learning to narrate and compose stories with Clip Studio Paint that follow the energetic rhythm of a manga
Captivate your readers by learning to narrate and compose stories with Clip Studio Paint that follow the energetic rhythm of a manga
Ever thought about creating your own manga comic? If the answer is yes, manga illustrator and author Kenny Ruiz is the perfect person to help you achieve that distinctly expressive and professional touch so characteristic of the genre. His seemingly endless list of projects includes El Cazador de Rayos and Barcelona with Paquet publishers, and the series Dos Espadas and Malefic Time: Soum, with Norma Comics.
In this course, Kenny teaches you to narrate any story you like and turn it into a piece with the energetic and intense rhythm of manga. Develop the first chapter of your comic and give it the power that Japanese publishers require to reel in the reader and have them hooked from the first page. Fill two entire pages with professional manga comic art using Clip Studio Paint.
What will you learn in this online course?
28 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (225)
- 8,325 students
- 28 lessons (6h 35m)
- 19 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Clip Studio PaintWhat is this course's project?
Create a two-page manga comic with a professional feel.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in manga comics and illustration who wants to take their passion to the next level.
Requirements and materials
You need basic illustration skills to take this course as well as some experience with Clip Studio Paint.
In terms of materials you need a pencil, paper, and a computer installed with the software.
Reviews
A course by Kenny Ruiz
Kenny Ruiz has been a comic artist for as long as he can remember, and has extensive professional experience within the sector. He is the author of El Cazador de Rayos and Barcelona with Paquet publishers, and the series Dos Espadas and Malefic Time: Soum, with Norma Comics. He worked alongside scriptwriter Mathieu Gabella and colorist Maz! on El Misterio del Capitán Nemo (Delcourt), Víctor Santos on Infinity, Outrage, and scriptwriter Kid Toussain and colorist Noiry on the Magic 7 and Telemachus series (Dupuis).
He currently produces his own manga series titled Team Phoenix for the Japanese publishing house Akita, whose protagonists are characters created by manga maestro Osamu Tezuka. He also teaches at U-Tad, Escola Joso, and ESDIP.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Inspiration
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U2
Understanding manga
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What makes the manga work well
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Construction of your manga universe
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How to create manga rhythm 1
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How to create manga rhythm 2
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The nemu
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Basic Clip Studio Tools 1
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Basic Clip Studio Tools 2
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U3
Chapter 1 of your manga
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Prepare the project in Clip Studio
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Story structure 1
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Story structure 2
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Story structure 3
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From the structure to the sketches
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Sketches page by page 1
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Sketches page by page 2
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Sketches page by page 3
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Sketches page by page 4
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Sketches page by page 5
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Sketches page by page 6
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Sketches page by page 7
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U4
Inked
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Inking basics and tools 1
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Inking basics and tools 2
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Inking basics and tools 3
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Inking basics and tools 4
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Inking basics and tools 5
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Final art: screentones 1
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Final art: screentones 2
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FP
Final project
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Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Meet expert teachers
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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captainlightning
Ansiaba poder aprender a usar el programa, realmente una gran ayuda :3
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efraim_bennaftali
PlusMaravilloso Curso, la forma de explicar de Kenny es muy excelente, me ha ayudado especialmente lo de como ordenar el capitulo.
Muchísimas Gracias Kenny
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mrpandacrea
PlusEs un buen curso didáctico con información valiosa
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stefan_rapcianu
Very helpfull course. A lot of usefull information. It's very clear, and the artist is a real proffesional.
I totally recomand this course, for everyone want to get into the manga industry, or to make his own manga story come to file!
angee288
Su forma de explicar y su entusiasmo motivan.
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