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Intro
Class Intro
Manga Artist, sato
Discover the best ways to improve your manga illustration skills and break into the Japanese manga industry
From the Basics to Becoming a Manga Artist in Japan: sato’s Directing-Centered Manga Drawing Roadmap
It’s now time to delve into the world of traditional mangas you’ve been dreaming of! If you’ve been studying mangas only by drawing sketches or copying other works, don’t miss this class by professional manga artist sato, who has various experiences in the field, including publishing mangas in Japan and running a webtoon business. Discover the secrets of becoming a professional manga artist with this step-by-step, easy-to-understand guide.
Have you been working on the same manuscript for years? Well, now you can learn directing skills for your mangas from a professional to transform them into a complete, perfect piece of work. You’ll gain practical basic skills, draw real mangas stage by stage, and even get tips for becoming a manga artist in Japan, the largest manga market! Discover the solid roadmap to make your debut as a manga artist in sato’s class right now.
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10. Basics of Manga Directing
1. Based on panels
2. Based on pages
3. Based on two pages
4. Based on scenes
5. Based on episodes
2. Based on pages
3. Based on two pages
4. Based on scenes
5. Based on episodes
Class Perks
Get These Coloso Exclusives
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Learn the Basics of Drawing Manga WithHands-on Exercise Files (.clip) -
Bring Works to Completion UsingLayout Sheets and Work Process Tables -
Master Every Skill Used by Professional Manga Artists50-page Reverse-Analysis of Directing
Class Material Details
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Guide Files (.clip)- Sketch panel for line art basics (Chapter 2)
- Sketch panel using line art (Chapter 3)
- Pen-touch panel for screentones and ink (Chapter 4)
- Pen-touch panel for screentones and ink (Chapter 5)
- File for drawing backgrounds using tools (Chapter 6)
- File for drawing backgrounds in perspective (Chapter 7)
- File for applying the basics (Chapter 8)
- Exercise file for developing multi-panel mangas (Chapter 13)
- File for drawing an 8-page manga (plan/story/storyboard) (Chapter 16)
- File for drawing an 8-page manga (tracing pen lines) (Chapter 17)
- File for drawing an 8-page manga (background) (Chapter 18)
- File for editing mangas into a webtoon style (Chapter 19) -
Explanation and Summary Files (.pdf)- How to make your debut as a manga artist (Chapter 9)
- Counter-analysis of directing in “The Stepfather’s Son”
- Counter-analysis of directing in “Fierce Love”
Recommendation
Who Should Take This Class?
Aspiring manga artists who feel lost and are practicing only drawing
Artists who want to learn how to achieve immersive directing in traditional mangas, not webtoons
Artists who want to create black-and-white drawings with a profound sense of depth using lines
Expert Manga Artist sato's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
An Incredibly Practical Guide to Manga Directing
Are you tired of formulaic manga classes that only focus on drawing theories? Instead of merely learning drawing skills, discover the practical directing expertise that holds the key to publishing mangas. From the basics to hands-on practice, you’ll learn every practical directing technique required to draw traditional mangas.
Learn the core directing skills to grab the reader’s eye! Study the basic units of manga directing and reverse-analyze directing in mangas published by sato. Plus, learn how to direct action scenes and long dialogue scenes, which aspiring manga artists find the most difficult, as well as directing skills that you can apply to your mangas right away!
18 Class Exercises
Part 1. Basics of Line Art Which Determines Drawings’ Depth
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Line Drawing Basics -
Improving Drawings with Hatching -
Creating Textures with Lines
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Depicting and Drawing Simple Objects -
Drawing a Single Panel manga Using the Line Drawing Skills You Learned
Part 2. Enhancing the Depth of Drawings
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Understanding Different Types of Screentones -
How to Cut Screentones to Enhance Depth -
How to Add Ink in a Balanced Manner -
Drawing Backgrounds Using 3D Tools, SketchUp, and Photos
Part 3. Mastering Manga Directing
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Basic manga Directing -
Reverse-Analyzing Directing -
Drawing 4-Panel Mangas -
Plan/Story/Storyboard
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Manuscript Sketch -
Tracing Pen Lines -
Drawing Backgrounds
Part 4. Webtoon-Style Editing and Debut Expertise
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How to Make Your Debut as a Manga Artist in Japan -
Editing Traditional Mangas into the Webtoon Style
*Some example images are provided for explanatory purposes.
Instructor
Manga Artist,
sato
Hi, I’m manga artist sato. I have recently signed a contract to adapt my work “Deadmeat Paradox” into a drama, and I have plans to publish long and short mangas. I’m also always thinking about what makes a fun manga.
I made this class to help those who love drawing short mangas like I do and those who want to publish their mangas in Japan. I hope it allows you to think about the idea of “fun mangas” with me and create works in enjoyable ways.
Student Reviews
Class Recommended by sato's Students
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Kang**As a professional artist, she sharply points out your shortcomings and how you can improve them. Her feedback allowed me to gain a better understanding of myself, and she taught me not only what I should work on but also how to do it, which was greatly helpful for my growth.
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Dong**I came across sato’s class by chance when I was feeling lost as to how I should study traditional mangas and couldn’t find a class on it. I strongly recommend it to those who want to learn how to direct mangas and master the basics. Even after finishing the class, I’m watching the lectures again and again for further learning. It’s indeed a must-have class!
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Su**I met sato when I was feeling lost as a manga artist despite successfully making my debut and publishing a short work. I found her drawing and directing incredibly persuasive, which was why I asked for her advice. She gave me solid advice, and getting feedback from such a diligent, talented individual left a deep impression on me. I’d like to thank her for always giving me sound advice and feedback.
Manga Artist, sato
Current) Manga Artist
Projects & Awards
[Notable Projects]
2022: Instructor at webtoon academy Webtoon Holic
2022: CEO of webtoon storyboard company Studio Paching
[Works by sato]
2019: Published “The Stepfather’s Son”
2021: Published “Deadmeat Paradox”
2024: Published “Killing Time”
2024: Published “Fierce Love”
Also made adaptations and storyboards for many other works, including “The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon”
[Awards]
Won the Grand Prize in the general category at the 75th Chiba Tetsuya Awards
Highlights
Class Intro
How to Leave Long-Lasting Impressions on Readers While Ensuring Quality
Do you find it difficult to convey the charm and unique qualities of characters, as well as the story and mood, using only lines and no color? Learn basic line drawing skills and directing techniques through hands-on exercises on drawing the textures of trees, fur, and glass, as well as characters and backgrounds, which will help you clearly communicate your intention to the reader.
Master Professional Manga Directing with Reverse-Analysis Skills
It takes more than good drawing techniques to become a manga artist, which is why you’ll learn directing skills, the key to creating eye-catching mangas. From the basics of manga directing to practical composition expertise, discover real-world manga directing by reverse-analyzing sato’s works. Then apply these directing techniques to your own panel mangas.
The Path to Overcoming the Language Barrier and Making Your Debut as a Manga Artist in Japan
Do you want to publish your mangas in Japan but feel lost due to the language barrier? Join sato as she reveals all of her tips for making your debut as a manga artist in Japan. She will answer all your questions, including how to draw speech bubbles and write dialogues in manga style, how to promote yourself to publishers and magazines, and the detailed steps to making your debut.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Learn Professional Line Art Skills, Starting from the BasicsTraditional mangas greatly differ from webtoons, even in the use of lines, which is why they require special skills! In this class, you’ll practice creating line art that powerfully engages the reader. You’ll also learn basic skills such as varying line width for sketching and depiction, as well as how to create moods with hatching, and then apply them to your own single-panel manga. -
Basics and Application of Screentoning and Inking mangasMaster the basics of using screentones and ink for mangas, exploring the various types and usages of screentones, how to adjust the proportion of ink, and how much blank space to use. You’ll also learn how to apply these basic skills to your mangas and draw a single-panel manga by combining screentones and ink in your style. -
Secrets to Drawing Backgrounds While Meeting Tight DeadlinesDiscover the secret tips that will allow beginners as well as professionals to draw mangas more easily and quickly! Drawing backgrounds, which require many details and objects, can be time-consuming. That’s why you’ll use SketchUp, 3D tools, photos, and tracing to make the process easier and meet tight deadlines, a key factor in real-world mangas.
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Mastering Practical manga Directing Through Reverse-AnalysisRead real mangas published by sato to grasp the basic directing techniques for mangas. You will reverse-analyze a total of two works, gaining an understanding of how mangas are directed in the real world. Then you’ll apply the directing techniques you learned to create 4, 8, and 12-panel mangas, taking your art to the next level. -
Level up to a Professional! A Real-World manga Drawing ProcessFind out how professionals make mangas, from planning to drawing storyboards and backgrounds! If you lack confidence in drawing mangas even after taking multiple classes, it’s time to do some practice with the professional artist sato. In this class, you’ll create an 8-page manga based on what you learned about pen lines, backgrounds, and directing. -
Webtoon-Style Editing Skills for Traditional mangasDo you think traditional mangas and webtoons are opposite genres that require completely different skills? Explore how to edit these two genres, which are read in different directions, in the same style by applying the webtoon layout to the 8-page manga you made, mastering both genres.
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Interview with
Manga Artist, sato
Question.01
What do you consider your strengths when you work?
What do you consider your strengths when you work? I love helping other people, and that’s probably why I like sharing my expertise with students. I’m especially confident in directing, which many find difficult, so I can provide quality feedback on that aspect too. Also, since I studied in the West, published mangas in Japan, and ran a webtoon business in Korea, I have a good understanding of the characteristics of manga art in these countries and the skills required to publish mangas there.
Question.02
How are your unique strengths incorporated into the curriculum of this class?
I’m going to demonstrate the process of drawing mangas myself, sharing what I found difficult and what I think when drawing mangas. Also, this class switches between theory and practice so you can overcome the fear of creation. Furthermore, it will explore things you can do to become a manga artist in your own cultural sphere.
Question.03
What are the purpose
and unique qualities of this class?
There are many manga classes centered on drawing, but it’s hard to find one that focuses on how to direct mangas. This class focuses on traditional mangas rather than webtoons and examines how I could become a manga artist in Japan without knowing Japanese. I believe it will be helpful for many people.
Question.04
Please leave a message for future students and aspiring creators.
Don’t ever put off creating. Start now because otherwise, you may regret only having had a dream when you were younger.
Required Programs
This class uses Clip Studio Paint 3.1.4 (English version).
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
