Provides detailed lessons on the elements of exposure and how each relates to depth of field, freezing and blurring action, and shooting in low light, demonstrating a diversity of creative choices in exposing a picture.

Teaches how to draw cartoon people, fantasy characters, layouts and background design. This title features fantasy characters and even sections on cartoon costumes, character design and cartoon backgrounds and composition.

Almost everyone can see in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. This work helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light. Using inventive photographs from his own portfolio, the author deconstructs creativity for photographers.

This book presents a selection of Frank Stefanko's most significant and most personal images from his time working with Bruce Springsteen, and Stefanko's recollections offer behind-the-scenes stories of his work and friendship with this legendary musical talent.

Suitable for photographers, this book shows how to capture subjects in innovative fresh ways - from animals and plants, to objects found in the kitchen, the supermarket, even the local tip. It offers information on equipment, exposure, light and composition.

Shows how to draw the basic manga head and body, eyes, fashion and more. This book explores dynamic action poses, special effects, light and shading, perspective, popular manga types such as animals, anthros, shoujo and shounen characters.

Shows how to successfully take portrait shots - at any moment, any place. This work explains what makes a photo memorable and how to use lighting, setting and exposure to reveal the wonder and the joy of everyday moments. It is intended for beginners, as well as professionals.

Shows how to draw animals easily, by simplifying animal anatomy so artists can get the poses they really want. This book offers step-by-step instructions on such subjects as dogs, cats, horses, lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys, bears, birds, pigs, giraffes, and kangaroos.

Helps kids learn how to draw manga eyes, heads, faces, bodies, as well as more specific lessons on drawing manga fantasy characters, manga 'shoujo' and manga monsters. This title features more than 1,000 illustrations that offer step-by-step instruction and fun, colourful inspiration.

Manga fantasy is the swords-and-sorcery Japanese animation style featured in the most popular video role-playing games on the market. Christopher Hart's latest tutorial reveals the secrets and art techniques that go into creating these worlds of wonder.

Because people can be amused by the human traits in animals, they have been a source of humour for cartoonists. This book teaches an easy method for capturing the forms and expressions of animals. It begins by showing how to create simple drawings and then goes on to depict animal personalities.

Takes the reader, whatever her age, step-by-step through the process of creating an unforgettable look for various occasions. Written for the individual as well as the aspiring makeup professional, this work provides readers with advice and proven tips. It is useful for those interested in perfecting the art of beauty.

A guide to drawing cartoon characters - people of all ages, animals, birds and fish, with an emphasis on the personality and mood of the subject. The author deals with features and expressions, body language, emotion, placing subjects in panels and developing a comic strip.

This step-by-step guide shows readers how to draw the radical characters and use the cutting-edge techniques of extreme cutting-edge comics. There are how-to illustrations, which demonstrate the basic comic techniques, as well as how to create intense colouring effects like knockouts and glows.

Features techniques created by the author that include layering, translucent effects, using odourless solvents to achieve rich, luminous colour and eye-popping ultra-realistic effects.

The secrets and techniques of shoujo manga, the popular style of Japanese animation that is based on stories related to peer pressure, friendship, and romance, are revealed in a guide that includes information on the unique stylistic characteristics of the style and tips on drawing different character types.

Introduces readers to the strange, mysterious universe of elegant occult and horror. With his step-by-step drawings and clear text, the author shows exactly how to draw wizards, demon children, vampires, card readers, dragon worshipers and many more denizens of the hidden places between darkness and light.

Shows readers how to turn digital photos, prints, and other keepsakes into crafts and gifts for special occasions and holidays. This book provides instructions on how to choose the right equipment and software, take better pictures and edit them, create personalised cards, holiday letters, and other gift items.

Reveals how to draw the various major fantasy genre: horror, Gothic, magic, medieval, primitive, undersea and fairy. This work explains how to create deep shadows, high contrast, chains, spikes, sallow faces and bony fingers, cliffs, castles of light and castles of darkness, undersea cities and other fantastic places and effects.

Features step-by-step drawings and instructions that allow young people convert familiar animals into manga monsters complete with claws, horns, feet, and fur.