Imagine FX - July 2010 - Master of Manga
I started my exposure to anime/manga related stuff through Dragon Ball Z and which triggered my enthusiasm to the art of Illustrating or Drawing wherein in my case it's focused on manga/anime style artwork. It's been years since i last went to the CG works. A few years back i was still part of DA (DeviantArt) though i am still part of it but right now i am barely active due to the fact that i work and study both at the same time.
Given the chance now, i went back and pursued one of my usual hobbies and interest for that matter which is CG and Manga/Anime Styled artwork. Today was pay day and i went to visit one of the popular book/magazine shops here in my country which is FullyBooked. Looking around i stumbled upon this last remaining issue of this magazine.
I was in deep though as to if i should buy it and after giving the benefit of the doubt regarding about content i purchase it which can be sumed up as to almost 20USD. Went home and checked out the content and all i can say is that " Money well spent! " here's a sample of the content inside!
Each issue will always be accompanied by a CD for tutorials etc. I was introduced to the said magazine by a friend of mine who happens to have a few copies of it.
Now that i have a good place to obtain it. I'm now planning to purchase the said item every month. Oh and this magazine is available in UK so folks who are in UK are definitely experiencing one of the best deserts in life! Imagine FX is available in UK for 5.99 Euros. Check your local store for a copy of this magazine.
As a trivia to the filipino artists in the world. The cover for Imagine FX July issue was done by Mr. Chester Ocampo who is known in the Deviantart community as Elpinoy. A fellow filipino who was known to me as the Artist/Illustrator for FHM Philippines for the Ladies Confession's area etc who now works for Imaginary Friends Studios.
Same content can be read in my blog under Creative Blogging.
read this issue myself ^^ lots of goodies and methods that i havent tried before
ah looks good! thanks for the post
might consider purchasing myself this if I can find it
I've got a subscription to it, and aside from a few issues with the occasional late arrival, and my lessons DVD still being AWOL, their service has been excellent. I haven't had the time lately to really get into giving all their workshops a go, but some of the articles are awesome and really helps pile on ideas and techniques you can try out.
After hunting down each issue, I caved and subbed for one year of this amazing magazine. Until they hire another digital arts teacher at my local college, this will do nicely.
A lot of the how-to artists are on DA and upload tutorials there as well, but the DVD's really give more of a in-depth lesson. And the custom PS/Painter brushes are a boon.
Just wished my Mac could run the CS5 demo. :(
Wow that magazine looks great, but considering I'm in the US I may not see it in a book store(Though I can always request it) the art in their looks way out of my league too so I'll leave it to you pros ^^', it also seems to lean towards the more realistic looking animes rather than the common anime you see floating around(K On, Haruhi Suzamiya, Toradora, etc)
I know that the larger book stores(I know for a fact chapters has it) in Canada definately stock this, so it shouldn't be too fringe a mag. As for art style, it depends on who they've got writing the articles. Personally, they range from more cartoony look, to pinup work, depending on what they're covering and who's covering it.
Honestly though, if you're looking to improve your artwork, or just have something interesting and art related to read, this is an excellent magazine to pick up, and at the very least will expand the range of artwork.