Making Comics: P.O.V./"Camera Angles"

[@Sansonius3rDaSlayer]

I feel I have learned more from you, then from my actual teacher.

[@markcrilley]

Kevin Sanson Thank you Kevin :)

[@how-to-lego]

Well he IS my teacher

[@souhail208]

can't thank you enough for your highly helpful videos, mark. keep it up bro, salute from morocco.

[@markcrilley]

p hill Thank you!

[@LizzyClaireStuffs]

This was super help for me Mark. Because I'm planing on making a manga myself and I wasn't even thinking about how important this kind of stuff was, thanks Mark.

[@markcrilley]

Lizzytheanimegirl300 You're very welcome :)

[@tylermatthew349]

@@markcrilley i wish they made anime series and to make person camera view pov series like they did with anime of training

[@Detrahere]

Thank you for everything you're doing for us Mr Crilley. You've been my mentor/teacher for the past 4 years, and I would never have come as far as I have had it not been for you. Thank you for everything that you're doing for the youtube artist community! We love your tutorials, and eagerly await the THOUSANDS more to come! Keep up the good work! We're counting on you!!!

[@ganbaru-kun]

finallyyyy, i've been googling and searching for something to educate me on this specific thing for sooo long. thank you, added to favorites

[@markcrilley]

dulphis rant Thank you; glad I could help :)

[@obiwankenobi6440]

markcrilley You should try drawing a pony from, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic for us bronies.

[@lbribri]

Yaaaaaasssssss My little pony Friendship is Magic

[@maxtheawesome4255]

jason joseph No. Thats a bad idea. Just because its a pony video it will get hate. This channel is not a brony channel. When suddenly a pony video pops up, people will not like it. Keep it neutral and everyone is happy.

[@eelboy9017]

I was just sitting up to continue making my manga , and this popped up , thank you Mark!

[@Blargkkake]

That pulling back to demonstrate time passing is great for illustrating awkward silences, '...' moments.

[@cherry-zg9ln]

I stayed up last night reading Brody's Ghost, so i slept in class today and was lazy all morning and afternoon, but IT'S WORTH IT!!! It was really funny and exciting and i looove Talia! Can't wait to start reading the second one!!! Good job man :D

[@markcrilley]

Jennifer E Thank you so much, Jennifer! I'm delighted you enjoyed the story. :)

[@cherry-zg9ln]

^_^

[@EXILEDTM]

Wonderful Video Mark! Very informative and its really helping me with my story! Also, I have an idea for maybe your next or one of your future videos. In your mastering manga book 1 I believe, not sure if it was 2, but you went over briefly the differences between wet and dry hair. I think maybe in one of your next videos you might want to show us how to apply the wetted hair effect to a few different hairstyles. I know I would find it very helpful, so maybe you'll consider it. Best of luck Mark! ------Sam

[@andrewrockenbaugh679]

Thanks for the bid Mark! This makes me want to read vol 3 again.

[@aaronhaider5536]

Thanks Mark! I've gotten quite the insight on different angles to illustrate from.

[@BlackHei711]

I actually prefer these types of videos. Art lessons are fun and enjoyable, but these are the one's that really help me towards getting a comic book made.

[@kingb2713]

MarK i like how in Brody's ghost book 1 you have talia telling Brody that she was trying to catch a murderer but her hands would go through him and you have her stick her hand through miki falls

[@aidenjass4507]

And I want to say thanks for making this very clear, I am 1 step closer to becoming a better manga artist. Never stop making videos Mark.

[@noe2567]

Thank you for this Mark, it was VERY helpful. You got me into making comics about 4 years ago, and you're still teaching me new things! :)

[@markcrilley]

***** Thank you ^^

[@junglesona5151]

Hey Mark, thanks for all the videos and lessons that you're willing to give us each week. I've been watching for years and have started my own manga series with the skills I've learned from your videos. Thanks again.

[@witchhatsftw7206]

I found this video both super helpful and inspiring. I've actually been struggling a bit with my motivation for art in general. I've recently started taking a college drawing course and while drawing glass bottles and reflective metal surfaces and experimenting with every drawing material on the face of the earth (except white gouache, you'd be sad to hear) is both useful and interesting to me, it slowly started to drain me of my enthusiasm and felt more and more like a chore than a passion. I started second-guessing both myself and my passion for art. Then this video came out and like proverbial clouds parting to reveal the sunlight, I found inspiration again. This really helped, Mark. Thank you.

[@markcrilley]

Witch Hat Productions Very glad I can help! :)

[@linzertube]

Excellent tips, Mark! You've definitely figured out how to keep the reader interested in the story, and, appreciating your fabulous drawings........I love your books, and these weekly videos! Thanks!

[@markcrilley]

linzertube Thank you Linzertube; your comments are always so supportive :)

[@trystanyoder4734]

I FINALLY found Mastering Manga 2 at a store, I bought it right away and it exceeded my expectations! It's so detailed and easy-to-understand! Thank you so much, keep up the good work!

[@markcrilley]

Trystan Yoder Wow thank you Trystan! Your comment made me smile :)

[@trystanyoder4734]

No problem! :)

[@Hittf]

This is a super useful video! I love how you have included different techniques to achieve certain effects.

[@brendaevangelista7783]

I appreciate all of your videos, Sir, but I have to admit...these are my favorite. Every single one lights that fire and pushes me to create. Thank you!

[@markcrilley]

Brenda Patterson Thank you Brenda :)

[@brendaevangelista7783]

markcrilley Thank YOU...for being so darn cool.

[@nozomitakanashi8802]

Thank you Mark, you really helped me! After I saw this video I realized that in a ruff drawing of a manga I'm working on, I realized that I've been showing the character's faces a bit too much and seeing this video really helped me, thank you and great video! ^^

[@nic6229]

Mark, I am a really big fan of yours. I just wanted to say thanks for all the help. Your videos have help my drawings and drawing skills in general. I am happy to be one of your subscribers! Keep up the good work!

[@markcrilley]

Nicholas McGrath Thank you Nicholas :)

[@dinar7000]

I am so thankful to you for making this series, seriously. they're so helpful and well explained with many great examples..! thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@atafrdanimelover1123]

Mark, I want to thank you for making these amazingly helpful videos. I remember when I first stumbled across your videos.. Probably around 2010/2011, I loved to draw, but I wasn't great at it. When I started watching your videos, my art skills improved greatly. You were a big influence on my art and I used to want to send you a video of me drawing and I'd have this story on the drawing and it would be AWESOME. (As you have probably noticed, it never happened. But I thought about doing it multiple times.) I have kept all of your tips tucked away in the corner of my brain. Recently, I have decided I want to write my own comic,and lo and behold, you have just what I'm looking for. It never fails. Thank you for doing what you do. Hey, maybe one day we will be competitors in the manga industry! (Probably not.. I still have a lot to learn. But it's a cool thought. )

[@markcrilley]

Atafrd AnimeLover Thank you, friend, for your kind words!

[@atafrdanimelover1123]

You are most welcome! You more than deserve them.

[@jodyangel]

I like any video you post. They are helpful and informative. I'm getting into creating manga and these videos help me out a lot. Recently I sat down and drawn a long with your videos. It is amazing how much I improved by doing so. For me watching, hearing, and doing is the way I learn. You provide different ways to tackle how to draw something whether if there are guidelines or not. At work when I was bored I took scrap piece a paper and start out drawing male manga eyes. From there I could draw facial features. Finally found the right facial features for a character and it helped me figure out a great way to design facial features for a character. One thing about art in general it is all about trial and error. Finding what works. Thank you for all you do Mark. You are an inspiration! :)

[@jennayousexythang]

One of the things I aim for in writing/ comics is time management, forgive me for I have never had the chance to get my paws on one of your books but from what I can see you do this perfectly. Over time (on the covers at least) Brody from training etc goes from being quite lanky to muscular, showing how throughout the books he slowly build up to that point, also another example being the changing of hair styles/ length. I love your work and that you willing to help others. Mark, your advise would also be appreciated; Currently I'm a high school senior with two years plus this current year until I finish, and as much as I love drawing I have that fear of the unknown, their are many talented artists out there much better than I who can't make a living as an Artist, even after having spending thousands on an Art school/ courses. I also have a problem with consistency, my style changes and my characters sometimes look unfamiliar, I don't want to rely on giving them all ludicrous features just so they can be recognised. Do you have an advice? How did you manage with anxiety like this?

[@markcrilley]

Jenna South Thank you Jenna! If you're still in high school I'd say you shouldn't get too stressed about what your job is going to be right now. I didn't begin supporting myself from my art until I was 29. There's no shame in having a "day job" and doing something else when you're starting out.

[@markcrilley]

markcrilley Here's my video about drawing characters consistently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3immoSviM98ppY

[@MaryArts]

Wow, Crilley-sensei, I think I've got the perspective part very well. I think, when you would see my fanmanga you would be proud, because your lessons help everybody

[@Furawatchi4]

Oh my god such a big help, you put things in a great prespective and clarity :) I myself make comics for fun and actually I do a lot of things that you mention in this video to establish effect or mood or drama, but for you to explain it so thoroughly and to add reasoning as to why this works the way it works is very enlightening to me and helps me think in advance for my next panel format and P.O.V. decision. Thanks a ton!

[@tarell676]

Loves this video Mr.Crilley. They really do help a lot. I know that for me and a lot of other aspiring artists, these "how to do it" videos are a HUGE help and really do mean a lot to us :) Looking forward to your next installment :D

[@markcrilley]

tarell676 Thank you so much! Glad I can help

[@aaronbonny3979]

Loved it mark just ordered brodys ghost book 4

[@markcrilley]

Aaron Bonny Thank you Aaron! Hope you enjoy it :)

[@wrangman]

Awesome Crilley! I love these kinds of videos :D Great tips!

[@sflematti]

I like all of your videos, but the ones like this that delve into your advice on manga/sequential art are my favorite. Very interesting video with good points.

[@sasmaster3405]

These storytelling videos are definitely my favorite videos you post. Keep 'em coming :)

[@markcrilley]

Philip Sasko Thanks Philip!

[@NoshuHyena]

Definitely my favorite series of vids from you ^^

[@matthewchang4621]

YESS!!! I've been waiting for a video like this for ages!!! Thank you so much, Mark!!!!

[@markcrilley]

Mizu Chang You're very welcome! :)

[@xnekonekoo3594]

This was an exellence video! I Learn sooo much, Thanks Mark^^

[@xnekonekoo3594]

Buttered Lumps hahaah thanks^^

[@willl0014]

Pikaception!

[@Hershizzle]

Mark your videos are the reason I have been attempting my first publishable work! If by some miracle I do get published.. You will get first copy!

[@danielscenters672]

Thank you for doing videos like these: I have been tossing around some ideas for possibly wanting to create comics myself, and these videos have been a wonderful resource for me. I really appreciate all of your videos greatly. Keep up the great work!

[@markcrilley]

Daniel Scenters Glad I can help, Daniel :)

[@Hambolove16]

Someone replied back to me regarding a comic and mentioned camera angle. I wasnt entirely sure what they meant by that so i looked it up and came across this video and thank you for it. It has been very imformative.

[@HeyTails]

hey Mark, love your vids and brody's ghost! Can you make a tutorial about Deleter Paper? ( How to use, technics.. ) i've seen some things like images or text talking about but tutorials. Thank you :)

[@dreamingacacia]

could you teach us more of the marketing please ?

[@WinterinBerlin]

first actually good request i see in his comments ever xD i second that

[@dreamingacacia]

that will help many people calmdown for the money problem

[@WinterinBerlin]

มนตราวายุ ร่วงโรยดุจสายฝน or get even more worried ;D

[@dreamingacacia]

at least I'm the one who now worried because of don't know what to do, all of the request is for my own self so that not my problem if someone gonna get more worried :p

[@WinterinBerlin]

มนตราวายุ ร่วงโรยดุจสายฝน well there is one basic piece of knowledge; there is almost no money in doing comics; for most people and even professional artists its something to do on the side of their real art job, for fans etc, its rarely self-sustainable maybe this can help you magazine.artstation(com)/2015/02/10-tips-surviving-year-freelance-artist/ (replace brackets; i ll put it this way cos i dont know how youtube reacts to links)

[@aidanbrown6656]

Could you do another color scheme video? You did one a while back and it helped me a lot when choosing different colors for drawing and it would be really cool to see more versatile and different color schemes.

[@aaron6a]

These tips can apply comics and novels, or any kind of screen writing, very helpful, thanks!!

[@MrMaskYT]

Thank you so much. All my camera angle is so stiff and really flat. This really help!

[@DraNchan]

Thank you, it was really helpful!! I started working on my first serious comic novel and I'm always super worried about the frames - will it read good? Gonna rewatch this vid a few times to remember it well!

[@markcrilley]

Dranka Thank you so much!

[@DaggerKidProductions]

Thanks Mark! I'm currently working on a comic right now, and these tips were just what I needed! :)

[@seanking4351]

I've been struggling in this kind if stuff and you really helped. Thanks

[@chamiiicats]

I LOVE BRODY'S GHOST!!!!! I just finished book four not too long ago, SUCH A CLIFFHANGER!!!!! and, i get my mangas from the library, but the library doesn't have book 5!!!! i'll try to find it somewhere else, but, you are so good at book endings!!!!

[@jalynwishem3043]

This was really helpful. Thank you very much, Mr. Crilley! Please, continue your amazing artwork and videos!

[@markcrilley]

Claude Faustus Thank you Claude :)

[@Itdiestodaybaby]

This is the kind of video i enjoy the most. Loved it! Thank you, mister Crilley.

[@AnimatorJackie]

This was very helpful, Mark! And not only can you apply it to comic books, yet even actual videos or animation. C: I really appreciate the time you spend in these videos! I'll be back to watch more...real soon!

[@markcrilley]

AnimatorJackie Thank you ^^

[@ovaettr]

Thanks so much for this video! You gave amazing examples and really helped out. I will be using this as a source for teaching my comics students about camera angles this week! Thanks again!

[@Name-py8mw]

Hello Mark, this was very helpful. Do you think you can do a video on fight scenes?

[@lilyc1808]

Mark crilley I have been watching your videos for the longest. You really inspire me to draw! I freaked out when I saw your books in my school library😁

[@xaviercarpenter5424]

Your tips get me through the week

[@hsingh9877]

Thank you sooooo much. I always have problems with this. I have bought both your mastering manga books, their awesome.

[@markcrilley]

Harsimran Singh Thank you Harsimran!

[@hsingh9877]

markcrilley No prob!!

[@snowgrl098]

Love your videos. All five (so far) of the Brody's Ghost books have just shipped today. I'm looking forward to getting them and being able to brush up on my own writing/drawing skills with them as well as your videos :)

[@markcrilley]

LPlays Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the story :)

[@deveredread557]

Thanks I really appreciate this and all your other how to videos

[@JoseMatosA]

Thank you Mark.

[@apurv2832]

I am a big fan, I learn drawing from your videos every day!

[@commentorguy1648]

A few questions: How do you publish a mini-manga series(a manga with only 8-40 pages for every book/issue) How do you decide the page layout Is it expensive to start a mini-manga Do you make a lot of money off of mini-manga :You can answer as if you were talking about a regular sized manga or comic

[@azureocean8571]

I love these series because I'm creating my own comic and it really is helpful :) thanks for making it!

[@charlottew705]

You are so good at drawing!! Could you possibly do a video on simple easy manga that has no time laps and is easy to follow. Thanks!

[@zwen41]

Thank you again for a great video. Wanted to let you know I did received Mastering Manga 2, after months of waiting until my son order it :). I have use it well and plus I found Akiko, Volume 2 in my local comic book store. Saddy, they only had one copy each. I'm happy to say I'm enjoying your books. Thanks again.

[@krismoose124]

Just bought, Mastering Manga 1 and 2, i like the more fantasy side of things, like drawing mythological monsters / dragons, hope il learn afew things here and there about body proportions and some new hints and tips iv let to learn. TY So Much

[@markcrilley]

kris morris Thank you for your support, Kris!

[@BattlingBeasts]

11:17 Extreme close-up! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

[@wingedeyeliner7731]

Amazing as always, Mark!

[@theartofzachdames4109]

Awesome video Mark! Keep up the good work

[@sopecreations9289]

Love your work Mark!

[@RubyLu17]

Can you please make some video tutorials on drawing different kinds of crystals and how to color them in? :)

[@Callmesirdangit]

Great video, these "Making Comics" videos are my absolute favorite. I saw that you helped Jeff Smith in figuring out the story for Bone; could you stretch this mini-series to cover more macro-storytelling elements?

[@kaineethan1709]

Oh thank you so much I've been needing a video like this for a while, luckily your masturing manga 1&2 are on there way. Thanks again for the video, can't wait for the next one 😍👍

[@TheNemesis1996]

This will be useful. I'm writing an animation and I'm going to need a storyboard, but my one problem is making it look interesting. Looking at past storyboards and comics I've done...Camera angles where the one thing I didn't take into account. I'll keep it in mind from now it :)

[@Starfire861]

Thank's for the video Mark! This is going to be very helpful when I start illustrating my manga. Do you have a video about drawing characters with different heights and ages?

[@aaliyahdrake3469]

Hi Mark can u please make a video about drawing bangs? Please

[@JuicyBenji]

I just bought both your mastering manga books, and they are amazing. Though a bit expensive for my taste (60$) it was worth it.

[@4gr8kidz]

Where did you pay that!!! I got both mine on Amazon for $20ish each!

[@JuicyBenji]

Danish prices my friend

[@Varitus]

Mr. Crilley, are you a psychic? Mentalist of some sort?! I just recently began my very first attempt to draw some sort of a very short manga to sorta test current ultra newbie skills me hands have! First page is half way done (cursed job in IT always put sticks into wheel of artistic pleasure) and here you are - making this very useful video! Right after I was thinking about getting some advices for camera angles! This is pure sorcery!

[@keltheskeleton]

It would be interesting if you covered ocular effects/design. Not the usual eye stuff or just the mere change in the pupil as win designs of the Sharingan from Naruto, but some of the more interesting ocular effects present in the iris from anime like Death Parade and Black Rock Star Shooter (if you know what I am referring too)

[@עמיתמשיח-צ1נ]

can you do a video about pigtails and ponytails? I know there are a lot of styles, but I'd love it if you covered at least a few common ones, because I can't draw any of them...

[@daryanevans851]

Mark can you make a video on how to draw trees I've been having trouble with that

[@derekkho4369]

Great how it's putting ideas into words, really helpful!

[@aomangaka1067]

Loving the work Mark! I'm currently working on my own manga :)

[@cloak_n_dagger6436]

Hey markcrilley you've done some really nice tutorials on demon and angel wings when they're outstretched. Do you think you could do a how to draw video on demon wings (or angel wings) that are folded? Keep making the awesome videos! :)

[@Mariamart2024]

Thank you very much. I really do like these videos more than How to Draw videos.

[@nightkrisart5997]

I am so glad I bought Mastering Manga 1 and 2, thank you weary much for making them! You are the best :)

[@ShannonAllAround]

This video is fantastic! Thanks for the great tips, Mark!

[@markcrilley]

ShannonAllAround You're very welcome :)

[@StormDreams]

This is going to help me so much. I'm about to do my first comic. Right now I'm writing my story.

[@maxwalker66]

Another helpful video as always! Nice to hear an English voice while i talk too (i live in France) :P

[@jinxhd4924]

This is my first time watching your videos and you give awesome advice on how to draw and comics keep up the good work :)

[@SeanSilencio]

Hey Mark, i was wondering if you could teach us how to draw masks, such as ichigo's mask.

[@xXrazorback101Xx]

My school book fair has Brody's Ghost book 1 @markcrilley

[@markcrilley]

xXrazorback101Xx Sweet! Hope you get a chance to have a look at it. :)

[@choompy5797]

Hello, hello, Mark! I've been watching your videos for years now, and I've learned so much from you! I've been wanting to make a bit more of an array of my characters, since most of mine look like clones. I love freckles, but I can't ever seem to get them right? I've only found one video about freckles and anime, and it was simply someone drawing them- sped up, hand covering the view, not very useful. If you have time, could you do a video about it (if you're able to, of course, since I don't know many people that can draw anime freckles).

[@whiteknightofkaos]

Very helpful video. Mr.Crilley how did you know you were ready to start doing live commissions for cons?

[@FrankMakesMovies]

At 15:08 of this video, you apologize to "...those of you that were waiting seven days for another 'how to draw' video..." But Mark, this *WAS* about how to draw. This video has specific examples of comics/graphic novels, but it is still a fairly in-depth discussion of composition. And composition is *most definitely* an aspect of how to draw!! I certainly learned something (as I do from all your vids). Thank you very much!

[@markcrilley]

FrankMakesMovies Thanks! These sorts of videos are fun to make; you can be sure I'll be doing more of them in the year ahead.

[@FrankMakesMovies]

GREAT!!

[@yuan813j]

thanks, is good info talking abt the camera angels.

[@ashlynhalez1797]

Mark can you please make a tutorial of how to draw Zero Kiryu from vampire knight? It will be awesome to see what you will draw :)

[@mariapryce6233]

Could u maybe do a how to draw on the last unicorn ????

[@Blauna147]

Can you do a tutorial about the distances on the paper to draw the story? Because I don't know and I want to make a comic book be myself.

[@JETPACKPOTATO]

hey mark i was wondering if you could make a tutorial on how to draw characters at far distances