Gimp Tutorial #2 - How to colour manga scans

[awieatti]

This time, I'll show you how to add colour to black/white manga scans. Of course, there are various ways to do it, but I'll explain to you the way I do it. :)

You need:
- Gimp
- a manga scan of your choice

Step 1:
Open Gimp and open the scan you want to use.
If you want to cut the picture to size, use the tool "Rectangular selection" from the toolbox to

Comments

[brit_columbia]

I LOVE your new user pic! Passionately! The colors are so beautiful, too. May I borrow this user pic and use it sometimes? I will credit you, of course. If you want to say no, don't feel bad. I can totally understand if you want to keep this shiny new icon for yourself.

I don't have time to try this coloring tutorial now, but it's good to know it's there for when I;m ready.

[awieatti]

But of course you can use it! I'd feel honored if you did. Oh my God, I guess if you even used it for the next chapter of Justice, I'd overflow with happiness!
So yeah, feel free to use it!
I experimented quite a while with the colours in this pic until I was satisfied with the result. I wanted it to look tender, but not feminine; romantic, but not cheesy; and passionate, but not too colourful.
I'm glad that you like the way I solved this little colour dilemma.

Once you've tried out the tutorial, tell me if it works - and if it does, I'll appreciate you showing me the result, of course. :)

[brit_columbia]

Thank you so much! I'll use it for the next chapter of Justice and direct people to your tutorial. Your tutorials are kind of like a public service!

tender, but not feminine; romantic, but not cheesy; and passionate, but not too colourful. You achieved your goals perfectly.

[awieatti]

*bounces excitedly up and down*
Now I REALLY can't wait for the next chapter! :D

[brit_columbia]

Me neither. And I can't wait to use that gorgeous icon! Chapter 27 will be the first time I use it.