What’s the process of illustrating a book?
What’s the process of illustrating a book? I can explain the steps, in general:
-Break the manuscript into a storyboard layout, creating a thumbnail sketch of what happens on each page spread.
-The focus of this step is to make sure the story flows visually.
-Get the publisher’s approval of the preliminary work.
-Research and acquire photo reference to create final line drawings for each illustration.
-Develop character model sheets.
-Work on black and white value studies. This adds drama to the illustrations and carries the concepts throughout the story.
-Color versions are created for each page. Working with the publisher, they show the finished set and consult on any changes that will be needed.
-After any modifications are made, the final illustrations are produced.
-Scanning of the illustrations is done by digital image capture. A color press proof is made and final files are delivered to the publisher on disc or FTP.