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Using this software is bordering on taking a University course and to expect us to traverse the package via a PDF manual is ludicrous.I shot off the PDF Manual to Kinkos and had a double-sided, laser color copy made made within a few hours. EX4 is exceptionally feature-rish and powerful.My only one complaint - that cost it from getting 5-stars (for me anyway) - was the situation with the Manual. No books on Manga Studio that I could see - unlike Smith Micro's other packages such as POSER and Anime Studio, which I also own.Classy, solid software that performs. This is really terrific stuff. I was impressed by EX3 but this new release blows that out of the water. And yes, of course that then cost me MORE than I paid for the software itself (the manual is hundreds of pages long) but I have no regrets whatsoever.
When I use it with a mouse or track-pad, it does not have as great a productivity rate. However, I am using a pen tablet for this. I recommend to all artists that are serious in their progress and in art itself. I noticed that my work goes by much more fast paced with this program than with photoshop CS4, Paint tool SAI, or traditional paper. The brushes and tools available give the imaging much more depth to it, and it is fun to use. However, as it is still a quicker way to make comics and manga than photoshop, whether using mouse, track-pad, or tablet, you will have a faster rate.
It has more features and is much more professional. Even if its not for a manga, the built in patterns and different pens and brushes is worth the price.
It's a lot less expensive BUT it is geared more towards regular artists rather than mangakas. However if you can speak Japanese or is willing to wait for the English version - I recommend IllustStudio.
It's better than Photoshop because its not at all complicated to understand, but more complicated than Open Canvas, Corel Painter and SAI. It's like SAI mixed with Photoshop and Poser.
This is "better" version from Manga Studio Debut 4. Although the price is quite steep if you're serious about art and creating authentic looking manga this is the best tool.
From the same creators but with more tools and 3D imaging added.
It's worth buying if you're serious about drawing (especially for black and white comics), even though the price is steep. This product is especially useful if you have a tablet. Since buying it, not a day goes by that I regret my purchase.
It is so fun and does pen and pencil emulation like no other product I have ever used. This is the best. I love this product. Photoshop, Painter, ArtRage, you name it, I have tried it.
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