Manga coloring is an exciting way to transform traditional black-and-white illustrations into vibrant, emotionally rich works of art. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, learning how to use color can take your manga to the next level. In this step-by-step guide to manga coloring tips and techniques, we’ll walk you through the essentials—from preparing your base artwork [...]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly taking charge of modern technology. However, despite its comfortability and appeal, it undeniably still has limitations. This is why AI should still be paired with human intervention. With that, human-verified data is needed to ensure the accuracy of multilingual AI models. Multilingual AI models are also slowly becoming ubiquitous, as they counteract the existing language [...]
Comics are a unique medium that brings stories to life through dynamic visuals and imaginative worlds, offering an immersive experience that traditional novels and books cannot replicate. Among these, Japanese manga has emerged as one of the most popular styles, appealing to audiences worldwide. With genres ranging from lighthearted comedies to dark, intricate fantasies, manga is limited only by [...]
With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for global language services was expected to suffer. However, with the emergence of entertainment and technical demand, services have risen greatly in net worth since 2022. With it, demands for large volumes of translation projects and tight deadlines have worried human translators. Effective machine translation post-editing harnesses the power of machine translation [...]
Although smaller than major regions like Japan and the US, the UK manga market holds great growth potential. Over the years, the manga market growth in the UK has seen an uptick in sales. By 2030, the UK market is predicted to lead the European manga market in revenue. Globally, though, the market sits at a 0.6% share in [...]
In our globalized age, professional comic translation has become essential for comic artists who want to reach international audiences. As an individual comic creator, you may wonder how to make your work successful beyond language barriers. This article will guide you through the strategies for expanding your comic's worldwide reach through professional comics translation and localization. By the end, [...]
We are excited to announce that CCC International has been awarded ISO 27001 certification, a significant confirmation of our devotion to information security management. This certification demonstrates our dedication to protecting our clients' data and ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and availability across all our services. ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard that defines the best [...]
Key Takeaways: The global market size for webtoons is expected to exceed $60 billion by 2030 and the popularity of anime can make investments soar. Quality localization and subtitling service providers are key to the success of every webtoon and anime, especially adaptations. Many popular webtoon-based anime adaptations belong to the fantasy and adventure genre. Table of Contents: The [...]
Key Takeaways: The global manga market is expected to grow to more than $15 billion in 2024. AI can assist translators in streamlining the translation and localization process for efficiency. AI in the manga industry faces culture and context-specific challenges but also opportunities for exponential growth. Translation and localization services like CCCI, harnessing AI efficiency with human creativity, can [...]
Horror, a genre that consistently thrills and captivates audiences, manifests uniquely across various mediums. Whether in manga, comics or now increasingly on webtoons, creators leverage different platforms to intensify the scares and shocks. Here, we present 10 completed horror webtoons. Consider our list an ideal starting point or a chance to catch up on the finest tales in the [...]
