Webtoon Typesetting Guide_(Horizontal Format)

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Last updated 2023-06
Are you currently taking a typesetting test? 1. Creating Font Setting Book is NOT part of the typesetting test. Please ignore the Font Setting Book section in this guide. 2. Check out FAQ : Typesetting Test FAQ

[Setting Up]

01. How to Make Font Setting Book

EN_Font List.xlsx
4161.1KB
Please refer this Font List when producing.
EN_Font Setting Book Example_Template.xlsx
13.8KB
Please refer this Font Setting Book Example when producing.
[Font Setting Book Production Requirements]
Sheet to compare Original Image and Font Setting Image
Example of long roll format that is applied all fonts (approx. 2 to 3 rolls)
[Font Setting Book Production Step]
1.
Download “EN_Font List” file and “EN_Font Setting Book Example_Template” file above.
2.
Open the original file that was handed-in to you.
*Make sure to open all files and check if there aren’t any missing font types instead of checking front section.
3.
Firstly, arrange Conversational Style / Narration / SFX / BG Speech categories.
4.
Distinguish characteristics of each fonts.
Figure out similar font sizes to the original.
Figure out similar anglular degrees to the original.
Figure out atsmosphere of the Title.
Keywords: Courtroom / BL / Cold Atmosphere
Keywords: Modern / Slice of Life / Healing / Romance / Soft Atmosphere
5.
Select text from the front list that is similar to the original image.
** Please contact Caspin when determined that new fonts are required to be added.
7.
Please write the Setting Book as an example below after font settings.
Font name / Font size / Font spacing / Comparison cut from the original (SFX sizes vary so you could write something like “adjusted according to the original image”)
Long 1-2 rolls of example cuts to show font settings.

[Submission File Format]

Please save all PSD files as two types: PSD, and JPG.
File Name = 001, 002, …
PSD file standards vary from clients to clients. Please contact Caspin when necessary.
Please submit as zipped file after putting two folders (PSD & JPG) as above into [한영식자 테스트_홍길동(제출자 명)] folder.
Please double-check before submission!
1.
If the submission form has been well-applied (file name, folder name, etc.)
2.
If the submission file size is appropriate (horizontal size, resolution, etc.)

[Layer Arrangement]

Please arrange layers according to the guideline as an attachment after your work. (attached image - please note layer arrangement)
1.
Check if the layers are organised well (including background design).
Text: A collection of all dialogue layers such as narration, monologue, conversation, and phone calls.
Sound Effects: A collection of text and lettering (image) layers.
Speech Bubbles: Speech bubbles layer imported from the original file (image) and speech bubbles layer created by path operation.
Etc.: Non-dialogue and sound effect items such as building signs, restaurant menus, newspapers, magazines, etc.
IMG: Picture layers with cutouts.
Background: When designating layers as the default layer, set the same color as the background colour and adjust (if the manuscript background is white, set it to white / if black, set it to black and then set the background layer).