This article is from the Manga Glossary, by Steve Pearl starbuck@cybercomm.net with numerous contributions by others.
Acronym for "Computer Graphics". In the manga context, it refers to
computer-assisted illustration or animation of any kind. In recent years,
computer-generated halftone patterns and computer painting software have
become almost standard tools for manga-kas. The former technique was
popularised by manga-kas such as Tetsuya Saruwatari and Inoue Noriyoshi,
while pioneers of the latter include Kia Asamiya, Terasawa Buichi and
Tsudzuki Kazuhiko ^[$BETC[OBI'^[(B. Macintoshes seem to be the computer of
choice among manga-kas.
See also:
o Silicon Graphics Gallery <http://www.sgi.com/free/gallery.html>
o Siggraph Artist's Connection
<http://www.siggraph.org/artresource/sigartists.html>
 
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