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Clip Studio Paint by Example

You're reading from   Clip Studio Paint by Example Understand how to use CSP in a faster and more productive way for concept art, illustrations, and comics

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2021
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781800202726
Length 512 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Ludovico Serra Ludovico Serra
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Preface 1. Chapter 1: Up and Running with CSP 2. Chapter 2: Adding Brushes to CSP FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Creating 3D Backgrounds in CSP 4. Chapter 4: Using Your 3D Props to Create a Scene 5. Chapter 5: Implementing 3D Characters in CSP 6. Chapter 6: Importing 3D Characters in CSP 7. Chapter 7: Making Your Own Illustration 8. Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Comic 9. Chapter 9: Building Your Own Concept Art 10. Chapter 10: Creating Your Own Portfolio 11. Chapter 11: CSP Vocabulary 12. Other Books You May Enjoy

Setting up your workspace and mapping your shortcuts

My bachelor's degree was in painting, and I don't know why, but I often painted on a 2x1 m canvas. This gave me a muscle constriction in my shoulder nerves. Because of this, I learned the hard way that I needed to watch the ergonomics of my workspace. From the beginning of my digital career, I've used a tablet, a pen tablet, and a display tablet, and I've changed my workspace a lot. This will be the chapter in which I will share my thoughts with you on how to create a more enjoyable (and painless) environment.

Desk and chair

The first thing you need to consider is having a good chair, as you will probably sit in that chair for 2-3 hours at a time. You need to be comfortable, and having a bad chair can ruin you in the long run. If you have a chair that can't give you the right height, it will cause you a lot of problems with your back. Plus, a chair costs less than a desk usually, so it's the easier...

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