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Learn Clip Studio Paint: A beginner's guide to creating compelling art in manga, comics, and animation , Fourth Edition

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Learn Clip Studio Paint

Image Gallery of Manga and Illustrations Created by Clip Studio Paint

Hello everyone! A warm welcome to the fun world of Clip Studio Paint. Whether you want to start your creative journey or simply brush up on your skills, you’ve come to the right place. You will find great freedom in controlling digital tools for your manga creations by going through this book. Some chapters might even inspire you to try different types of art and effects that you never before imagined you could utilize! Whenever you feel stuck or unsure, you can always come back to this book to check how to use certain tools. It’s going to be a fun ride, building your ability to express your manga story. So, let’s start our adventure.

To begin with, this chapter is dedicated to showing you visual examples of Clip Studio Paint creations. Just a glance at this chapter’s pages tells us exactly what features and capabilities Clip Studio Paint has. You can also see this as an early window into what creative ideas you can start to develop over the course of this book.

Don’t worry – these tools and techniques will be explained step by step as we progress. In this chapter, you will find pointers to the parts of the book that introduce each tool, so you can jump to the places where the precise techniques you would like to learn are set out in detail. Of course, feel free to skip topics you are already familiar with.

This chapter will cover the following main topics:

  • Illustration gallery
  • What tools are used

Illustration gallery

In the following sections, we will preview each Clip Studio Paint tool you’ll learn how to use in this book. If there’s a style in particular that calls to you, consider jumping straight to that chapter to learn the techniques.

A cartoon drawing of a child and a cat

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Figure 1.1: A pencil tools sample image

Pencil tools

Figure 1.1 shows examples of pencils that are available in this set of tools. You can use pencils for sketching and expressing warm, crafty art. Yes, you can use pencil tools to complete an entire full-colour manga illustration! Details of how to use pencils can be found in Chapter 3, Penciling: Layer and Layer Property Palettes.

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Figure 1.2: An Inking tools sample image

Inking tools

Figure 1.2 shows examples of pens that are available in this set of tools. These are the most popular tools for manga. They produce clean and crisp manga drawings that make it easy to see what’s going on in the scene and are still clear even when printed on colored or bad-quality paper. Details of how to use the pens can be found in Chapter 8, Getting Started with Inking Tools.

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Figure 1.3: A brush tools sample image

Brush tools

Figure 1.3 shows examples of brushes that are available in this set of tools. Yes, just like physical brushes, we can mix and blend colors with the brush tools in the latest version of Clip Studio Paint! Oil, water, and calligraphic…there are so many good brushes there. Details of how to use brushes can be found in Chapter 4, Introducing Clip Studio Paint Brushes.

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Figure 1.4: A shape tools sample image

Shape tools

Figure 1.4 shows an example of a shape tool drawing. These tools free you from wobbly, shaky lines. Instead, you can create accurate, precise objects, buildings, and décor shapes with shape tools! Learn more in Chapter 11, Exploring Vector Layers.

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Figure 1.5: A decoration tools sample image

Decoration tools

Figure 1.5 shows examples of decorations available in this set of tools. They are great for expressing feelings, the tone of scenes, and patterns of clothing! Details of how to use decoration tools can be found in Chapter 4, Introducing Clip Studio Paint Brushes.

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Figure 1.6: Textures sample

Textures

Figure 1.6 shows a sample image with and without a texture. If you want to add a paper/scratched/decayed texture to your art, you can always add extra effects by creating or downloading texture images.

You can simply add an extra layer with the texture image and change the layer blending mode. You can learn more in Chapter 16, Using Clip Studio Paint to Color Your Manga.

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Figure 1.7: Text and balloon tools sample

Text and balloon tools

Figure 1.7 shows examples of text and balloon tools. Manga creation involves several stages, including panel sketching, inking, coloring (if it’s color manga), adding tones and effects, and adding text. So, you can add dialogue to tell your story. You can learn how to add text and speech balloons in Chapter 7, Using Text and Balloon Tools.

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Figure 1.8: 3D figures sample

3D figures

Figure 1.8 shows an example of using 3D figures as a pose reference. You can refer to or trace over 3D models to draw characters. It comes in handy especially when you want to draw accurate posture or objects/bodies from unusual angles. Learn more about using 3D models in Chapter 14, Using 3D Figures and Objects.

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Figure 1.9: Layer blending mode sample

Layer blending modes

Figure 1.9 shows an example of a drawing with and without layer blending modes. After completing the basic coloring of your drawing, you might want to add shade, lighting, or light reflection, or even change the overall impression. It is possible to do this using layer blending mode. You can see the entirety of the effects available in Chapter 16, Using Clip Studio Paint to Color Your Manga.

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Figure 1.10: Shading Assist sample

Shading Assist

Figure 1.10 shows an example of a drawing with and without Shading Assist. After completing the basic coloring of your drawing, you might want to give it an effective shade. You can choose what type of shading to add, such as Simple shade or Evening shade. The sample image shows Evening shade. You can see the entirety of the effects available in Chapter 16, Using Clip Studio Paint to Color Your Manga.

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Figure 1.11: Color mixing sample

Color jitter

Figure 1.11 shows an example of a drawing using color jitter. The latest version of Clip Studio Paint has made very vibrant and realistic color mixing possible. Just turn Change brush tip on for your brush, and you can enjoy how the colors are mixed as you draw. Find out more in Chapter 4, Introducing Clip Studio Paint Brushes.

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Figure 1.12: Liquify tools sample

Liquify tools

Figure 1.12 shows an example of a drawing before and after it is retouched with Liquify tools. Notice how the character’s face expands a little, like a fish-eye effect. As you can see, you can change the shape and size of a specific part of an image by tracing it with a pen. It’s so handy when you want to make a minor adjustment to a shape. More details can be found in Chapter 16, Using Clip Studio Paint to Color Your Manga.

Summary

Now that you have seen some actual art created by using Clip Studio Paint, I hope you have a better idea of what tools and functions the program offers. It is fine if you don’t know the exact details of how this is achieved at this point, because you don’t have to be an expert to use them all, but it is always good to know the tools and functions that are available.

You will have also noticed that some analog effects, such as scratching or bleeding, can be made digitally. This will give you the opportunity to illustrate mishaps, smudges, or accidental merges of color, which might add interesting effects to your creations!

If you have some images already scanned onto your device, you can add these effects as an extra bit of detail. It would be great if you could find an effect or two that appeals to you. After reading this chapter, installing the program, and obtaining a graphic tablet, you can ignore the order of the rest of the chapters and jump to a specific chapter that details the techniques you want to learn about.

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Key benefits

  • An illustrated guide by an award-winning artist for creating manga art and comic books digitally
  • Explore essential drawing, inking, and coloring techniques to create captivating characters and stories that pop off the page
  • Take your first steps into animation with Clip Studio Paint to add movement to your artwork

Description

Ever dreamed of creating your own manga art or comic books? Learn Clip Studio Paint, Fourth Edition is your roadmap to becoming a digital artist! This beginner-friendly guide takes you on a step-by-step journey of digital illustration. You’ll get to grips with one of the essential features of digital illustration, layering, as you go through the process of penciling and inking your art. If you’re interested in creating a webtoon graphic novel or web comic, you’ll be happy to learn about comic-making essentials such as panels, sound effects, and speech bubbles In this edition, you’ll learn artistic techniques alongside Clip Studio Paint features, including a new focus on how to bring your artwork to life with proportions and perspective. You’ll learn how to draw characters with various brushes and brush customizations, as well as exploring coloring methods and rulers to make your stories pop. The edition also dives into exciting new features like using 3D models to draw poses and the basics of creating animations Packed with clear instructions and illustrated examples, this book is your one-stop shop for learning Clip Studio Paint. If you dream of creating your own manga art or comics, this guide equips you with skills to achieve your goals!

Who is this book for?

If you're just starting out as a digital artist or want to switch to Clip Studio Paint from a different graphics software package, then this book is for you. While this book is designed for those with no prior knowledge of digital art, intermediate-level users looking to explore the unique features of Clip Studio Paint will also find this book useful.

What you will learn

  • Organize layers to make your artwork easy to edit
  • Customize tools and brushes to draw compelling characters
  • Implement inking and coloring techniques in your art
  • Craft engaging comic panel layouts
  • Employ layer masks and screentones for professional results
  • Use 3D models to learn poses for your characters
  • Explore animation basics to bring your artwork to life
  • Leverage Clip Studio Paint's vast library of assets
  • Export your creations for various platforms, including print and web

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Table of Contents

21 Chapters
Image Gallery of Manga and Illustrations Created by Clip Studio Paint Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Installing Clip Studio Paint Pro and Interface Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Penciling: Layer and Layer Property Palettes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introducing Clip Studio Paint Brushes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Pages and Panels to Shape Manga Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Erasers, Selections, and the Sub View Palette Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Using Text and Balloon Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Getting Started with Inking Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Material Palette and Inking Special Effects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Exploring Vector Layers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating Your Own Sound Effects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Making Layer Masks and Screentones Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
All About Rulers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Using 3D Figures and Objects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Color Palette Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Using Clip Studio Paint to Color Your Manga Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Auto Actions and Your Workflow Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Exploring Clip Studio Assets and Animations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Exporting, Printing, and Uploading Your Manga Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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