Making focus lines with the Scattered saturated line tool
Another effect used in a lot of Manga and comics is the focus line. These lines radiate from a central point and can show shock or surprise, indicate an action, or draw the eye.
Getting ready
You will need an open file to work in. The size and resolution don't matter.
How to do it…
The following steps will teach you how to use the Scattered saturated line tool:
Select the Figure(U) tool from the toolbox. Then go to Saturated line | Scattered saturated line.
Click on the spot from where you want all the lines to radiate and hold down the mouse button.
While still holding down the mouse button, drag out to form an ellipse around the area to focus on. In the example shown here, the lines will be focused on the character's face:
Tip
Need a perfect circle? Hold down the Shift key while dragging!
Release the mouse button to generate the lines.
How it works…
This tool, like the line tools that we've already covered this chapter, draws lines based on...
