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Learn Clip Studio Paint

You're reading from Learn Clip Studio Paint Create impressive comics and Manga art in world-class graphics software

Product type Paperback

Published in Dec 2018

Publisher

ISBN-13 9781789347036

Length 448 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Tools

Clip Studio Paint

Concepts

Graphics Programming

Author (1):

Liz Staley

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Table of Contents (21) Chapters

Preface

1. Installing Clip Studio Paint, Recommended Systems, and Interface Basics FREE CHAPTER

2. Preferences, Shortcuts, and Other Commands

3. Clip Studio Paint Brushes: an Introduction

4. Pencilling: Layer Properties

5. Erasers, Selections, and the Subview Palette

6. All About Rulers

7. Using 3D Figures and Objects

8. Vector Layers and the Material Palette

9. Using Text and Balloon Tools

10. Creating Sound Effects

11. Making Layer Masks and Screentones

12. Making Comic Panels

13. Auto Actions and Your Workflow

14. Inking Tools

15. Inking Special Effects

16. Color Palettes

17. Using CSP to Color Your Comics

18. Exporting and Printing Your Comic

19. What Is the Clip Studio App and Getting Animated

20. Other Books You May Enjoy

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Summary

In this chapter, we learned all about layers. We learned what a layer is and their benefits in the digital art world. We learned about the Layer palette and the various options and icons it has. We also learned about the Layer Property palette and the different effects it can have on our layers. Then we made a file and set it up with three new layers, and a layer folder that is ready for us to begin creating with.

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Authors (1)

Liz Staley

Liz Staley

Liz Staley is a visual artist and blogger who loves horses, animation, comics, and true crime. She began her digital art journey using Adobe Photoshop and then learned how to use Clip Studio Paint. She currently writes a weekly blog for Graphixly with art and Clip Studio Paint tips. Although she still loves the medium of comics and animation, her personal art now mostly consists of animal portraits that combine education with conservation. Liz loves horses, dogs, horror movies, anime, and learning the Japanese language.

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