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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

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2018
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ISBN-13 9781789347036
Length 448 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Liz Staley Liz Staley
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Table of Contents (21) Chapters Close

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

What is a Layer Mask?

A layer mask is a feature of digital art that allows parts of a layer to be hidden without being erased for good. This allows us to fine-tune a drawing or part of a drawing without losing what has already been done. Layer masks can be adjusted over and over, hiding parts of a drawing and then being removed again to bring those parts back.

A good way to think about a layer mask is as being like a Halloween mask. Putting a mask on your face would make your real face unable to be seen. Take the mask off, and your face would be visible again.

Unlike using eraser tools, layer masks are impermanent and allow changes to be made without losing any data. We can see what a character looks like with a different hairstyle or temporarily hide parts of a background, for example. The best thing is that layer masks are easy to use and to edit!

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