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Learn Clip Studio Paint - Third Edition

By : Inko Ai Takita, Liz Staley
Book Image

Learn Clip Studio Paint - Third Edition

By: Inko Ai Takita, Liz Staley

Overview of this book

Clip Studio Paint is a versatile digital painting program for creating manga and illustrations, helping artists expand their digital portfolio. This software is packed with tools that make panel laying, speech adding, toning, and editing much easier. This easy-to-follow guide is clearly divided into chapters covering drawing tools, interface customization, and using various visual effects so you can focus on specific techniques in detail one at a time. Learn Clip Studio Paint is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to Clip Studio Paint that will have you up to speed in no time. You'll start by experiencing what it's like to create manga digitally and find new ways to shape your drawing. Next, using practical tips and rich visual references, the book shows you how to apply techniques to your creations, giving you the opportunity to expand your range of visual expression. As you advance, you'll explore how to create special effect brushes using an in-depth example, along with discovering how to color, blend, and edit your art digitally. Finally, you'll find out how to print, use the Clip Studio Paint Assets, and learn how to create unique and inspiring art that stands out from the rest. By the end of this Clip Studio Paint book, you'll have gained a clear understanding of its tools and be able to start telling your own manga story using your improved digital drawing skills.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)

Using preset poses on figure models

Yes, there are many preset poses available for use in your creation. We will look into how to find and apply them to a 3D figure or character.

The 3D section of the Material palette includes many sub-categories. One of these categories is an entire library of pre-made poses that you can drag and drop onto a character model or one of the generic male or female figure models. Using these poses is a great way to get your character or figure reference into a pose quickly. You may need to make a tweak or two to get the pose absolutely perfect. But many of these poses work well on their own or are a fantastic starting point for creating your own poses. As a bonus, they're easy to use, too!

Follow these steps to find out how:

  1. In the 3D category of the Material palette, find the Pose category and expand it by clicking on the triangle to the left of the category. Then, click on the Entire Body sub-category.
  2. Select a pose to add to...