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How to Animate in Clip Studio Paint for Beginners

Whyt Manga via YouTube

Overview

Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on animating in Clip Studio Paint, perfect for beginners. Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation, including frame rates, key frames, onion skinning, and motion tweening. Explore advanced techniques like vector lines, character design referencing, and cel shading. Master essential tools and features such as animation folders, timelines, and 2D camera folders. Discover how to import audio, create shortcut keys, and export your finished animations. Apply these skills to create hand-drawn anime-style animations, covering everything from rough keyframes to final touches like backgrounds and lighting. By the end of this guide, you'll have the knowledge to bring your own animated creations to life using Clip Studio Paint.

Syllabus

LEARN TO MAKE BASIC ANIMATIONS!
Frame rate, Animation folders, Timeline and more
Key Frames and In-betweens
Onion skin
New animation cels copy properties
Motion Tweening or In-betweening
Import audio and movies
2D Camera folder
Create Shortcut keys
Export animation
Anime application Rough Keyframes
Vector lines and the Vector eraser
Character design sheet in Sub View for Reference
Key animators and teams
Cleanups & Edits
Making loops
Duplicate layers
Fill tool for Color Preparation
Filling in color
Cel Shading, Lighting, and Swatches
Add Track notes
Backgrounds and misc assets
Outro Ending
Final Animation

Taught by

Whyt Manga

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