Learn the comprehensive process of coloring sequential comic book pages using Clip Studio Paint Pro in this detailed 54-minute tutorial. Explore techniques for creating transparent line art layers, separating panels, flatting major elements, and establishing base colors. Master the use of keyboard shortcuts, Quick Access buttons, and Auto-select settings to streamline your workflow. Discover the importance of color comparisons, ambient lighting, and the effective use of Hard Light blending mode. Delve into advanced techniques for adding shadows, primary and secondary lights, changing line colors with clipping masks, and creating special effects. Gain valuable insights on professional coloring practices and workflow optimization for comic book illustration.
How I Color Comics with CLIP STUDIO PAINT - Coloring Basics
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
About me
Credits Line art by @adamtgorham
Put the line art on a transparent layer
Creating your PANELS layer
Quickly change tools with keyboard shortcuts
Using Polyline/Fill to separate the panels
Add or remove from a selection
“ELEMENTS” layer explained
Why I don’t use Clip’s “smart” flatting tools
How I flat major elements
Why I don’t put different elements on different layers
How to flat everything else
How to create Quick Access buttons
Creating the BASE colors layer
Auto-select / Wand settings for Reference layers
Adjust the base colors
Why I start with more neutral colors
Pro:tip: All colors are based on comparisons
Setting the AMBIENT light
How Hard Light blending mode works
Adding SHADOWS
Adding the primary lights
Adding secondary lights
Changing the color of the lines with a clipping mask
A tip regarding changing the line colors
How to do glows/special effects
Process overview
Conclusion
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Thank you!
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Color with Kurt
