Get Started Today with Clip Studio Paint: Introduction To Illustration [PRO/EX/iPad Compatible Version]

★Turn your "want to draw" into "ability to draw" This is an instruction manual for the #1 illustration app, "CLIP STUDIO PAINT." This book carefully explains basic functions like pens, brushes, and layers in CLIP STUDIO PAINT, the most popular illustration software, on a large screen so even beginners can understand. Simply follow along with this book to learn the basics of digital illustration. It also includes a "making of" video, so you'll learn everything you need to know, from how to combine knowledge to tips for creating great illustrations. Additionally, the illustrations included in the making of video are available for download as sample files (finished data) and time-lapse videos, making this book perfect for those who want to see the professional production process.

Recommended for those who want to get started with digital illustration but don't know how to use it.

[Contents of this Book] Chapter 1: Getting Started with CLIP STUDIO PAINT Chapter 2: Understanding Basic Functions and Settings Chapter 3: Using Layers Chapter 4: Using the Pen and Brush Tools Chapter 5: Using the Move, Select, and Transform Tools Chapter 6: Using the Shape and Text Tools Chapter 7: Drawing Illustrations with CLIP STUDIO PAINT

(Recommended for) Beginners who want to improve their digital illustration skills, and those who want to level up by mastering the correct techniques

(Table of Contents) ■Chapter 1: Getting Started with CLIP STUDIO PAINT Section 01: What is CLIP STUDIO PAINT? Section 02: Features of CLIP STUDIO PAINT Section 03: CLIP STUDIO PAINT Grades Section 04: Installing CLIP STUDIO PAINT Section 05: Starting and Quitting CLIP STUDIO PAINT ■Chapter 2: Understanding Basic Functions and Settings Section 06: CLIP STUDIO CLIP STUDIO PAINT Screen Layout Sec 07: Understanding the Drawing Process Sec 08: Creating a New Canvas Sec 09: Understanding Palette Operations Sec 10: Understanding the Color Wheel Sec 11: Adjusting Pen Pressure in CLIP STUDIO PAINT Sec 12: Navigating the Canvas Sec 13: Navigating the Canvas with Tools Sec 14: Customizing the Palette Sec 15: Loading an Image onto the Canvas Sec 16: Utilizing Tiling Sec 17: Using 3D Materials Sec 18: Saving and Exporting Data Sec 19: Understanding Backup and Restoration in Case of Emergency Sec 20: Customizing Preferences Chapter 3: Using Layers Sec 21: Understanding Layers Sec 22: Types of Layers Sec 23: Creating a New Layer Sec 24: Deleting a Layer Sec 25: Locking a Layer Sec 26 Creating a Draft Layer Sec 27 Naming a Layer Sec 28 Switching Layer Visibility Sec 29 Changing Layer Opacity and Color Sec 30 Rearranging Layers Sec 31 Merging Layers Sec 32 Creating a New Folder Sec 33 Transferring a Layer Sec 34 Converting a Layer Sec 35 Setting a Layer Blending Mode Sec 36 Recommended Blending Mode ① Multiply Sec 37 Recommended Blending Mode ② Add Sec 38 Recommended Blending Mode ③ Overlay/Soft Light Sec 39 Recommended Blending Mode ④ Darken/Lighten Sec 40 Using a Bordered Layer Sec 41 Using a Clipping Mask Sec 42 Using a Layer Mask Sec 43 Specifying a Selection from a Layer Sec 44 Creating a Solid Color Layer Sec 45 Creating a Gradient Layer Sec 46 Creating a Color Correction Layer Sec 47 Combining and Using Multiple Layers Sec 48 What to Do When Colors Change When Converting to PSD ■Chapter 4 Using the Pen and Brush Tools Sec 49 Changing the Pen Used Sec 50 Advanced Pen Settings Sec 51 Pen Types Sec 52 Fill Tool Sec 53 Airbrush Tool Sec 54 Setting Dual Brushes Sec 55 Eyedropper Tool Sec 56 Color Blending Tool Sec 57 Eraser Tool Sec 58 Gradient Tool Sec 59 Decoration Tool Sec 60 Creating Your Own Brush Sec 61 Selecting a Brush and Creating Natural Blurring Effects ■Chapter 5 Using the Move, Select, and Transform Tools Sec 62 Understanding Selection Areas Sec 63 Magic Wand Tool Sec 64 Layer Movement Tool Sec 65 Selection Tool Sec 66 Using the Transform Function Sec 67 Operation Tool Sec 68 Line Correction Tool Sec 69 Dust Removal Tool Sec 70 Distortion Tool Sec 71 Magnifying Glass Tool ■Chapter 6: Using Shape and Text Tools Sec 72 Shape Tools Sec 73 Ruler Tool Sec 74 Text Tool ■Chapter 7: Drawing Illustrations with CLIP STUDIO PAINT Sec 75 For Those Who Have Struggled to Improve Their Drawing Skills Sec 76 Visual Aspects Are More Important Than Drawing Techniques Sec 77 Using Different Workspaces and Brushes for Different Styles Sec 78 Drawing a Rough Draft Sec 79 Drawing Line Art and Underpainting Sec 80 Painting Small Items Sec 81 Adding Details to Eyes and Other Features Sec 82 Editing Sec 83 How to Paint Eyes Sec 84 How to Paint Hair Sec 85 Fixing the Hair Sec 86 Fixing the Face