Start Making Comics with Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint
Learn to Make Comic Strips, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Books: Essential Training From Zero to Superhero
4.51 (852 reviews)
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6.5 hours
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Jun 2016
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What you will learn
Sketch and ink directly in Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint.
Set up comic book pages and storylines.
Import your artwork into the software and modify it digitally.
Add color to artwork, including effects and gradients.
Start painting digitally.
Use an enormous library of materials, patterns, and 3D models in your art.
Add lettering, captions, speech balloons, thought balloons, and other text effects.
Letter with any font in your comic (I'll also show you how to install thousands of free fonts).
Print your finished comic.
Turn your finished comic into a PDF or CBZ file. This file can be opened by comic apps on your iPad or other tablet, phone, or desktop.
Use my favorite keyboard shortcuts and auto-actions to work up to 50% faster.
Use filters and tonal corrections to add special effects to your art.
Use layers to make art that would be impossible on paper.
Customize your workspace for a fast and efficient workflow.
Use grids and rulers to give your work a professional look.
Modify your art by cropping, resizing, copying, rotating, erasing, transforming, distorting, blurring, and much, much more.
Use layer clipping and layer masks to make difficult art techniques easy.
Use vectors to gain additional control over your art.
Save files that can be opened in Photoshop and retain layers.
Make illustrated books.
Develop a workflow to build a comic or illustrated story from scratch.
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Our Verdict
This course serves as a solid introduction to Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint for beginners looking to create comic books or illustrations. The instructor's clarity and enthusiasm make the content engaging, although the organization and depth of instruction could be improved in certain areas. While not perfect, it offers a good starting point for those interested in digital art.
What We Liked
- Instructor is articulate and stays on point, making content easy to follow.
- Comprehensive overview of Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint tools and features.
- Covers essential steps for creating comic strips, books, and illustrated books.
- Useful tips and insights on digital art techniques dispersed throughout the course.
Potential Drawbacks
- Lacks focus on practical applications of certain tools which can be challenging for beginners.
- Organization and presentation could be improved – some improvements in structuring content are needed.
- Advanced comic creation processes, such as export settings and sound effects creation, are not thoroughly explained.
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04/05/2016
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