Как вставить картинку в clip studio paint

Как вставить картинку в clip studio paint

• Выбрать pen > pen > G-pen.
• Дублировать ее (кликнуть правой кнопкой, duplicate subtool).
• Перетащить ее в новую группу на пустое место.
• Переименовать в sketch (кликнуть правой кнопкой, settings of subtool).

• Созданная нами кисть sketch
• Select layer tool
• Move layer tool
• Прямоугольное выделение
• Lasso
• Инструмент линия!
• Резинки твердая и мягкая

• Новый слой?
• Дублировать слой
• Удалить содержимое слоя — edit > delete
• Duplicate layer?
• Create folder and insert layer
• Merge with layer below
• Merge selected layers
• Залить слой — edit > Fill
• Create folder insert layer

• Edit > scale rotate
• Distrort transform
• Mesh transform

• Передвигаться по холсту
• Вращать холст
• Уменьшать/ увеличивать
• Отразить холст

File > save/ save as

Сохранить проект, чтобы потом доделывать его
CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (.clip) — формат программы клип студио пэйнт.
PHOTOSHOP DOCUMENT (.psd) — формат программы Фотошоп, его потом можно открыть в фотошопе и работать с ним там. В этом формате не сохраняются векторные слои и перспективные линейки.

Если в будущем при сохранении в PSD у вас будут странные цвета,
то сохраняйте через file > save duplicate > psd
и там в окне psd export settings поставmnt галочку Embed ICC profile.

Сохранить картинку — формат .jpeg

ВНИМАНИЕ!
Если вы активно используете отражение экрана, то может сохранится отраженная версия.
Чтобы это исправить, зайдите в view> rotate/ flip и уберите галочку с flip horizontal.
выделите все слои и edit > transform > flip hotizontal.
Теперь сохраняйте.

Work Faster Using A Reference Window In Clip Studio Paint!

A reference window or secondary window in Clip Studio Paint is very easy to use. This way you can split screen your work! You’re able to either use a reference image or preview the overall changes you’re making in your current drawing in real-time.

If you draw using reference images, which I always recommend, especially if you’re drawing something new, this is a very useful feature to use. You can open any image and have it to the side of your screen so you can view at any time.

So how can you use a Reference Window in Clip Studio Paint? Simply go to ‘Window -> Subview’ and a new tab will open to the right side of your screen. In here you can import any image you want and use it for reference!

You can even pick colors to form these images if you need to. Alternatively, you can also open a new window, that will display your art, so you can see it fully more easily! I’m going to go over all of this and explain step-by-step how to use these features in this article. From now on, using reference images will become much easier for you!

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Why You Should Use a Reference Window In Clip Studio Paint

It is extremely helpful to use references and a lot of artists like to have reference images on their screen when working. This doesn’t apply only if you’re drawing fanart from a game, movie or series you like.

No, drawing from reference is important at any time.

This is how you learn to draw anything in life. Even if you’re drawing something made up, like a magical creature, something from your own imagination, that creature has its roots on something that already exists. And for that reason, you might find it helpful to find images that will aid you in creating your new creature or monster.

We are all inspired by something. Be it by real life or other art and works! So I really recommend using reference images at all times. Especially when you’re learning to draw something new.

If you’re drawing using an image for reference in Clip Studio Paint, there is a very easy way to be able to see and even edit that image! Before knowing about this, I’d actually open a new document with the image I wanted to use as a reference.

Then I would move the window to one side, resize it and look at it from time to time. I’ll be honest though, I didn’t like how that worked. I always felt like that document was in my way.

Thankfully, Clip Studio can actually open reference images in a way that won’t bother your work! Simply go to ‘Window -> Subview’. Notice that to the right of your screen a new window will appear. Where it usually shows the Navigator window, it will change to the subview one.

There is also another way to get to the subview tab. Clip Studio usually has the Navigator window opened as default. If you didn’t customize your workplace, then you’ll probably have, from top to bottom, several windows like History, Navigator, Layer Property and Layer.

Go to the Navigator window and press the second tab. You’ve now opened the Subview window. Now when you open Subview, it will probably show up empty. You need to open a reference image!

Importing An Image Into Your Sub View Reference Window

To import the reference image you want to use, simply select the small folder icon on the bottom of the window. When you do, just go to the folder where you saved your image and open it up. Your reference image should now appear on the subview window!

Now, this might look a bit small for you. If you’re using the image as a reference, chances are you want to be able to see it properly, so you can understand how to draw that object or subject.

The first thing you can do is to edit how big the window is. If you move your mouse to the extremities of the subview tab, an arrow will appear. While that arrow shows, you can scale the window as you wish.

This will change the view of your workspace, so be sure to set it in a way that feels comfortable when drawing. You might’ve noticed though that the subview window has quite a lot of icons and buttons going on.

Explore all the options you have here so you know how each work and how you want to see your image. But simply put, you can zoom your image in and out. This can be helpful to see better some details of it, for example!

You can also rotate the image you’re using as reference, as well as flip it both horizontal and vertically.

Notice the arrow icons right to the left of the folder icon? You can actually have more than one reference image! Only one image will appear at a time, but by using the arrows you can change from image to image, depending on what you need at the moment.

This is very useful if you need to draw more than one subject or object and need reference images for both. It is also really helpful if you’re using the Subview Window to pick up colors from other images or palettes for your drawings!

Using The Sub View Window As A Color Palette

Let’s say you’re doing fanart of a game or movie you like. Surely it will be useful for you to not only be able to see the character you’re drawing as reference, but to also pick their colors to use on your work!

Alternatively, let’s say you want to draw a summer landscape, full of golden tones or you just happened to find a really nice palette and want to use it. When I just want to practice a bit with color or just don’t know which colors to use in a recent work I have, I really like to go to coolors.co!

This website will generate random palettes for you to use. Simply click the ‘Generate’ button until you find one palette that you really like and want to use. This kind of website is very useful for when you’re just unsure which colors you should use in your work but also learn better how to use colors in a balanced and interesting way! You can level up your artwork by reading this article I wrote on Color Theory right here.

Once you find a palette or an image that has colors you want to use, just open it in the Subview window, just like I showed above.

When you open an image on the Subview window, you might notice that the color picker tool is automatically set. Just hover it above the image and click to pick a color. Now the color is selected and you can paint on your canvas!

Easy as pie! I don’t know about you, but until I learned about the subview window, I would open a new file with the image and then move from canvas to canvas, picking a color, then painting it in a new layer on the file I was using. And so on and so forth.

It takes so long to do this and it’s quite counter-productive. Instead, you can just open a palette in your subview reference window and pick the color you need, whenever you want.

If you want to move the reference image, just click on the color picker icon and now a small hand should appear when you hover the image. It is now safe to move it around. If you need to pick colors again, just activate the color picker again!

Alternatively, Use A New Window To See Your Current Artwork

A lot of artists like to have a secondary window to show the whole drawing they’re working on. As you draw, most of the times, your work will be zoomed in, so you can draw the details more easily.

While doing so, you can’t see the whole picture. Of course, you can always zoom in and out so you can see your drawing from afar and then continue working. If you do prefer to have a secondary window, with the whole work, simply go to ‘Window -> Canvas -> New Window’.

This will open a new window in Clip Studio. If you want you can drag that new window to the side and resize it to your liking, so you can look at it at all times. While you work on the original canvas, the new window will always be updating, so you can have a faithful viewing of your work.

Now you can draw zoomed in comfortably and you’ll be able to see the full view of your work in real time and anytime!

This is especially good if you’re working with vector layers and are planning on resizing your artwork eventually.

Note: If you don’t have Clip Studio Paint or are looking to upgrade, here’s a link to Clip Studio Paint’s Website!

How to Use Reference Photos with Clip Studio Paint

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Reference images can be really helpful when creating art. But, it can be a pain to think about printing a picture, using another device to open your images with, or finding some method of having your reference photo easily available. Luckily, Clip Studio Paint has a reference window that makes it quick and easy to use reference images!

To use a reference image in Clip Studio Paint, open the Window menu and choose the Sub View option. Add your photo to use CSP’s features with it. If you’re using an iPad, you can also use the split screen function to open your Photos app alongside CSP.

Alright, let’s talk about how to add reference images to Clip Studio Paint, step-by-step.

1. Open the Window menu and choose Sub View

The Window menu is in the top toolbar of Clip Studio Paint. There are a LOT of awesome options in the Window menu, so don’t get overwhelmed. Simply scroll through until you find the Sub View option.

2. Add your photo in the sub view window

Now that you’ve opened your sub view window, it’s time to add your photo to it. There are a few ways to do this. To access these options, you can click on the icons at the bottom of the sub view window.

Or, you can click on the horizontal lines near the top of your sub view window to open the sub view settings.

Now, to add your photo.

You can import a photo file by choosing the Import option, or the file folder icon.

You can import a photo from your photo library by choosing the Import from photo library option, or the picture icon.

You can take a picture and import it by choosing the Import from camera option, or the camera icon.

3. Add multiple photos, if needed

You can add multiple photos as references in your sub view window, if needed. Simply use the methods in step 2 to add the reference photos you need.

Then, use the arrows near the bottom of your subview window to scroll between them.

4. Have fun with everything you can do with your reference images in CSP

Once you’ve added your reference photos to your sub view window, explore everything you can do with them!

You can zoom in or out of them by using the plus or minus icons, or dragging the zoom slider. If you’re on an iPad, you can just pinch the photo to zoom and reposition it.

You can rotate the photo by using the circles with arrows icons, or dragging the rotation slider. If you’re on an iPad, you can just pinch the photo to rotate it and reposition it.

If you want to reset the rotation of your picture, click on the dial icon.

To have the photo fit within your window, click on the icon that shows two squares and arrows.

Important note: you can override the Fit to Navigator setting even while it’s enabled. You can zoom, rotate, and adjust your photo even if it looks like it’s enabled. If it’s enabled and you need to reset it, simply click it to disable it and then click again to enable it again. This will reset it. You may need to reset your rotation or other settings too.

To flip your photo horizontally, click on the icon of two triangles lined up next to each other. To flip your photo vertically, click on the icon of two triangles lined up on top of each other.

There’s also an eyedropper icon. If you click on it to enable it, this means that you’ll automatically be switched to the eyedropper when engaging with your photo. This is useful if you want to grab colors from your reference photos!

5. Pop out your reference photo, if needed

A neat feature of Clip Studio Paint’s sub view tool is that you can pop it out and reposition it on your screen. If you’re on an iPad, simply hold down on the edge of the sub view window until it pops out.

If you want to return the sub view window back to the side of your screen, simply drag it there.

As we’ve seen, using reference photos with CSP’s sub view tool is really cool. That said, there might be times when you want your photo added directly as a layer. Let’s talk about that.

Add Your Reference Photo as a Layer

Having your reference photo as a layer can be clunky, but it’s still an option worth mentioning.

Here’s what you need to do.

1. Open the File menu and choose Import

The File menu is in the top toolbar of Clip Studio Paint. Scroll down to find the Import button.

2. Choose how you want to import your image

Within the import settings, you can choose to import an image file, from your photo library, a scanner, etc. Choose the one that works for you!

When you import a photo, it’ll be added as a layer. Keep in mind though that it’s an image and not the same as the layers you use to draw on.

So, we’ve talked about using Clip Studio Paint’s sub view tool to add reference images. We’ve also talked about adding images as layers.

If you’re an iPad user, there’s another cool feature that I use all of the time.

If I’m using my iPad and I want to be able to quickly scroll through lots of photos quickly, I often turn to the split screen function instead.

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Using the iPad’s Split Screen Function for Reference Photos in Clip Studio Paint

I like using the iPad’s split screen function if my reference photos are in my Photos app and I want quick access to all of them.

That said, keep in mind that the split screen function isn’t a part of Clip Studio Paint. This means that you can’t use Clip Studio Paint’s features with it.

For example, we talked about how you can use the eyedropper with the photos in Clip Studio paint’s sub view window. You can’t do that with the Photos app in split screen.

I have a full guide on using the split screen feature on your iPad with Procreate, and we’ll go over those instructions here.

1. Slide up from the bottom of your iPad screen onto your canvas

Use your finger to slide up on your canvas, starting at the very bottom. To make it easier, I usually start sliding at the very bottom rim of my iPad. By starting with the inactive part of my screen, it makes sure that I don’t accidentally start too high up.

If you accidentally swipe too high on your screen, you’ll just end up drawing a line on your canvas or moving it. You need to make sure that your swipe is hitting the very bottom of your active canvas, which is why getting a running start from the rim of your iPad helps.

The goal is to have your apps appear. If you see an arrow instead, drag the arrow until your apps appear.

2. Hold down on your needed app until it floats

Whichever app that you need to split screen with Clip Studio Paint, grab it from your toolbar and hold down on it. For the rest of this example, we’ll be talking about the Photos app, but it can be whichever app you plan to use.

It’s important to note here that you’ll need to have your desired app in your iPad app toolbar that lives at the bottom of your screen. This is what you’ll be able to see and choose from.

3. Drag your app and let go of it either on top of your CSP canvas, or to the side of it

When you drag your app out of the toolbar and onto your CSP canvas, you have two options.

The first option is to drop it onto your CSP canvas directly. This will keep your CSP canvas the same size, but it will put your app on top of it for you to use.

The second option is to drag it to the far side of your CSP canvas. You’ll notice that this will trigger CSP to become smaller in size while your app takes up a portion of your screen.

If you use this second option, you can use the line dividing CSP and your app to adjust the sizes of both of them.

4. Use your app as needed alongside CSP

Now that you have your second app opened on top of, or alongside of, CSP, you’re ready to use it.

For example, if you’ve opened the Photos app, you can use it in the same exact way you normally would. Tapping between different albums, scrolling through photos, etc.

There’s another way to access the split screen feature as well.

1. Click on the 3 dots at the top of your iPad screen.

In the top middle of your iPad screen, you should see 3 horizontal dots.

If you’re using a light screen interface, they might be hard to see. If that’s the case, change your screen to a dark interface to see them better. You may also need to tap around up there for them to appear.

2. Choose the Split View option

With the options that pop up, choose the Split View option.

3. Choose the app you need.

At this point, you’ll see your iPad’s home screen. Choose your Photos app and it will open in split view next to Clip Studio Paint.

There you have it! Using reference photos in Clip Studio Paint can be such a huge help in creating art. Choose the strategy that works for you and have fun with it!

Diana has been an artist for over 26 years and has training in drawing, painting, digital drawing and graphic design. Diana’s latest obsession is digitally drawing with Procreate and creating t-shirt designs with Canva. Diana has experience selling her art across a number of platforms and loves helping other artists learn how to make money from their art as well.

Import images to enhance your work

Many digital concept art and illustration pieces use images such as photos and textures to add realism or visual interest to their work. This article will introduce you to the basics of importing and blending images.

Blending paper textures to give a pen and paper aesthetic to your art

Increasing the visual interest of the work by blending texture and pattern images

[1] Importing images to a canvas

Before you apply textures, photos, or pattern images to your work, you must first import them to your canvas. Try loading an image using one of the methods described below.

The imported image will be converted into a [Image material layer], which has different characteristics from normal layers.

<What are Image material layers?>

Image material layers do not degrade in quality even if you apply scaling or transformations. Image material layers will have a handle that makes them easier to manipulate. Detailed instructions on how to use this will be introduced in [2].

<Applicable image formats>

BMP, JPG, PNG, TIFF, Targa, PSB, PSD

●Import from Clip Studio Paint’s menu

(1) From the [File] menu, click [Import] -> [Image] and browse your computer to find your image.

[For the Galaxy/Android/Chromebook versions] If you want to use images saved in your camera roll such as photos taken with the camera or images created with other applications, select [File] menu > [Import] > [From device].

[For the iPad/iPhone version] If you want to use images saved in your camera roll such as photos taken with the camera or images created with other applications, select [File] menu > [Import] > [From Photo Library].

(2) The selected image will be imported to the canvas. If you want to blend the texture with the entire image, place it as the topmost layer.

●Place using Drag and Drop

Images can also be imported by dragging and dropping directly from a folder to Clip Studio Paint.

When importing with this method, drag and drop files to the [Layer] palette instead of the canvas.

For tablet/smartphone versions: After displaying both Clip Studio Paint and the image in Split View or in a multi-window view, drag and drop the image onto the [Layer] palette to import.

Dragging and dropping an image onto the canvas will make a new canvas and import the image as a normal raster layer instead of importing it to the canvas you are drawing on.

●Placing ASSETS materials or materials in the [Material] palette

To use materials in Clip Studio Paint’s [Material] palette or materials downloaded from Clip Studio ASSETS, drag and drop the thumbnail image of the material in the [Material] palette onto the canvas.

If [Tiling] is set for the material, handles will be displayed on the border of a single pattern as shown below. [Tiling] can also be turned off from the [Tool Properties] palette.

●Placing editable image data (File object)

Importing image data edited in Clip Studio Paint (.clip) or Photoshop (.psd) as a [File Object] will allow you to edit the image data with another canvas or software while it is placed on the canvas. Edits will be applied to the canvas without replacing the image.

You can import file objects from [File] menu > [Import] > [Create file object].

<What are File Objects?>

File objects are layers in Clip Studio Paint that contain the original image or video file structure. Although edits cannot be made directly in Clip Studio Paint, any changes to the original file will be applied to the imported file object in Clip Studio Paint.

If the original file was edited using Clip Studio Paint, the latest version of the file will always be displayed. If not, you can update it manually from [File] > [File object] > [Update file object].

For more information on file objects, please check the following article.

[2] Transforming and blending the imported image

The transformation, blending modes, opacity, etc. of the imported [Image material layer] and [File object] can be adjusted. Here, we will introduce common techniques.

You can adjust settings for tiling under the [Tool Property] palette, and use commands for [Texture combine] under the [Layer Property] palette.

However, the content of an [Image material layer] cannot be directly edited. To make edits, you can use a [Layer Mask] or [Rasterize] (convert it to a normal layer), as shown below.

●Tools to manipulate images

Images imported to layers can be transformed by dragging the handles. Handles can be displayed and operated by selecting [Tool] palette > [Operation] tool > [Object].

Transforming the imported image

By default, imported images have fixed aspect ratio and can be scaled up/down and rotated. If you want to change the transformation method, change the settings on the [Tool property] palette.

To change the aspect ratio, uncheck [Fixed aspect].

If you want to transform freely, change the [How to transform] option to [Free transform].

Blend imported images with a single click.

In most cases, imported images will stand out from the image. You can use the [Texture combine] tool to easily apply the texture of the [Image material layer] or [File object].

Arrange the texture image so that the entire canvas is covered, and then select the [Layer property] palette’s [Effect] > [Texture combine].

You can also use blending modes instead of the [Texture combine] feature when blending imported images.

You can adjust both settings, so try experimenting with different patterns!

[Rasterize] to edit imported images

Imported images can’t be directly edited because they are [Image material layer]s. To edit them, you will need to convert them into normal, or “rasterized” layer.

(1) Select the [Image material layer] from the [Layer] palette, then click [Layer] menu > [Rasterize].

The layer’s icon will change, and you will be able to edit it as you would a normal layer.

Tips: Layer Expression Colors

Each layer in Clip Studio Paint has a [Expression color](Color Mode) setting.

If you can’t add color to the layer, the [Expression color] might be set to [Gray] or [Monochrome].

Make sure to set the expression color to [Color].

Blending the imported image after making it transparent

If you want to make the white or black areas of the image transparent (such as for line arts and textures), you can adjust the expression color of the layer.

(1) Click the [Display decrease color] icon under the [Layer Properties] palette.

(2) Clicking the black icon of the expression color will erase the white areas, extracting the black parts.

If you click the white icon, the black part will be erased and the white part will be extracted.

This feature is also useful when extracting the line art or outline of an imported image.