Clip Studio Paint Tutorial: Using Perspective Rulers

Introduction

The Perspective Ruler is a powerful tool in Clip Studio Paint that helps create realistic and accurate perspectives in artwork. In this tutorial, we will explore how to access and utilize the Perspective Ruler to take your artwork to the next level.

Accessing the Rulers

To access the Perspective Ruler, navigate to the "rectangle subtool area" in Clip Studio Paint. Here, you'll find a range of rulers, including the Linear Ruler, Curve Ruler, Figure Ruler, Ruler Pen, Special Ruler, Guide Perspective Ruler, and Symmetrical Ruler.

Creating a Perspective Ruler

There are two ways to create a Perspective Ruler in Clip Studio Paint. The first method involves using the "Create Perspective Ruler" option under "Ruler Frame," which allows you to select from 1, 2, or 3-point perspective. The second method involves freehand creation using the Perspective Ruler tool, which offers more flexibility and customization.

Customizing the Perspective Ruler

Once you've created a Perspective Ruler, you can customize it using the selection tool. Elements can be dragged around using the circles, and the diamond shapes can be used to activate or deactivate elements. Vanishing points and horizon lines can also be adjusted to suit your needs.

Freehand Perspective Ruler Method

The freehand method is the preferred method of creating a Perspective Ruler, as it allows for more flexibility and accuracy in creating perspectives. This method requires more practice and patience, but the results are well worth the effort.

Example

To demonstrate the use of the Perspective Ruler, let's take a small image from Pinterest and transform it to create a realistic perspective. By using the Perspective Ruler, we can accurately plot perspective lines, horizon lines, and vanishing points to create a convincing and immersive scene.

Plotting Perspective with the Perspective Ruler

To plot perspective with the Perspective Ruler, start by activating the tool and touching the screen with the cursor. A line will appear, allowing you to focus on a point of perspective. Click on a point to create a perspective line, and then line up the perspective line with a feature in the image, such as the top of a bookcase. Choose a lower point on the same feature and click to create a second perspective line. This will create a horizon line, two perspective points, and a vanishing point.

Tips and Tricks

When working with perspective points, it's essential to be careful and avoid mistakes. If the lines are not perfectly aligned, it's necessary to plot another perspective point or line and then use the "Command Z" function to undo the mistake. When working with perspective points, it's possible to make mistakes and need to start over.

Deleting Vanishing Points

To delete a vanishing point, simply click on it and delete it. Deleting a vanishing point will deactivate other related vanishing points. Selecting all vanishing points and deleting them will remove all perspective lines.

Working with Perspective Points

When plotting perspective points, keep the horizon line level to avoid confusion. It's recommended to keep the horizon line perfectly horizontal, especially for beginners.

Setting Up a New Layer

A common tactic used by manga artists is to set up a new layer and start plotting lines. This layer can be used to create bookcases, tables, and other objects in perspective.

Drawing on a Separate Layer

It's recommended to draw on a separate layer from the perspective layer. This allows for easy editing and modification of the perspective lines without affecting the drawn objects.

Using Perspective Rulers in Clip Studio Paint

Quick Start Guide

To get started with using Perspective Rulers in Clip Studio Paint, draw on a separate layer above the perspective rulers layer to make the perspective rulers invisible when needed. This allows for more organic drawing and flexibility in your artwork. Turn the perspective rulers back on to continue working with snap-to-perspective lines.

Best Practices

When using Perspective Rulers, it's essential to respect the original work of others. Do not advocate tracing photographs that do not belong to you for comic work or illustration. If you've taken the photograph yourself, feel free to trace it. Otherwise, look at multiple photographs and create your own perspective landscape from scratch.

Additional Resources

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