how to turn off ruler in clip studio paint: Mastering Perspective with Clip Studio Paint's Perspective Ruler Tool: A Comprehensive Guide

Mastering One-Point, Two-Point, and Three-Point Perspective with Clip Studio Paint's Perspective Ruler Tool

Clip Studio Paint's Perspective Ruler tool is a powerful feature that helps artists create realistic and convincing perspectives in their artwork. In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll explore how to use the Perspective Ruler tool to create one-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives, and how to edit and manipulate the ruler to achieve the desired effect.

Accessing the Perspective Ruler Tool

To access the Perspective Ruler tool, you can either click the fourth icon from the bottom on the left toolbar or select "Lines, Frames, and Rulers" from the Sub Tools and choose the "Perspective Ruler" tool.

Tool Properties

In the Tool Properties, you'll find a drop-down menu with several options, including:

• Add Vanishing Point
• Delete Vanishing Point
• Add Guidelines
• Fix Vanishing Point
• Infinite Eyes Vanishing Point

Creating a Vanishing Point Ruler

To create a vanishing point ruler on your canvas, follow these steps:

1. Sketch out your scene, such as a road, a tree, or a house.
2. Select the Perspective Ruler tool and make sure you're in the "Add Vanishing Point" mode.
3. Click twice on the canvas to create a vanishing point.
4. You'll see purple lines appear, indicating the perspective guidelines.

Editing the Perspective Ruler

To edit the perspective ruler, follow these steps:

1. Select the 3D cube icon (third icon from the top) on the left toolbar.
2. In the Sub Tools, select the "Object" option.
3. Click on the perspective ruler to select it.

Editing Options

Once you've selected the perspective ruler, you'll see three icons:

• The top icon allows you to move the vanishing point.
• The center icon allows you to move the entire perspective ruler.
• The diamond icon allows you to turn off the vanishing point, which means the perspective ruler will not follow that point.

Adjusting the Perspective Guidelines

To adjust the perspective guidelines, follow these steps:

1. Grab the white circles and extend them out to match your sketch.
2. The purple lines are just guidelines, so you can move them around to get the right perspective.

Key Elements

• The blue circle in the center is the vanishing point, which can be moved anywhere.
• The blue line across is the horizon line.
• The vertical line is the line that allows you to move the horizon up or down.

One-Point Perspective Using the Ruler Tool

To create a one-point perspective, use the ruler tool to create a vanishing point. Click anywhere on the screen or tablet to create a vanishing point, and the perspective ruler will be created.

Switching to Two-Point Perspective

To switch to a two-point perspective, follow these steps:

1. Go back to the ruler tool and select "Perspective Ruler".
2. Make sure to select "Add Vanishing Point".
3. Click anywhere on the screen or tablet to create a second vanishing point.
4. Clip Studio will create a horizon line at an angle based on where you clicked.
5. Adjust the horizon line by moving the 3D cube and clicking on the ruler.

Adjusting the Horizon Line and Vanishing Points

• Use the blue dots on the side of the horizon line to tilt it.
• Use the white circles to move the guide lines.
• The guide lines are only guidelines and won't change the direction of your lines.
• Lines drawn will still point to the vanishing point.

Fixing the Horizon Line

• Hold down the shift button on your keyboard and click on one of the blue dots to snap the horizon line to every 45 degrees.
• Leave it at 0 degrees to make it perfectly straight.

Fixing the Eye Level

• In the tool properties, select "Fix Eye Level" to keep the horizon line fixed at a fixed position.
• This will prevent the horizon line from moving when you move the vanishing point.

Drawing in Two-Point Perspective

• Use the ruler tool to draw lines that point to the vanishing points.
• You can move the vanishing point off the page and draw cubes or other shapes.
• Sometimes it's tricky to draw lines that point to the vanishing point, so zooming in closer can help.
• You can also use the 3D cube to help you draw lines that point to the vanishing point.

Editing Tools in Clip Studio Paint

Turning Off Perspective Points

• In the editing tools, there are diamonds underneath the controls to manipulate guidelines.
• Clicking these diamonds turns off the vanishing point, which means the perspective ruler will not follow that point.
• This can be useful when drawing one way of a perspective without drawing the other way.
• You can always turn it back on or turn all off to freehand draw.

Two-Point Perspective

• Use the perspective ruler to create a two-point perspective.
• Add a point by clicking twice.
• The tools work the same way as before, with diamonds to turn off and on.
• You can use the diamonds to turn off one perspective point and draw freely.

Three-Point Perspective

• Use the perspective ruler to create a three-point perspective.
• Add a third point by clicking twice.
• The tools work the same way as before, with diamonds to turn off and on.
• You can use the diamonds to turn off one or more perspective points and draw freely.

Easy Perspective Ruler Option

• Go to Layer > Ruler > Frame > Create Perspective Ruler.
• Choose one, two, or three-point perspective.
• Clip Studio Paint will create a general perspective ruler for you.
• You can manipulate the perspective points as needed.
• You can delete vanishing points by selecting the perspective ruler, clicking "Delete Vanishing Point", and then clicking on the point to delete.

Deleting Vanishing Points

• Select the perspective ruler.
• Click "Delete Vanishing Point".
• Click on the vanishing point to delete.
• The perspective ruler will no longer follow that point.

Using Perspective Rulers in Clip Studio Paint

Editing Perspective Rulers

• If you have only two vanishing points, the line becomes green, indicating that you can't draw up and down.
• To fix this, take your editing tool and turn the diamond back on, allowing you to draw up and down in parallel lines.
• Deleting a vanishing point will make the lines parallel.

Fixing Vanishing Points

• Select a vanishing point you're sure about and go to "Fix Vanishing Point".
• This anchors the vanishing point, preventing it from moving.

With these tips and techniques, you'll be able to master one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective using Clip Studio Paint's Perspective Ruler tool. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this tool is an essential part of creating realistic and convincing perspectives in your artwork.