Creating a Five-Point Perspective in Clip Studio Paint: A Comprehensive Tutorial
Introduction
Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on creating a five-point perspective in Clip Studio Paint. While Clip Studio Paint does not have a built-in tool for five-point perspective, this tutorial will guide you through a manual process to achieve this effect. By following these steps, you'll be able to create stunning five-point perspective artwork with ease.
Setting Up the Canvas
To begin, create a new canvas in Clip Studio Paint with a perfect square ratio, such as 4000 x 4000 pixels at 600 dpi. You can work in pixels, and any resolution can be used. Make sure to turn off the blue drafting lines to ensure a clean workspace.
Finding the Center of the Canvas
To find the center of the canvas, draw a cross from corner to corner using the straight line tool. Hold down the shift button to ensure a straight line. This will help you locate the center point of the canvas, which is essential for creating the five-point perspective.
Creating the Vanishing Points
Identify the five vanishing points:
- Vanishing point 1: top-left corner
- Vanishing point 2: top-right corner
- Vanishing point 3: bottom-left corner
- Vanishing point 4: bottom-right corner
- Vanishing point 5: center point
Connecting the Vanishing Points
Create a new layer and set the color to red. Use the curved line tool to connect vanishing point 2 and 4, and vanishing point 1 and 3. The curved lines should start from the vanishing points, get closer together as they go up higher, and stretch out as far as possible.
Manipulating the Guide
To cheat a little, make the guide bigger. Try to eyeball the spacing, but you can use rulers and measuring to ensure even spacing.
Copying and Rotating the Guide
Copy the guide and move it to each leg of the vanishing point. Hold down the shift button to rotate the guide while moving it. Try to get each guide as close as possible to the original.
Reason for Consistency
It's essential to have all guides the same so that the curves meet in the same spot, allowing for perfect squares.
Collapsing Layers and Changing Color
Collapse all layers together, and then change the guides back to their original color before collapsing layers. You can then change the color to whatever you desire. Note that if you change the color to a different color before collapsing, the guides will become permanently red.
Creating the Curve Line
Create new lines in a new layer in black. Hold down the shift button to draw straight lines. Use the curve line tool with a size of 10. Start at vanishing point 2 and draw to vanishing point 4. Release the pen to create the curve. Repeat for each level of the dashed red marks. Keep the cursor on the vertical line to ensure the curve is perfectly curved. Focus on keeping the highest point of the curve on the vertical line.
Creating a 5-Point Perspective Grid
To create a 5-point perspective grid, start by creating a reference grid for a 5-point perspective. The bottom section of the grid is not as wide as the top section, so the measurements may not be exact. The grid is just a reference, not meant to be completely exact.
Creating Vertical Lines
Create vertical lines that go from Vanishing Point 1 to Vanishing Point 3. Start from the vanishing point or where the line intersects with the horizontal line. The vertical lines will curve outward as they approach Vanishing Point 3. Repeat the process to create multiple vertical lines.
Result
The final grid should resemble a globe with latitude and longitude lines. The lines may not be perfect curves, especially in the corners. The curve tool is used to create the lines, which may not be exact circles.
Using the 5-Point Perspective Grid
To use the grid, create a new layer on top of the reference grid. Turn off the blue and red reference layers to avoid distraction. Save the grid for future use. To create a shape, such as a cube, follow the lines of the grid. The up and down lines will curve with the grid, unlike in 2-point perspective where they are parallel. The lines that make up the shape will follow the curves of the grid. The center point of the shape will be at the center of the grid, Vanishing Point 5.
Creating a Cube in 5-Point Perspective
Creating a cube in five-point perspective requires following curved lines that conform to a specific curve. Imagine a line from the vanishing point to create the cube's shape. Erase unnecessary lines and focus on the curved shape.
Cube Above the Horizon Line
Create a square above the horizon line to visualize the bottom of the cube. The square will be very curved and long. Follow the curved line to create the face of the surface.
Adding Thickness to the Cube
To add thickness, go to the vanishing point in the center. Use the line tool to create perfect lines. Decide on the desired thickness and use guidelines to achieve it.
Conforming to the Five-Point Perspective
Use the line tool to create lines that conform to the five-point perspective curve. The lines should curve accordingly to create the cube's shape. The distance between lines should shrink as they move away from the vanishing point.
Tips and Variations
Save the five-point perspective guide for future use. You can use the fisheye tool or filter as an alternative. Experiment with different shapes and perspectives to master this technique.
Conclusion
Creating a five-point perspective in Clip Studio Paint requires creating curved lines and shapes that conform to a specific curve. Practice and experimentation are key to mastering this technique. With this tutorial, you'll be able to create stunning five-point perspective artwork with ease. Subscribe for more Clip Studio Paint tutorial videos and take your art to the next level!