clip studio ipa: Getting Started with Clip Studio Paint on iPad: A Beginner's Guide

clip studio ipa: Learn the basics of Clip Studio Paint on your iPad, from downloading and logging in to creating documents, customizing the workspace, and using essential tools and features.

October 17, 2024 at 16:40

Getting Started with Clip Studio Paint on iPad

Downloading and Logging In

To get started with Clip Studio Paint on your iPad, first download the app from the App Store. Once downloaded, log in or create an account, which is free. You'll then need to choose a plan, with two versions available: Clip Studio X and Clip Studio Pro. Clip Studio X is the full-on version, while Clip Studio Pro is the full-on version with more frames for animation. Both plans are subscription-based, with a 3-month free trial.

Creating a Document

To create a new document, go to File > New. Here, you can set up your document's settings, including:

  • Name: enter a name for your document (e.g., "Tutorial")
  • Resolution: set to 300 for good quality
  • Paper Color: choose a background color (e.g., 50 gray for easier on the eyes)
  • Pixel Ratio: choose a ratio for your final format (e.g., square for Instagram: 1080 x 1080, or double that for a larger format)

Workspace Overview

The workspace may seem intimidating at first, but most buttons are self-explanatory. If needed, you can reset the Windows workspace to its default state. The workspace is divided into two main panels:

  • The first panel contains the most important settings and tools
  • The second panel contains sub-panels with additional settings and tools

Organizing the Workspace

You can customize the workspace to fit your needs by undocking panels and moving them around. Use the red line to navigate and dock panels. You can also use the one-finger gesture to move the canvas without painting.

Procreate Gestures and Interface

Navigation

  • Double tap: zoom in and out
  • Two fingers: zoom in and out
  • Rotate canvas: rotate the canvas with two fingers, and snap to certain degrees when rotating
  • Reset angle: reset the angle in the Window Navigator
  • Flip canvas: flip the canvas horizontally or vertically in the Window Navigator
  • Undock and close Window Navigator: undock and close the Window Navigator when not needed

Panels

  • Brush panel: select the type of brush (pen, pencil, brush, airbrush, decoration, eraser, blur)
  • Tool Property panel: adjust brush size, anti-aliasing, and stabilization
  • Color panel: select the color to paint with
  • Layers panel: manage layers in the artwork

Brush Settings

  • Double tap Apple Pencil: switch between the last used tools (e.g., pen and eraser)
  • Adjust brush size: adjust the brush size in the Tool Property panel
  • Turn off anti-aliasing: turn off anti-aliasing to improve performance
  • Adjust stabilization: adjust stabilization to balance performance and accuracy

Color Selection

  • Color wheel: use the color wheel to select a color
  • Undock and close color set and color history panels: undock and close the color set and color history panels to declutter the screen
  • Compact color wheel and brush settings panels: use compact color wheel and brush settings panels to save space
  • Double click on color wheel: double click on the color wheel to select a color
  • Color picking feature: use the color picking feature by pressing and holding on the canvas to select a color

Layers

  • Access layers panel: access the layers panel to manage layers in the artwork
  • Undock and close layer property panel: undock and close the layer property panel to declutter the screen

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Connect Bluetooth keyboard: connect a Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad to use desktop-like shortcuts
  • Use shortcuts: use shortcuts for editing, cutting, copying, and undoing actions
  • Highly recommended: it is highly recommended to use a keyboard for an improved workflow

Clip Studio Paint Basics

Using a Small Keyboard with Clip Studio Paint

  • Delete, Cut, Paste, and Move Around buttons: use these buttons to perform basic actions
  • Undo and Redo functions:
    • Double tap with two fingers: undo
    • Triple tap with three fingers: redo

Layer Menu

  • Delete button: delete layers in the layer menu
  • Transform tool:
    • Move, flip, and rotate objects: use the transform tool to move, flip, and rotate objects
    • Apply or cancel changes: apply or cancel changes to the objects
  • Fill and Transform buttons: use the fill and transform buttons to fill and transform objects

File Management

  • Saving a document:
    • Click "Save" or "Export to Photo Library": save the document to the desired location and file type
    • Choose location and file type: choose the location and file type for the saved document
  • Opening a file:
    • Click "Open" and select a file: open a file from the desired location
  • Closing a document:
    • Click the "X" mark or "Close Window": close the document and return to the main screen

Tool Menu

  • Zoom in and out: use fingers to zoom in and out
  • Move Around: use fingers to move around the canvas
  • Object: use the object tool to work with layers, grids, and tone patterns
  • Transform: use the transform tool to move and manipulate layers with precision
  • Selections: use the selection tools, including:
    • Lasso
    • Polygon
    • Ellipse
    • Quick Selection tool: automatic tool selection with adjustable tolerance for selecting more or less

Brush and Pen Tools

  • Pen tool: use the pen tool for inking with various pen types and adjustable size
  • Pencil tool: use the pencil tool for sketching with various pencil types and Apple Pencil tilt function support
  • Brush tool: use the brush tool for painting with various brushes and airbrushes for soft, gradient effects
  • Decoration tool: use the decoration tool for background and texture effects

Customizing the Workspace

  • Deleting unwanted tools: remove tools from the toolbar
  • Restoring default tools: hold and add default tools back to the toolbar
  • Rearranging toolbar order: drag and drop tools to the desired location

Clip Studio Intro and Features

Introduction

The Clip Studio intro screen provides access to tutorials, assets, tips, news, and highlights. The news page is accessible, but requires an internet connection.

Materials

Materials are stored in the materials section and include patterns, effects, backgrounds, textures, and more. Some materials are available by default, while others can be downloaded from the asset store and imported. 3D primitives and poses are also available for download and import.

Quick Access

Quick access allows users to add shortcuts to frequently used tools and features. You can add shortcuts to new raster layers and other tools and features. A quick access tutorial is available.

Layers

New layers can be created and managed, and layers can be selected, grouped, hidden, and deleted. Layer modes are available, and masking and deleting layers are possible.

Importing Images

There are two ways to import images: through File > Import, or through Window > Sub View. Imported images can be used as references and can be resized and moved around. Sub View allows for a separate floating window for reference images.

Tools

  • Fill tool: available with settings for closing gaps and tolerance
  • Gradient tool: available
  • Line tool: available with features for comics
  • Ruler tools: available, including perspective ruler (tutorial available)
  • Text and bubble tools: available for comics

Conclusion

This tutorial covers the basics of Clip Studio, but there are many more tutorials available for painting and other features. Keeping practicing and learning is key to mastering Clip Studio. Links to other tutorials and videos are available for further learning.