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Mastering Clip Studio Paint

You're reading from   Mastering Clip Studio Paint Discover advanced CSP techniques to create breathtaking illustrations quickly and easily

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Product type Paperback
Published in May 2025
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781805124030
Length 450 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Bruna Belfort Bruna Belfort
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Preface 1. Part 1: Workflow Optimization
2. Chapter 1: Customizing Your Workspace for Efficiency FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Streamlining Your Workflow with Shortcuts and Actions 4. Chapter 3: Setting Up Materials for Consistency and Speed 5. Chapter 4: Organizing Your Projects Effectively 6. Part 2: Fine-Tuning Your Drawings
7. Chapter 5: Unlocking the Full Potential of Brush Settings 8. Chapter 6: Enhancing Your Lines with Vector Layers 9. Chapter 7: Utilizing Rulers and Guides for Precision 10. Part 3: Time-Saving Painting Techniques
11. Chapter 8: Maximizing Efficiency and Organization with Layers 12. Chapter 9: Mastering Layer Blending Modes for Stunning Colors 13. Chapter 10: Perfecting Your Selections 14. Chapter 11: Applying Color Quickly with Pro Techniques 15. Chapter 12: Enhancing Your Art with Post-Processing Adjustments 16. Part 4: Leveraging 3D Models and Materials
17. Chapter 13: Manipulating 3D Objects on the Canvas 18. Chapter 14: Altering and Posing 3D Figures 19. Chapter 15: Illuminating Your Artwork with 3D Lighting and Shading Assist 20. Chapter 16: Creating 3D Backgrounds 21. Chapter 17: Unlock Your Exclusive Benefits 22. Index 23. Other Books You May Enjoy

Configuring my workspace

Now that you know all about CSP’s workspace, I suggest you experiment with different workspace configurations until you find one you feel comfortable with. I’ll share with you my workspace and the reasons behind it, so you understand my thought process and try to apply it to your own workflow.

In the next screenshot, you can see my workspace:

Figure 1.21 – My workspace. There’s a reason behind everything here!

Figure 1.21 – My workspace. There’s a reason behind everything here!

I like having a dark workspace because my eyes are extremely sensitive to light, but I’ll keep it light in the screenshots for the sake of readability.

Important note

Although I prefer the dark theme, I don’t leave it at the darkest tone possible; having a workspace that is too dark or too light will change your perception of values and colors. I suggest you experiment with different tones until you find one that you’re comfortable with and that will not affect your...

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