Into Darkness Page 2

Chapter 01: Into Darkness – Page 02
Posted on November 1, 2024 by Jeff
Page Notes: If you're interested in the process of creating webcomic pages, then please continue, and for those of us who are not, umm... sorry? We use Clip Studio Paint as the foundation for the comic creation process. I've historically used Photoshop to create and manipulate artwork, but as impressive as it is, Photoshop does not lend itself as capable in this instance. Here's why we've chosen CSP:
  • Affordability: CSP offers a number of options to fit into an artist's budget and supports working on tablets and computers. For me, this allows me to work on the rig in the studio as well as on a tablet when I am on the road.
  • Capability: The software has evolved over time and is actively managed by its creators. The ability to work in various formats, sync work to support working on multiple platforms, and complete just about any task that I've thrown at it has reinforced that this decision was correct.
  • Available Assets: There is an immense group of creators who are developing their own assets ranging from brushes, pallets, art references, and useable artwork that can be adapted to your work environment. Use of the assets is easy to find and incorporate into the art that we create.
  • Ease of Use: The software functions in a straightforward manner. If you're familiar with PS or similar software, then it becomes that much easier. The amount of online references is staggering and has been instrumental in managing the learning curve
  • Comic Formatting: The tool is specifically set up to create and publish comics - the formatting is such that you are able to create the artwork with an eye on how you want to share. In Dystopia's case, we want to share the story online in a historic format, but over time if we choose to move to a "webtoons" style of scrolling comic, the software supports that. And in the event that others enjoy the story as much as we do, then the formatting allows us to move to physical publishing - the colors, page structure, and file formatting for print is included.
  • Functionality: CSP includes everything that is needed to go from a clean sheet to finished page: pencil tool - check, inking capability - check, coloring tools - check, sound effects - check, word balloons - check. So we are able to work in a single tool (saving cost and time) which provides more time to have fun creating art.
CSP has my highest recommendation - find more here clipstudio.net