If you only use basic functions like pen tools and paint buckets in Clip Studio Paint, then this article is for you! Please read to the end!

 

This time, we'll show you how to easily create glitch effects in 3 steps using Clip Studio Paint. Since the glitch effect processing method uses multiple convenient features of Clip Studio Paint, it can be applied not only to glitch effects but also to other finishing touches. Of course, it's easy for beginners to reproduce, so don't worry.

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Let's get started right away!

First, prepare your completed illustration.

If you don't have a completed illustration, you can use a free illustration for practice, but make sure to use a color illustration so that the glitch effect appears beautifully.

Step 1: Apply Chromatic Aberration (RGB Shift) Effect

Most people probably draw color illustrations by separating them into multiple layers, but for processing, first, merge the completed illustration into a single layer.

 

However, you might want to keep the layers in case you need to make corrections later. In that case, by using the "Merge Visible Layers to New Layer" function, you can combine the illustration while leaving the original layers intact, without manually copying all layers. It's simple, but a truly useful feature.

Duplicate the merged completed illustration two more times so that you have a total of 3 identical layers.

Next, to change the color of the illustration, use the "Level Correction" tool.

Adjust Red on one layer and Green on another. It's OK if the adjusted layers turn blue and pink, respectively.

By utilizing this function, you can perform processing similar to RGB color adjustment in Photoshop, so please give it a try.

Set the layer mode of the level-corrected layers to "Lighten".

Set the layer mode of the topmost illustration layer, which has no color adjustment, to "Luminosity".

Shift the blue and pink corrected layers with the [Move Layer] tool to apply a chromatic aberration effect.

Step 2: Create the Glitch Effect

Next, create the glitch.

Select the top layer. Use the "Rectangle Selection" subtool under "Selection Area" to create a long, thin rectangle. Set the creation method to "Add to Selection".

Then, copy and paste the selection. This will create a new layer above the top layer containing only the rectangular selection.

Apply a filter to the selection layer.

Select Filter > Distort > Wave.

Set the Horizontal Ratio and Vertical Ratio to 50 and 0 respectively, and adjust other values according to the actual situation.

Repeat the same steps to create another glitch. This time, weaken the glitch effect. Set the Horizontal Ratio and Vertical Ratio to 5 and 0 respectively, and adjust other values as desired. Varying the intensity makes it look more realistic.

Step 3: Add Texture

Add a noise-like texture to the entire screen.

There are various ways to do this, but I'll introduce my personal favorite, easiest method.

 

Create a new layer.

Select Filter > Draw > Perlin Noise.

Decrease the Scale value. The smaller the Scale value, the finer the grain of the noise.

Adjust the Scale to match your actual illustration. Other parameters do not need to be adjusted.

Then, set the layer mode to Overlay and reduce the opacity.

Finally, add horizontal lines like those on a video screen.

 

Select Window > Material [Basic] > Line > Solid Tone and drag it onto the canvas.

Open Layer Properties and set the Angle to 0. This will make the lines horizontal.

 

Adjust the screen frequency of the tone while observing the overall balance.

Duplicate the tone layer. Change the layer color to white.

Slightly shift the white lines using the Tone Move subtool for Layer Movement.

Then, adjust the opacity of the tone layer.

Done!

How was it?

This time, we introduced how to create glitch effects in Clip Studio Paint and 4 useful features. Even if it's just one, please try incorporating it into your illustrations!

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