Hello! Little cute

I am Comic black rainbow

For those who like to draw characters

But she’s a cutie who doesn’t understand the structure of the human body and is immature in perspective painting.

Painting figures has become a luxury that is both longing and painful.

At this time, many people may choose to give up painting for the time being.

In this way, a day, a week, a month, a year passed

None of the characters I wanted to draw were drawn...

 

I understand this situation

So today I’m going to share with you a plug-in for drawing people and characters!

It’s the 3D puppet model from Clip studio paint!

I know it sounds simple

Just adjust the movements of the 3D puppet model and then follow the drawing.

Although it is that simple, yes

But for those who have never come across 3D puppet models

You may get stuck frequently when you first start adjusting the 3D puppet model.

I was like this when I first started

So I’m going to share it with you today

How can we adjust the 3D puppet model of Clip studio paint

What other useful functions does it have?

And how we can use it to draw the characters we want!

(If you want to understand the use of the function more intuitively, you can watch the video directly)

Clip studio paint head module

Before we want to use the 3D sketch puppet, we can start from the head module to learn how to operate the 3D objects of Clip studio paint to adjust the position and angle we want to adjust. We can find the 3D head module from the orange frame on the right side of the picture above. Pull the head module you want to use directly into your canvas to use it. What needs to be noted is that if you want to adjust 3D objects, you must click "Operation" → "Object" enclosed in the orange frame on the left, so that you can adjust your 3D objects.

The small icons in the upper and lower rows of 3D objects are buttons that can be used to adjust 3D objects. The functions of these buttons are:

1.       Camera rotation at various angles

2. The camera pans up, down, left and right

3. The camera moves forward and backward

4. Objects move up, down, left and right

5. Objects rotate at various angles

6. Object rotates vertically

7. Object horizontal rotation

8. Objects move forward, left, and right

9. When there are two 3D objects, turning on the magnet (lightning appears under the magnet) will show whether the objects are parallel to each other when moving. When an orange frame appears on one side of the two objects at the same time, it means that the orange frames of the two objects are different. That side is on the same plane.

A. Display object list

B. By default camera angle

C. Gaze at the editing object

D. Set the model on the ground

E. Return to initial posture

F. Scaling ratio of remade modules

G. Remake the rotation of the module

H. Register the head module to the material panel

After we understand the function of the operation buttons of the 3D head module, if we still want to adjust the more advanced head appearance or form, we can click on the wrench in the lower row to display the object list, enter it, and there Many functions are actually the same as the upper and lower rows of operation buttons on the 3D head module, so I will explain the more commonly used functions here.

First of all, the head module part allows you to adjust the head style you want. Whether it is thin, strong, elderly, children, American style, or Japanese style, you can adjust the general style and appearance! If you want the styles to influence each other more prominently, you can also cancel the check mark of the blending restriction, so that the blending of shapes will be more obvious!

In the component operation part, you can make more detailed adjustments to the details of each facial feature, such as making the eyes bigger, wider, longer... etc., so if you want to adjust the character to your own Facial features, here you can enjoy pinching faces and adjusting the facial features of your own character. In addition, the three face buttons below allow you to choose whether you want to adjust the left face, the whole face, or the right face, and the details of each part. Therefore, Clip Studio Paint is really very careful about this. We have prepared customization options so that you can adjust your unique character’s facial features!

The last part that I also like very much is the light source! The reason why it is called Clip studio paint: 3D sketch doll. Since there is a sketch, it means that there must be light and shadow. Otherwise, how can it be used as a reference for sketches? So here, you can also adjust the light source by rotating the sphere, and you can also choose the color of the light for you to use as a reference. In terms of painting software, Clip studio paint 3D sketch puppet is really very powerful. Drawing aids!

 

So after we understand the operating functions of the Clip studio paint 3D head module, we can now try to use such auxiliary tools to draw!

After drawing the lines from the head module of Clip studio paint, I still make adjustments to the facial features details and shape of the head based on my own aesthetics and my favorite way of expression, so sometimes, I have to make the drawing correct. As for the beauty of paintings, we still need to grasp them through our own aesthetics and experience.

Clip studio paint 3D sketch puppet

After we understand how to operate and use the Clip studio paint 3D head module, it will be easier to use the 3D sketch puppet! We also find Pose (action) in the auxiliary tools on the right side of the picture above, and then select the action you like and drag it directly into the canvas. If you don't find an action you like and want to adjust it yourself, you can also choose an action that is closer to the action you want to adjust. In the Clip studio paint 3D sketch doll, many functions are the same as the head module, so I will not repeat them here, but will introduce the additional functions. In the lower row of operation buttons on the Clip studio paint 3D sketch doll, there are several more functions. Here is a brief explanation:

I. Register the pose into the material

J. Reverse the model’s posture left and right

K. Register the 3D sketch puppet on the material panel

L. Posture scanning, applying posture materials to modules, material hand scanning

M. Switch whether the selected joint is fixed or not

N. Remove all joint immobilization

O. Detailed adjustment of the body shape of the 3D sketch doll

The adjustable parts of the 3D sketch doll are also very delicate. The doll can be male or female, the height can be adjusted, the head-to-body ratio can be adjusted, and the body shape can even be adjusted to be tall, short, fat or thin, so for those who want to draw various People who have different body types, or are designing body types for characters, will really like this adjustment function!

In addition to the posture of the whole body, another part that many people will want to refer to is the hand part, so in the "Posture" function, you can also make adjustments to the details of the palm.

 

After we have a general understanding of the operating functions of the Clip studio paint 3D sketch puppet, we can capture the puppet movements we like and pose the pose we want as a reference for painting. The character's posture adjustment will be a little more complicated than the head module. If you want to watch the adjustment process in detail, it is recommended to watch the video instructions directly!

With the help of the Clip studio paint 3D sketch puppet auxiliary tool, it will be much easier to draw the characters' movements. However, when looking at the 3D puppet and actually drawing the line drawing, you will still feel some differences in the process, so I will still I went to adjust the details of the painting. For example, here, I felt that placing the hand on the chest was too monotonous, so I changed the movement of the hand.

 

After understanding the power and functions of Clip studio paint 3D sketch puppet

You can start your Clip studio paint now

Then adjust the head features or character movements and postures you want to draw.

to help you draw the character you want to draw

Now you can start your Clip studio paint

Then adjust your character and draw it!