This article is based on the tablet version of Clip Studio Paint.

PC users should refer to the explanation for Studio Mode.

The layout of menu commands may vary in the smartphone version.

Included in Clip Studio Paint's materials are 3D drawing figures and 3D head models that help you draw difficult poses or work out angles when drawing people.

 

3D drawing figures are stored in the Material palette under the 3D folder. You can use them as a reference when drawing a character by adjusting the body shape and proportions to your liking and by changing the pose.

 

When using 3D head models, you can blend 9 face types and adjust the position of features such as the eyes and nose.

Note: You can use 3D head models in Studio Mode.

 

Adjust the body shape and pose of the 3D drawing figure.

Studio Mode

 

Drag and drop the body shape material from the Material palette > 3D > Body Shape directly onto the canvas, or select Layer menu > New Layer > 3D drawing figure to use it.

 

You can change the body shape in the Tool Property palette. Open the Change body shape section to see the adjustable settings.

 

For details on adjusting the body shape, please refer to this article.

 

You can move the parts of the drawing figure, such as the hands and legs, by dragging them, or you can pose them with the manipulator that appears when you tap the drawing figure.

It takes a little skill and practice to move 3D models.

 

For more details on pose adjustments, please refer to this article.

 

Pose the hands

Hands, like the body, can be directly adjusted for poses on the canvas. However, it is easier to manipulate them using the Hand Scanner or Pose hand settings.

 

For more details on adjusting hand poses, please refer to this article.

 

Simple Mode

Double-tap the body shape material in the 3D section of the Material palette to apply it to the canvas. In the displayed screen, you can adjust the gender, height, head size, size and angle on the canvas , position, and light source etc.

 

In Simple Mode, you cannot directly manipulate body shape and pose, but you can apply downloaded body shapes and pose materials from ASSETS.

 

When you tap Apply pose material or Use body shape material, the downloaded materials will be appear in a list that you can select from.

 

Body shape materials on ASSETS

 

Pose materials on ASSETS

 

Adjusting the face of the 3D head model

 

Studio Mode

 

Drag and drop the 3D head material from the Material palette directly onto the canvas.

 

Face adjustments can be made in the Tool Property palette.

Face Mixer allows you to change the numerical values ​​of several face types to blend them together.

In Facial features, you can adjust the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, neck, and facial direction.

 

For more details on pose adjustments, please refer to this article.

 

Use a 3D drawing figure in combination with 3D head model

By linking a 3D drawing figure and a 3D head model in a parent-child relationship, they can be used as one drawing figure.

 

①In the Sub Tool Detail palette, drag and drop the 3D head onto the 3D drawing figure and set it as a child in the Object List. (This setting cannot be changed in the Tool Property palette.)

② Set Attachment point to Head.

 

For details on how to combine 3D materials, please refer to this article.

 

Simple Mode

Please switch to Studio Mode to use the 3D head model, since it is not available in Simple Mode.