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.

Use Tonal Correction to adjust color and brightness

Adjust the color and brightness using tonal correction to finalize your illustration.

 

Studio Mode

Since corrections made on a Tonal correction layer are not applied directly to the drawn layer, you can return to its initial state or adjust the settings at any point.

 

Select the tonal correction item you want to use from the Layer menu → New Correction Layer to create a tonal correction layer above the selected layer.

Since the effect is applied to layers below the tonal correction layer, you can apply the effect to multiple layers at once.

Note: Changing effect settings later

Double-tap the tonal correction layer icon to display its settings dialog box.

 

For more information on this feature, please refer to the user guide.

 

Tonal Correction layer

 

Types and effects of Tonal Correction

 

Simple Mode

You can change the color tone to your preference, such as Vivid or Warm, with just one tap using Filters. By switching to the Adjust tab, you can adjust values such as brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation.

 

How to apply filters is explained in "Change the atmosphere of your work using filters."

 

Replace the colors of the gradient with different colors

Adding a gradient using a Gradient Map allows you to adjust your work, giving it a sense of unity or a warm or cool impression.

 

Studio Mode

Select the layer you want to use the gradient map on, then select Layer menu > New Correction Layer > Gradient map. Set the gradient in the Gradient map dialog box.

 

The Gradient map dialog settings are introduced in the user guide.

 

Simple Mode

Gradient map cannot be used in Simple mode. Please switch to Studio Mode to use it.

 

Change the atmosphere of your work using filters

You can easily alter the color and texture of completed illustrations by applying filters to them.

Try experimenting with various filters to change the mood and adding eye-catching effects.

 

Studio Mode

To apply a filter, select the one you want to use from the Filter menu > Effect.

Note: Filters can be applied to one layer at a time. To apply a filter to multiple layers, you will have to first merge the layers.

 

For more information on Filters, please refer to this article.

 

Simple Mode

A pop-up will appear, when you select Filters or Effects from the Tool list.

Select the selection area from Apply to current layer and Apply to all (create merged layer). Tap OK to apply the selected filter or effect.

Note:

You can check what the results of a Filter or Effect will look like by selecting the filter or effect’s thumbnail.

 

More on Filters and Effects can be found here.

 

Match to the color of an image or gradient

Use Color Match to adjust the colors of your work to match those of an imported image or gradient. This is useful when you want to make a significant change to the appearance of your work or when you have a specific color in mind that you want to use as a reference.

 

Studio Mode

Select Edit > Tonal Correction > Color Match.

 

In the Color Match dialog box, select the Image or Gradient that you want to use as a reference.

Tap on the preset images or gradients to apply them.

 

For more information on Color Match, please refer to this article.

 

Simple Mode

Color Match cannot be used in Simple Mode. Please switch to Studio Mode to use it.