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Appendix
What is Manga Studio? Draw Using a Mouse or Pen Tablet Manga Studio Palettes and Windows Installation
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Troubleshooting How to Avoid Moir User Support Information Contacting Customer Support
First Try Sketching Preparing a Page for Sketching Sketching with the Pen Manipulating the Page Let's Draw an Illustration Let's Draw a Sketch What is a Layer? Let's Try Penwork Pasting Tones Let's Draw Our Own Comic Prepare Several Pages Drawing the Rough (Layout) Pencil Work Editing an Image Drawing Panels Let's Try Penwork Using Rulers Creating Effect Lines Lettering Scanning Paper Manuscripts Printing Outputting as a File
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Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
With Manga Studio, artists can create comics following the traditional process, from rough to sketch and to finally penwork.
Erasable penwork
Bucket tool
Fill areas and regions with a single click using the bucket tool. Pasting Tone with the bucket tool Blurring Pen-Tone Placing
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With thousands of tones included within Manga Studio, you will never run out of tones, patterns, and other materials to use in your comics and illustrations!
The Panel Ruler makes drawing quick and easy. It also gives your comic a professional look.
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Chapter 3
Complex drawings are rendered simply using Manga Studio's powerful layers.
Chapter 4
Appendix
Built-in filters automatically create effects such as speed lines. With Manga Studio, artists can create comics and manga using a variety of techniques, quickly and easily. Manga Studio supports mouse actions, and pen tablets. Manga Studio's built-in functions are responsive to the demands of the cartoonist.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Left button
Right button
Wheel button
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Chapter 2
Think of the center area of the tablet as a sheet of paper or your canvas. Impressions made with the stylus on this part of the tablet will appear on the computer monitor.
Stylus
Side Switches
Publishing Your Comic
Chapter 3
There are probably either one or two buttons on the side of your stylus. The one near the pen point is called the Side switch, and the one closer to the top of the stylus is called the Second Side switch. (The side switches of some pen tablet models may be located differently, but their functions are the same as stylus-mounted switches.) You can customize the functions of the side switches by adjusting them in the Pen Tablet Settings of the Control Panel (Win). Default settings are described below.
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The Eraser
Appendix
The eraser is the button opposite the pen point, on top of the stylus. Note that some pen tablet models do not include this button.
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Left-click
With the mouse:
Click left mouse button once.
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Right-click
With the mouse:
Click the right mouse button once.
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Double-click
With the mouse:
Click the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.
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You can also adjust the speed of the double-click, slower or quicker, depending on your preferences.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Drag
With the mouse:
Click and hold the left button and move the mouse.
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Introduction
Keyboard Shortcuts
Many of Manga Studio's functions and controls are accessible via keyboard shortcuts in addition to menus and palettes.
These three keys are used in combination with other keys and operations of the tablet or mouse. These keys do not perform any functions when used independently.
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[Backspace] key
The Backspace key erases one character or picture to the left of the cursor ("behind" it).
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[Enter] key
The [Enter] key confirms your selections or begins a new line when writing text or characters.
[ (Cursor)] keys
[TAB] key
The [TAB] key switches between "Show All" or "Hide All" of the palettes displayed on the screen.
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[Space] key
The [Space] key enters a space character when typing text. In combination with other keys, [Space] moves or rotates windows.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
You can access any and all of the pages of your comic from the [Story] window. Select any page in your comic from the [Story] window to open it in a [Page] window.
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Images shown in this guide are those from Manga Studio EX. Some functions shown may be unavailable to users of Manga Studio Debut. Refer to the User's Guide for more details.
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Top row: Select a function from the pull-down menu. Bottom row: Select a function by clicking its icon or show/hide the Palette.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Select a function by clicking its icon. Functions include page view magnifications, rotations, and various "snap" buttons.
1: [Tools] Palette
The Tools palette includes a variety of tools including the [Pen], [Pencil], [Eraser], and others.
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4: [Navigator] Palette
5: [Layers] Palette
Create, save, and edit layers and layer information with this palette.
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6: [Tones] Palette
Chapter 2
Manga Studio offers over a thousand different tones to choose from in the [Tones] palette.
7: [History] Palette
Chapter 3
Manga Studio records and stores all of your work history. Check what you have done here or select actions to undo or redo.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Use this palette to control ink colors. You can adjust density and store your settings for use later.
Save Manga Studio page data by layer or by page here. Think of this palette as a "drawer." Items stored here can be used again later in other pages or books.
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Record and store frequently used, multi-step combinations of commands here. Once recorded, you can complete a complex action with a single click.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Installation
Follow the instructions below to install Manga Studio.
Insert the program CD-ROM in your personal computer. After a few seconds, the install launcher appears on the screen.
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Read the text on the screen, and click the [Next] button.
Chapter 3
Read the product License Agreement on the screen carefully. Click [Yes] if you agree with the terms of the Agreement to continue with installation.
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Choose a destination directory for the Manga Studio program. Click the [Next] button to accept the default destination.
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Choose which Manga Studio components to install. Click the [Next] button to accept the default installation.
Create icons for the installation destination. Click the [Next] button to accept the default icons.
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Introduction
Following installation, decide whether to create a shortcut icon on the desktop. Manga Studio can also be started up by selecting [Program] from the Windows OS [Start] menu.
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Restart
You will need to restart your computer before using Manga Studio. To restart, select the [Yes, restart the computer] button, and click [Finish].
Note:
Do not remove the installation CD before entering the serial number.
The first time you start Manga Studio following installation you will be prompted to enter a serial number. Entering the serial number is only required once, and you will not be asked to enter the serial number on subsequent starts. Remember to store your serial number in a safe place.
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Chapter
Before attempting to create a full sequential manga or comic try sketching a bit to get a feel for how Manga Studio works. Before continuing, go ahead and launch Manga Studio 3.0 Debut or EX if it is not already running. This section introduces three basic workflow steps Manga Studio: Creating a page. Drawing with the pen. Zooming In/Out, Rotating & Moving around the workspace, and .
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Chapter 2
Select [File] - [New] - [Page] to open the [New Page] dialog box.
Select a page from the page list. Manga Studio provides a number of templates of different page sizes. You can either select a page from the [Page Templates] tab or specify the dimensions you wish to use in the [Custom Page] tab.
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Lets choose the [Custom Page] tab and change the units to [inches] in the pull-down menu labeled [Units]. Choose [A4] from the menu to the right of [Width] and [Height]. Checking the box labeled [Inside Dimensions] will display a blue rectangular guideline to show you the area that will mostly likely get printed if you were to send your file to a print shop.
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Several new palettes open, including the [Page] window containing the blank page. The [Page] window is where youll do your drawing or editing. If you like you can open multiple [Page] windows for working on two areas of the page at once or for viewing an area at different magnifications (see Chapter 3 - Pages in the Users Guide for more on opening multiple [Page] windows). If you open more than one Manga Studio file each of these will also open in a separate [Page] window. Each palette is explained more fully in the Users Guide, but right now take a look at the [Navigator] palette. This palette shows a preview thumbnail image of the [Page] window, and is useful for zooming in and out or moving around the page quickly.
Zoom in several times by clicking the [plus] icon in the [Navigator] palette, and resize the [Page] window to fill most of Manga Studios workspace. You can also close palettes that are blocking your view, but leave the [Tools] and [Layers] palettes open for now (you can close or open the palettes at any time from the [Window] menu).
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Select the [Pen] tool from the [Tools] palette and confirm that [black ink] is selected at the bottom of the [Tools] palette. For pencils (rough pencil drawings) you might choose the [Pencil] tool, but the [Pen] tool is fine for a simple sketch here. Use the pen stylus just like you would use as an ordinary pen to draw on the screen. Be careful not to accidentally press the side switches while you are drawing.
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If the [Eye] icon is not displayed as shown above, the layer is hidden and cannot be drawn on. Click the empty eye box to show the layer. It the [Pen] icon is not displayed, click the layer to display it and enable drawing.
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Penwork
The [Pen] tool is fully adjustable in order to simulate the feel of different kinds of real ink pens. If it is not already displayed, open the [Tool Options] palette from the [Window] menu. This palette displays the available options for whichever tool is currently selected. Tools for drawing (such as pens and brushes) allow you to adjust the pressure sensitivity. To edit the brush shape and pressure sensitivity settings, click the small menu button in the upper right corner of the [Tool Options] palette to display the menu and choose [Advanced Settings Mode]. Try adjusting the line width of the [Pen] tool. The larger the [Size], the thicker the line is.
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At the top of the [Tool Options] palette is a pull-down menu with several pre-defined [Pen] tool settings. The G pen has a smooth, flowing feel with a range of thin and thick lines possible. The Maru, or Round, pen is used for drawing fine lines. The Kabura, or Turnip, pen makes very even, uniform lines. The School pen also makes very even lines but thinner than the Kabura pen. The Brush pen is used like a brush, and the Gray Use pen is very thick and used for shading and similar effects. Experiment with these pre-defined pens but remember you can always adjust the settings of any pen to customize it the way you like.
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In / Out
In
Out
You will also notice on the [Pen Tool Options] palette that you can adjust the degree of flow in and out of a pen stroke. A larger value for [In] means that the ink will flow more gradually onto the page, like a brush. A smaller value results in a sharper line beginning (more like a felt tip pen).The reverse is true for the [Out] value. Be sure the [In] and [Out] checkboxes are checked in order to apply this effect.
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Correction 20
The [Pen Tool Options] palette also includes a [Correction] setting that reduces shakiness or wobbliness that sometimes occurs when drawing with a pen tablet. A greater [Correction] value results in a smoother line. The [Correction] value can be adjusted between 0 and 20.
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See Chapter 5 - Drawing in the User's Guide for more details on to using the Pen tool.
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[Tools] Palette
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You can adjust the width of the [Eraser] tool, among other things, on the [Eraser Tool Options] palette. The larger the [Size], the larger the area that will be erased.
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Zoomed Out
To zoom out and get a look at the entire page after working in a small region, click on the page while simultaneously pressing the [Ctrl], [Alt], and [Space] keys. Keep clicking until the image is the size you want.
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Zoomed In
Appendix
To zoom in and work in a specific area of the page, click where you want to work on the page while simultaneously pressing the [Ctrl] and [Space] keys. Keep clicking until the image is the right size for you.
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Simultaneously pressing the [Ctrl] and [+]/[-] keys (keypad) will also zoom in and zoom out.
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Moving a Page
To move around the page, select and click the [Hand] tool from the [Tools] palette and click and drag the [Hand] tool on the page.
Rotating a Page
To rotate the currently displayed page portion on the screen, select and click the [Rotate] tool from the [Tools] palette and click and drag the [Rotate] tool on the page.
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See Chapter 3 - Pages in the User's Guide for more details on page and window operations.
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[Layers] Palette
Click the [New] icon on the Layers palette to create a new layer.
Select [Raster Layer] from [Layer Type], [600] dpi from [Resolution], and [Black (1bit)] from [Expression Mode] when the [New Layer] dialog appears. Select [Sketch] for the [Output Attribute].
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[Layers] Palette
A new Raster Layer has been created. The pen mark is displayed on the currently selected layer - this is where your work will appear. Be sure to keep in mind which layer you are currently drawing on.
Note:
See Chapter 4 - Layers in the User's Guide for more details on working with layers.
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A Sketch
You can draw lighter or darker lines by adjusting the opacity of the Pencil tool.
The Pencil tool settings can be changed on the [Pencil Tool Options] palette. Choose between [Thin], [Medium], [Thick], and other settings.
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See Chapter 5 - Drawing - Draw with Freehand Tools in the User's Guide for more details on how to use the pencil tool.
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What is a Layer?
Utilizing Layers
Once the sketch is complete, the next step is penwork. In traditional comic and manga creation, when the penwork is completed, the artist then erases the penciled sketch. With Manga Studio, the artist can use layers to speed the process. But before you get started, a brief explanation of layers is in order. First of all, artwork created with Manga Studio is drawn on layers.
Layer 2
Layer 1
Layer 3
A layer is like transparent glass or clear tracing paper. Just imagine that you are drawing on this transparent glass when you compose your artwork.
When two layers overlap, the drawings also overlap, making both drawings visible as on the next page.
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Overlapped layers
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Chapter 3
Penwork or eraser operations can be applied to each layer independently. Try to work on overlapping images of a figure, categorize them into the drawing types, and use a trace table for easy corrections.
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Appendix
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Each of the characters can be moved independently because they are drawn on separate layers.
By simply sliding layers around, you can change the way characters interact - putting them closer together or farther apart.
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Use White ink when two characters are too close and their lines are overlapping.
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Appendix
Try to manipulate the layers taking into account the order in which they will overlap. Once you've arranged everything, start penwork on the dedicated layer.
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See Chapter 4 - Layers in the User's Guide for details on layer settings.
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When the [New Layer] dialog appears, select [Raster Layer] from [Layer Type], [600] dpi from [Resolution], and [Black & White (2 bit)] from [Expression Mode]. Select the [Finish] radio button from [Output Attribute].
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By drawing a sketch on a layer with the [Sketch] attribute selected for the [Output Attribute], you can easily hide these sketch layers when printing -- simply print only layers with the [Finish] attribute.
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Penwork
Working with the pen is just like working with the pencil.
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Penwork
Fill
You can quickly fill an area with the [Fill] tool if lines enclose the area (i.e. a "closed area").
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Before [Fill]
After [Fill]
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Pasting Tones
Chapter 1
Introduction
[Tools] Palette
Chapter 2
Select the folder containing stored tones from the [Tones] palette, and click the desired tone pattern. A tone name appears in the area indicating the ink color of the tool palette.
Chapter 3
Click the tone icon that appears on the [Tools] palette to select the tone for the ink color.
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Appendix
[Tones] Palette
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Select the [Pen] tool and move the cursor over the page. The icon changes to the [Tones] icon indicating that you can now paste the selected tone.
Tone added
You can draw tones freely with the pen. A tone has been pasted.
[Layers] Palette
Checking the [Layers] palette confirms that that the new [Tone Layer] has been created.
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Manga Studio controls a tone as an individual layer separated from other layers such as those for penwork or sketches. This allows the artist to change the tone or pattern later without interfering with other elements. See Chapter 7 - Tones in the User's Guide for more details.
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Chapter 2
Note:
Tones are placed on their own layers, separate from other layers (such as those used for penwork). Turn on [All Layers] to fill the closed area completely within all displayed layers. "Fill" can be applied on additional tone layers by using a closed area on the layer used for penwork.
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Before [Fill]
Appendix
Select the [Fill] tool, and specify the closed area. Hide the layer which is currently being used for a sketch.
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[Layers] Palette
Click the [Layer Display] icon (Eye icon) on the [Layers] palette to hide a layer.
After [Fill]
Repeat the steps above to paste tones. Experiment and try a variety of tones - the [Eraser] tool can be used on tones, too, creating interesting effects.
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Select the [Page Templates] tab. Select a page size and style from the [Page List], choose the number of pages and click [OK].
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Select the [Custom Page] tab. Choose the number of pages, page size, basic frame size, and click [OK].
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Note:
See Chapter 3 - Pages, in the User's Guide for more details about page settings.
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Pencil Work
Chapter 1
Introduction
Draw a rough with the [Pencil] tool first to get an idea of how your illustrations will fit together on the page. Once you have the basic layout done, you will want to do slightly more precise work with the [Pencil] and other tools.
Chapter 2
[Tools] Palette
Chapter 3
You can select the [Line], [Curve], or [Polyline] tools from the [Line Tool Options] palette. Select the [Line] tool first to adjust the line width in [Line Size].
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Select the [Fill] tool, and specify a closed area. Hide the layer which is currently being used for a sketch.
To draw a line, drag the Stylus to specify the start point and the end point. You can draw horizontal, vertical or 45 lines by specifying the start and end points while pressing the [Shift] key. You can draw an easy dummy panel frame with these tools.
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The [Tools] palette includes [Line], [Curve], [Polyline], [Rectangular], [Ellipse], and [Polygon] tools. See Chapter 5 - Drawing - Drawing with Freehand Tools in the User's Guide for details about how to use each of these tools.
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Editing an Image
Chapter 1
Introduction
Copy
Some editing may be necessary to finish the page. Let's edit an image by taking advantage of digital processing.
Chapter 2
[Rectangle Marquee Tool Options] Palette (Note: Manga Studio EX) Original picture
Set the highlighted part in [Tool Options] as in the figure below: Deselect all the checkboxes.
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[Tools] Palette
[Tools] Palette
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Appendix
Drag to draw a rectangle around a portion of the drawing. Then, select the [Edit] menu, and [Copy].
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After [Paste]
Select the [Fill] tool, and specify the closed area. Hide the layer which is currently being used for a sketch.
The copied image was pasted onto a new layer. Move the new layer to the right to see your copy - it was copied in the same position as the original layer. Make sure the new layer is specified and move it with the [Move Layer] tool.
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Scale
Let's scale the picture you have drawn.
Chapter 2
Right click to bring up the Scale menu (Note: Manga Studio EX)
Specify the selection, and right click on the page to pull-up a menu. Select [Move & Transform] and then [Scale].
Chapter 3
Enlarging in progress
Drag the handle mark on four sides of the selection to enlarge or reduce the picture appropriately. Changing the size while pressing the [Shift] key keeps the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of the original picture.
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The [Move & Transform] palette is displayed by performing transform operations. You can change the image size to any value by entering numeric values on this palette.
After Transform
Confirm the size by pressing the Enter key or the [OK] button on the [Move & Transform] palette.
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The selection can be moved with the Scale function. Dragging the inside of a handle of the selection moves the image inside the selection. See Chapter 6 - Selections in the User's Guide for more details.
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Drawing Panels
Chapter 1
Introduction
The [Panel Ruler] layer is very useful for drawing panels.
Chapter 2
[Layers] Palette
Click the [New] icon to the left of the [Rulers] category to open the [New Layer] dialog.
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Appendix
Panel Ruler
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[Layers] Palette
The [Panel Ruler] is stored on a dedicated [Panel Ruler] layer. Select the layer (check that the pen icon is displayed) to manipulate the [Panel Ruler] layer.
Select the [Panel Ruler Cutter] tool from the [Tools] palette.
Click and drag the cursor from one edge of the page across to the other edge, so that the [Panel Ruler] line is bisecting the page where you would like to create a panel.
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[Rulers] Menu
Rasterize the [Panel Ruler] layer after you have finished drawing all the panels. On the [Rulers] menu, select [Panel Ruler] and [Rasterize]. This will convert the panel rulers to a bitmap layer which you can then ink.
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Specify the [Drawing Target], [Layer Name], and [Resolution]. The [Panel Ruler Layer] can be left when the [Leave Original Layer] checkbox is checked. Once you've specified all these settings, click [OK]. The outside of the panel is filled with white ink when the [Convert Ruler Data to Ruler Layer] checkbox is checked.
The panels have been created. You can hide the [Panel Ruler Layer] when you're not working with it. You can also adjust the transparency of the layer when drawing within the frame.
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See Chapter 5 - Drawing - Panel Rulers in the User's Guide for more details on drawing panel frames.
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Using Rulers
Let's use a ruler to draw props.
Creating Rulers
Creating Rulers
To draw props, set the [Create Rulers on the Current Layer] of the [Tool Options] palette to ON, and select the [Line] tool.
You can use more than just the [Line] tool for your work.
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On the [View] menu, check that [Snap] is set to ON, and [Snap to] is set to [Rulers]. You can also turn [Snap] on by clicking the Snap icon (see figure) on the Tool Bar. By setting Snap to ON, Manga Studio helps you draw straighter lines, because the pen point will "snap to" ruler points.
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Penwork
Chapter 3
Drawing
Chapter 4
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Note:
Rulers can be used for additional functions such as Rotate, Scale, Move, and more. See Chapter 5 - Drawing Drawing with Freehand Tools in the User's Guide for more details.
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Specify the selection and create Focus lines. When you draw them within a panel, specify the selection according to panel size.
Select [Render] - [Focus Lines] from the [Filter] menu. Focus Line settings are displayed on the [Layer Properties] palette.
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Set [Length], [Width], [Interval], [Curvature], [Shift], and [Distance]. You can disperse lines with [Shift]. You can start the effect by drawing the center lines by freehand as shown in the figure.
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Drawing
Choose your settings and click [OK] to begin drawing Focus lines. Set [Perform Over Sampling] to ON for enhanced results.
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Specify a selection to draw Speed lines. Specify the selection according to the panel size if you would like to draw within the panel.
Select [Render] - [Speed Lines] from the [Filter] menu. The [Speed Lines Settings] dialog is displayed on the [Layer Properties] palette.
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Set [Number of Lines], [Length], [Width], [Angle], [Curvature], and [Interval]. Make the lines disperse with [Shift].
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Drawing
Choose your settings and click [OK] to begin drawing speed lines. Set the [Perform Over Sampling] to ON for a different look.
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See Chapter 8 - Editing Images - Filters in the User's Guide for more details.
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Lettering
Let's add words to our comic using Manga Studio's lettering function.
Clicking on a location to input text with the [Text] tool causes the [Text] input dialog appear in the [Layer Properties] palette.
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Input text into the text box. The text box acts just like a word processor. You can even specify font styles and type sizes.
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Import by Scanning
Manuscripts drawn on paper can be imported with a TWAIN compatible scanner. See your scanner's User's Guide for details on scanning paper documents.
[File] Menu
On the [File] menu, with no story or page open, select [Import] and [TWAIN...]. Select either [Normal] or [2DLT] import type, and adjust the [Import Image] settings to your liking. Click [OK] to start scanning.
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See Chapter 11 - Importing Illustrations in the User's Guide for more details.
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Printing
Chapter 1
Introduction
Now let's print the pages you created.
Print Settings
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[File] Menu
Before printing, first select [Print Setup] from the [File] menu.
Chapter 4
Appendix
Additional print settings can be selected when the [Print Setup] dialog appears. You can specify whether or not to print layers with the [Finish]/[Sketch] setting specified on [Layer Properties]. When you are ready, click the [Print] button to print the page.
Print
If you don't need to change any print settings, select [Print] from the [File] menu.
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[File] Menu
Click [OK] after specifying the number of pages and other settings when the [Print] dialog appears. If you want to print all the pages of a story, select [Print] when the [Story] window is open.
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Outputting as a File
The page data can be exported as an image file instead of printing it on paper. The image file format can be handled with other image processing software products, such as Adobe Photoshop. In the Photoshop format, layer structures created by Manga Studio will be preserved.
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[File] Menu
Select [Export] from the [File] menu. Specify the image data in pixels or page dimensions. To export all the pages of a story, select [Export] when the [Story] window is open.
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You can specify whether or not to include the layer with the [Finish]/[Sketch] setting specified on [Layer Properties] into the output data.
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See Chapter 16 - Printing Your Comic in the User's Guide for more details.
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Finer Printing
Printing from digital files rather than a hardcopy results in higher quality lines and tones.
Efficiency
Digital file delivery saves time and reduces stress - you do not have to paste in your tones, and you don't need to worry about them coming off during printing.