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Multiple Character Narrative Illustration From Black & White to Color

Illustratorchairannn
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  • Basic
  • Total 26 videos
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English [Auto]
  • Class materials included



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Class Details
You'll Learn
How to Create Your Own Unique Worldview Where Characters Live and Breathe
How to Create Your Own Unique Worldview Where Characters Live and BreatheGo beyond simply drawing pretty characters. Learn to create worldview-based illustrations with thoughtfully crafted settings and relationships. Design and plan scenes that feel alive, where endless stories unfold like an open-world game.
How to Convey Powerful Emotions Using Only Black and White
How to Convey Powerful Emotions Using Only Black and WhiteMaster black-and-white illustration techniques that deliver emotional impact without relying on color. Use contrast and the rhythm of lines to reveal a character’s emotional flow, and create deeply immersive artwork with minimal elements.
Color Utilization Guide for Building Emotional AtmosphereDiscover how to use color to shape mood and emotion. Add depth to your scenes with tones and lighting, and create rich, signature atmospheres that black-and-white illustrations can’t express.
How to Work 200% Faster with Clip StudioThe difference lies in what you know. Learn efficient Clip Studio techniques that dramatically improve your workflow. Master essential digital tools like brushes, layers, and shortcuts to boost both speed and creative control.
Material Utilization Techniques for Efficiency and Quality
Material Utilization Techniques for Efficiency and QualityFind the balance between completeness and efficiency. Learn how to use illustration materials effectively to enhance detail, improve visual quality, and complete your works faster without compromising artistry.
Material Expression Techniques for Realistic and Immersive ScenesMaster material expression methods that bring realism and depth to your illustrations. Understand how light, texture, and surface interact, and use these elements to create convincing, lifelike details that enhance immersion.
Curriculum
In-Depth Look

Release (Ch. 1 - Ch. 26) : 2026. 02. 13 (UTC-8)
**Class release dates and content are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Section 01
    Course Introduction
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    • 01. Course Overview- View drawing as a form of expression - Who is this course suitable for? - What kind of content can you get in the course? - Basic drawing concepts

    • 02. Setting Up Your Drawing Environment- Introduction to hardware and software equipment - Customize workspace and shortcuts for a smoother workflow

    • 03. Preparing References and Tools- Build your own reference library - Auxiliary tools (3D, photo reference websites, etc.)

  • Section 02
    Story Planning & Worldbuilding
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    • 04. Introduction to the Character Universe- [Waning Moon Series] universe introduction - Worldbuilding through illustration - Develop your own work using open-world game storytelling logic - How to translate a world concept into a single illustration

    • 05. Character Setting- Main Characters Introduction of the [Waning Moon Series] - A brief discussion on character design - Design characters for specific locations in the world, establish connections, and develop stories - Continue the storyline and add depth to the characters.

  • Section 03
    Concept Sketch
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    • 06. Basic Composition- Application of photography concepts -Divide visual areas within the frame - Common basic composition formulas - Summarize to determine the outline of the object's shape

    • 07. Scene Composition and Layout- Organize narrative key points and select elements - Character body language and facial performance - Visual hierarchy and eye movement - Scene setup, background context, and camera perspective - Relationship between body movement and the screen - Reading order and eye flow

    • 08. Color Theory and Application- Basic concepts of color - Creating different atmospheres - Color harmony and practical application - Grayscale and color conversion

    • 09. Lighting and Shadow Design- The expressive effects of different lighting and shadow scenes - Designing focal points - Basic light source direction, screen correction - Level adjustment

  • Section 04
    Line Art
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    • 10. Brush Settings and Line Techniques- Select and adjust brushes that suit you - Understanding line dynamics and surface logic - Common brushes and brush settings explanation - Maintaining line consistency: explanations and examples

    • 11. Expressing Narrative Through Characters- Let the character perform the story - The relationship between the character and the overall scene - Explanation of facial depiction details, expression interpretation - Depicting scene details and providing practical examples

    • 12. Painting Object Surface Textures- Using contour lines to express different materials - Object contour stylization - Understanding and depicting objects of various materials - Stylization, selecting and omitting necessary lines

    • 13. Depicting Volume and Contact Shadows- Line level planning and three-dimensional composition relationships - Application of occlusion shadows - Understanding line weight, placement principles, and line correction techniques - Understanding occlusion shadows and logical application

    • 14. Final Line Refinement- Check the overall density and spacing of the lines - Add decorative lines and clean up sketches efficiently - Explanation of frequently asked questions - Explanation of types of decorative lines - Removal of stray lines and subsequent related instructions

  • Section 05
    Black & White Coloring Process
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    • 15. Local Color & Basic Light and Shadow- Fill in the base color - Apply two-tone shading following the sketch’s light design - Selection fill and manual refinement - Adjust color levels

    • 16. Painting Object Textures- Add texture and patterns - Organize shadow contours - Shading and brushstroke presentation - Description of commonly used texture materials - Explanation of shadow contour modeling and surface texture concepts

    • 17. Adding Details and Enhancing Focus- Adjust the main body outline - Add information content, highlights - Review overall composition arrangement, strengthen lines - The use of information-rich brushes and highlights

    • 18. Overall Lighting Arrangement- Adjust overall lighting relationships using tone cur - Adjustment of details - Brightness and contrast adjustment - Explanation of curve application

  • Section 06
    Finalizing and Post-Production
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    • 19. Using and Integrating Materials- 3D asset application (CSP 3D asset application instructions) - Visualizing materials in post-production - Handling the addition and removal of details - Manual adjustment process

    • 20. Adding Color Tones and Final Adjustments- Applying layer effects (tone adjustment layers explained) - Color accents - Final draft review - Final draft checklist

  • Section 07
    Full-Color Coloring Process
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    • 21. Local Color & Basic Light and Shadow- Fill in the base color - Apply two-tone shading following the sketch’s light design - Selection fill and manual refinement - Adjust color levels

    • 22. Painting Object Textures- Add texture and patterns - Organize shadow contours - Shading and brushstroke presentation - Description of commonly used texture materials - Explanation of shadow contour modeling and surface texture concepts

    • 23. Adding Details and Enhancing Focus- Adjust the main body outline - Add information content, highlights - Review overall composition arrangement, strengthen lines - The use of information-rich brushes and highlights

    • 24. Overall Lighting Arrangement- Adjust overall lighting relationships using tone cur - Adjustment of details - Brightness and contrast adjustment - Explanation of curve application

  • Section 08
    Finalizing and Post-Production
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    • 25. Using and Integrating Materials- 3D asset application (CSP 3D asset application instructions) - Visualizing materials in post-production - Handling the addition and removal of details - Manual adjustment process

    • 26. Adding Color Tones and Final Adjustments- Applying layer effects (tone adjustment layers explained) - Color accents - Final draft review - Final draft checklist

Required Tools
This course will use CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX 4.1.4
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
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