Developer(s) | Celsys |
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Initial release | 2001; 18 years ago |
Stable release | |
Operating system | macOS, Microsoft Windows, iOS |
Type | Graphics editor |
License | Proprietary |
Website | www.clipstudio.net/en |
Clip Studio Paint (previously marketed as Manga Studio in North America), informally known in Japan as Kurisuta (クリスタ),[Note 1] is a family of software applications for macOS, Microsoft Windows, and iOS, developed by Celsys, a Japanese graphics software company. It is used for the digital creation of comics (inherited from Celsys's discontinued Comic Studio), illustration (inherited from Celsys's discontinued Illust Studio; see the Japanese article), and limited 2D animation. The current version is sold as 'Clip Studio Paint Pro', and 'Clip Studio Paint EX' which adds support for multi-page documents and other features.[1]
Features[edit]
Although it has features in common with general-purpose graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint's tool set is focused and optimized for use in creating comics and manga. It has tools for creating panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, applying tones and textures, coloring, and creating word balloons and captions. It supports creation of bitmap and vector art, importing 3D models, and frame by frame animation. It supports input with a mouse, but is optimized for use with a stylus and a graphics tablet or tablet computer.
Mar 05, 2019 Software Know-How and TIPS for Creativity CLIP STUDIO TIPS From beginner tutorials for a first digital drawing experience to TIPS on the many useful tools in CLIP STUDIO PAINT -Learn according to your proficiency level! CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO/EX Compared To Paint Tool SAI? When it comes to sensitivity I love sai's when it comes to color blending and a lot of stuff I prefer Clip studio. Then again I just started using clip and sai has been with me for years, I think if I would be using clip with the same years I used sai, clip is better:). Paint Tool SAI.
History[edit]
The original version of the program was released in Japan as 'Comic Studio' in 2001.[2] It was sold as 'Manga Studio' in the Western market by E Frontier America until 2007, then by Smith Micro Software until 2017;[3][4] it is now sold and supported by Celsys and Graphixly LLC.[5] Early versions were designed for creating black and white art with only spot color (a typical format for Japanese manga), but version 4 (released in 2007)[2] introduced support for creating full-color art.
In 2013 the program was overhauled, based on Celsys' separate Comic Studio and Illust Studio applications. Sold in different markets as 'Clip Studio Paint' version 1 or 'Manga Studio' version 5, the new application featured new coloring tools, different text-handling tools, and a new file system which stored the data for each page in a single file, rather than multiple files. In 2015, Comic Studio and Illust Studio were discontinued.[6][7]
In 2016, the name 'Manga Studio' was deprecated, with the program sold in all markets as 'Clip Studio Paint'. The version released under this unified branding (designated 1.5.4) also introduced a new file format (extension .clip). In late 2017, Celsys took over direct support for the software worldwide, and ceased its relationship with Smith Micro. In July 2018, it began a partnership with Graphixly for distribution in North America, South America, and Europe.
Editions[edit]
The application has been sold in various 'editions', with differing feature sets and prices. Comic Studio was sold in Japan as: 'Mini' with very limited features (bundled with graphics tablets), 'Debut' with entry-level features, 'Pro' as the standard edition, 'EX' as the full-feature edition.[8] Smith Micro only marketed the 'Debut' and 'EX' editions; with 'Manga Studio' version 5, they marketed the 'Pro' and 'EX' editions as standard and advanced editions of the program. 'Clip Studio Paint' is available in three editions: 'Debut' (sold only as part of bundles), 'Pro' and 'EX'.[9]
The Windows and macOS versions of the software are sold with perpetual licenses, either downloaded or on physical media. The version for iOS is distributed through the Apple App Store, and licensed on an ongoing subscription basis.
Notable users[edit]
Notable users of Clip Studio Paint include comics artist Fiona Staples, who uses the program to create her work for the series Saga,[10] for which she has won a number of awards.[11][12][13]Dave Gibbons, the artist who co-created Watchmen, uses it for current digital work and has done promotional demonstrations of the software.[14]Mike Krahulik uses it for the popular web comic Penny Arcade and related works.[15] Manga artist One (One-Punch Man) uses it for Mob Psycho 100.[citation needed]Prentis Rollins has used it to create his graphic novel The Furnace and Jekyll Island Chronicles.[16]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^A clipping of the Japanese pronunciation of its name, Kurippu Sutajio Peinto.
References[edit]
- ^'CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX'. Graphixly. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^ ab'Celsys company history'. Archived from the original on 2011-06-06.
- ^'Smith Micro Software press release'.
- ^'Learn About the History of Manga Studio'. Smith Micro Graphics. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ^'Graphixly & Celsys announce partnership at Anime Expo'. Graphixly. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^'マンガ制作ソフトComicStudio | ComicStudio.net'. www.comicstudio.net. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^'イラスト制作ソフトIllustStudio | IllustStudio.net'. www.illuststudio.net. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^'マンガ制作ソフトComicStudio | ComicStudio.net'. www.comicstudio.net. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^'Functions | CLIP STUDIO PAINT'. CLIP STUDIO.NET. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^Staples, Fiona (w), Staples, Fiona (a). 'Fiona's Process' Saga 8: 24-25 (December 2012), Image Comics
- ^Hennon, Blake (20 July 2013). 'Comic-Con: 'Building Stories,' 'Saga' top Eisners (winners list)'. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^'2013 Hugo Awards'. Hugo Awards. 2013-04-30.
- ^Seifert, Mark. 'Saga Wins Big At 2013 Harvey Awards, Plus Complete List Of Winners'.
- ^'Dave Gibbons to Host Manga Studio Webinar'. 16 March 2010.
- ^Krahulik, Mike. 'Surface 3 Update'.
- ^'Versatile and Powerful: Using Clip Studio Paint To Create Concept Art'. Graphixly. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
External links[edit]
- Official website‹See Tfd›(in Japanese)
- Celsys's website for Clip Studio Paint and other accompanying products‹See Tfd›(in Japanese)
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clip_Studio_Paint&oldid=902248181'
This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
iPad Screenshots
Description
[6-month free trial available after subscription*]
PRO: US$4.49/month US$24.99/year (US$2.08 per month)
EX: US$8.99/month US$71.99/year (US$5.99 per month)
*Available if you choose EX when you first sign up
The top drawing app for manga & comics is available on iPad.
With more than 4,000,000 users worldwide**, CLIP STUDIO PAINT is the most popular drawing & painting app on the graphics app market***, and is the go-to drawing & painting app for world-class social networking site**** users.
With natural brush strokes that take full advantage of the Apple Pencil’s functions, boost the quality and quantity of your comics & manga
Drawing & Painting
-Various pens/brushes to comfortably draw comics & manga, illustrations and sketches
-Natural, realistic pen strokes to draw with
-Vector formats to draw comics that can be scaled without losing quality
-Fully posable [3D drawing figures] to study composition and sketching
-A vast array of rulers for accurate drawing and sketching
-Neat, smooth color filling tools for comfortable painting and drawing
-Create and store your own colors
-Versatile adjustment features to brush up your manga & comics and sketches
Manga & Comic
-Automatically create manga & comic effect lines
-Unlimited screen tones for manga & comics
-Full text balloon and handwritten text support
-Smoothly draw complicated frame borders
-All the management features you need to make manga & comics
-One-touch auto actions to optimize your manga & comic workflow
-Advanced exporting functions
-Pre-installed materials and fonts for comics
The perfect app for illustrations
-Dedicated functions for illustrations and sketches
-Draw moving illustrations
-Various brushes (pencils, watercolors, oil paint, etc.) to enjoy sketching with
-Enjoy drawing and sketching anywhere with just an app and iPad
Professional grade animation drawing functions
-Refer to a picture while drawing with the light table function
-Refer to previous images when drawing with the onion skin function
-Set the display order and speed in the timeline
-Export as a movie
-Export as an animated GIF
** Survey by CELSYS
*** BCN Award and ranking calculated by number of sales through Amazon and nationwide retailers in the graphics software category
**** Calculated by CELSYS from figures announced on pixiv (2015/12-)
[ Target devices ]
High resolution illustrations, sketches, manga & comics, etc.
-2018 Version of the iPad Pro 12.9inch or 11inch
-2017 Version of the iPad Pro 12.9inch or 10.5inch
-2015 Version of the iPad Pro 12.9inch
Standard sized illustrations, sketches, web manga & comics, etc.
-2014 or later Version of the 9.7inch size iPad or iPad Pro
-iPad Pro 9.7inch
-iPad (5th or 6th generation)
-iPad Air 2
Web illustrations, sketches etc.
-iPad running iOS 11
[ Pen supporting pen pressure ]
-Apple Pencil
-Wacom Bamboo Sketch (for iPad)
-Wacom Bamboo Fineline 3 (for iPad)
[ About in-app purchases]
In-app billing is required to save a canvas and export a file to various formats.
You will be charged to the Apple ID used for subscription.
You subscription will automatically renew 24 hours before the subscription deadline and you will continue to be charged.
If you do not want your subscription to renew automatically, cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the deadline.
If you do not cancel via the registration management, the subscription will be automatically renewed 24 hours before the subscription deadline and charging will continue.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
Terms of Service
https://www.celsys.co.jp/en/information/ipad/
Privacy Policy
https://www.celsys.co.jp/en/information/privacy/
PRO: US$4.49/month US$24.99/year (US$2.08 per month)
EX: US$8.99/month US$71.99/year (US$5.99 per month)
*Available if you choose EX when you first sign up
The top drawing app for manga & comics is available on iPad.
With more than 4,000,000 users worldwide**, CLIP STUDIO PAINT is the most popular drawing & painting app on the graphics app market***, and is the go-to drawing & painting app for world-class social networking site**** users.
With natural brush strokes that take full advantage of the Apple Pencil’s functions, boost the quality and quantity of your comics & manga
Drawing & Painting
-Various pens/brushes to comfortably draw comics & manga, illustrations and sketches
-Natural, realistic pen strokes to draw with
-Vector formats to draw comics that can be scaled without losing quality
-Fully posable [3D drawing figures] to study composition and sketching
-A vast array of rulers for accurate drawing and sketching
-Neat, smooth color filling tools for comfortable painting and drawing
-Create and store your own colors
-Versatile adjustment features to brush up your manga & comics and sketches
Manga & Comic
-Automatically create manga & comic effect lines
-Unlimited screen tones for manga & comics
-Full text balloon and handwritten text support
-Smoothly draw complicated frame borders
-All the management features you need to make manga & comics
-One-touch auto actions to optimize your manga & comic workflow
-Advanced exporting functions
-Pre-installed materials and fonts for comics
The perfect app for illustrations
-Dedicated functions for illustrations and sketches
-Draw moving illustrations
-Various brushes (pencils, watercolors, oil paint, etc.) to enjoy sketching with
-Enjoy drawing and sketching anywhere with just an app and iPad
Professional grade animation drawing functions
-Refer to a picture while drawing with the light table function
-Refer to previous images when drawing with the onion skin function
-Set the display order and speed in the timeline
-Export as a movie
-Export as an animated GIF
** Survey by CELSYS
*** BCN Award and ranking calculated by number of sales through Amazon and nationwide retailers in the graphics software category
**** Calculated by CELSYS from figures announced on pixiv (2015/12-)
[ Target devices ]
High resolution illustrations, sketches, manga & comics, etc.
-2018 Version of the iPad Pro 12.9inch or 11inch
-2017 Version of the iPad Pro 12.9inch or 10.5inch
-2015 Version of the iPad Pro 12.9inch
Standard sized illustrations, sketches, web manga & comics, etc.
-2014 or later Version of the 9.7inch size iPad or iPad Pro
-iPad Pro 9.7inch
-iPad (5th or 6th generation)
-iPad Air 2
Web illustrations, sketches etc.
-iPad running iOS 11
[ Pen supporting pen pressure ]
-Apple Pencil
-Wacom Bamboo Sketch (for iPad)
-Wacom Bamboo Fineline 3 (for iPad)
[ About in-app purchases]
In-app billing is required to save a canvas and export a file to various formats.
You will be charged to the Apple ID used for subscription.
You subscription will automatically renew 24 hours before the subscription deadline and you will continue to be charged.
If you do not want your subscription to renew automatically, cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the deadline.
If you do not cancel via the registration management, the subscription will be automatically renewed 24 hours before the subscription deadline and charging will continue.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
Terms of Service
https://www.celsys.co.jp/en/information/ipad/
Privacy Policy
https://www.celsys.co.jp/en/information/privacy/
What’s New
・ Fixed an issue where posturization adjustment nodes could not be dragged when using [Tone] or [Extract line] in the [Layer Property] palette.
669 Ratings
Love this!! But one major thing
Edit2: oct 15,2018 - I have csp ex on my Mac and had some animations I wanted to carry over to work on the iPad. The iPad version cannot handle all the features that the desktop has? So I couldn’t touch my file on the iPad... what a downer.. 3/5
Edit: so I found how to do it! Lol, wow, so I’ll share it in case you’re like me. You can go to file>import>from photo library. For some reason I overlooked that. So I changed my rating to 5/5
I use this program on my Mac as well, so I’m used to it. This is my main program to animate (I’m an animation student) so I’m so happy that I could animate just as well as on the desktop version!! There’s one major downfall to this and it is that I cannot open any files from the iPad’s “photos”! I want to be able to open up psd files that wasn’t initially created in csp. I’ve been playing around with it for awhile but I can’t seem to find a way to do that (if there is a way). I tried importing too but no luck. This is super important to me and if this feature were there, I would give this a 6 star if I could (so a 5 would suffice). I just love this so much! I don’t think $9 a month is unreasonable, but I also wish there was a year subscription like how some apps have! Thanks csp! I really hope this will be a feature in the near near future!! 4/5
Edit: so I found how to do it! Lol, wow, so I’ll share it in case you’re like me. You can go to file>import>from photo library. For some reason I overlooked that. So I changed my rating to 5/5
I use this program on my Mac as well, so I’m used to it. This is my main program to animate (I’m an animation student) so I’m so happy that I could animate just as well as on the desktop version!! There’s one major downfall to this and it is that I cannot open any files from the iPad’s “photos”! I want to be able to open up psd files that wasn’t initially created in csp. I’ve been playing around with it for awhile but I can’t seem to find a way to do that (if there is a way). I tried importing too but no luck. This is super important to me and if this feature were there, I would give this a 6 star if I could (so a 5 would suffice). I just love this so much! I don’t think $9 a month is unreasonable, but I also wish there was a year subscription like how some apps have! Thanks csp! I really hope this will be a feature in the near near future!! 4/5
I’ve given up on it
It’s very clear that Celsys has no interest in making Clip Studio work with the iOS file manager (the “Files” app). It doesn’t let me open from, or save directly to, iCloud Drive or any other cloud service, and I can’t even drag and drop my files in and out of the app. This is absurd and makes backing up a nightmare if I don’t want to use their cloud service, which I have no interest in doing because I like to keep all my work files in one place and I’m already paying for iCloud.
It also doesn’t want people to install custom brushes from any source other than their “assets” web site. It’s doable, but again, there’s no drag and drop functionality and I have to manually open each individual brush file and import into Clip Studio, which is a nightmare when you have a large collection of brushes.
This is just a port of the desktop app with some touch gestures thrown in. It was not really made with the iPad in mind, and it shows. So after a year of fighting with it to make it fit with my workflow, I’ve officially given up and canceled my subscription. I’m sticking with ProCreate.
It also doesn’t want people to install custom brushes from any source other than their “assets” web site. It’s doable, but again, there’s no drag and drop functionality and I have to manually open each individual brush file and import into Clip Studio, which is a nightmare when you have a large collection of brushes.
This is just a port of the desktop app with some touch gestures thrown in. It was not really made with the iPad in mind, and it shows. So after a year of fighting with it to make it fit with my workflow, I’ve officially given up and canceled my subscription. I’m sticking with ProCreate.
Wish it could be better
I personally kind of understand the monthly subscription considering how much the actual programs are, but as you can see, not many people here are fans of the subscription and u myself would have to agree on that term. It drives people away and is much more convenient to pay only once, but I don’t want you as a company to start giving out your product almost 1/4 of how it should be really priced. The program itself holds many of the some features as the original but I do hope you can be able to program short cut keys for people who have Bluetooth keyboards. I’m happy that you have an opportunity to import brushes from the website but of course, it’s only under the subscription of the app. My only concern is that some of the windows feel unnecessary and just decrease my window for drawing, as I mainly only need to see my brushes, layers, and the color wheel when drawing. I do hope there is a compromise for a reasonable 1 time pay price because after using this program for quite a while, I’ve grown to love it and hopefully, I can love this in app form too.
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