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Hi this is Katikut! I'm back with a tutorial about inking.
Hi this is Katikut! I'm back with a tutorial about inking.
I've noticed that I usually make work in progress videos to show how I ink,
I've noticed that I usually make work in progress videos to show how I ink,
but I've never really made a tutorial about that.
I'll take this pic to show you my technique.
Just before starting, I just want to say that it's the method for tablets owners.
You need to have the pressure function, (you don't have this with a mouse).
You need to have the pressure function, (you don't have this with a mouse).
I'll maybe try to make a tutorial about inking when you only have a mouse,
I'll maybe try to make a tutorial about inking when you only have a mouse,
even if I don't understand the principle.
Seriously, if you want to draw digitally go and buy a tablet because you make you suffer for nothing XD
Seriously, if you want to draw digitally go and buy a tablet because you make you suffer for nothing XD
As usual 1024 levels of pressure is the best,
As usual 1024 levels of pressure is the best,
As usual 1024 levels of pressure is the best,
Let's start with my tablet parameters.
I don't know if this will be useful but many people ask me this!
I don't know if this will be useful but many people ask me this!
My secret is that I do... nothing. I keep the default settinfs. Not too soft, not too hard...
My secret is that I do... nothing. I keep the default settinfs. Not too soft, not too hard...
I don't even know what are the other functions (well, I guess, but I don't need them so...).
I don't even know what are the other functions doing (well, I guess, but I don't need them so...).
I don't even know what are the other functions doing (well, I guess, but I don't need them so...).
I don't even know what are the other functions doing (well, I guess, but I don't need them so...).
I don't even know what are the other functions doing (well, I guess, but I don't need them so...).
To start,
if we want a beautiful line, we need to work with a good resolution.
if we want a beautiful line, we need to work with a good resolution.
What is it? Usually, you have 2 different resolution.
What is it? Usually, you have 2 different resolution.
What is it? Usually, you have 2 different resolution.
The 72 dpi one (dpi = dot per inch) 35 00:01:37,600 --> 00:01:38,850 The 72 dpi one (dpi = dot per inch)
*explaining in french dpi vs centimeters XD*
*explaining in french dpi vs centimeters XD*
*explaining in french dpi vs centimeters XD*
*explaining in french dpi vs centimeters XD*
*explaining in french dpi vs centimeters XD*
this is the number of pixel that you'll find in every inch².
this is the number of pixel that you'll find in every inch².
The quality is better if the number is high. Your screen resolution is 72 dpi.
If you want to make a drawing that you'll only post on the web for example,
If you want to make a drawing that you'll only post on the web for example,
you can work in 72 dpi. But if you want to PRINT IT someday,
you can work in 72 dpi. But if you want to PRINT IT someday,
you can work in 72 dpi. But if you want to PRINT IT someday,
you have to work in 300 dpi, at least.
you have to work in 300 dpi, at least.
It will be pixelised otherwise. And it's cleaner to work in 300 dpi (more comfortable).
It will be pixelised otherwise. And it's cleaner to work in 300 dpi (more comfortable).
It will be pixelised otherwise. And it's cleaner to work in 300 dpi (more comfortable).
It will be pixelised otherwise. And it's cleaner to work in 300 dpi (more comfortable).
It will be pixelised otherwise. And it's cleaner to work in 300 dpi (more comfortable).
How to change the resolution? Go to Image > Image Size > Resolution.
How to change the resolution? Go to Image > Image Size > Resolution.
How to change the resolution? Go to Image > Image Size > Resolution.
How to change the resolution? Go to Image > Image Size > Resolution.
As you can see It's a small resolution sketch. This is not good. My image is very small.
As you can see It's a small resolution sketch. This is not good. My image is very small.
As you can see It's a small resolution sketch. This is not good. My image is very small.
I enter 300 in the resolution box.
I enter 300 in the resolution box.
As you can see, the size of my pic is higher now.
As you can see, the size of my pic is higher now.
I used to work in 2000x2000 some years ago,
because my computer was slow, but now I allow me to work on a 4000x4000 canvas :)
because my computer was slow, but now I allow me to work on a 4000x4000 canvas :)
because my computer was slow, but now I allow me to work on a 4000x4000 canvas :)
When the canvas is big, it's more comfortable too. 72 00:03:08,229 --> 00:03:10,809 Ok.
As you can see, my drawing is now bigger.
As you can see, my drawing is now bigger.
You see how it is? There are many artifacts/pixels.
If I wanted to print this 72 dpi sketch.. it would be horrible! Blured, etc..
Here's the sketch I want to ink.
I 'd like to lower the opacity of this sketch, because it would be annoying to ink like this.
I 'd like to lower the opacity of this sketch, because it would be annoying to ink like this.
The sketch is merged in the background, so I can't directly lower the opacity
(you can if it's on a separated layer for example). 82 00:03:34,420 --> 00:03:36,219 So I make a new layer, I fill it with white,
So I make a new layer, I fill it with white,
with the bucket tool, and I lower the opacity.
with the bucket tool, and I lower the opacity.
You see, it's more comfortable to trace the line now.
You see, it's more comfortable to trace the line now.
You see, it's more comfortable to trace the line now.
You see, it's more comfortable to trace the line now.
I take a black color, I make a new layer for my line, I call it LINE.
I take a black color, I make a new layer for my line, I call it LINE.
I take a black color, I make a new layer for my line, I call it LINE.
I take a black color, I make a new layer for my line, I call it LINE.
I make a close up. If your tablet is very small, don't hesitate to zoom in
I make a close up. If your tablet is very small, don't hesitate to zoom in
The quality will be better! Because if you make small movements on your tablet for long lines, you'll have this:
The quality will be better! Because if you make small movements on your tablet for long lines, you'll have this:
The quality will be better! Because if you make small movements on your tablet for long lines, you'll have this:
So don't hesitate to zoom for a better result. 100 00:04:15,529 --> 00:04:17,229 So don't hesitate to zoom for a better result.
Many people are fascinated by one question: WHICH BRUSH DO YOU USE?
The answer is simple: I use the very first brushes of Photoshop! These ones!
The answer is simple: I use the very first brushes of Photoshop! These ones!
Many people also ask how can I have the shape of the brushes like this (wavy brushes).
Many people also ask how can I have the shape of the brushes like this (wavy brushes).
Click on the paramter icon just here in the corner, and click "stroke thumbnail".
Click on the paramter icon just here in the corner, and click "stroke thumbnail".
Click on the paramter icon just here in the corner, and click "stroke thumbnail".
I think that the default setting is this one when you open Photoshop for the first time.
I think that the default setting is this one when you open Photoshop for the first time.
I think that the default setting is this one when you open Photoshop for the first time.
I prefer to have the stroke thumbnail, to see the opacity/pressure behaviour of the brush.
I prefer to have the stroke thumbnail, to see the opacity/pressure behaviour of the brush.
I prefer to have the stroke thumbnail, to see the opacity/pressure behaviour of the brush.
I prefer to have the stroke thumbnail, to see the opacity/pressure behaviour of the brush.
I take a size that I like.
The most the document is large, the most you'll need a big brush of course.
The most the document is large, the most you'll need a big brush of course.
it depends of your canvas size / resolution.
Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
au repos qu'il faut faire des très Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
Let's go! I try to go fast, bcause when you make your line slowy it might be wavy, with a bad pressure...
pour bouger
To move my canvas, I use the space bar.
pour avoir la brasse j'appuie sur e-bay
For the brush I use "B", and for the eraser I use "E".
(Same for the eraser, I use the very first brushes)
(Same for the eraser, I use the very first brushes)
I use if to make some adjustements to my line.
I use if to make some adjustements to my line.
I like the shortcuts, you know me, it's easier to use B, E, B, E than using the tool bar.
I like the shortcuts, you know me, it's easier to use B, E, B, E than using the tool bar.
I like the shortcuts, you know me, it's easier to use B, E, B, E than using the tool bar.
I like the shortcuts, you know me, it's easier to use B, E, B, E than using the tool bar.
alors concernant les tablettes Concerning the tablets.. I'm using a Cintiq right now,
Concerning the tablets.. I'm using a Cintiq right now,
but the result would be the same with a graphire,
but the result would be the same with a graphire,
but the result would be the same with a graphire,
with an intuos 2 or 3 or even a Bamboo
with an intuos 2 or 3 or even a Bamboo
with an intuos 2 or 3 or even a Bamboo
with an intuos 2 or 3 or even a Bamboo bien non
(never tested but I think that's it's a cheap and good tablet for beginners).
(never tested but I think that's it's a cheap and good tablet for beginners).
(never tested but I think that's it's a cheap and good tablet for beginners).
(never tested but I think that's it's a cheap and good tablet for beginners).
(never tested but I think that's it's a cheap and good tablet for beginners).
Don't hesitate to look at my tablet tutorial :)
Don't hesitate to look at my tablet tutorial :)
Here I push on my stylus a little more to make the eyelashes,
Here I push on my stylus a little more to make the eyelashes,
Here I push on my stylus a little more to make the eyelashes,
here I don't push a lot because I don't want a thick line...
I really use the pressure all the time.
Only the tablet can give me these effects.
If I was using a mouse, I would have this...
If I was using a mouse, I would have this...
and it's not very nice.
and it's not very nice.
Let's take the time to speak about this brush pannel!
Select the brush that you want to modify and use F5.
Select the brush that you want to modify and use F5.
Select the brush that you want to modify and use F5.
This pannel appears.
Here I've got the spacing. Nice to make pearl necklaces for example!
Here I've got the spacing. Nice to make pearl necklaces for example!
Here I've got the spacing. Nice to make pearl necklaces for example!
You can also change the shape, you can rotate it, 175 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:39,419 You can also change the shape, you can rotate it,
You can also change the shape, you can rotate it,
You can also change the shape, you can rotate it,
You can also change the shape, you can rotate it,
You can also change the shape, you can rotate it,
In shape dynamics you can change the angle
In shape dynamics you can change the angle
In shape dynamics you can change the angle
(here the brush is a circle so it's useless)
(here the brush is a circle so it's useless)
You've got the random size here...
You've got the random size here...
You've got the random size here...
As you can see, the size depends of the pen pressure. It's very important.
As you can see, the size depends of the pen pressure. It's very important.
As you can see, the size depends of the pen pressure. It's very important.
As you can see, the size depends of the pen pressure. It's very important.
Here's the minimum diameter.
The images already shows you what it means XD
I'll try to make a tutorial about this pannel.
I quickly show you the scattering function, it's good for magical effects,
I quickly show you the scattering function, it's good for magical effects,
I quickly show you the scattering function, it's good for magical effects,
I quickly show you the scattering function, it's good for magical effects,
you can adjust the number, etc...
you can adjust the number, etc...
you can adjust the number, etc...
Play with this pannel, it's really funny!
Play with this pannel, it's really funny!
Play with this pannel, it's really funny!
You can obviously use many brushes to ink your drawing.
For example here's a brush that I like, with a pastel effect:
For example here's a brush that I like, with a pastel effect:
where is it?
I'll try to share my brushes with you someday but as explained in a facebook comment last week,
I'll try to share my brushes with you someday but as explained in a facebook comment last week,
I'll try to share my brushes with you someday but as explained in a facebook comment last week,
I don't really have specific brushes.
It changes all the time. Sometimes my photoshop crashes and I loose everything,
It changes all the time. Sometimes my photoshop crashes and I loose everything,
I load them randmoly all the time XD Haha It's SO random that it's hard to find the brush I want to show you!
I load them randmoly all the time XD Haha It's SO random that it's hard to find the brush I want to show you!
I load them randmoly all the time XD Haha It's SO random that it's hard to find the brush I want to show you!
devrait pas être loin pourtant ans
I've got too many brushes right now, it's a big problem! Ah! Here it is!
I've got too many brushes right now, it's a big problem! Ah! Here it is!
I've got too many brushes right now, it's a big problem! Ah! Here it is!
It has a traditional style that love! Let's ink the hair to show you how it looks.
It has a traditional style that love! Let's ink the hair to show you how it looks.
It has a traditional style that love! Let's ink the hair to show you how it looks.
It has a traditional style that love! Let's ink the hair to show you how it looks.
It has a traditional style that love! Let's ink the hair to show you how it looks.
The render is nice.
Ooops, I have to erase this. (E).
Ooops, I have to erase this. (E).
What else? Yes!
I use the cell shading technique when I put color in my drawing,
I use the cell shading technique when I put color in my drawing,
I use the cell shading technique when I put color in my drawing,
I use the cell shading technique when I put color in my drawing,
so I try to anticipate and to close My line.
so I try to anticipate and to close My line.
It's easier to fill with the bucket tool then.
For example with the ears, I don't do this. I close the line.
For example with the ears, I don't do this. I close the line.
I'll be able to fill if with color easily then.
Let's make a quick example. I hide the sketch,
Let's make a quick example. I hide the sketch,
Let's make a quick example. I hide the sketch,
Let's make a quick example. I hide the sketch,
Let's make a quick example. I hide the sketch,
I make a new layer, and when I fill it..
I make a new layer, and when I fill it..
I make a new layer, and when I fill it..
Ooops I've forgotten to check the all layers functions.
Ooops I've forgotten to check the all layers functions.
Here you are. It there's a little hole in the line,
all the pic would have been pink (like when I've made my mistake).
So try to anticipate with the line step :D
I'll try to ink a little more.
I'll try to ink a little more.
I push, I don't push, I push, I don't push...
I push, I don't push, I push, I don't push...
You can also rotate the canvas. I never use this function.
You can also rotate the canvas. I never use this function.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I've got the habit since I've got my very first tablet. I don't need to rotate.
I hope that this tutorial was clearer than my last one.
I hope that this tutorial was clearer than my last one.
I hope that this tutorial was clearer than my last one.
There wasn't any text, I didn't have a microphone,
it's better to explain while I'm making the tutorial.
it's better to explain while I'm making the tutorial.
Don't hesitate to make your line on different layers.
For example this lady has a veil.
For example this lady has a veil.
I make it on another layer so I can change the opacity easily without changing anything to the line of the face.
I make it on another layer so I can change the opacity easily without changing anything to the line of the face.
I make it on another layer so I can change the opacity easily without changing anything to the line of the face.
I make it on another layer so I can change the opacity easily without changing anything to the line of the face.
comme ça occupant je fais n'importe quoi tout ce que je fais ça vite
I make it very quickly, sorry. Here's the result when I change the opacity.
I make it very quickly, sorry. Here's the result when I change the opacity.
I make it very quickly, sorry. Here's the result when I change the opacity.
I make it very quickly, sorry. Here's the result when I change the opacity.
I make it very quickly, sorry. Here's the result when I change the opacity.
This was my inking method, I hope it will help you!
This was my inking method, I hope it will help you!
This was my inking method, I hope it will help you!
As usual, don't hesitate to ask questions,
As usual, don't hesitate to ask questions,
I try to answer as most as possible,
don't hesitate if you have any idea for the next tutorials, and thanks again for following my work!
don't hesitate if you have any idea for the next tutorials, and thanks again for following my work!
don't hesitate if you have any idea for the next tutorials, and thanks again for following my work!