How to Transform Photographs into Manga Backgrounds (Clip Studio Paint EX)

Long time no see, friends. I'm back with another art tutorial on how to create manga backgrounds from pictures and 3D models.
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[@ashleyhorton9453]

Note: This option is only available for ClipStudio EX users, NOT available for basic ClipStudio Pro users. If you want the "convert to tone" tool in the layers menu you have to upgrade from PRO to EX.

[@udar7831]

Thank you, been tweaking for hours...

[@demon6937]

Sheesh good thing I watched this

[@sebastianarevalo8099]

Thanks, you re an angel

[@chichichichichichiOwO]

Is it expensive to upgrade or do I jist have to pay for the remaining amount?

[@Saturn_DS]

Great video thanks for posting,
I tried replicating this in Krita.
1) Create three layers (top to bottom: Multiply layer with a posterize and levels filter, Addition layer with unsharpenmask and threshhold, normal base layer)
2)Mess with the settings and layer order
3) and you'll get something that looks similar to this
There's also like 6 different ways to do this.

[@REMCreates]

Glad it helped! :)

[@yeesnomepiccool]

from another krita user, many thanks

[@Rujewitblood]

Always wondered how they make these photorealistic backgrounds, didn't think it was as easy as just running a photo through some filters
Used to think some poor bastard was actually drawing these with a pen somehow lol

[@cynxmanga]

Didn't you watch the whole video? To make it even look good, you have to repaint a lot of stuff later. It's more than just pressing a few buttons. Only converting the photo to lines and tones, especially when it's in low quality, makes the result look like shit.

[@cosmouse7674]

@@cynxmanga pretty sure he just means its a lot easier than doing it all from scratch

[@syedarizvi7290]

thank you so much! this helps so much!

[@REMCreates]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@parrata]

You're back!!

[@REMCreates]

Yes I am! Life has happened but slowly ramping back up :)

[@AUDIO_ABSTRACTION]

thank you bro

[@tinntotters]

If you don’t have CSP EX you can use the artistic feature and it’s similar

[@rillaaa5740]

This was so full valuable information man 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💯

[@REMCreates]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful :)

[@toozstyle1868]

Yesssssssssas finally someone ❤ thank you!

[@REMCreates]

Hope it's helpful :)

[@Baby8Stef]

I just use Sketchup BG images from Acon3D since line extract tool isnt available in CSP Pro Version

[@DarkTider]

Me who draws fantasy.... *cries*

[@REMCreates]

Fantasy takes from things in reality! You can always modify fantasy backgrounds from real buildings like castles

[@NeemuKucing]

u can use 3d asset for it 🤌

[@astralb.2647]

Europe has millions of castles, churches and medieval villages you could use for a great base!

[@Raulc713]

You can use germany buildings its similar to fantasy

[@MANGAKA__13]

I swear to God, I literally have to design the structures in my story😭

[@MrRossT1]

SUBSCRIBED!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!

[@REMCreates]

Thanks for your support!

[@katsuya063]

For me nothing on the filter tab is available so i can't use this for some reason

[@kyuunihil]

the unsharp mask tab isnt even showing for me

[@Shaunsweb]

When i convert lines and tones after i hit "save" the image is different from what was in "preview". Any idea whats going on?

[@cynxmanga]

Choose different settings for the lines, your photo is probably in low quality.

[@Pablo-cl1fv]

I don't have the opción " convert to línea and tones" in mine...why could that be ..?

[@cosmouse7674]

you might not have the version of clip studio that is needed for it. you need clip studio ex

[@horsewings3561]

Does this work if you want to do a colored background for a picture?

[@REMCreates]

You can change the line art color of the lines through changing the layer color and adjust the coloring of the overall objects from there, would not recommend using screen tone for colored backgrounds unless you're going for that look

[@horsewings3561]

@@REMCreates I'm drawing a colored anime picture and trying to make it look like a scene from an actual anime. I just don't have as much time to draw and have other projects I'd like to do so I'd like to use this trick if I can get it to look like a colored anime background instead of a Manga background. I'm coloring with cel shading I think is what they call it? I'm still new to this. And almost every video I've seen showing how to do this has been for a Manga background instead of just a cartoon background like you might use for a poster.

[@AugieLN]

convert to lines and tones doesnt show up for me. Is this a version specific thing :(

[@REMCreates]

I have Clip Studio Paint Ex for context, have not tried Pro or Debut

[@AugieLN]

thankyou yeah this doesnt work in pro@@REMCreates

[@katebokuchava1743]

Honestly finally sm who doesn't only talk abt drawing chrchts

[@mycollegeshirt]

thanks to AI images this no longer feels like cheating.. YES!

[@sebastianarevalo8099]

But even mangankas use this dude

[@corurachi7054]

What?

[@still_your_zelda]

….?

[@noleggin3239]

Use pencil