I am pretty sure you can achieve this same effect by inking your rough sketch lines first, using the magic wand tool to select the "inked" section you want to shade (like inside the arm band) and then just setting your new top (shading) layer to "mutiply" - it will then keep you shading tones locked inside the wand selected area on the new layer (no need for the base level masking color which would be super time consuming on a large detailed illustration). Try it: 1) Use your ink pen and rectangle tool on layer 1 (you should have a black "inked" rectangle" 2) Create a new layer above the rectangle layer - call it "shading layer" 3) Set the new (shading) layer's attributes to "mulitply" 4) Now go back to the rectangle layer and with the magic wand tool. select the area inside the rectangle 5) With that area selected (marching ants), now go back to the shading layer, choose your airbrush tool and bright red color and start shading - voila, it stays inside the inked lines even though it is on another layer. One caveat to this - depending on how loose your"ink" layer is, you will need to play with the tolerance on the magic wand tool to select the desired area. If you draw with well defined ink lines (like I do), this technique is a game changer. Just thought I would share - good channel!
You are a fucking GODSEND I'm literally sobbing. You don't know how much time this is going to save me. I frequently work with 6+ light sources you are an angel!
Thanks, this was more helpful than their video telling you to just copy the layers and color over them. I want the shading as its own layer! I wish they would add layer masks but this should work good enough.
hey! ya lol as long as your careful not to draw on the wrong layer this way works pretty well. and ya its a shame that Autodesk never really implemented any new features into sketchbook. How long have you been using it for?
Set your sketch or ink layer from Normal mode to Inverse Alpha Mask (this allows you to see through said sketch/ink layer over on the layer below it [your mask selection layer]). On your mask layer, you can now clearly see edges on both side of a hard ink or brush stroke, which let's you choose if you want the selection mask to be on either side of a stroke/line without having to adjust opacity levels on either layer. When finished, just revert the top layers mode to Normal. I'd recommend labeling your layers so you know what they are in case you wish to toggle them off to avoid selecting content on them later on. I do this with rough sketches, guide lines, perspective point/lines, etc.
@fabio_gioffre I've been using sketchbook since it's initial release when it was part of Autodesk. Nowadays, it's work a lot like photoshop in terms of layers, if you're on the desktop version. What about you?
@@Ink_and_Motion_Studio oh nice, and I used it more when it first came out as well and it was a free program. I haven't really used it since they started to charge for it. I honestly feel like the developers kind of stopped updating it. How do you like using the newer versions?
@@fabio_gioffre given that it doesn't have a ridiculous price tag like other software, I didn't mind shelling out a 1-time purchase for premium features and updates. I only don't like that it's only available from the MS Store. I'd prefer a standalone installer since the store version prohibits accessing the install directory for plug-ins use or other possibilities. I do like that it's pretty stable now and is very versatile compared to the mobile device versions. Plus you have to pay for it seperately on each platform. I would more feature for animation on it though.
here check this one out. it shows how to delete selection for sketchbook on the app knowledge.autodesk.com/support/sketchbook-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/ENU/SKETPRO-Help/files/sb-tools/selection-tools/SKETPRO-Help-sb-tools-selection-tools-remove-selections-selection-html-html.html
I think it would be so much nicer if Sketchbook just caught up and added the masking ability. Like procreate, having clipping mask, mask and alpha lock. It would just speed up our work flow so much more. I have a 5th gen iPad Pro i use mainly for my art and design work, but I also have a touchscreen laptop and stylus for the same reason , but sadly, from what I can see, neither sketchbook or sketchable has any type of masking, so i dont use my laptop for art work as planned. Not sure if there is any drawing software out there that is Hal;f way decent that also has masking
ya I totally agree! iys unfortunate that sketchbook seems to have stopped updating/caring about the software. I am thinking of switching over to procreate. how has your experience been with that?
@@fabio_gioffre Procreate is absolutely amazing in my opinion. The only downside is it is for iPad ONLY, with no plans for android or computers. But procreate is so smooth and a simple UI. The brushes that come with it is fantastic, but the 3rd party brushes and sets you can get for it is WOW…with procreate you can also do animation work and even upload images and videos to do rotoscoping work and photo editing and it works flawlessly and smooth.. I absolutely love procreate. But i also need something for the laptop, and the best thing out there that also has masking is Adobe Fresco (which also has the vector side, so will have to be my go to for the laptop)
@@LGeeThomas interesting! do u find a regular ipad works fine or do you need like an ipad pro? and why do u need something with masking? is that just how you like to work?
@@fabio_gioffre i know designers/artist who use a regular iPad and never had complaints. I personally use the 5th gen iPad Pro so I cant speak on anything but that device as for how it works. As for the masking. I love it when i do work for clients. The masking allows me to add shading, colors, textures etc etc that are non destructive, meaning i can go back in later if i need to make changes because a client changes their mind. Without masking, anything i do becomes permanent and hard to change later
I'm going to be sending this message around. I don't have a RUclips channel, not going to make one but I found out something new in sketchbook. In advanced sketches setting, you can click on shape and change the shape of your brush. I don't know if some people knows this but😱.
hmm it should be on the layer tab. here check out this page, it may help. knowledge.autodesk.com/support/sketchbook-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/ENU/SKETPRO-Help/files/sb-layers/layer-editor/SKETPRO-Help-sb-layers-layer-editor-how-to-lock-transparency-html-html.html
@@fabio_gioffre thank you, i didn't share to internet i keep it secret because my artwork are still mediocre 😉 i feel dumb when see other person's work more good than mine
This seems so complicated to the way I do it. Create group, draw your outline on top layer, create two layers below it. On middle layer use the Fill Bucket and Sample All Layers. Fill. Then go to blending mode and select Alpha Mask. Then every layer below it will be within that Clipped Area. Takes 5 seconds to do.
I confess I'm getting lost when you add the new layer above--I'm a newbie to Sketchbook and digital art in general. Is that a transparent layer? If the layer is above, I don't know why it isn't completely obscuring everything you've done below . . . I'm still searching for a way to do this easily, so I don't have to invest in an iPad and switch to Procreate. For now, I found a simple solution for a pseudo clipping mask (and yes, probably a thousand people already thought of it, but whatever). It doesn't work for all my needs, but for some of them. Maybe your way is easier, but my confusion is keeping me from fully grasping it. So, here's my solution for anyone who might find it useful: 1) open new sketch. 2) Use the bucket/fill tool and fill the whole sketch with white. 3) Put a new layer below and fill it with black (or whatever non-white color you want. Pale gray can be good for a light sketch). 4) Go back to the first, white layer and draw with the eraser tool. 5) When you want to fill in areas in your sketch, the magic wand tool and/or eraser, and/or 'Ctrl X' can help clear those spaces for color/texture application. It doesn't work for all situations, but I've found it helps for simple drawings. I hope someone finds this useful.
hey thanks for the tip! thats sounds like a good way to do things. and the reason the layer above doesn't cover everything is because it's a blank layer, you can add as many layers as you want after you make the 'magic wand' selection
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i use sketchbook everyday but just learnt something new again today. thank you
your welcome, glad It could help
I am pretty sure you can achieve this same effect by inking your rough sketch lines first, using the magic wand tool to select the "inked" section you want to shade (like inside the arm band) and then just setting your new top (shading) layer to "mutiply" - it will then keep you shading tones locked inside the wand selected area on the new layer (no need for the base level masking color which would be super time consuming on a large detailed illustration). Try it:
1) Use your ink pen and rectangle tool on layer 1 (you should have a black "inked" rectangle"
2) Create a new layer above the rectangle layer - call it "shading layer"
3) Set the new (shading) layer's attributes to "mulitply"
4) Now go back to the rectangle layer and with the magic wand tool. select the area inside the rectangle
5) With that area selected (marching ants), now go back to the shading layer, choose your airbrush tool and bright red color and start shading - voila, it stays inside the inked lines even though it is on another layer.
One caveat to this - depending on how loose your"ink" layer is, you will need to play with the tolerance on the magic wand tool to select the desired area. If you draw with well defined ink lines (like I do), this technique is a game changer.
Just thought I would share - good channel!
hey thanks for this tip! I think I will definitely try it out!
You are a fucking GODSEND
I'm literally sobbing. You don't know how much time this is going to save me. I frequently work with 6+ light sources you are an angel!
@@Error403HRD Hah - glad it was helpful!
Omg I didn't know about this at all, thank you so so much, you are a life saver, definitely subscribing!!
Thank you. I’ve been struggling with masking and figuring out how to make it work for coloring and this was simple explanation. 😊
You're welcome! Ya you could also just lasso select the area you want to isolate as well
That's what I was looking for! Thank you so much, you really saved me and my art process will be much faster!
your welcome! can't wait to see what u create:)
@@fabio_gioffre thank you!!
I was searching for this cause I'm new to this software. Thank you
no problem! let me know if there are any other things u want covered
This is soooo useful! Thanks a lot for sharing!
no problem! glad it was useful:) are you using the app or the desktop version?
Thanks, this was more helpful than their video telling you to just copy the layers and color over them. I want the shading as its own layer! I wish they would add layer masks but this should work good enough.
hey! ya lol as long as your careful not to draw on the wrong layer this way works pretty well. and ya its a shame that Autodesk never really implemented any new features into sketchbook. How long have you been using it for?
BRO THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH!!! Instant sub.
no problem! glad it could help
This was super helpful. Thanks a lot!
Thanks Jamie, I am glad you found it useful
Set your sketch or ink layer from Normal mode to Inverse Alpha Mask (this allows you to see through said sketch/ink layer over on the layer below it [your mask selection layer]). On your mask layer, you can now clearly see edges on both side of a hard ink or brush stroke, which let's you choose if you want the selection mask to be on either side of a stroke/line without having to adjust opacity levels on either layer. When finished, just revert the top layers mode to Normal. I'd recommend labeling your layers so you know what they are in case you wish to toggle them off to avoid selecting content on them later on. I do this with rough sketches, guide lines, perspective point/lines, etc.
hey thanks for this great tip! How long have you been using sketchbook for?
@fabio_gioffre I've been using sketchbook since it's initial release when it was part of Autodesk. Nowadays, it's work a lot like photoshop in terms of layers, if you're on the desktop version. What about you?
@@Ink_and_Motion_Studio oh nice, and I used it more when it first came out as well and it was a free program. I haven't really used it since they started to charge for it. I honestly feel like the developers kind of stopped updating it. How do you like using the newer versions?
@@fabio_gioffre given that it doesn't have a ridiculous price tag like other software, I didn't mind shelling out a 1-time purchase for premium features and updates. I only don't like that it's only available from the MS Store. I'd prefer a standalone installer since the store version prohibits accessing the install directory for plug-ins use or other possibilities. I do like that it's pretty stable now and is very versatile compared to the mobile device versions. Plus you have to pay for it seperately on each platform. I would more feature for animation on it though.
I love you, I have been struggling with this for over a year!
Nice! Glad it helped
This is super cool and you seem like a nice guy
haha thanks! I hope it could help
this is really what I am looking for! Thank you!
your welcome! anything else u are trying to learn in sketchbook?
thank you so much for this video man!
your welcome! glad it could help
After using Lasso select an item, I can't find Delete to delete the selected item in my Apple ipad Air 4. Any idea? 😊
here check this one out. it shows how to delete selection for sketchbook on the app knowledge.autodesk.com/support/sketchbook-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/ENU/SKETPRO-Help/files/sb-tools/selection-tools/SKETPRO-Help-sb-tools-selection-tools-remove-selections-selection-html-html.html
I think it would be so much nicer if Sketchbook just caught up and added the masking ability. Like procreate, having clipping mask, mask and alpha lock. It would just speed up our work flow so much more. I have a 5th gen iPad Pro i use mainly for my art and design work, but I also have a touchscreen laptop and stylus for the same reason , but sadly, from what I can see, neither sketchbook or sketchable has any type of masking, so i dont use my laptop for art work as planned. Not sure if there is any drawing software out there that is Hal;f way decent that also has masking
ya I totally agree! iys unfortunate that sketchbook seems to have stopped updating/caring about the software. I am thinking of switching over to procreate. how has your experience been with that?
@@fabio_gioffre Procreate is absolutely amazing in my opinion. The only downside is it is for iPad ONLY, with no plans for android or computers. But procreate is so smooth and a simple UI. The brushes that come with it is fantastic, but the 3rd party brushes and sets you can get for it is WOW…with procreate you can also do animation work and even upload images and videos to do rotoscoping work and photo editing and it works flawlessly and smooth.. I absolutely love procreate. But i also need something for the laptop, and the best thing out there that also has masking is Adobe Fresco (which also has the vector side, so will have to be my go to for the laptop)
@@LGeeThomas interesting! do u find a regular ipad works fine or do you need like an ipad pro? and why do u need something with masking? is that just how you like to work?
@@fabio_gioffre i know designers/artist who use a regular iPad and never had complaints. I personally use the 5th gen iPad Pro so I cant speak on anything but that device as for how it works. As for the masking. I love it when i do work for clients. The masking allows me to add shading, colors, textures etc etc that are non destructive, meaning i can go back in later if i need to make changes because a client changes their mind. Without masking, anything i do becomes permanent and hard to change later
@@LGeeThomas ah ok ya I'm just trying to decide which one to get. and ahh i see, that is a smart way to work
I'm going to be sending this message around. I don't have a RUclips channel, not going to make one but I found out something new in sketchbook. In advanced sketches setting, you can click on shape and change the shape of your brush. I don't know if some people knows this but😱.
nice! thanks for sharing! and like change the tip from round to square for example? or to any shape you want?
Nice tip bro
thanks! I hope it was clear and not too long
I can't find lock transparency in my Apple Air 4. Any idea? Tq.
hmm it should be on the layer tab. here check out this page, it may help. knowledge.autodesk.com/support/sketchbook-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/ENU/SKETPRO-Help/files/sb-layers/layer-editor/SKETPRO-Help-sb-layers-layer-editor-how-to-lock-transparency-html-html.html
@@fabio_gioffre Got it! Thanks.
no problem
This is good to know. Thanks.
your welcome, hopefully it helps u with your work
Wow thank you!
np! hope it helped!
THANK YOU!🥰 THIS IS DAMN HELPFUL
your welcome! let me know if there is anything else u want me to cover
dope update
thanks! ya I am still learning lol so If I learn a better way I try and update the video
Thank you!!
your welcome! glad it could help
Thank You!
No problem! Have u been using sketchbook for a long time?
@@fabio_gioffre absolutely, i've been used sketchbook for long time 😁
@@iborjack4745 nice! What kind of art do u do? Id love to see some of your stuff
@@fabio_gioffre thank you, i didn't share to internet i keep it secret because my artwork are still mediocre 😉
i feel dumb when see other person's work more good than mine
@@iborjack4745 lol I'm sure your great. Art is a journey that is different for anyone anyways:)
This seems so complicated to the way I do it. Create group, draw your outline on top layer, create two layers below it. On middle layer use the Fill Bucket and Sample All Layers. Fill. Then go to blending mode and select Alpha Mask. Then every layer below it will be within that Clipped Area. Takes 5 seconds to do.
oh nice! that does seem like an easier way to do it, thanks for the tip!
I confess I'm getting lost when you add the new layer above--I'm a newbie to Sketchbook and digital art in general. Is that a transparent layer? If the layer is above, I don't know why it isn't completely obscuring everything you've done below . . .
I'm still searching for a way to do this easily, so I don't have to invest in an iPad and switch to Procreate.
For now, I found a simple solution for a pseudo clipping mask (and yes, probably a thousand people already thought of it, but whatever). It doesn't work for all my needs, but for some of them. Maybe your way is easier, but my confusion is keeping me from fully grasping it. So, here's my solution for anyone who might find it useful:
1) open new sketch.
2) Use the bucket/fill tool and fill the whole sketch with white.
3) Put a new layer below and fill it with black (or whatever non-white color you want. Pale gray can be good for a light sketch).
4) Go back to the first, white layer and draw with the eraser tool.
5) When you want to fill in areas in your sketch, the magic wand tool and/or eraser, and/or 'Ctrl X' can help clear those spaces for color/texture application.
It doesn't work for all situations, but I've found it helps for simple drawings. I hope someone finds this useful.
hey thanks for the tip! thats sounds like a good way to do things. and the reason the layer above doesn't cover everything is because it's a blank layer, you can add as many layers as you want after you make the 'magic wand' selection
U earn my subb
lol thanks dude. how long have you been using sketchbook for?
@@fabio_gioffre jus downloaded the crack version today no point of buying cause no more updates no more features even the extras r not working anymore
@@hoseinbebany nice ya it really disappointing that they aren't updating it anymore
Also I know it is unrelated but you have a slight resemblance to Daniel Radcliffe.
hahah I actually get that alot !
now i can colour much better
great! ya it's great if u want to get that lineless style. It just may get difficult to keep track of all the layers lol