I have been using Rebelle for a while now and if its realistic digital painting you want then Rebelle is definitely up there with the best. Where it is not so good in my opinion is line work where I think it lags behind other software like ps, krita etc.
Version 7 has added some new tools and improvements in that department, perhaps it's more to your liking now, ruclips.net/video/4B24AwTTXAk/видео.htmlsi=jE-NoClvVvAQ_uR6 The pen selection however could be larger with a range of nibs and fineliners and other pens.
Hello, I'm a beginner animator and looking for a drawing software to create and import my art for animation. In order to do this, I'd need to export the art as PSD (Photoshop) format with the layers being transparent PNG. Does Rebelle 6 support and export PNG and PSD? Rebelle 6 looks really good and thinking of trying it out.
Rebelle does support PNG export and PSD export. When you switch off the canvas in Rebelle, an exported PNG will have a transparent background. When you export as PSD, all the layers are intact, as well as the transparency. If those layers are PNG in the PSD file, I don't know, but they're are transparent when I imported them in Affinity Photo as well as Affinity Designer.
I've been looking into this software and I like all the traditional paint and stuff but can you do normal drawings like other digital programs as well . For graphic design line art stuff like that? because some clients don't want that traditional looking look.
Yesm you definitely can. When you pause the painting engine, the brushes will behave a lot more like regular digital brushes. I suggest going through the gallery of Rebelle artworks at www.escapemotions.com/community/gallery/1/sort_featured/tag/Rebelle and see of the artworks that are closer to your clients wishes. But when you mention graphic design line art, I'm thinking more along the lines of vector illustrations, like Illustrator or Inkscape (free) would create. Rebelle 6 can't do vector art, since it's pixel orientated, but you could come close to the way those look. If you really need vector art a lot, then Rebelle will not be a good option.
@@artbybenjamin Oh no! I have clips studio paint for vector art. I was just wondering if I could get like the same look as another programs because the traditional look of the art is a bit strong for some people. I was just wondering if you could like go back and forth between two different styles. Knowing that the brushes can behave more like normal brushes, I'll definitely look into getting this program in the future.
@@williammclean6594 Sorted then 😀 before buying, you can always try the demo of the application. It's the full version, which allows you to explore the whole application, but saving is functional.
Benjamin I am trying to place a guide line tthen bring in a stencil and have it snap to the guide line. So far I have not been able to do this. Do you know if you can snap to guide a template. I read the manual and it said you can snap to objects but maybe they do not consider a template a object. Reason for wanting to do this is for lining up multiple stencils on a line for composition. I could move the stencil manually but they do not line up all tht good and if they snapped that would assure they were exactly placed on the guide line.
The stencil itself will indeed not snap to any or they guides. What you could do instead is this. Place your guidelines. Add a new layer. On that layer use the stencil to paint the object. You can place the stencil anywhere on the canvas, it doesn't even need to be close to the guidelines you want it to be. After painting the object, remove the stencil. Now select the transform tool, make sure it's not on warp. It should now select the object you created with the stencil. When snapping is on, this object will snap to the guidelines you have on your canvas when you move the object. To grid, guidelines and even reference lines. When placed where you want it, you can merge the object with another layer if needed.
I sure can. It’s the Huion Kamvas 16 2021 version. I like the fact that it’s still portable, but has a nice display size of 16”. It’s well built, responsive, decent colors and the shortcut keys are a nice bonus. The pen tips I’ve replaced with Huion’s felt tips, they’re a lot more quiet and feel more like a pencil.
I'm using the same Huion (Kamvas 16 2021) and have had absolutely no problems. The felt tips are great for drawing and inking, but I use the normal plastic nib for painting. The 16" version is a great compromise between portability and size.
@@asimian8500 yes, it's the perfect size for that. I like the felt tips too, but they seem to wear out much quicker that the plastic ones, which is to be expected. Huion has a new pen coming, the PW550S, it's a lot slimmer and from my contact with Huion they've assured me it works with the regular Kamvas 16 you and I have too. It has some new technology and I'm looking forward to give it a try once it's been released.
@@artbybenjamin idd realistic schildersoftware. Naast rebelle werk ik al jaren met painter. Is op punten nog dieper doorontwikkeld. Is leuk om die 2 naast elkaar te gebruiken.
No, sorry I don’t use color management. I’ve got some knowledge on the subject, but not enough to do something with it. Don’t have the equipment to properly calibrate either. I’m using Serif Affinity Photo and Serif Affinity for printing and pretty much let the software determine the best printing settings for me.
Watercolor brush, round 2. The pausing is in layers tab and the tilting from the navigator/tilt tab. This works with many brushes though. Check my watercolor overview video for more details.
Using a clipping mask on top of the blended shape should do the trick. On top of the layer with your blended shape, add a new layer (or image) with you texture. Right click on this new layer and choose clipping mask. You can add layer effects or change the opacity of this layer however you like.
This is my most favorite art program.
Mine too!
I have been using Rebelle for a while now and if its realistic digital painting you want then Rebelle is definitely up there with the best. Where it is not so good in my opinion is line work where I think it lags behind other software like ps, krita etc.
Version 7 has added some new tools and improvements in that department, perhaps it's more to your liking now, ruclips.net/video/4B24AwTTXAk/видео.htmlsi=jE-NoClvVvAQ_uR6 The pen selection however could be larger with a range of nibs and fineliners and other pens.
Thank you for the great review :)
You are more than welcome.
Hello,
I'm a beginner animator and looking for a drawing software to create and import my art for animation. In order to do this, I'd need to export the art as PSD (Photoshop) format with the layers being transparent PNG. Does Rebelle 6 support and export PNG and PSD? Rebelle 6 looks really good and thinking of trying it out.
Rebelle does support PNG export and PSD export. When you switch off the canvas in Rebelle, an exported PNG will have a transparent background. When you export as PSD, all the layers are intact, as well as the transparency. If those layers are PNG in the PSD file, I don't know, but they're are transparent when I imported them in Affinity Photo as well as Affinity Designer.
@@artbybenjamin Thank you! Also, subscribed.
@@TheHarmonicaMusician you're welcome and thank you for subscribing!
I've been looking into this software and I like all the traditional paint and stuff but can you do normal drawings like other digital programs as well . For graphic design line art stuff like that? because some clients don't want that traditional looking look.
Yesm you definitely can. When you pause the painting engine, the brushes will behave a lot more like regular digital brushes. I suggest going through the gallery of Rebelle artworks at www.escapemotions.com/community/gallery/1/sort_featured/tag/Rebelle and see of the artworks that are closer to your clients wishes. But when you mention graphic design line art, I'm thinking more along the lines of vector illustrations, like Illustrator or Inkscape (free) would create. Rebelle 6 can't do vector art, since it's pixel orientated, but you could come close to the way those look. If you really need vector art a lot, then Rebelle will not be a good option.
@@artbybenjamin Oh no! I have clips studio paint for vector art. I was just wondering if I could get like the same look as another programs because the traditional look of the art is a bit strong for some people. I was just wondering if you could like go back and forth between two different styles. Knowing that the brushes can behave more like normal brushes, I'll definitely look into getting this program in the future.
@@williammclean6594 Sorted then 😀 before buying, you can always try the demo of the application. It's the full version, which allows you to explore the whole application, but saving is functional.
Benjamin I am trying to place a guide line tthen bring in a stencil and have it snap to the guide line. So far I have not been able to do this. Do you know if you can snap to guide a template. I read the manual and it said you can snap to objects but maybe they do not consider a template a object. Reason for wanting to do this is for lining up multiple stencils on a line for composition. I could move the stencil manually but they do not line up all tht good and if they snapped that would assure they were exactly placed on the guide line.
The stencil itself will indeed not snap to any or they guides. What you could do instead is this. Place your guidelines. Add a new layer. On that layer use the stencil to paint the object. You can place the stencil anywhere on the canvas, it doesn't even need to be close to the guidelines you want it to be. After painting the object, remove the stencil. Now select the transform tool, make sure it's not on warp. It should now select the object you created with the stencil. When snapping is on, this object will snap to the guidelines you have on your canvas when you move the object. To grid, guidelines and even reference lines. When placed where you want it, you can merge the object with another layer if needed.
Hi Benjamin, can you tell me which graphics display tablet you are using in this video? Thanks
I sure can. It’s the Huion Kamvas 16 2021 version. I like the fact that it’s still portable, but has a nice display size of 16”. It’s well built, responsive, decent colors and the shortcut keys are a nice bonus. The pen tips I’ve replaced with Huion’s felt tips, they’re a lot more quiet and feel more like a pencil.
I'm using the same Huion (Kamvas 16 2021) and have had absolutely no problems. The felt tips are great for drawing and inking, but I use the normal plastic nib for painting. The 16" version is a great compromise between portability and size.
@@asimian8500 yes, it's the perfect size for that. I like the felt tips too, but they seem to wear out much quicker that the plastic ones, which is to be expected. Huion has a new pen coming, the PW550S, it's a lot slimmer and from my contact with Huion they've assured me it works with the regular Kamvas 16 you and I have too. It has some new technology and I'm looking forward to give it a try once it's been released.
Hey dank je Benjamin voor je video. Rebelle is idd een leuk systeem.
Graag gedaan, het is een erg fijne applicatie om mee te werken, soms net echt.
@@artbybenjamin idd realistic schildersoftware. Naast rebelle werk ik al jaren met painter. Is op punten nog dieper doorontwikkeld. Is leuk om die 2 naast elkaar te gebruiken.
Do you use color management? There seems to be very little information on using color management the right way.
No, sorry I don’t use color management. I’ve got some knowledge on the subject, but not enough to do something with it. Don’t have the equipment to properly calibrate either. I’m using Serif Affinity Photo and Serif Affinity for printing and pretty much let the software determine the best printing settings for me.
4:57 what tab/ tool are you using for this video tutorial??
Watercolor brush, round 2. The pausing is in layers tab and the tilting from the navigator/tilt tab. This works with many brushes though. Check my watercolor overview video for more details.
is it possible to lay a transparent texture layer over a blended shape?
Using a clipping mask on top of the blended shape should do the trick. On top of the layer with your blended shape, add a new layer (or image) with you texture. Right click on this new layer and choose clipping mask. You can add layer effects or change the opacity of this layer however you like.
@@artbybenjamin thank you very much!
@@loriwyuk you are welcome