Learning 3D Art with Blender for Clip Studio Paint

Introduction

• Purpose: Learn how to make 3D objects using Blender.
• Motivation: Create 3D background assets for future projects.
• Software: Blender (free and powerful for 3D modeling).

Preparation

• Tutorials:
  • Ruer: Helpful beginner tutorials.
  • Official Clip Studio Paint Channel: Inspiration.

First Steps in Blender

• Initial Impressions: Overwhelming interface with many buttons.
• Basic Tools: Focused on extrude and scale tools.
• Edit Mode: Use vertex, edge, and face select modes.
• Experimentation: Created a simple table to understand the process:
  • Shift + A: Add new shapes.
  • Scale Tool: Adjust shape size.
  • Move Tool: Adjust shape position.
  • Loop Cut Tool: Add details.

Exporting and Importing to Clip Studio Paint

• Export as FBX: Format suitable for Clip Studio Paint Modeler.
• Clip Studio Paint Modeler: Convert 3D models into materials.
  • Importance of registering materials correctly.
  • Challenges of scaling within Clip Studio Paint.

Handling Edges and Geometry

• Initial Issues: Rough edges on extracted line work.
• Solutions:
  • Shading Smoothly: Minor improvement.
  • Adjusting normals: Best solution found.

Larger Project: Mushroom House

• Goal: Create custom buildings for fairy fantasy story.
• Design Challenge: Three-level home with a balcony.
• Process:
  • Used reference images in Blender.
  • Created base shapes with cylinder and sphere.
  • Added complexity with proportional editing and bevel tools.

Adding Details and Textures

• Balcony and Rails:
  • Used torus for railing.
  • Applied array and curve modifiers to create posts.
• Texture Mapping:
  • Unwrapped shapes and edited UV maps to apply textures.
  • Challenges with fitting textures to complex shapes.

Testing and Final Adjustments

• Final Model:
  • Issues with extruding doors/windows.
  • Balcony rendering issues in Clip Studio Paint.
  • Decision: Use flat door/window version.
• Drawing Over Models: Helps add detail and fits the art style.

Reflection and Conclusion

• Overall Experience: Frustrating but rewarding.
• Future Plans: Create more 3D assets, potentially larger projects like a castle.
• Encouragement to Viewers: Feedback on more 3D modeling videos.
• Closing: Thanked supporters and previewed completed art.

Tools & Techniques Used

• Blender Tools:
  • Extrude, Scale, Loop Cut, Bevel, Spin, Knife Tool.
  • Modifiers: Array, Curve.
• Clip Studio Paint: Importing and using 3D models for line art.
• Shortcuts: Various Blender shortcuts for efficiency.

Important Reminders

• Learning Process: Documenting steps helps in future projects.
• Community Tips: Invitation for tips and advice from experienced users.