To add an adjustment layer in Clip Studio Paint, you'll use what's referred to as a correction layer, as explained in the reference. These layers allow you to make non-destructive adjustments to your artwork. This means you can alter brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and other aspects without permanently changing the original pixels on the layers below. Correction layers give you more flexibility than directly adjusting the image.
Here’s how to do it:
Steps to Add an Adjustment Layer
- Locate the Layer Palette: Make sure your Layers palette is visible. It usually appears on the right side of the Clip Studio Paint interface.
- Select the Layer You Want to Adjust: In the Layers palette, select the layer that you want to apply the adjustments to. The adjustment layer you create will affect all layers below it in the layer order.
- Create a Correction Layer:
- Look for the "New Layer" dropdown menu at the top of your Layers palette.
- Instead of selecting a normal layer, select one of the correction layer options, this is often represented by an icon such as a small circle.
- Choose Your Correction Type: From the options in that dropdown, pick the type of adjustment you need. Common options include:
- Brightness/Contrast: Adjust the overall light and darkness.
- Hue/Saturation/Luminosity: Modify the color, intensity, and brightness.
- Level Correction: Adjust the levels of dark, midtone, and light areas.
- Color Balance: Adjust the color balance.
- Posterization: Reduce the number of colors in an image.
- Make Your Adjustments: Once the adjustment layer is created, the settings for the specific type you chose will appear, often in a pop-up window or the "Tool Property" panel. Use the sliders and other controls to adjust the effect to your liking.
- Layer Opacity: As highlighted in the reference, one of the advantages of correction layers is the ability to adjust the layer's opacity. This lets you fine-tune the impact of the corrections you have made.
Benefits of Using Adjustment Layers
- Non-Destructive Editing: Changes are not applied directly to your original pixels, which means you can always go back and adjust or remove them without affecting the original artwork.
- Opacity Control: As the reference shows, adjusting layer opacity allows for more subtle changes and blending effects.
- Flexibility: Apply adjustments to one layer, multiple layers, or entire groups of layers.
- Experimentation: You can try various adjustments freely without fear of permanently altering your artwork.
By using adjustment layers, you gain greater control and flexibility over the editing process in Clip Studio Paint.
