To import a video into Clip Studio Paint, you need to use the program's file import function specifically designed for media like movies.
The fundamental process involves using the menu options within Clip Studio Paint. As referenced in the software's guidelines, you must first ensure you are working with a canvas that has a timeline enabled.
Steps to Import a Movie File
Follow these straightforward steps to bring a video file into your Clip Studio Paint project:
- Open a File with a Timeline: Begin by opening or creating a new canvas in Clip Studio Paint. Crucially, this canvas must have a timeline associated with it. If your canvas doesn't automatically have a timeline, you can add one via the [Window] menu, selecting [Timeline].
- Access the Import Menu: Once your file with a timeline is open, navigate to the top menu bar. Go to the [File] menu.
- Select Import: Within the [File] menu, hover over or click on [Import]. This will open a submenu with different import options.
- Choose Movie: From the [Import] submenu, select [Movie].
Selecting [Movie] will open a file explorer window. You can then browse your computer to locate and select the video file you wish to import into your Clip Studio Paint timeline.
This process aligns directly with the instructions provided in the documentation: Open a file that has a timeline, go to the [File] menu→[Import], then select [Movie] or [Audio] to import files.
Why Import a Video?
Importing a video into Clip Studio Paint is a common practice for various purposes, especially when working with animation:
- Rotoscoping: Artists often import video footage to trace over it frame by frame, a technique known as rotoscoping, to create realistic or fluid animations.
- Reference: Use a video as a visual reference layer on your timeline to guide your animation or illustration process.
- Adding Effects or Animation: Incorporate existing video clips into a larger animated project to add effects or integrate live-action elements.
By following the steps outlined above, you can easily bring external video content onto your timeline for use in your creative projects within Clip Studio Paint.
