How do people color in this stuff?

[Carson]

I see a bunch of concept art, and it seems so easy for them to color in stuff, and make characters look good, but I can't do it... Idk why it's so hard. How do you use the brushes in a way that they are easier, cuz idk how. Anyone know any good descriptive tutorials?

[chrisatlemon]

could you maybe post a sample, just so we know what exactly you looking for?

Cheers

Chris

[Carson]

Like this


Idk how people color them in so perfect

[SeniorS]

Are you really sure this one is done by PS? Looks like scan to me.

[chrisatlemon]

I agree, it does look like a scan.

However to colour them is not that hard really. It's just a lot of work. Basically you need to select all the zones you want to cover Using your favourite selection tool, then colour them in.

My approach, off the top of my head would be:

1) Since this is high contrast black and white: select all the white zones with the magic wand. Save every selection.
2) Fill though selections with generic grey, probably a different layer for each selection so you have them all nicely organised.
3) use quick mask tool to refine those elections
4) draw some selections for the highlights and fill them with white
5) Create some overlay gradients along the outside edges of the character to give it a little depth and that 3-D look
6) refined by you think additional shadows, highlights, gradients are needed

I don't think there's a magic formula for this. It's just manual Labour.

Cheers

Chris

[dv8_fx]

Therer is no magic formula in doing this , no one style. Everything is up to you in how you do it. Like chris said - it's easy but takes a lot of work to do.

Here's a tute my daughter used in learning how to color her manga art. It discusses everything from scanning to preparation and coloring. Learn and take the procedures discussed one step further . ..... Photoshop Color Tutorial!

I like this tutorial... basic but concise....

[rbon450]

Please anyone tell me how i would be a Photoshop expert??

[iDad]

one word..............STUDY............

[JgraphNet]

Here's a tute my daughter used in learning how to color her manga art. It discusses everything from scanning to preparation and coloring. Learn and take the procedures discussed one step further . ..... Photoshop Color Tutorial!

Excellent tutorial on the subject ! No more comments needed.

>one word..............STUDY............

Could add "work hard" ... and... "hang out here" !!

[TerryC]

Please anyone tell me how i would be a Photoshop expert??

Hmmmm, the word practice comes to mind. For me, I've been doing photoshop for 5 plus years, (sorry, to old to remember that far back) and practice has made me what I am today.