I ramble a lot in this one, so here's a simpler TL;DR version for you:
How To Make Your Scanned Artwork Transparent in Photoshop Using Channels
1. Paste your Lineart into your Comic Template, or make sure your lineart layer is actually editable (double click on it, then hit enter)
2. Increase Contrast Using LEVELS (Image > Adjustments > Levels or Cmd/Ctrl + L) to eliminate any grey haze or debris/clarify your linework/increase the amount of white
3. Turn off the visibility of every layer except the scanned artwork in the Layers Tab
4. Open Channels Tab (Next to the Layer Tab - note: Channels are not available in PS Elements)
5. Cmd/Ctrl + Click on the Channel THUMBNAIL
6. Return to Layer Tab
7. Make sure your Scanned Artwork Layer is the one selected
8. Hit the DELETE button
9. Deselect (Select > Deselect or Cmd/Ctrl +D)
10. Lock the Transparency of the Layer
11. SHIFT + F5, Select BLACK from the dropdown menu, then hit ENTER/OK
ya done son
There are programs that offer much easier ways of doing this that I need to look into/learn, but it might be helpful for you fellas who are more comfortable working in Photoshop.
How To Make Your Scanned Artwork Transparent in Photoshop Using Channels
1. Paste your Lineart into your Comic Template, or make sure your lineart layer is actually editable (double click on it, then hit enter)
2. Increase Contrast Using LEVELS (Image > Adjustments > Levels or Cmd/Ctrl + L) to eliminate any grey haze or debris/clarify your linework/increase the amount of white
3. Turn off the visibility of every layer except the scanned artwork in the Layers Tab
4. Open Channels Tab (Next to the Layer Tab - note: Channels are not available in PS Elements)
5. Cmd/Ctrl + Click on the Channel THUMBNAIL
6. Return to Layer Tab
7. Make sure your Scanned Artwork Layer is the one selected
8. Hit the DELETE button
9. Deselect (Select > Deselect or Cmd/Ctrl +D)
10. Lock the Transparency of the Layer
11. SHIFT + F5, Select BLACK from the dropdown menu, then hit ENTER/OK
ya done son
There are programs that offer much easier ways of doing this that I need to look into/learn, but it might be helpful for you fellas who are more comfortable working in Photoshop.
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I love yours and Yoko's work! Thank you so much for bringing this comic to life and sharing it.
Thanks for reading!! Your work is absolutely stunning. You have a great grasp on painting and values.
Thanks for the tutorial!
I use sai myself (its just what I used and what I am used to), and when I do traditional stuff I love that it has a simple option for me- It has a 'Luminance to Transparency' option. It turns everything that is white, transparent. It does, however, turn anything this is done to into black and white. So if I have a pink sketch, it will turn it into grey but all the white will be transparent and that's what I need anyways. ^w^
Not that it matters in this case, since I don't ink traditionally. If I scan a sketch I just ink over it on a separate layer.
I never tried OpenCanvas, just photoshop, Gimp ( I was curious X3 ) and Manga Studio.
Anyway I think peoples just need to found a program they will feel good with them because it's not because you use one program or another the result will be better or worse.
I feel like it just has a more organic feel and makes the comic look better.
I mean... I feel like I can traditionally ink a page in 30 minutes or so.. but digital takes waaaay longer.