How to Use Reference Images in Adobe Fresco

Using a reference image in Fresco is a fantastic technique for getting visual inspiration while you work; using another image as a compositional guide; or in a more direct way, like coloring in line art for a graphic novel or a technical drawing. After watching this video, you'll be able to identify and use several types of reference images in Adobe Fresco.

0:00 Intro
0:23 Placing an Image
1:03 Color Pallet from an Image
1:22 Converting to Pixels
2:49 Creating a Reference Layer
3:21 Filling Line Art
4:00 Adjusting Color Margin
4:50 Outro

[samabkin]

SUPER helpful tutorial thank you so much!!

[larapaulyn]

sir, i LOVE your nails!! keep creating! you deserve more subs than this!!
and also, this tutorial is very helpful. i'm new to Fresco and was wondering for the full potential of this app.

[Queenie-the-genie]

Great video....I don't want my reference layer to be full color - can I not fade it somehow? Thanks

[Jaymorganhair]

How do i troubleshoot if my photos aren’t opening if I’m pulling them from my photos app? It doesn’t load the photo onto my drawing space and doesn’t create a layer for it.

[lauchanilustra]

GREAT!! can I import videos? I would like to animate some illustrations on top of a video