6 tools, tips, tricks,and workflows to add ambient occlusion without 3D! | Dadotronic

Ambient occlusion is a 3D shading technique that adds an additional layer of depth to images. In his latest tutorial, Dadotronic shows how to recreate this effect in 2D by introducing the workflow, brushes, selection tools, and more! Watch and learn how in today's "Clip Studio Workshop"!

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Artist: Dadotronic

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[yeahgirl]

I love the way Dadotronic explains things. Breaks it down and actually shows you the process. Thanks so much for giving us these great gifts!

[brunodepaulak]

Great tips! Going to try these AO techniques next drawing. Thanks!!

[joabt]

Why didn't I learn about the quick mask before?! 🤯 This is super helpful! I'm on a mac so the shortcut 'shift+q' triggers the 'quit' command so I set my 'quick mask' shortcut to 'shift+m'.

[meefvongrau]

it would help me so much more if these were voiced like back then ;_; i have to pause the vid every like 3 seconds. amazing tips tho :o

[gpla-ster]

0:07-0:12 I couldn't figure out that part.

[jaydub]

i can't find Ambient Occlusion tool in my menus. I am using Clip Studio Paint version 1.11.8

[sulfurfox]

when people tell you not to use the air brush tool

[NicholsonSam]

this is simple but it isn't easy. at least not for me. lol :)