Microsoft KB Archive/137737

How to Apply Color in Inknpaint with Multi-Rectagular-Fill

PSS ID Number: Q137737 Article last modified on 03-28-1996

3.50

IRIX

The information in this article applies to:

- Softimage Toonz for IRIX, version 3.5

SUMMARY

When coloring a sequence, you will find it easier to begin by coloring all of the small areas. Then finish with the multi-rectangular-fill option. This technique can be especially useful if the last color to apply is an area divided into many small areas. Refer to the Softimage Toonz Tutorial for an example that paints spots on a cow’s back. The more small areas that are involved, the more efficient this technique will be.

MORE INFORMATION

This technique involves applying all colors except one. The remaining color is then applied by using the multi-rectangular-fill option under Paint in the Inknpaint module of Toonz.

1. Plan out the painting sequence in advance. Examine the sequence, and determine which areas will require most of the work. Leave this area to paint last.
2. Paint the sequence as you normally would, but leave the most difficult color for last (as determined in step 1).
3. Save your work.
4. Activate “selective” under paint in Inknpaint in order to protect the colors you have already applied.
5. Click “multifill” to activate the multi-rectangular-fill option.
6. Go to the first drawing by clicking within the film strip. Using the mouse, draw a rectangle large enough to include all sections of your drawing. Then go to the last drawing and draw another rectangle with your mouse. When you’ve finished, Toonz will automatically fill any closed areas.
7. Do the necessary clean-up. This usually involves areas where Toonz may have closed the spaces between areas that should not have been combined, such as the space between the cow’s legs.

NOTE: It is important to save your work before using this method (step 3) and choose “selective” (step 4) before using this technique.

NOTE: Softimage Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

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