How To Color Comics in Photoshop (The Authentic Way)

Ready to turn your clean digital comics into vintage print magic? In this tutorial, RSCO in-house artist Matt breaks down exactly how to recreate those crunchy, cheap comic print effects from yesteryear using our CMYK halftone system, ColorLab.

We’re keeping it simple and getting straight to the good stuff: layering CMYK inks, making things look messy and then controlling the chaos.

HERES WHAT WE’LL COVER:

-Importing and setting up ColorLab
-Understanding the system and color chart
-How to pick authentic palettes
-The CMYK layer setup
-Dots vs. Lines
-Two methods of using ColorLab
-Adding grime by using print defects, ink bleed and fading
-How to achieve instant realistic misregistration

Where you’re making a graphic novel or just love that retro aesthetic, this video is your one-way ticket to mastering the vintage vibe.

HELPFUL RESOURCES:

ColorLab for Photoshop: https://www.retrosupply.co/products/colorlab-for-photoshop?_pos=2&_sid=1f54ebaa9&_ss=r
Classic Illustration Brushes for Procreate: https://www.retrosupply.co/products/the-classic-procreate-illustration-brush-pack-featuring-sam-larson?_pos=2&_sid=4e7fab9b6&_ss=r

Want more brush packs, tutorials and freebies? Check out www.retrosupply.co

CREDITS:

VIDEO AND ART Created by Matt Tower exclusively for RetroSupply Co. Follow him on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royland.art/

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