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Shattered-Earth — Paint Tool SAI - Vector Line Width/Weight Tutorial

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Description Easy Vector Line Width/Weight for Paint Tool Sai
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So a day or two ago I uploaded a tutorial on how to do line widths easily in illustrator, a few deviants commented on the fact that you could do it on paint tool sai as well! I did not know this, and there wasn't a tutorial about it on deviantart already so I thought i'd just put one together for easy reference.

It is a bit more limited than illustrator but I mean that's to be expected as one is $60 and one is.. $600+ LOL~

If you have any additional tips to add to the comments please say so, i tried to find a way to "move" the width or to make width "points" that were not attached to the actual line's shape points but i couldn't, i don't think you can


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Comments: 192

Coyack [2012-02-21 18:52:57 +0000 UTC]

t-thanks...i ...I LOVE YOU! THANKYOU!!!!!

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Coyack [2012-02-22 01:10:29 +0000 UTC]

WOOH!

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Kimmymanga In reply to ??? [2012-02-21 08:47:08 +0000 UTC]

That is soooo useful I had no idea how do that thank you so much!!!!

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Kimmymanga [2012-02-21 15:41:59 +0000 UTC]

Yay! It's it crazy how we use programs so much and still find new things in them? XD

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Annanxo In reply to ??? [2012-02-21 04:37:29 +0000 UTC]

Is that..Seeu? e.e

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Annanxo [2012-02-21 15:19:37 +0000 UTC]

yesss... got a problem wit dat? XD

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Annanxo In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-21 23:45:20 +0000 UTC]

Noo, Im just hoping to see the full thing soon. @u@

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Annanxo [2012-02-22 15:56:16 +0000 UTC]

haha I'm not even inking it... LOLLLLL

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Annanxo In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-23 00:37:16 +0000 UTC]

FUUUUUU YOU BETTAAAAAAAA.

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birdgirl69 In reply to ??? [2012-02-21 01:20:56 +0000 UTC]

i already knew about this the lineart gets very nice with this effect of the vector for example like i did here with this -> [link]

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Violently-Chaotic In reply to ??? [2012-02-20 23:43:22 +0000 UTC]

I learned something that I will have to try out on my next image in Sai

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Violently-Chaotic [2012-02-21 15:12:06 +0000 UTC]

sweet! hope you like the results

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Violently-Chaotic In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-21 21:46:17 +0000 UTC]

we will see when I try it out

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maakurinohime In reply to ??? [2012-02-20 22:29:25 +0000 UTC]

I use this and it works wonders for points in hair and on the clothing.

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Shattered-Earth In reply to maakurinohime [2012-02-21 00:01:36 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the suggestion I hope people find lots of good ways to use it

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maakurinohime In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-21 01:01:09 +0000 UTC]

same here ^^

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kyupi In reply to ??? [2012-02-20 21:08:08 +0000 UTC]

YAY!

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Shattered-Earth In reply to kyupi [2012-02-21 00:01:09 +0000 UTC]

now you can do it tooooo

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kyupi In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-21 04:08:55 +0000 UTC]

...if I had the patience... XD

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Shattered-Earth In reply to kyupi [2012-02-21 15:54:49 +0000 UTC]

LOL

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Darkness2399 In reply to ??? [2012-02-20 20:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Stop with these acts of Black Magic or I shall summon an Inquisition...

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Darkness2399 [2012-02-21 00:00:58 +0000 UTC]

NEVERRR

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Darkness2399 In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-21 01:46:51 +0000 UTC]

*A dark figure in a black cloak arrives. Face hidden save for a hooked broken nose as beady eyes twinkle from their hiding place.* Are you the Magic user?

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Darkness2399 [2012-02-21 15:20:19 +0000 UTC]

that would be my cue to ruuuuun

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Darkness2399 In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-21 19:32:27 +0000 UTC]

Hey! *The figure makes a grab for you as a second, probably his partner, appears from the other side in an attempt to tackle.*

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Darkness2399 [2012-02-22 15:58:24 +0000 UTC]

we are not turning these comments into an impromptu RP! LOL

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Darkness2399 In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-22 16:15:02 +0000 UTC]

Sure we are... *points up* See, we already started

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Darkness2399 [2012-02-22 20:20:19 +0000 UTC]

maybe another comment thread LOL

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Darkness2399 In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-22 21:14:06 +0000 UTC]

Well if i can't use my magic of word in the place where you hold your magic of art, where then should it be?

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Darkness2399 [2012-02-23 02:01:13 +0000 UTC]

I don't know, i'm not that big on any kind of RP, no good at writing XD

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Darkness2399 In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-23 02:05:05 +0000 UTC]

Psh if you're no good at writing how did you compose that statement? I am an RP instructor and I can tell you: There are all different kinds of levels and stages. In your case the RP is like an outlet to find out a character to draw or maybe find a scene if one arises.

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Darkness2399 [2012-02-23 02:17:53 +0000 UTC]

RP instructor? Haha, no i just remember doing like minimal RPing as a kid and now when i see it i'm reminded of being childish.. it's totally my problem though, not RPing v_v. I also don't like it when people read my essays and stuff like that, it's just too embarrassing cause english is not my strong suite TuT

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Darkness2399 In reply to Shattered-Earth [2012-02-23 02:39:37 +0000 UTC]

No t mine either... >_> I'll send you a note and you'll see how not childish it is

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AnimeFan-16 In reply to ??? [2012-02-20 19:21:18 +0000 UTC]

wow this is useful, I've been trying to figure something like this out forever

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Shattered-Earth In reply to AnimeFan-16 [2012-02-21 00:00:29 +0000 UTC]

XD no problem~

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Waift In reply to ??? [2012-02-20 19:16:25 +0000 UTC]

How did I never notice this... THanks!

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Waift [2012-02-20 23:56:21 +0000 UTC]

Haha i didn't know till 2 days ago too XD

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Galemeshi In reply to ??? [2012-02-20 17:19:08 +0000 UTC]

I've been wondering how to make lines look that way in sai for a while now. Thanks a whole bunch! : D

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Galemeshi [2012-02-20 23:55:06 +0000 UTC]

No problemo~

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Reikomuffin [2012-02-20 17:01:18 +0000 UTC]

I love you for posting this. I was curious about SAI's vector layer and wanted to know what it does. Thank you!

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Shattered-Earth In reply to Reikomuffin [2012-02-20 23:54:57 +0000 UTC]

XD you should play around with it there are lots of tools and i only covered like.. 3 of them xD

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