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Manga Studio 5 hidden gems: posable 3D models!

A neat, but overlooked, gem within Manga Studio 5 is the wealth of posable 3D models that are available to use for reference. To find these references, go to Window > Material > Material and select any one of the posable models from the list.

MS5 poses

Once you have selected your model, you can manipulate its pose AND camera with the aid of MS5’s built-in 3D tools. Simply select the appropriate area you want to move (the selected area will be highlighted in red), and (depending upon the area you choose) an orbit of X,Y, and Z rotation axes appear. Here is a character I posed using the “Shriek” pose as a starting point.

rotation_MS5

Want an easy way of manipulating the hands? No problem. MS5 offers many varied hand models that you can choose from. Simply drag the hand pose you want and place it ontop of the hand on the existing 3D figure model. I had a “WOAH!” moment the first time I saw it.

MS5 hand poses

MS5 pose

Here’s how I used the initial pose in my workflow:

Uppercut

As an artist, having posable 3D models within a tool is an invaluable asset. And with tools to make you an even better artist already built in, MS5 is even more of a must-buy for digital artists.

-Krishna

P.S. Want more digital workflow tips? Here ya go!

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  • Andrew JonesReply
    December 13, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Awesome tip. My copy of MS5 arrives tomorrow and I can’t wait to crack into it.

    Speaking of hands, I just picked up this iPad app for hand reference and it’s pretty darn slick: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handy-artists-reference-tool/id478643661?mt=8

    • KrishnaReply
      December 13, 2012 at 11:41 pm

      I have that app as well – it is, as it’s billed, Handy. :)

  • Daemos ChroniclesReply
    March 12, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you for writing how to access the “materials.” Not even the Manga Studio 5 homepage said how to, as if it’s just “obvious.”

  • EvikeReply
    April 30, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    Hi, so i just installed ms5 and my material folders are empty, i just can’t find them could you plz tell me what to do?

    • Krishna M. SadasivamReply
      April 30, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Not sure Evike. Did you buy the CD or did you download the software from Smith Micro?

      • EvikeReply
        May 1, 2013 at 1:09 am

        Downloaded it even installed material like in the guide but it still wont show :I

        • Krishna M. SadasivamReply
          May 1, 2013 at 8:35 am

          this sounds like a bug. Your best bet would be to contact the folks at Smith Micro…

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