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Cutting tool when editing frames?
The masking tool is great for outlining, but it would be nice if we also had a similar tool that takes away from an already outlined frame. That way we can "bite into it," so to say. I've had moderate success doubling back on the outline (I did that between the top word balloon and the preacher's head, making it more or less look like there are two masks), but for some reason it didn't work in the crook of the torch-bearer's arm even though I tried the same technique. Or maybe we could make more than one mask in the same frame?
Just a thought! Maybe I'm just approaching this in a weird way.
I'll be honest, I've not seen this approach before, but it looks really cool! Usually most creators use the frame tool to move panel to panel, not outline characters or objects within the panels themselves, but it might be a really neat way to create super engaging comics in the future!
I can't take credit for it because I saw it in a Youtube tutorial https://youtu.be/J2XKL7QAEmE
It certainly took a long time, but once you get into pure black areas it's a lot more forgiving (notice the preacher's shirt and how I'm not even close to sticking to the outline) because the black areas show up the same regardless of whether they're inside or outside the line. People who have thinner ink strokes and fewer shadows though are gonna have a nightmare trying to do it this way!