How to download and use 3D models in clip studio paint pro. short tutorial.
it’s not as difficult as it may seem!
step 1. find a 3D model.
just google for for example “3D model chair”. don’t google for “free 3D model” as the results will be worst.
i personally often use Sketchfab. here are the results for a AK47: https://sketchfab.com/tags/ak47
but other sites can work too!
you can use a few file types. i use FBX files.
these 3D file types are supported in clip studio: source
“CLIP STUDIO 3D Character format (extension: cs3c), CLIP STUDIO 3D Object format (extension: cs3o), CLIP STUDIO 3D Background format (extension: cs3s), fbx, 6kt, 6kh, lwo, lws, obj”
after that open a canvas. don’t just start up the program. actually open up a canvas, and click file + import + 3D Data(M)…
then go to the folder you’ve downloaded your model to and simply double click it.
it’s now on your canvas! good job! you can drag the 3D model into your assets menu for later use.
now how to use and edit the model?
The grey circle with the arrows on the corners will scale the model. movement circles are yellow when active.
The blue circle rotates the model.
The green circle rotates the model horizontally.
the pink circle will rotate the model vertically.
the middle dot will move the layer over the canvas in a 2D plane.
click the wrench icon to remove parts of your 3D model. like the scope on this gun.
click the camera icon to use a present. keep in mind that most 3D models will not have a specified front and back so the program’s examples may be reversed.
these are the most common controls. there are more controls available as you can see in the bar. hovering over them will reveal what they do.
example of a artwork using a 3D model for the rifle. check out the writers artwork here
