In regards to the 2048x2048 or 4096x4096 .. I'd say go for the 4096 anyway. It's 2x the size, and will probably scale down pretty well to 2048. Better than it would scale up anyway, so if you upgrade to live2d pro instead of free, you already have the full size and it saves you work. As general advice for anyone reading comments on this.
This is the simplest and easiest to follow beginning tips that I've found so far. Also you are incredibly relaxing to listen to! A lot i've seen so far rush and ramble and backtrack/don't streamline their thoughts and I quickly get flustered and lost on what they're doing! Thanks for putting this up! :)
finally..I found a perfect tutorial for beginners like me ToT ~ I'm getting bored of drawing art commission already so I wanna try and learn this ...i hope I will be as good as you :3
It's been a few months but I'm restarting the character design and separation process over and your videos are helping me just as much if not more than before! Thank you so much again^^
Funnily enough, I learned of your channel and guide for making a 2D V-Tuber avatar from Lavender Towne. I have a general idea of what I want to do, but no idea where to go once I have my avatar drawn, so this will definitely help once I get this all worked out.
I've been drawing for like 30 years but I am not the most proficient with digital art. I have searched video after video just wondering the best size canvas to start with. You were the only one to finally give me an answer. You get a like and a sub.
Thanks for the kind words, Papa Doom! I'm really glad i was able to guide you in the right direction and help you start on your vtuber journey :D I had no idea what canvas size to draw on too
There's one question that I can't seem to get a clear answer to, do I shade on different layers as well or do I shade on the same layer as my desired object? I know that its common that the shade for the eye white is separate as well as the highlight on the eye but what about the rest of the model?
Do all the coloring and shading on the same layer as your skin, clothing, hair. For shadow, i put it the same layer as the skin, but if you want it more dynamic, i havent tried it yet but you can make the shadow on a different layer and clip it to the skin layer.
Oh idle animations! I like that youre thinking ahead, it will help a lot but it also comes with experience from trial and error! Good luck Confetti Casket
I'm trying this out and lavandertowne recommended u so here I am. I'm using an OC to practice then plan to make one to be a sorta avatar to me. (Though I'm not doing any debut I'm just playing around and thought I'd give this ago) but thx for the video
something i do if im super stumped on making characters is listening to music and making a character based on that music i usually listen to animal crossing music (kk slider aircheck music) or the deltarune ost
It’s gonna take me 2 weeks anyway because my current art skill isn’t up to par. I’m gonna have to make my character look much better than she currently does. I had an easy time figuring out what I want my outfit to look like + my colors. The hardest part for me is fundamentals like how to shade hair correctly and how to draw the hair to make sure you can, which obviously I did wrong on my current character. Thanks for the tutorial though, and your follow up to this one was also super helpful!
@@KappakoChannel Miss Kappako you are 100% Right. You should check out Marc Brunet's tutorials for art as well. I'm going to keep along with your progress and tutorials. Very insightful. Making me want to actually make a Vtuber. Until I get into rigging. Then I kinda want to implode and just save up for someone else to rig it HAH.
This was an amazing vid! so far with my pausing and such I have managed to get a base, some of the clothes and what style I want em to be like! I hope mine can be as well designed as yours though but as they say practice makes perfect!
damn i wasnt know that some website can help me for looking a colour, and that take me to suffer TwT... that make me wanna surender to be a vtuber and decided to use an PNG. The point is, thank you for this video ^/
Guys I have a suggestions for you to become a vtuber without making or drawing your model, it's either on booth(it's free there) but if you really want your model to be your own style try using gacha club, all you need to to is, pick an accessories, dress your model, and separate every body parts... You may need computer for it's worth it all of the items are free!
Hi kappako! I would like to ask I’m having trouble coloring my model And so far I have been only learning things in your tutorials I would like to ask for help and praise from you😭
Ummm I really want to comment this but also hesitating so ummm. Hi😊 I saw your video on my recommendation and I really want to be a vtuber but I'm not really good drawing a whole body and again I'm hesitating. Thank you very much for this video🙇🏻♀️
@@KappakoChannel thank you very much. But can I ask😅I don't have any vtuber friends and I really want one. Sorry for asking but do you have any sm that I can communicate with you? I know it's too much😩 Thank you for your advice in the video. the way you make your avatar is very nice.
Pixels! The free version of Live2d allows for a texture atlus of 2048x2048 pixels so your photoshop doc size should be the same. The pro version of Live2d allows multiple texture atlus each with a max of 16384x16384 pixels. There is no limit for the pro version, but if you make it too big, your face tracking program might take more computer power to run.
Hey! Possible dumb question here but... do you require live2d to just create the model, or do you also need live 2d to run the model once it's completed?
That's a beautiful model :) You did an amazing job within those 2 weeks!! I have a question for the program you used..if you planned to make a vtuber model at first to use it only in a sitting position at the corner of the screen, just to test out how it works and all, would you still need to draw the full body?
The program is clip studio paint. You dont need the full body to start off, you can draw and rig a half body vtuber. Its actually very common, commissions for half body are cheaper too
Hello, I want to be a Vtuber too but I just want to finish my school work first... this is very helpful for me and also... Is drawing a model will work on IbisPaintX? This is the only thing that I got.
Sorry your comment got marked for approval and i didnt notice it! If your torso is at a slight ~10 degree angle, it will still look good. Search up the full body image of Nijisanji Kuzuha for an example of a torso that is at an angle but face pointing forward.
You need a psd file because in my next video “How to separate the parts of a Vtuber Model for Live2d” i explain that you need to separate it into layers to prepare for live2d rigging.
Clip studio paint free trial has all the things you need to draw digitally. I think it lasts 30 days so you can try it out until you decide if you want it when the paid version goes on sale.
@@KappakoChannel Oh I don't mean the width or height, I meant the resolution that's underneath those two. You have it set at 72. I just want to know if there is any value I should adjust it to. Thanks!
@@disasterhamuaku Yea I think resolution only matters if you plan on printing your art so it doesnt matter for vtuber model. Im relatively new to art too so thats my understanding of it
@@KappakoChannel OH! Thanks for reminding me yes, I was thinking about the resolution because I did print the art and completely forgot 😭 thank you for helping me out!
It may have taken 2 weeks to draw but you nailed it, what a beautiful character.
aw Ikigai
@@KappakoChannel no thank you for the video because I want to be a v tuber
@@octomon3747 you need the model to BE a vtuber
In regards to the 2048x2048 or 4096x4096 .. I'd say go for the 4096 anyway. It's 2x the size, and will probably scale down pretty well to 2048. Better than it would scale up anyway, so if you upgrade to live2d pro instead of free, you already have the full size and it saves you work. As general advice for anyone reading comments on this.
I agree! Especially if you draw with vector lineart, scaling down looks pretty clean
making a vtuber for a friend of mine as a gift and your videos have been extremely helpful!!
Wow thats an insane gift, i wish someone made me a vtuber model! Good luck Paopu
Summarized well, for beginners this is a good starting point, thank you!
Thanks for the support Garo
This is the simplest and easiest to follow beginning tips that I've found so far. Also you are incredibly relaxing to listen to! A lot i've seen so far rush and ramble and backtrack/don't streamline their thoughts and I quickly get flustered and lost on what they're doing! Thanks for putting this up! :)
Thank you for noticing! I'm glad it was helpful to you
@@KappakoChannel Q u Q ! Thank you so much!
finally..I found a perfect tutorial for beginners like me ToT ~ I'm getting bored of drawing art commission already so I wanna try and learn this ...i hope I will be as good as you :3
Its a lot of patience and trial and error, you can do this Nisa!
@@KappakoChannel THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! I'LL BE SURE TO RECOMMEND YOUR CHANNELS TO MY FRIENDS XD
@@Nisaaaaaaa23 Haha thanks
It's been a few months but I'm restarting the character design and separation process over and your videos are helping me just as much if not more than before! Thank you so much again^^
Saw the link from twitter, I feel like wanting to draw but I don't know how. First video I see to create VTuber model.
Go for it! Its not difficult, its just a little time consuming. Also you can start small and make a 2.0 model once you get the hang of it.
dang just 1 year ago, your art already looks like years of perfecting the artstyle
This guide is incredibly in depth, and I thank you!!
Thank you for advice!
I'm still trying to make my Vtuber model at moment... 😅
You got this Eiline! Dont be afraid to ask me any questions
@@KappakoChannel I will ask in the future hopefully my design will turn out as nice like yours ☺️
@@KappakoChannel THANK You!!!!
Aww youre being too kind >
hows it coming^^
THANK YOU SOOO FREAKING MUCH FOR THIS I WAS STRUGGLING ON OUTFIT, COLOR, AND POSE and this isssssss sooooooooo helpfullllll
I've been drawing since I was 10 and you're better than I am omg
Funnily enough, I learned of your channel and guide for making a 2D V-Tuber avatar from Lavender Towne. I have a general idea of what I want to do, but no idea where to go once I have my avatar drawn, so this will definitely help once I get this all worked out.
Yea im really thankful that Lavender Towne mentioned me
I've been drawing for like 30 years but I am not the most proficient with digital art. I have searched video after video just wondering the best size canvas to start with. You were the only one to finally give me an answer. You get a like and a sub.
Thanks for the kind words, Papa Doom! I'm really glad i was able to guide you in the right direction and help you start on your vtuber journey :D I had no idea what canvas size to draw on too
i have been scrolling for so long for this and i have finally found it! thank you so much!
There's one question that I can't seem to get a clear answer to, do I shade on different layers as well or do I shade on the same layer as my desired object? I know that its common that the shade for the eye white is separate as well as the highlight on the eye but what about the rest of the model?
Do all the coloring and shading on the same layer as your skin, clothing, hair. For shadow, i put it the same layer as the skin, but if you want it more dynamic, i havent tried it yet but you can make the shadow on a different layer and clip it to the skin layer.
Thank you for this! I'm thinking of trying to make my own model and this is really helpful!
good luck shikanata!
I'm completely new to vtubing and streaming and your tutorial videos have helped me so much!
Thanks for these guides!
You're character is Hella gorgeous 👁️👄👁️
Thanks Caki Gamer
Making your character A pose would probably work of youre planning on giving them idle animations later :)
Also your art is really good! It's so cute!
Oh idle animations! I like that youre thinking ahead, it will help a lot but it also comes with experience from trial and error! Good luck Confetti Casket
thanks for explaining as this is my first time trying this
As a (hopefully) soon-to-be VTuber, this is very helpful. Thank you!! :D
Good luck with your Vtubing prepwork
I'm trying this out and lavandertowne recommended u so here I am. I'm using an OC to practice then plan to make one to be a sorta avatar to me. (Though I'm not doing any debut I'm just playing around and thought I'd give this ago) but thx for the video
something i do if im super stumped on making characters is listening to music and making a character based on that music
i usually listen to animal crossing music (kk slider aircheck music) or the deltarune ost
oooh ive never tried that!
Thank you for this video.
This is really helpful! Thank you very much!
yay im glad
you ma'am, is a hero! great guide, thanks
Aww thanks Jom! Good luck with your vtubing prep
It’s gonna take me 2 weeks anyway because my current art skill isn’t up to par. I’m gonna have to make my character look much better than she currently does. I had an easy time figuring out what I want my outfit to look like + my colors. The hardest part for me is fundamentals like how to shade hair correctly and how to draw the hair to make sure you can, which obviously I did wrong on my current character. Thanks for the tutorial though, and your follow up to this one was also super helpful!
Take all the time you need, you want to be happy with your vtuber model! But remember you can always update it with a better model in the future
Ohoo I see setsuna 🥺🥺💕💕
Mhm i definitely knew her name and didnt just search up an idol anime XD
thank you so much for making these videos, seriously helpful
"only started drawing a year ago"
b'scuse me
*subbed*
Thank you
@@KappakoChannel Miss Kappako you are 100% Right. You should check out Marc Brunet's tutorials for art as well. I'm going to keep along with your progress and tutorials. Very insightful. Making me want to actually make a Vtuber. Until I get into rigging. Then I kinda want to implode and just save up for someone else to rig it HAH.
a very useful video thank you
I tend to struggle with drawing straight lines bc I draw on computer with a track pad and I have shaky hands
This was an amazing vid! so far with my pausing and such I have managed to get a base, some of the clothes and what style I want em to be like! I hope mine can be as well designed as yours though but as they say practice makes perfect!
Thanks crystal fox! Its a lot of just testing and fiddling until it works but dont give up!
Nice tutorial! I’ll use it eventually
Thank you! Even if you’re not ready to draw your model, start saving outfit ideas now :)
"So you want to be a cute anime boy or girl?"
"No, I want to be a walrus."
yo have you seen the cute gorilla vtuber, Go Ria?
damn i wasnt know that some website can help me for looking a colour, and that take me to suffer TwT... that make me wanna surender to be a vtuber and decided to use an PNG. The point is, thank you for this video ^/
Ah, thank you for this! I am having a hard time drawing and separating the body parts
You got this Gacha! If i can become a vtuber, anyone can!
Thank you so much!
Since each part are separated in a file, do I merge the colours in the file for the parts or no?
Yep merge the lineart and shading and flat color onto a single layer for each part so you end up with for example left arm, left forearm, left hand
Guys I have a suggestions for you to become a vtuber without making or drawing your model, it's either on booth(it's free there) but if you really want your model to be your own style try using gacha club, all you need to to is, pick an accessories, dress your model, and separate every body parts... You may need computer for it's worth it all of the items are free!
Thanks!
Hi kappako! I would like to ask I’m having trouble coloring my model
And so far I have been only learning things in your tutorials I would like to ask for help and praise from you😭
Time to reincarnate into a cute anime girl
yes denounce real life, embrace virtual
Hi! Im creating my Vtuber model in CSP, but I dont know In wich format it is exported to live 2D, ¿can you Help me? :(
This would surely work but there is just one problem... I cant draw. XD
Does medibang work in making a vtuber character???
What software are you using?
Im using clip studio paint, but any drawing program that can save as .psd file will work.
@@KappakoChannel Do you have a discord tag so I can privately ask questions?
Sure, but i dont use discord except to play games. Do you mind sending it through twitter @kappako_channel
Thank you so much for this
youre welcome! thanks for watching
I’m lucky I found someone doing free rigging 😂I just have to do ART
damn thats actually super lucky! im jealous LOL
drawing tthe model is easily the most painful thing to do when I'm making a model, i just want to rig it alreadyyyyyyyyyyyy D:
i know, drawing is so time consuming lol
Ummm I really want to comment this but also hesitating so ummm. Hi😊 I saw your video on my recommendation and I really want to be a vtuber but I'm not really good drawing a whole body and again I'm hesitating. Thank you very much for this video🙇🏻♀️
dont hesitate, do a little bit every other day, you gotta start somewhere!
@@KappakoChannel thank you very much. But can I ask😅I don't have any vtuber friends and I really want one. Sorry for asking but do you have any sm that I can communicate with you? I know it's too much😩 Thank you for your advice in the video. the way you make your avatar is very nice.
@@sussysushi8885 Thanks so much Kuzukawa chan
@@KappakoChannel Thank you so much
Wait you drawed your own Vtuber model just by yourself??
Yea I kinda had to because i didnt have the money to drop like 1k on art and rigging XD
This the only one I understood
Instead of millimeters what should it be?
Pixels! The free version of Live2d allows for a texture atlus of 2048x2048 pixels so your photoshop doc size should be the same. The pro version of Live2d allows multiple texture atlus each with a max of 16384x16384 pixels. There is no limit for the pro version, but if you make it too big, your face tracking program might take more computer power to run.
idek what she was using to draw🥲
Hey! Possible dumb question here but... do you require live2d to just create the model, or do you also need live 2d to run the model once it's completed?
I know it's far off. What program are you using to draw? It's probably been asked before I apologize for having to ask again.
Hi! I have a question, what if you draw on the phone? Is it possible to put it on Live2D Cubism or do you have to draw on laptop/PC?
Live2d can only import .psd file, so as long as you are able to save the phone drawing as a photoshop file, it should work.
@@KappakoChannel thank you!! New sub!
Did you use a draw pad?
Thank you very muchhh
I have made a vtuber but cant save it. It says I need license for that.
What program are you using? And do you recommend any free programs?
Im using clip studio paint which is paid. I havent used any free ones but i heard good things about kritas?
Hello!! I have a quick question. Is drawing you model on Procreate okay? Or do i have to use something different?
Ive never used procreate before but if you can export it as a .psd file then you can import it into live2d.
New sub
What is the drawing software?
what application are you using to draw?
What kind of photoshop did you use?
what do you use as a drawing app?
how can I add the style in body bsae
what app you youse to draw?
I still can’t get used to the professionalism in your videos because of the monetization stream- 💀
i pretend to have my shit together
You are one very interesting Kappa.
Which drawing software should I use I'm exceedingly poor
Edit: by poor I mean I literally have a zero dollar budget
I use clip studio paint which is a paid program. Ive never tried any of the free drawing programs, but you can download the free programs to try out.
Can we draw in ibispaintx from tablet than export it to the computer ? Then animate😅
I think so, check that you can save as a .psd file. Live2d can only import .psd file.
@@KappakoChannel alright thank you so much 😁
Question, does it work with clipstudiopaint pro too?? Since in theory it should be able to because it also can convert photoshop brushes
It works with clip studio paint for sure! I’m using it in this video, and its the program i draw with. Good luck with your vtuber creation Basil
@@KappakoChannelthank you :D
Where do u draw ? Is it a app? Sorry if I sound like a beginner 💀
which app do you draw the model??
clip studio paint :D
What do you use to draw
What is a good canvas resolution to draw a model in?
if youre using free live2d, 2048x2048px. if youre using pro ver then as big as you want :D
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Do you trace the body base ?
That's a beautiful model :)
You did an amazing job within those 2 weeks!!
I have a question for the program you used..if you planned to make a vtuber model at first to use it only in a sitting position at the corner of the screen, just to test out how it works and all, would you still need to draw the full body?
The program is clip studio paint. You dont need the full body to start off, you can draw and rig a half body vtuber. Its actually very common, commissions for half body are cheaper too
@@KappakoChannel thank you so much for the help :)
Hello please which software are you using to draw the vtuber model?
im using clip studio paint!
not sure if I can still draw it on mobile then send them into my laptop, does it still work?
Yep it wont be as easy as drawing on pc with a tablet but its possible! Just make sure to save it as a .psd file
what app did you use to draw i just got my first laptop this past weekend please tell me
im using clips studio paint
wait what software are you useing
Hello, I want to be a Vtuber too but I just want to finish my school work first... this is very helpful for me and also... Is drawing a model will work on IbisPaintX? This is the only thing that I got.
I think so, if you can save it as .psd file. Because Live2d can only import .psd files.
@@KappakoChannel Thank you, also ibis paint can save PSD, just need app for rigging. Also I'm your new supporter.
Yo would a hand in pocket kinda pose work?
Yep! I think itd be nice and unique
@@KappakoChannel the only downside is it’s at like a turn, you said not to do a angle but you only talked about upwards angle.. mine is a side angle
Sorry your comment got marked for approval and i didnt notice it! If your torso is at a slight ~10 degree angle, it will still look good. Search up the full body image of Nijisanji Kuzuha for an example of a torso that is at an angle but face pointing forward.
@@KappakoChannel it’s fine! Also alrighty
Would you say it's possible to make a vtuber model with a physical drawing
You need a psd file because in my next video “How to separate the parts of a Vtuber Model for Live2d” i explain that you need to separate it into layers to prepare for live2d rigging.
@@KappakoChannel k thanks
what app do you use to draw a vtuber
I use clip studio paint, but any drawing program that allows you to save as a .psd file works
Спасибо
You’re welcome
Is it worth using the free version of this program?
Or does it only work if I actually pay?
Clip studio paint free trial has all the things you need to draw digitally. I think it lasts 30 days so you can try it out until you decide if you want it when the paid version goes on sale.
What software she using to draw this?
Clip studio paint :)
@@KappakoChannel thank you!
what did u save the file as, man......
.psd file so you can import it into live2d
I guess I found a job I can do
Step 0: you should be 2d artist
What resolution? Pixel/cm or pixel/inch
I use 5000x5000 pixels, cm or inches dont matter because you're unlikely to be printing out your vtuber model, usually merch art looks very different
@@KappakoChannel Oh I don't mean the width or height, I meant the resolution that's underneath those two. You have it set at 72. I just want to know if there is any value I should adjust it to. Thanks!
@@disasterhamuaku Yea I think resolution only matters if you plan on printing your art so it doesnt matter for vtuber model. Im relatively new to art too so thats my understanding of it
@@KappakoChannel OH! Thanks for reminding me yes, I was thinking about the resolution because I did print the art and completely forgot 😭 thank you for helping me out!
@@disasterhamuaku no problemo :D
now all I need to skill to draw 😭
I know, why is drawing so hard... You can always commission the artwork and rig it yourself, you would still be saving a lot of money