Adding Notes, Tips, and Spotlights to Scripts Script Annotations Annotations allow you to present additional information to someone during Script playback. While the script is being recorded you can add three types of Annotation depending on the kind of information you want to present: Notes, Tips, and Spotlights. Notes are messages that appear and interrupt […]
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Editing or Coding Custom Scripts Script Files ArtRage scripts are simple Unicode UTF16 text files which can be edited using Notepad, Notepad+++, TextEdit, or any similar program. For ArtRage to be able to read the script file, the file extension must be ‘.arscript’. You can manually rename the extension if you accidentally saved a script […]
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Troubleshooting Common Script Problems Simple recorded painting scripts are usually quite reliable, especially in the latest edition, but you may run into issues during playback. This guide covers scripts recorded normally in ArtRage. We cannot offer in depth support for custom scripts, but we recommend reading the Programmer’s Guide or posting in the Scripting Support […]
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Download Custom Scripts These Script files were created by ArtRage programmers and forum users, shared in the forums for anyone to use. They add special effects or quick editing actions to existing ArtRage paintings. Downloads Script Collection Package Files Note: ArtRage 5 and Lite users should update to version 5.0.5 to play all scripts correctly. […]
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What Are Scripts? ArtRage scripts are recordings that can be played back in the desktop editions of ArtRage. Scripts allow you to record an entire painting process and play it back later, or create simple recorded actions. ArtRage allows script recording or playback in most editions for desktop and mobile. A script records every action […]
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Edit Layers & Apply Effects ArtRage makes working with layers easy. Rearrange, group, export, and rename individual layers, and use professional digital editing options to get the results you need. Working With Layers Layer LocksLock transparency, paint and position to easily repaint, edit, or protect layers. OpacityAdjust layer opacity or hide them entirely as you […]
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Graphic Design Plan your composition and control your strokes For layout and composition, the Grids, Guides, Symmetry, Stencils, and Perspective features let you plan, measure, mask, and draw neatly. Feature Guides GridsAdd a grid over your canvas and reference image to help you measure proportions, or use the ‘Snap to’ feature to draw neat borders […]
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Custom Inking Brush Packs for ArtRage 5 and ArtRage Lite Sumi-e (Ink Wash) Presets This popular collection of presets was created by forum user screenpainter. Albert passed away in 2015, but his presets remain one of the most popular and practical collection of inking brushes available for ArtRage. These presets were created using ArtRage 3 […]
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Animating with ArtRage ArtRage is not animation software, but you can use the program to help you create animations using scripts and screen recording, or to create the frames before animating them in another program. Disclaimer: All software recommended here is based on what we have seen people use successfully with ArtRage, and is given […]
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Experimenting with textures in ArtRage 5 ArtRage offers a lot of options for experimenting with your canvas and stroke textures, from presets to custom layer effects. The default traditional media options will let you work with different brushes and papers realistically, but you can also create your own digital textures and combine them as you […]
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