#mikiichi's guide to manga cleaning and redrawing

[hoshikuzuhime]

Welcome to Mikiichi's Guide to Manga Cleaning and Redrawing

View the full guide here.

Getting into scanlation is fun, but finding tutorials and guides can be tricky. They're either too complex, from 2003, or aren't all-encompasing. I'm here to help solve that problem (as long as you're looking to learn how to clean and redraw).

I have on-and-off experience in scan groups in the last few years, but hopefully my tutorials and the examples I give exhibit my skill. If you want more examples, check out my twitter thread.

This tutorial will take you through the basic tools for Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. You can learn the absolute basics of cleaning and minor redraws, how to tackle screen tones, the tricks to redrawing big sections, and a few extras.

I've included 15 practice pages with raw and clean versions to help you compare you efforts and work as you learn.

Whether you're a new cl/rd or experienced, I hope everyone will be able to learn a little something.

If you have any feedback I'm all ears. I'd love to improve this guide and help more get into this hobby!