https://pixelrec.com/blog Free guides for comic and illustration artists who work in Photoshop: flatting, comic coloring, timelapses and speedpaints. en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://pixelrec.com/blog/best-flatting-tools-for-comics https://pixelrec.com/blog/best-flatting-tools-for-comics Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Compare the best flatting tools for comics in 2026: Flatte, MultiFill + Flatten Pro, Clip Studio Paint, Krita Colorize Mask, and flatting by hand. https://pixelrec.com/blog/fix-color-leaks-when-flatting https://pixelrec.com/blog/fix-color-leaks-when-flatting Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Color leaking through your line art? Learn why the Paint Bucket leaks in Photoshop, plus 5 simple fixes for clean flats with no gaps or white edges. https://pixelrec.com/blog/timelapse-length-calculator https://pixelrec.com/blog/timelapse-length-calculator Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Free timelapse calculator for artists: enter your drawing time and speed to see the video length, or pick a target length and get the speed you need. https://pixelrec.com/blog/how-to-flat-colors-in-photoshop https://pixelrec.com/blog/how-to-flat-colors-in-photoshop Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT A step-by-step guide to flatting comics in Photoshop — how to turn line art into clean, separated flat colors, fix gaps, and reuse flats as selections for rendering. https://pixelrec.com/blog/what-is-flatting-in-comics https://pixelrec.com/blog/what-is-flatting-in-comics Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Flatting is the comic-coloring step where line art is separated into flat color regions. Learn what flatting means, why colorists do it, and how to flat faster in Photoshop. https://pixelrec.com/blog/how-to-color-a-comic-in-photoshop https://pixelrec.com/blog/how-to-color-a-comic-in-photoshop Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT A clear workflow for coloring a comic in Photoshop — from clean flats through rendering, effects, and final grade. Learn the steps pros use and how to flat faster. https://pixelrec.com/blog/best-photoshop-timelapse-settings https://pixelrec.com/blog/best-photoshop-timelapse-settings Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best resolution, speed, and frame settings for a clean, share-ready Photoshop timelapse — and how PixelRec handles them automatically. https://pixelrec.com/blog/share-photoshop-speedpaint-social-media https://pixelrec.com/blog/share-photoshop-speedpaint-social-media Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT How to post a Photoshop speedpaint on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube — formats, aspect ratios, length, and tips that get watched.