The deviant Art Muro is a browser based html 5 drawing [1]
application. Released back in August 2010 as a celebratory offering
for deviantArt's [2] 10th birthday, the Muro serves as an
application for use by members.
The Muro has a bunch of features such as 20 brushes (some free, others
require payment), layers, and different filters. You can use the dA
Muro with a WACOM tablet. Note that in order to use Muro, you must be
a member of deviantArt but joining is free.
!! Steps !!
!! Starting With The Muro !!
* Sign up for deviantArt to become a member if you aren't already.
Otherwise, log in as usual to start using the Muro.
Go to the Muro application to start using it. The application is
found at http://muro.deviantart.com/ [3].
* It's recommended that you use Google's Chrome [4] if you want
optimum performance with the Muro, since this browser currently
has the best HTML 5 compatibility. If you use other browsers, just
be aware that they may crash.
* Install the plug-in. When you first start up the Muro, in the
bottom left hand corner you'll see the WACOM logo. This will
indicate that it's compatible with any WACOM tablet. Underneath
this logo, it will ask you to install the plug-in. This allows you
to use the pressure sensitivity along with your tablet and gives
you the best performance.
!! How To Use The DA Muro Interface !!
Note: Some of the features maybe only available to beta users only.
! The Topbar !
The reverse and forward arrows Use the "reverse and forward arrow"
to undo any mistakes and/or go forward in your history. [5]
Files button Click on the "file button" to open up the drop down
menu. Here are the options within the dropdown menu:
* New Canvas: When clicked, this gives you the option to choose from
a few preset sizes and a customizable height and width of the
canvas in pixels. You can also choose a between a black, white or
transparent background.
* Open File: When clicked, you can reopen any saved files you worked
in the Muro before.
* Save File: Use this button to save the file.
* Save File as: Use the button to save the file.
* Export Image: Use this to export your image as PNG.
* Clear Canvas: This button clears the canvas. Be careful as this
will erase your entire work.
* Reset Brushes: Clicking this button will reset the settings on all
your brushes.
* Autosave ON/OFF: Click this button to enable the autosave.
* Filters Click the third button to add a filter to your
artwork. There are 22 filters to choose from; play with the
filters to get some neat effects in your artwork. Be sure to save
your work before you use the filters, just in case something goes
wrong.
* This button gives you the option to use layers in your
artwork. Click the last button to start using layers in your
artwork.
* Add your work to deviant Art Click the "Submit" button
to add your work to deviant Art.
! Drawing Tools !
Drawing tools in Muro. Find the tools at the bottom toolbar. In
this toolbar you can find all of the drawing tools:
* Draw tool: This is the drawing tool or brush.
* Eraser: This will erase any part of your artwork.
* Flood Fill: With this tool you can fill any areas in your artwork
or the canvas.
* Eye dropper: With this tool you can use choose any color from your
artwork and use the same color again.
Color tool Choose the color with this tool. In the first square you
can pick the color, in the second one you can choose a shade of the
color, and in the third square you can see the color that you chose
with the eye dropper tool.
* These are the settings of the brushes. These slides are
the settings of the brushes. Not every brush has the same
settings, so take some time to experiment with the varied
settings.
Layers If you choose to use the Pro setting, the layer
setting will appear at the right of your screen. In the
box at the bottom you can add a layer by clicking on the
plus sign, to delete a layer click on the minus sign. The
circle next to the title of the layers hides and shows
the layer. Use the opacity slider to control the opacity
(see through) the layer should be. The visible button
will delete any visible layers when clicked on.
* Above the layers you can find the viewfinder. With this tool you
can see the image in preview. With the plus and minus signs, you
can zoom in and out. The circle brings you back to the original
zoom. The percentage gives you how much percentage it's zoomed in
or out.
The brushes in Muro. There are currently 20 brushes available in
Muro. Seven of them are free, the other ones you need to purchase
with deviant Art points (or you can get them as a gift from someone
else). The free brushes available are:
* The webink brush Play with the settings of the brushes
to achieve different effects.
* Basic brush With the basic brush you can draw.
* Paintbrush Use this brush to paint or color in large
areas in your artwork.
* Nightmare brush This brush gives you an interesting
line effect as shown in the example at the right.
* Smoke brush Create a smoke effect with the brush and
play with the opacity to achieve better results.
* Drippy The drippy brush gives the effect of dripped
paint.
* Scatter brush Use the scatter brush to get scattered
circles, and use this brush for a grungy effect or as background.
* Sketchbrush The sketchbrush looks like a sketch; use
this brush for any sketchwork.
!! Tips !!
* Hot keys for Muro as shown in the image:
!! Related Articles !!
* Submit Art to deviantArt [6]
* Make a Signature on deviantArt [7]
* Upload an Avatar on deviantArt [8]
* Get a Daily Deviation on deviant Art [9]
* Get Noticed on deviantArt [10]
!! Article Tools !!
* Read on wikiHow
*
Links:
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[1] http://www.wikihow.com/Category:Drawing
[2] http://www.wikihow.com/Submit-Art-to-deviantArt
[3] http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Muro_screen_514.jpg
[4] http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-Chrome
[5] http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Undue_arrows_470.jpg
[6] http://www.wikihow.com/Submit-Art-to-deviantArt
[7] http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Signature-on-deviantArt
[8] http://www.wikihow.com/Upload-an-Avatar-on-deviantArt
[9] http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Daily-Deviation-on-deviant-Art
[10] http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Noticed-on-deviantArt
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