Here's a quick overview of the workflow:
| 1. | Connect the RotoPaint node to a Viewer and possible backgrounds. For more information, see Connecting the RotoPaint Node. |
| 2. | Select a stroke or a shape tool from the RotoPaint toolbar on the left side of the Viewer. For more information, see Drawing Paint Strokes or Drawing Shapes. |
| 3. | Use the RotoPaint tool settings on the top of the Viewer to adjust the stroke/shape you’re about to draw. For more information, see Working with the Toolbars. |
| 4. | Draw one or more strokes/shapes in the Viewer window. For more information, see for example Using the Brush tool or Using the Bezier and Cusped Bezier Tools. |
| 5. | Select an existing stroke/shape using the Select tools or the stroke/shape list. For more information, see Selecting Existing Strokes/Shapes for Editing. |
| 6. | Use the control panel controls to adjust your existing stroke/shape. For more information, see Editing Existing Stroke/Shape Attributes. |
In addition you can:
• Adjust the splines of your stroke/shape. For more information, see Editing Existing Stroke/Shape Splines.
• Animate your strokes/shapes. For more information, see Animating Strokes/Shapes
• Use RotoPaint in stereoscopic projects. For more information, see RotoPaint and Stereoscopic Projects.
• Set your favorite RotoPaint tool as your default tool. For more information, see Setting Default RotoPaint Tools and Settings.