Utilizing "Multiply," "Overlay," and "Add (Glow)" in software like Clip Studio Paint or Photoshop to simulate cinematic lighting. Texture and Final Polish

Unlike Western cartoons that rely on exaggerated squash-and-stretch, Animestyle (particularly the modern digital aesthetic) prioritizes clean, crisp lines and realistic proportions filtered through a stylized lens. The Chyan method teaches three core pillars:

Most Anime is cell-shaded: hard shadows with no gradient. The Chyan class teaches a proprietary three-tone method: