How can I add grain and noise to artwork in Krita?

Tech Support General Questions
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Is that how you get that grainy effect in artworks like this one? :arrow_down: Are there other ways to do it?
https://twitter.com/_sleepyboii1/status/1719943815828791571?t=L2scIyuxV5KpJucRAUHR4Q&s=19

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I changed your topic title from “Can we do this in Krita” to a title that will actually help the right people see your request for help.

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The latest video on Krita’s channel might be for you!

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(Updated instruction)

Here’s how to add noise with GMic:

  1. Add a new layer and fill it with flat mid-gray (50%) color. Put the layer on top of the stack.
  2. Open Filter > Start G'Mic-Qt
  3. Go to Degradations > Add Noise
  4. Play with the settings, the Scale will probably be useful. Then finalize with OK.
  5. Change the layer blending mode to Grain Merge
  6. Adjust the opacity to look well.
  7. Consider adding transparency mask (right click layer, Add) to apply grain selectively to parts of the image.
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Thank you! :saluting_face:

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Thank you for your help :smiling_face:

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Thank you!! :smiling_face: