Intro to Sketching on the iPad for Architects

[@drawingarchitecture]

Yes! This is the future of drawing out our ideas/thinking about design. I teach drawing architecture, and I do use Procreate for the practice. Thank you for the channel. I'll recommend this to my students. I've been only using iPads July 2018 starting with the regular iPad 2018 with Pencil support. Now it's the larger 12.9 iPad Pro 2018. Procreate is just heaven to use, and just hope they put in the proper scaling tool in a future update.

[@DigSketch]

Hey thanks for watching, more videos coming soon! Yes, the Apple Pencil was a gamechanger for me. I do use Morpholio Trace to set up initial scale for some of my drawings, otherwise the grid in Procreate works fine. Let me know if you have any requests for what I should cover in future videos.

[@loftsixfour2830]

Thanks for your earlier email and thanks for this great post on how you use Procreate. I also love and use this app and found it to be the very best for Ipad Pro as well.

[@ArcSite]

Brandon! You should try ArcSite!

[@jddesigns7135]

Great mate. I hope you'll continue making videos.

[@estefaniamurillo7156]

Woow your way to sketching is amazing, please continue doing this videos, saludos desde Colombia

[@DigSketch]

Sorry have been traveling a lot for the past few weeks! Working on some new videos now!

[@designplanet1546]

Love the details even if I'm not an architect :)

[@budidarmawan3956]

:)

[@user-sl309jd90]

I'm happy that your channel is dedicated to the specific style and use of the ipad. Of course, it may one day be better for you to expand the contents more for various viewers. Anyhow, as I mostly do sketch works on pictures or video scenes this is really helpful!

[@DigSketch]

Hey thanks for watching! Yes I'm an architect and right now I'm trying to create a set of videos that covers how I use the iPad in my profession (that's all I really know, I'm not really an expert with digital painting, or other art forms). But I'd be happy to expand it to other disciplines that may be related. Let me know if you have any specific suggestions and I'll definitely look into it!

[@slytherin5164]

Great video thank you for sharing

[@jusdynalah]

Very informative especially for starters.

[@DigSketch]

Glad it was helpful! Trying to find the time to do more

[@jakeliujakeliu]

Please continue making the video!

[@CorvetteTeaser]

expect more videos from you bud.. just subscribed.. how impress us :) thanks

[@pfschuyler]

Excellent work, and great video!

[@southhillfarm2795]

I always wanted to pretend to be an architect. That's why I'm here.

[@azamatmak]

Don't pretend, be an architect! You can do it, i know!

[@clintgolub1751]

Dude you should serious take a few glasses at your local community college. I know here in Idaho, our state literally gives free grants to any adult wanting to go back to school for an undergraduate degree.

[@mkteku]

Architect. Some other days, Marine biologist, ey?! ;D

[@Napstone]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@themoonarchitect]

yesss!! another video!! if you can make more videos in photoshop with your wacom would be amazing

[@loftsixfour2830]

AGREED

[@DigSketch]

My next few videos will be short tutorials on the Wacom, focusing on just one or two tips/techniques at a time

[@carolinaariolli6544]

Hi! How many gb do procreate uses in its total (app + saved files)? I've been thinking about buying an iPad 8th generation, with 32gb, but I don't know if that's enough for the tipe of apps I'm going to use. I'm an architect student btw (sorry for my bad English, it's not my first language)

[@ruveensart6551]

I've used Procreate for almost three years and only now found out about the Multitasking and the square button lol

[@MAMESHSTEVE]

Great content Arch, why have u stopped doing new videos? we need this kind of content man

[@DigSketch]

Hey sorry, yeah I've started a few new videos...have just been swamped lately. Working on a huge project right now, has been taking up most of my nights and weekends...will try to get back into this after our deadline in Sept.

[@MAMESHSTEVE]

@@DigSketch much respect, being an Architect as well, i must say i totally understand. i look fwd to September, got my notifications turned on so i will know if your lying ..jk.Lol

[@BijanIzadi]

This was super helpful!

[@darwinmcquerter7463]

Wow, great video, just been getting into digital drawing for about 6 months, great to see what one can do with an iPad!

[@DigSketch]

Happy to answer any questions you have!

[@aymaralangley3689]

great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Looking forward to seeing more. I don't have the ipad pro but I think I can manage w the air. One thing I didn't get clear is how to get/import drawings to scale. ANy way to get around it without using CAD or Photoshop. Can't afford either. Also how did you get your grid background? thanks again.

[@DigSketch]

There are various ways to import to scale, with varying levels of precision. If you bring in a drawing it needs to have some kind of reference scale so you can just manually scale it. You need to set your paper size, and set the scale of the grid in Procreate. I use Procreate's grid, but also have my own custom grid I created in Procreate. Will go over all this and share my grid file in a future video. Also instead of Photoshop, try Affinity Photo. Our company (a huge multinational architecture firm) is making this transition as Adobe seems to be taking advantage of its monopoly. I've been playing with Affinity and it seems to do what I need it to do. Still getting familiar with it though.

[@SwaGout98]

thank you great video

[@DigSketch]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@salehenz3711]

Great job 👌

[@DigSketch]

Thanks 😁

[@cjvgkv]

how did you set the 1:500 grid bg layer? greaat video btw please make more detailed vids on your architectural sketching process.

[@DigSketch]

I'm making a video on this! But you can set the grid size in procreate now in mm or inches or pixels, so makes it quite easy.

[@mturkere]

Great video. Much appreciated

[@DigSketch]

Thanks! Trying to make more soon

[@SpatialModels]

This is Awesome !!!

[@DigSketch]

thanks!

[@pencilartdigital171]

Nice sketch

[@jesse8721]

sorry ... i should of thought of all my questions/comments all together, but they just come up as they do. sorry about that. Lol. But, please feel free to make your videos a bit longer - like 20-30 mins - Your channel is one that I would not mind longer videos. other channel's videos should "clearly" be only 10 mins long - hahaha thanks again for your videos. I'm not at your level of drafting/drawing, but this is truly my direction.

[@DigSketch]

hey thanks for the feedback! Really appreciate it, feel free to ask as many questions as you want! Yeah it's been hard lately to just find the time to do more of these videos, our office is just super busy right now. Soon as things slow down a bit I'll do my best to create longer content.

[@Yourhighnessnona]

Hello, thank you for the video! Very helpful. I wonder if there's a tool in procreate which automatically calculated centimeters and meters when drawing a line for floor planning like some software has. Do you know of it?

[@DigSketch]

no, Procreate is more like photoshop, just a good drawing tool. Morpholio Trace has more precise measuring tools. But for concept drawings in Procreate I just set up a background grid to scale, much faster to reference that for dimensions. Will be covering this is an upcoming video

[@maireny]

Great Video!...can you name the brushes you use for sketching?

[@DigSketch]

I've made my own set of brushes based mostly off of the Inking/Technical pencil and Sketching/Technical pencil brushes.

[@qwer2yui]

Have you ever tried concepts? If so, what are your thoughts about it? Its a great companion app for procreate mainly for sketching and design

[@DigSketch]

I tried several years ago and thought it was pretty good. Will take another look at it now and let you know what I think, thanks!

[@bigo8bigo]

Concepts may be better because it has infinite canvas and also you can measure. Too bad procreate does not have a scale/measuring tool.

[@tessacortes9226]

Where were all these features in the tutorial?! 😱

[@DigSketch]

I'm still working on more tutorials! Been too busy these past few months! Coming soon...

[@perry4742]

great video!!!!!!!!!

[@adilahmed3521]

Thanks great content. Waiting for more videos.

[@iqcops]

Do you use Chief Architect?? I am just getting started with it on my iMac.

[@DigSketch]

No I dont use Chief Architect, my team typically uses Sketchup and Rhino for design in 3D, and Revit for documentation.

[@brandonreed758]

Hey Harvey. What setting did you use to be able to hold the quick menu button to draw straight lines with your apple pencil?

[@DigSketch]

I'll make a short video about this specifically. But for now, go to Settings (the Wrench icon)/ Canvas/ Drawing Guide - turn it on, then go to Edit Drawing Guide- set it to a 2D grid. Then go to Settings/ Prefs/ Gesture Controls/ Assisted Drawing- select the 4th option which turns on Assisted Drawing when you press the Quick Menu button with the Apple Pencil.

[@user-snoinim]

Hello ～may I ask a question? How can I set option in ‘always drawing straight line ,in procreate

[@whatevercomes1]

Hi, great video !!!! i have a question regarding ipad though...since the 11 inch is way above my budget do you think ipad air (2019) or ipad (9.7 inch) with the first gen pencil would run Morpholio, Procreate and Sharp 3d smoothly? thank you

[@DigSketch]

I dont know about the iPad air, never tested it out. I would assume the newer iPad 9.7 inch would run fine. Believe it or not my iPad is actually 1st generation iPad pro (2015), still runs great.

[@whatevercomes1]

@@DigSketch hi and thank you for your reply...after some research regarding specs and price i decided to spend the extra money and get the 11inch Pro. will come back with review :)

[@chitpaul]

Could you use this app to say to produce a full set of drawings for a small domestic project. I use sketchup so it interesting that it works with it to work back and forth.

[@DigSketch]

Maybe for a small project. You could create a template for a drawing sheet and use it over and over

[@vegali]

Great video!, with your experience, could you compare morpholio with procreate?

[@drawingarchitecture]

Morpholio Trace is buggy and lags. The accidental rotations disrupts the workflow. I appreciate some of its tools, but Procreate takes the lead in drawing with ease and responsiveness.

[@DigSketch]

Yes! Completely agree. I am working on a video on how I use Morpholio Trace (really just for the scale tool), but the other aspect that is poorly designed is their layer system. As an architect, the buildings I work on typically have more than one floor, and I need to be able to align these floors in layers on top of each other to work on common vertical elements across each floor. Its just so much easier to do this in Procreate.

[@V4D2]

DigSketch hmmm.. I Have you been able to workaround that Scaling step on Procreate? Are you using Morpholio Trace just to scale and then exporting to Procreate? this issue is really important, imo. thanks

[@jesse8721]

great video ... this is inspirational. could you elaborate more on how to bring in drawings or larger sheets into procreate? do I have to create a new sheet at scale in PS and then bring it into procreate? can i bring in a drawing with a grid pattern already on it, since i'm not sure if it's possible to create a 1/8", 1/4" grid pattern in procreate. i'm still learning all of this ... lol.

[@DigSketch]

Bringing in a drawing and scaling it in Procreate is not great. It does have a customizable scale, so you can do it, but it just takes some eye-balling and is not easy to get exactly right, so may not be too precise. Better to prepare it with precision in PS at a specific size, then create a Procreate drawing at that size and import it, then auto-scale it up to full page.

[@MsMXLight]

DigSketch when I do this my image gets blurry, say if I import a photo in an A3 size paper in procreate and I choose ‘scale to full page’. What kind of image do you import so that that doesn’t happen? Or is this not what you meant?

[@potter182]

hi i would like to see what do you think of morpholio, im an architect and planning to jump to digital sketching, and checking out what device and apps, would be better for me. Right now im thinking about ipad pro with procreate or morpholio,. Great videos ty

[@harvmill]

Ricardo H. Martinez I do use Morpholio for specific tasks. They have some great features that Procreate just doesn’t have like better tools for scaling. I’ll typically block out my plans in Morpholio Trace, but develop them further in Procreate because the layer system is so much better

[@lancembuthia6847]

Please make more videos

[@DigSketch]

soon...

[@mmalik1339]

Which Ipad are you using?

[@DigSketch]

1st gen iPad Pro

[@mousesgamex5494]

Como se hace para separar la cuadrícula y poner cuadros más pequeños dentro de los cuadros grandes?

[@DigSketch]

Sorry I just used google translate to read your question- but I made my own custom grid background with the major/minor lines in Photoshop, and just imported it into Procreate

[@HieuPhan-bt9ph]

What pen do you use for Procreate? Thanks

[@ArcSite]

Check out ArcSite as a solution for a more accurate version of Procreate.

[@DigSketch]

will check it out thanks! Always looking to expand my horizons

[@jekabsd]

Which iPad would you suggest to buy if I wanted to use it mostly for sketching with Procreate?

[@Tyler-bd7ih]

The only iPads that currently support Apple Pencil are all of the iPad Pros, the newest IPad Air, and the iPad 6th gen. They are listed by price, highest to lowest. If you want something practical as well as powerful, I would go for the iPad Air or the new 11 inch iPad Pro...

[@DigSketch]

I agree! Thanks for answering that!

[@wilfretschutte9590]

whats the difference between the ipad and the wacom?

[@DigSketch]

this is a big question... I'll try to to discuss this in a future video

[@justkaru4024]

Ok.. i need ipad pro..🙏🏻

[@frostycherry94]

How do you set it to enable you to draw hard line while you are touching that square button as in 4:43?

[@DigSketch]

See my explanation of Gesture Controls/Assisted Drawing in my other video at 3:20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3KnioiGjqesjrc

[@rustamrustamov706]

Super

[@aliffazize3935]

Hey mate, Would it be possible to set the default colour to the brush itself? instead of picking from the colour pallets every time....

[@DigSketch]

Once you set the brush color, it stays on that color even if you create new drawings. Not sure if I understand your question though.

[@aliffazize3935]

@@DigSketch what i mean is to set the colour for each individual brushes at the quick menu. Say for example blue pen, green pen, yellow pen etc.

[@DigSketch]

Hmm... I couldn't find a way to set the color to a custom brush. You can pretty much set every other property besides color. This would be a nice feature though, something to bring up to the Procreate team

[@V4D2]

Aliff Azize true story. e-mail procreate man ! that’s a good idea and workflow enhancer. ;)

[@doraemon5469]

where did you buy your pointed stylus sir

[@DigSketch]

its the old apple pencil. bought it directly from apple

[@aymanfayed2317]

hi, your work is great, did you come across any apps that do 3d animation for iPad pro

[@DigSketch]

I haven't really had the need to do 3d animations on my ipad. I've played with Shapr 3D for modeling, but it seems more suited for modeling objects (like furniture, or for industrial designers), not necessarily architecture you can walk around in (which is what I do). For the 3d I do, I typically need my desktop

[@satriaarchitect7555]

What iPad series you use sir? is it iPad air 3? Thankyou

[@DigSketch]

I have the 1st Gen iPad Pro....about to pull the trigger on getting the new one soon though...

[@cekuhnen]

I am curious why you all stick with proCreate and not Sketchbook or Concepts?

[@DigSketch]

I believe in always improving, always keeping an open mind to adapting to the latest and greatest software/ technology as it's constantly evolving. I tried both of these apps a few years ago, will give them another shot though and see how it goes. thanks!

[@smittylynch]

What software do you use when working on your Wacom? I have a Wacom monitor and am looking for software options. I currently use Autodesk sketchbook.

[@DigSketch]

I strictly use Photoshop on the Wacom, have just been using it for decades now. Played around with Autodesk Sketchbook a while back, but am just too comfortable with Adobe's products for this kind of stuff.

[@jesse8721]

also ... on a side note here ... do you know of any way to "snap" to a grid pattern when drawing lines or objects ?? thanks - if you do know how.

[@DigSketch]

I'm not aware of snap in Procreate. But really I don't think you need it once you turn on the grid and use drawing assist

[@aimanal-akwaa110]

Great intro...what size is your ipad?

[@DigSketch]

It’s the 12”

[@aimanal-akwaa110]

DigSketch thanks for your reply...I am saving up for one. I do structural design and it will be useful to have an iPad Pro. Complement the design work that we do.

[@tomasnavarro]

hi, great videos. how can you get the grid paper background?

[@DigSketch]

Skip to 4:53 in this video, let me know if it isn't clear

I think that background is actually a photo set as one level

[@DigSketch]

​@ oh yes you're right, sorry didn't realize that's what Tomas was asking about. Procreate does have its own grid, but I also have my own custom grid "paper" background I created in Photoshop. It's pretty easy to make yourself, but I'm happy to share mine for those who want it. It's only for a few specific paper sizes I commonly use though.

[@roby2764]

DigSketch Hi I would like to have them. How can I get them? Thank you

[@DadBodDrumming]

Where did you get the background grid paper?

[@DigSketch]

I just made it from scratch. I will be putting out some of my background templates/ brush sets for procreate soon, some free, some for sale.

[@omaryasser6383]

its work on ipad 10.2 (2019) or ipad pro only ???

[@joselucnico]

Both

[@phamthohongduong]

How do you backup your drawings, I dont think Procreate supports iCloud yet? Or am I wrong?

[@DigSketch]

I just back up my whole iPad on my macbook / external drive from time to time. Also I save important project files separately as PSD files to my company's servers.

[@phamthohongduong]

@@DigSketch do you use iTunes to back it up?

[@Jungeit]

What ipad are you using?

[@DigSketch]

1st Gen iPad Pro

[@Hellomicka_]

which iPad are you using?

[@DigSketch]

1st gen iPad pro

[@allenrossignol8815]

Do you use or recommend a screen protector for a more “paper” feel?

[@pierozeni3876]

I have it, and I really love it, so I would recommend it!

[@xainteriorsllc3469]

Hi, Mr. DigSketch, I been trying to set up my short cut for the different pens, but it is not popping up. Does this only work for certain Ipads?

[@DigSketch]

hmm not sure what the problem is, I think it should work for all ipads. Let me know where exactly the problem is

[@xainteriorsllc3469]

@@DigSketch it only work for apple pencil lol?

[@DigSketch]

@@xainteriorsllc3469 I think there's a setting if you want to use your finger...but would really recommend going with the apple pencil

[@xainteriorsllc3469]

@@DigSketch I got an apple pen! (to push my full potential as an architect. aha) Okay, I tried it, and it still not popping up?

[@MzwandileHarmans]

Nice. Which iPad is that

[@DigSketch]

iPad Pro 1st gen...looking to get the new one soon

[@hussammohammed1410]

Nice .. what the name of the app please

[@DigSketch]

ProCreate

[@mrbreede]

So I am want to study architecture I have not yet started but my brother studies industrial design. He was looking for a very powerful laptop so that he can do 3D models and renders. This leads me to my question for an architecture student do I need a laptop or can I live with an iPad to carry around but have a powerful pc at home? Other alternatives are welcome.

[@wvlfboyy]

I study architecture and while it is fun to get work done on the iPad, you WILL need a proper PC. However, so far we have barely rendered or used any heavy applications on the go. Usually we are told to do those things at home. You should have some sort of Laptop for on the go work anyway. I often meet up with friends after Uni to work on small CAD projects or ID which (for now) you cannot do on an iPad. It is a nice addition to a Laptop, however, it wont replace it yet. I'd settle for a powerful PC at home and a less powerful laptop. The iPad is amazing but the 1000 Dollars are better spent on the Laptop. My experience, can't assure you it'll be the same for you.

[@mrbreede]

vindoughs thanks for the input I’ll do that.

[@DigSketch]

That's difficult for me to answer, as I was in school about 20 years ago! But back then I did have a laptop as well as a more powerful desktop at home, and I feel if I were a student today I would have to agree with vindough's comment below. The iPad is great for sketching, note-taking, emails and some other creative tasks, but if I had to choose, I think a laptop would be more useful so you could actually do cad/revit/3d/photoshop wherever you are.

[@benronny]

Hey pal, one question, what do you feel works better at designing an iPad Pro or a surface book 2?

[@DigSketch]

Hey buddy, I dont have much experience with a surface book 2. But one thing I love is being able to airdrop a photo from my phone to my ipad and to my macbook. I'm all Apple at home, but all PC at work. At the office I just have a Wacom Cintiq.

[@benronny]

@@DigSketch ok man thanks for the tip, I am a huge apple user, but lately microsoft is improving a lot it´s hardware

[@taniapacheco2980]

Would you recommend ( for someone begginer ) to get a Wacom Intuos for architecture sketches?

[@DigSketch]

I agree! My workflow over the past few months has actually been transitioning to more iPad, less Wacom

[@logansimonson2980]

Hi! What screen protector do you use? Thanks!

[@DigSketch]

I dont have one!

[@kateloskutova1125]

Hello from Russia) how many GB do you have on you ipad ??

[@harvmill]

kate loskutova 128GB

[@arghyaroy2772]

sound volume is too low

[@torecolak2368]

Hello What pens, pencils are you using

[@DigSketch]

I'm working on a new video that will go over all my ProCreate brushes...stay tuned!

[@TheChameleon2008]

Great video and it's really great to see that Procreate can be so flexible for many different styles. I say we all should boycott Adobe with their lame subscriptions and go with Procreate 4 life :) Also i would love to see your 2D/3D workflow.

[@DigSketch]

Yeah was not happy when adobe switched to the subscription model. Will definitely do a video soon showing my design process between 2D and 3D, thanks!

[@V4D2]

DigSketch i actually switch to Serif software, along with Procreate and a couple of other apps. The only one i keep from when i got into Architecture..is Autodesk’s Sketchbook (now sketchbook pro)..which still has Procreate beat in a few..small details. no app is perfect, evidently. Anyway....2D/3D workflow would be excellent, as i often start sketching in 3D directly. i started with SketchUp, but i am now moving to ArchiCAD & Rhino. I have been looking for my base workflow, as i feel once i get the gist of it, i’m gonna start making up for the lost time (these past handful of years) i haven’t been drawing. thank you so much for your channel.. as it has been a MAJOR factor in me moving forward. i stumble upon it yesterday...and i am binge watching all your videos. ;) . So far..my main gripe with Procreate and any other sketching software...is the ability to stay within SCALE.. U also mention this on another video. As i am not a Photoshop user..i am still to totally grasp how u did it.. I’m pretty sure Affinity Photo will allow me to scale it just the same.. What do you reckon? ps: what software, other than Adobe stuff, Procreate and SketchUP are you using ? what’s your CAD software of choice? thanks again

[@robbygunawan4537]

sorry,, is this ipad 6.0 (2018)?

[@DigSketch]

it's the 1st generation ipad pro

[@tantasiripornnarajasima9840]

Is this iPad or iPad Pro ?

[@harvmill]

Tanta Siripohn Na Rajasima iPad Pro, 2nd generation

[@51era]

Hola, que programa es ese?

[@EM-bj5vd]

Se llama Procreate y es para ios

[@51era]

@@EM-bj5vd Gracias!! Gracias!!

[@DigSketch]

Thanks for answering that, my Spanish is a little rusty!

[@frontlinebreakthrough5723]

How do you set up the drawing straight lines things?

[@DigSketch]

It's called Assisted Drawing. I specifically go over that in this video at 4:53, let me know if it isn't clear

[@frontlinebreakthrough5723]

DigSketch it totally is, but I’m more talking about how to set it up so that you can press on the middle button and make it so that all the lines you draw automatically become straight lines. But the way, what an awesome video, with such beautiful drawings

[@DigSketch]

@@frontlinebreakthrough5723 oh hey my bad- yes you can totally do that. Under Settings/ Prefs/ Gesture Controls, toggle on the first "Tap" option at the top. Be sure you have already turned on the grid(Canvas/Drawing Guide) so Assisted Drawing is active, otherwise this wont work. The middle button will now just toggle Assisted Drawing on and off. Good question! Thanks

[@frontlinebreakthrough5723]

DigSketch thank you!

[@V4D2]

DigSketch thank you. i also turned on the shortcuts with the left button and and a 2nd touch . Really! useful.. thanks it reminds me of the shortcut menu on the Wacom..or even closer..the 3D connexion (3d mouse controllers i use) overlaying shortcuts. I’m new to Procreate...but in so far..damn.. it’s a solid App !

[@nmestre2]

What pad are you using?

[@DigSketch]

IPad Pro 1st gen I think. May be upgrading to the new iPad soon though

[@khositectdesign4098]

what iPad is that ?

[@DigSketch]

1st gen iPad Pro

[@AshishSharma-iv3vv]

which ipad you use ?

[@DigSketch]

this is the 1st gen iPad Pro

[@MaZEEZaM]

@@DigSketch Are you going to be making more of these tutorial videos? they would be super helpful for me, starting from a basic setting up the Ipad/procreate/sketchup for Architectural drawing. I find Procreate really overwhelming to learn so if you were able to show us tutorials on such a specific use as drafting then I think these things would sink in much better.

[@jomaheymohamed5030]

Are you ok? you can’t published videos from a long time !

[@InternetProgrammer]

Basically KZbin money is made by the iPad and Real Architectural work is done on the computer, Sketchup and Wacom.

[@DigSketch]

not necessarily, I use my iPad every day, can't live without it

[@chitpaul]

5 video’s - dedicated.. what happend.. lost dedication.

[@abhisheknag2830]

SEXY

[@twistedpivoter2695]

I have to say the iPad is great for this but... Yeah... Apple.

[@DigSketch]

yeah...apple

[@arbineshsukumar4592]

You talk a bit fast

[@DigSketch]

ok thanks, will slow it down a bit for future videos