The BEST Projector for Artists and How to Use It

[@papillon6122]

Leonardo da Vinci did use projection! He used concave mirrors to project and trace his subjects. Many grand masters have used projections, Johannes Vermeer is particularly known for his use of the camera obscura to capture his “photographic” perfect perspectives. To “cheat” is to break the rules, but in art there are no rules.

[@pluckypluckster]

in college there were :)

[@papillon6122]

@@pluckyplucksterThen, you didn’t go to the right college (or art school) 😊

[@sword-and-shield]

So they spew, hacks always need excuses. Proof and facts? yeah, again more hack wannabee's

[@papillon6122]

⁠@@sword-and-shieldThere are plenty of proofs and facts, just take the time to look them up. Vermeer’s use of the camera obscura is common knowledge.

[@papillon6122]

@@sword-and-shield I think you may have an idealized notion of “authenticity” in the arts. Look up the engraving titled “The Judgement of Paris” (1510-1520) created by Marcantonio Raimondi, based on a drawing by Raphael. Observe the three figures at the bottom right corner of the print. Now look up Édouard Manet’s painting “Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe” (1863), do you find any similarities?

[@LowercaseDB]

the comments on here are hilarious, seems many of you have turned art into a 'who's best at drawing' competition. art is about having fun so do whatever is fun, projector or not, just draw squiggles if that feels fun to you. who are you to tell someone what they should be doing to enjoy art? great video, thank you.

[@burner9147]

Amen There is so much elitism in art 😢 just have fun

[@debbiedirr3254]

Thank you for sharing! My understanding is that Leonardo DID use a projector 😁 called camera obscura.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

This is a great video and really so, so helpful. I am just a hobby artist and have thought about getting a small projector for literally years, but didn't want to spend money getting the wrong thing that wouldn't work. Now I can get the right thing and get started producing big scale masterpieces ! Well, maybe not masterpieces, but at least something bigger than an A4 sketch.

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

Wow i was looking on Amazon before i decided to look for recommendations outside of Amazon and this type of projector wasnt even mentioned for drawing. Thanks for the help!

[@CG-Bloxfruit]

I bought a similar projector from amazon uk for around £50 and i used my Samsung phone wireless,as the projector supports ios & android, no need of wires and works perfectly. I can even play videos or movies through this projector. I usually use it to make the initial sketch, for colouring ,i use my tablet,pc or a photo . Makes everything easier to start

[@michaleduard]

What is it called please ?

[@aadipie]

Can you please drop the name?

[@2ndBirth]

Thanks for running through this mate. I spent all day trying to upscale my reference onto a large 30x40 cavas yesterday, and I still only managed to get half of the sketch down, need to continue with it today, phew... A projector would save so much time, and cost for time spent on a piece. Could be way more productive.

[@spunkymomma5935]

Camera Obscura - The 15th century digital projectors Well-known artists who used a camera obscura were Canaletto, Vermeer and Leonardo Da Vinci. But what is a camera obscura? A camera obscura is a tool to create art in perfect perspective and detail.

[@lucyhodge-corrigan9331]

I've been hunting for one on here all morning and it was driving me wiggy, I swear! LOL I don't need all the bells and whistles....just something to do a car painting for my hubby as it's his 'if I won a Lottery Car" a 63 Split Window Chevy....lol Your explanations and tips were SOO helpful....thank you for speaking normally and telling us HOW to do that. I've liked and subbed your Video...thank you, thank you, thank you. FYI....Ignore the haters....you are a breath of fresh air and I'll be watching tons more of your videos! Thank you!

[@paulinnesgraphiteart6051]

I dont use a projector but i use a light box. It does speed up the line work and if you're doing this in a comercial form then its a ideal. But do practice my freehand to keep my eye in.

[@Glorycarriers777]

Would like to hear what do you do with Light box

Beaucoup d'artistes connus ont utilisé divers procédés pour obtenir le dessin parfait, à notre époque le vidéo projecteur fait partie des accessoires qui est utilisé dans l'Art, mais beaucoup de ''Pros'' ne le disent pas . Cela dit dans la peinture ce qui compte,est le résultat final et le plus dur reste d'appliquer les bonnes couleurs pour obtenir un rendu de la toile excellente.

[@tanyacoles2121]

Thank you so much for the tips! I recently got a new projector and am currently painting a fishing vessel with some smaller boats in the background. It’s coming along quite nicely. Although I can draw the projector is a timesaver (as long as I don’t accidentally move it in the process 😂).

[@mr.vancando4849]

Which projector did you go with? I'm worried it'll c as t, way to big or Doesn't work with a phone. I check it out m9re in the day time.

[@karinaw977]

Old timey painters used a piece of glass like a lens and a pinhole darkroom so the image was projected upside down onto the wall or Canvas. So it was kind of a similar projector

[@Dita66]

Also using google Chromecast. (With a great power bank) Have a tiny Sony Beamer with keystone and powerbank. Same size as my iPhone. Also for holidays taking it with me for streaming a movie when there is bad weather.

[@eszterkobory70]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks Dani!

[@thatyorkshireartist]

Exactly the information I was looking for, thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@mariyatodorova6063]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us😊the video was quite helpful🥰

[@AudreyGaleArt]

This was so helpful! I’m looking for a projector to get started in painting murals and this looks like a great option that won’t break the bank. Thanks for the info 👍🏻

[@melindaeash7192]

FYI Leonardo did have and use a projector. It wasn't electric, but using a photographic trick he could project an image. The guy was a genius you know. This was covered in many of my art classes in college.

[@Artist_Kevin]

Pro Tip. Use an old Google Chromecast with it to project from your phone, tablet and computers without having to mess with cables.

[@ClaudiaLudwig2509]

How?

[@Larimuss]

So USB port?

[@evelinam.5835]

I got projector with miracast but from phone i do not get right proportions in anyway

[@Dita66]

@@Larimussusb plus Chromecast on powerbank

[@Matt.cheeww]

@@ClaudiaLudwig2509There’s a small usb you connect to the projector and it uses bluetooth to connect to your phone or tablet, ipad.. etc

[@jakehammond8136]

i bought this projector for art thanks! super cheap

[@paulmcwilliams8641]

I used to tape my water colour paper to a tv to ensure I got the eyes mouth and ears in the right place.

[@leestephenson7042]

I love your delivery.

[@makertime6296]

Thanks for the video! So would this work for canvas sizes from 11x17 up to 36x48? Other folks say you need DLP technology in the projector.

[@KathyWykoff]

What if you have a pc and can you project it onto a drawing board?

[@FloydMarsh]

Nice presentation. Great info without the fluff. Thank you

[@kal-w6i]

THANK YOU for being clear and getting to the point!!

[@stephanierossmoine2743]

I fucking hate the process of drawing and you can call me a bad artist for not having the will to practice all you want. I use the hell out of my projector I take my photography and turn it into art seamlessly and I love it.

[@JGG3345]

What make/type projector do you use?

[@mjaldrich7]

Agreed. So boring and frustrating. I’d rather just fast forward to the fun part

[@jasonvazquez8071]

Where can I see your work ?

[@vickyking3408]

I take it you really dont like to draw😂😂😂😂

[@alfonzmemario5878]

Technology is meant to enhance our life

[@sabinakovacevic8210]

Thank you for this video. I've been using an ironing board as a tripod and a school childrens' projector which is horrible. What I'm wondering is how do you hang your canvas?

[@CozzyKorner]

Amber is amazing too!💖

[@simontritton4131]

Hey good video ill follow your link for the projector.. Will it work through your android phone using your gallery photos or do you need i phone tab/phone Ive got android

[@colinstone6989]

Will this project down to A4 size or smaller if required & still be usable

[@jondoh587]

My question, too.

[@tezlin]

Mine too please answer

[@marcchantreau6987]

Hello, what is the minimum diagonal of the canvas to keep a projected image sharp or usable?

[@jondoh587]

My question, too.

[@IainHirons]

This is my own personal view on art……… I looked at your work….and it’s excellently rendered and people will love your wildlife art…well done for using the tools available to your best advantage…..I would rather have one of your wildlife drawings which have been traced and well finished than a poorly done one….. One of my favourite artists since I was young was David Roberts….he travelled to Egypt and surrounds and sketched all the amazing monuments….then his work was produced as etchings and printed……I always thought he was a genius draughtsman….. Alas!……… I am naive and he used a camera lucida………..bubble burst for me…. I’ve known a few wildlife artists in Cape Town……and I only need to look at the quality of their sketches to immediately see whether they can draw or not……most can’t…. You are right ….these tools certainly speed up the end result…. As you know,when you sketch from life…..there is a different energy in the line…. Good luck with your work and we’ll done to you

[@isahappy2340]

Yes and yes - And yet ... what about a very good hand drawing !! lol

[@tomrogers1180]

So it has to be plugged in ? You can’t charge it or battery’s ?

[@markbrown8154]

What's the closest and smallest you can get your projected image and keep it in focus with your new projector?

[@jondoh587]

My question, too.

[@11buleria]

How can I use the projector with my iPhone? All my photos are ok iPhone and not on ab iPad.

[@user-myDeus24ever]

Please let me know exactly what this projector my use would be for bigger paintings that’s clear enough to see when in enlarged

[@moirastevenson4567]

But I returned a similar projector because if I turned anywhere towards it the beam was so bright it hurt my eyes big time. I could not imagine how I would avoid this happening as I move around to choose more paint or whatever. Did you encounter this problem Daniel?

[@ARCHJOLTZ]

Au in as GOLD from the periodic table So Gold King

[@JacquelineLeubin]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@photonicresearchsystems2435]

Maybe using a spirit level on the projector would help setup?

[@pamspivey8470]

Hi Daniel, would this work to get an image from my IPhone to a canvas size of 8X8 or 8x10?

[@DrCarolFrancis]

As always. So helpful thanks

[@sandragreaney2464]

Hi Dani, I've ordered the item (ckokowe) but it does not communicate with my computer and customer service wasn't much help. HDMI cable is connected but there is no signal. Do you have any idea of that can be done? Cheers.

[@marazul4791]

What's the closest and smallest you can get your projected image and keep it in focus with your new projector? Reply

[@juliemulie1805]

Interesting view on tracing. Do you use your own photographs to trace? One of the reasons I left the art field was due to the prevalence of photography and tracing. Clients really didn’t care how the final product was done, they just wanted it done cheap and yesterday. I was in scientific illustration, murals, and backgrounds. Weeks spent in zoological sample and cadaver labs while in college proved to be worthless in the real world. Thankfully, the med school degree was helpful elsewhere. You will do what you want, there won’t be problems unless someone claims photography copyright on one of your pieces. Keep good records on your sources, and make sure they belong to you.

[@evelinam.5835]

What program you use on ipad to make right proportions. I guess you can not get them right.from phone😢

[@jeannekasten56]

Have you tried using a flash drive in the usb port? I don't have an ipad, just a desktop. Just checking to make sure it would work well.

[@lapislarka]

When I looked into projectors, I wanted one that could be vertical to cast an image into my desk. Alas, they seem far and few in between.

[@StudioWildlife]

Mine works for casting down onto a desk, you just need a tripod that lets you adjust down

[@annettegoodman8364]

What mount are you using on your tripod? Can you share?

[@patriciawilson5289]

Thank you for the tutorial Daniel I am just looking into getting a small projector and know nothing about them so can someone please tell me if this be used on a tripod and project down onto a flat surface or only upright onto easel etc.

[@Hayk_empty_cloud]

Hello, quick question. I bought this Micro DLP projector. It has WiFi but don't have keystone correction. So If I understand correctly, I have to manually set the grid and calculate each cm from the sides, right?

[@massv953]

Is there a projector or way to set this up to make things smaller? I want to be able to project a larger image to a smaller a blank post card. Im trying to paint many copies of the same card scene and DONT want them printed(that takes away from the point and feel of handpainted post card). Most vids Im seeing are projecting onto a large canvas thats verticle. But im working on a flat table looking down at the card, I need the project from above somehow.

[@dominichiatt7640]

Very useful thanks mate - subscribed

[@vickigonya9432]

That is so much help!!! Thank you!!!❤😂

[@teresaluna1936]

Thanks for sharing this. Amazon has it, but the connector you mentioned is unavailable. Are there others I could purchase? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Hugs from California

[@casualplays5356]

Does anyone know a cheaper alternative? I don't think I will use one often but I need help with tracing at medium to large scale for paintings

[@ClaudiaLudwig2509]

Can you please send a link for the HDMI cable for the old laptop?

[@artbyashley6613]

Thanks for this ! Ive been contemplating a projector for a while now for larger landscape pieces, id still obviously work from my plein air sketches and studies but as a dyslexic who just cannot math, a projector would take away the sizing up issues and allow me to get the basics in without multiple headaches 😊

[@geoffc1862]

Out of stock on Amazon uk! Looks like you've caused a run on it!😅😅😅

[@StephenChavez-uc3ub]

Could you give me advice as to what projector is good for let's say large-scale 1015 maybe 20 ft wide and one that can project in a lit room

[@alisonroland-r5d]

what about noise level? I just returned a different machine from Target- so noisy!!! Looks like a nice little machine you shared here

[@nataliiabernatska4870]

hi! thanks for the video! so basicly any projectoe with a high lumen and good quality can be used for tracing painting to the canvas? and you dont need special program for that, right? i mean just connect it to your phone or laptop...

[@Rocdag]

How small can the image get?

[@petersenfineart]

This is great! Thank you!

[@louisememere]

Can I use my default photos editor on Mac/ipad? Did you choose that other program for a reason?

[@venetiancat]

Super helpful, thanks so much!

[@_.keairahhhh]

Is it able to project an image 12in x 12in?

[@mlee9049]

Hi, thank you for this helpful video. Would you happen to know of a vertical up and down tripod or rig? I use inks and they run if not applied on a horizontally flat surface. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[@tMarie234]

Search “best sewing projector” here on KZbin 😉

[@elinorstanley281]

hey thanks for this- if you just using for one element of a composition is it quite easy to change the size and position of projected image?

[@pammaynard9997]

I take it this is really a video projector being used as an art projector? Meaning you can play movies with it? My question is ,could projecting a still picure cause the projector to "burnout" ? I know it must sound like a stupid question, but, my mum told me there are no stupid questions! Also ,dodes anyone know the difference, if any, between art projectors and video peojectors ?

[@BazzSelby]

OK. 'Old Skool' chap, here. How/what do I need, to connect that to my PC? :o)

[@MrKoyoshy]

Hey, i realy like your Video, thanks for the great review. The link you provide in the description leads me to another projektor tho. Do you also recomend that one ? Is the one you show no longer being sold or why is that ? Thanks for your time.

[@mableannelliott5392]

Thank you

[@luistoro6539]

what kind of trypod mount?

[@kishanchandsagar614]

Hello Sir How many prize for Projector Give me Thanks

[@blacksheeparts5083]

Hi there. i have just purchased the projector you featured and have had trouble getting it to register a USB . Reviews on line comment that they have had similar issues but the firm say " a software update " may be needed but there isn't a website to download from. I'm thinking of sending it back as a result. I wondered if you had any similar issues or advice. I know you have suggested the projector and cannot be responsible for any purchase so no worries there, just wondered if I'm doing something wrong. Any advice gratefully received. xxB

[@StudioWildlife]

Sorry to hear that, I’ve not had any issues with mine so far, although I’m using a HDMI cable rather than the USB

[@blacksheeparts5083]

Thank you. That's probably the issue. Thanks for replying so quickly. I love your videos and am so glad you are making them. I''m going to experiment with the glaze technique which I think is a great tip. XXB @@StudioWildlife

[@evelinam.5835]

I got a projector from ali but it does not have right proportions 😢

[@evelinam.5835]

I try to project from my phone so i dont know the problem phone or projector

[@mevlidasofic9131]

Thank you ❤

[@MileZeroFilms]

Does this project in portrait (9:16) mode or just landscape mode (16:9)? Thanks!

[@StudioWildlife]

It does if you put the projector on its side 😂

[@DutchCreekRanch1]

Super. Thanks.

[@marionoz9980]

Does anyone know how it works using an image on a usb?

[@pusseyfoot369]

Vermeer used one they called them a camera obscura

[@SuzanneLee-eu5es]

I've got some old pictures but I don't know who the artist was and no signature because apparently the signature is a little picture of an animal in the art that I can't find neither. I want to sell it help😂❤

[@sharkingtn]

i subscribed at the 1:00 mark

[@jenniferheisler8139]

Can you use your phone with it

[@HarryHab-w9k]

Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, that way?

[@TheTreasuredDay]

An iPad is required?? I don't use all ipad

[@annmcleod1783]

What about using your phone if you don't have an iPad?

[@StudioWildlife]

Yep that would work too

[@chelseal654]

To quote David Hockney, “Optics don’t make marks!” Using optical technology is definitely not cheating, as many have already said the old masters used optical equipment available to them. You can even see some the mistakes if you know what to look for!

[@tracy-eire]

I got one. Somehow. 😮

[@lisanewton9402]

Thank you so much extremely helpful 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@chunkylover48]

Nice AD

[@JGG3345]

Correction Ignore what I wrote! Nowhere does StudioWildlife say that the projector has a keystone. I well and truly imagined it! My apoligies @Studio Wildlife just so you know the link to Amazon UK shows a ClokWe Projector. It's exactly the same projector just different name of manufactuer BUT BUT BUT it has no KEYSTONE. I know becuase I just bought the projector from your link, it arrived today and it has no keystone. I looked around and found that this is true for all ClockWe M8 projectors not just mine.

[@StudioWildlife]

Mine has no keystone either, the distort function when positioning the picture accounts for this

[@JGG3345]

@@StudioWildlife Hey, thanks for letting me know. Very sorry I was wrong. I watched your video then bought the projector hours after. I looked at lots of different sellers and did a dive into looking at lots of other projectors and video's and buy the time the projector arrived my brain had changed my memory of you using your iPad to keystone the image into a memory of you doing the keystone with the projector. I think I also got thrown by the fact that in the operator manual there is a photo of the menue and below the zoom funtion it says keystone. Which got my head spinning. I think I should delete my post as it's not very helpfull to others looking at your video. However I'm also happy to edit the post and write in block capitals I AM AN IDIOT! IGNORE THIS POST STUDIO WILDLIFE DID NOT SAY OR DEMONSTRATE THAT THE PROJECTOR HAS A KEYSTONE FUNCTION. : ) let me know what you would like me to to. I'm happy with whatever you want me to do. Change of subject do you have problems with knocking the projector or the image moving, especially if you have to stop penciling in for whatever reason and come back many hours or a few days later? That was the problem I used to have with my bigger projector. If so do you have any tips for keeping the projector totally stable? I thought I might hang a weight from the center of my tripod to give it some more stablilty. I also want to say thanks for the orininal video as it drew my attention to the fact that they make mini projectors that fit to tripods and that the projector you told us about is just the ticket! Love the paintings!

[@michaeldignelli2152]

@@JGG3345 I bought a Auking after watching this and got one with Keystone feature.......I think it is a must have for art tracing......I project a grid image first then align the projector

[@joypurchase7728]

I WANT to trace on a table ,not a wall .What projector is good for flat tracing???

[@differenttakethanmost]

He said in an earlier comment the fix is to get a tripod that focuses downward. The projector will project in any direction.

[@atsu8344]

Thank you so much it is really helpful

[@pluckypluckster]

now only if i had a smartphone or a lap top or a computer in my art studio ...

[@bethrogers8845]

Can you use an iPhone

[@tilliemaekirk9444]

Vermeer !