The architectural profession is one of the last to give in to the digital revolution. We love our hand drawings, T square, rolls of tracing paper, pen, and markers. By the end of the day, my wastebasket is full of failed design sketches...Now I use 24-inch Wacom tablets, iPad Pro, Surface Pro, PS, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Sketchbook Pro, and 3DS Max. But something special about hand drawings is lost in the digital revolution. Freehand drawings are an art form from concept sketches to working drawings. It is worth preserving this vanishing art form... NCARB Arch.
Thanks for this awesome video! I was a bit hesistant in considering in going digital as I was more familiar with the traditional way of architectural drawing. But then your video convinced me to invest in it as it will make things much easier! Thank you so much!
Hey Zion, I really believe my foundation in traditional media has made me a better digital artist, and think it's still important to have a good sense of some physical materials/ drawing tools. For example, as an architect I am often in design workshops at the client's office and need to draw across a big sheet of paper to explain things to everyone in the room.
I am sold. I believe in drawing .. but lately lack os space for my drawing board took me to go this way ... although I went to a XP-pen 24 pro for 630€ from factory was a great deal compared to the wacom. off course I don't hope to be the quality level of the wacom, but allows me for this ... draw on a screen .. the possibilities are endless. But was not aware how photoshop could be so powerfull for this specific architectural workflow.
nice video bro--nice elaboration on the ways we can use digital sketches in architecture , It helped a lot and it motivates students like us--keep on the good work .
Thanks, just getting started with this. Aiming to get some quick videos out over the next week covering specific techniques. Any feedback is much appreciated!
If you haven't already done so could you please show us tutorials to do all this starting from the most basic setup of the Wacom cintiq, I have only recently bought the Cintiq 16 and really I KNOW NOTHING john snow...So., tutorials starting from the most basic would be super helpful.
Hi! I love your video and just subscribed to your channel. I just started using a tablet for digital sketches. I'm really interested in your content and hope to learn from you. Looking forward to the next one :)
bloody hell.. i believe i have found the mother-load. “i believe digital sketching is the future of our profession.” i have been saying that for over 10 years.. Even before getting into Arch school. Not long after i was able to afford my 1st Intuos 4XL + the classic Pen. unfortunately, i am only now beginning to get into sketching ON the screen, directly..with the iPad. Never got a Cintiq..and specially never got into Photoshop. Only Lightroom.. :/ So,..hopefully with the help of your videos.i will catch up on lost time. Any recommendation? i got the regular iPad, but was thinking of getting the 12.9” version. should i go for the 2017, or the 2018 version? i also use ArchiCAD, and Affinity Photo. thanks very much, for this. it’s right up my alley. Cheers from Portugal.
haha glad someone agrees with me! The firm I work for is about to make the big switch from Adobe to Affinity products. I've been using Photoshop since 1994, so it's a bit hard for me to let it go. Will probably make some Affinity videos soon as I'm up to speed with their suite. For 3D, I use sketchup most of the time, 3DMax for more complex geometries, but all the kids seem to be using Rhino these days
Are you still available. I see this is an old video, but there are some more recent comments. I've been looking at these for years but never saw anything associated to landscape or architectural design. THIS IS AWESOME! I would love to see more. Are the presets still available? I would love them, been getting more involved in photoshop renderings. Ordering my Cintiq today!
Can you use morpholio trace software on a cintique. It is a digital drafting table software for the ipad. Morpholio is only available for the iPad so you will have to connect the iPad to the cintique. I connected my iPad air to the cintique for a bigger screen but could not edit using the cintiqe. Or perhaps maybe the iPad Pro will only work with thew cintique?
Hi. I want to switch from paper to digital sketching, but Im not sure whether to buy a Wacom tablet, an iPad or just a pen and a wacom pad for my computer. What do you suggest?
Keep in mind there is still a place for physical paper in our profession. Digital sketching doesn't fully replace it, it just enhances the process. But for your first tool, I'd recommend an iPad, its just so versatile and mobile. It has replaced my physical sketchbook and planner.
Great video, I have just moved from tracing paper to a wacom cintiq, you mentioned you will share your brushes set, any chance in providing a link? Much appreciated.
@@DigSketchyeh, I heard that app, too. People said Affinity Photo is better than Photoshop. And, it is a lot cheaper. I am planning to buy wacom 24" screen for my interior design work, after watching your video. Will you make the instruction for the new app, too. Looking forward to it. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for sharing, my question is can you use a less expensive tablet like a x-pen or Dell studio with the same version of photoshop? Also can you explain you photoshop menu setup? Thank you !
I’m not familiar with those other tablets, you’d have to do some research to find out their capabilities. For your question about my photoshop menu, did you see my other video about brush settings? I cover some of it there, otherwise let me know what specific menu questions you have. Thanks!
I just use the grid. Sometimes I quickly draw a straight line with some ticks at 5', 10', 20', 50' etc and just move that layer around like a drawing scale. This would be a good topic for a future video! I'll add it to my list
I really liked the video, great explanation. I'am a architecture student and still doubting if I need the touch version or not, saw some reviews that the touch system is not that precise, do you have the same problem, or do you have the pen only? Could you please send me the presets of the brushes and colors? It would really help me getting started when I have it. I could not find your email on your channel, thus therefore this message. Some tutorials in the future would be nice how you built up certain drawings. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your future videos. Greetings, Wim
Thanks! Yeah I agree, the touch features on my Wacom (Cintiq 27QHD) are completely worthless. It is slow and clunky, and I leave it turned off. The touch on the iPad however is amazing, and truly augments the digital sketching experience. This is a great topic for a future video! Shoot me an email at digsketch@gmail.com and I'll send my brush settings.
I seriously wish I had bought a digital pen tablet when I started my bachelors. Now, I've finished it, and now as I am thinking of doing my masters - I think I am going to invest in one. Any suggestions which one should I buy? Not too costly - but good enough to give results?
Is it only Photoshop I would need for some drawing and plans? I'm just a hobby drawer who loves architecture and architectural art. And would love to learn more about digital drawing. And I'm thinking about getting something like a huion kamvas or something. And I'm wondering if I'm good to go with just Photoshop or I need something more lika autocad or similar.
I originally started with one of those and didnt really care for it. It ended up sitting on my desk for months. Once I started sketching on a screen, I really got into it
I think it's subjective. I started with that a long time ago, but didnt like it very much. Sketching on the screen was a gamechanger for me personally.
Misleading isn't the right word, it's all a matter of preference. I used an Intuous for about a year before I tried the Cintiq. And once I switched I never looked back. But now most of my sketching is actually on the iPad. There is a big difference in sketching directly on the surface you're looking at.
The architectural profession is one of the last to give in to the digital revolution. We love our hand drawings, T square, rolls of tracing paper, pen, and markers. By the end of the day, my wastebasket is full of failed design sketches...Now I use 24-inch Wacom tablets, iPad Pro, Surface Pro, PS, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Sketchbook Pro, and 3DS Max. But something special about hand drawings is lost in the digital revolution. Freehand drawings are an art form from concept sketches to working drawings. It is worth preserving this vanishing art form... NCARB Arch.
You should get this videos back, im impressed how great they are.
please do some more tutorial for digital sketching for architects
I will! Sorry we just moved to a new city on the other side of the world and have been getting settled here, will try to do more in the coming weeks!
@@DigSketch yasss!!!
I suscribed for that reason. More please!!!
@@kikujiro499 Me2
Thanks for flexing so hard on us all. Looking forward to understanding the medium.
This was exactly what I needed to see. We need more. Thank you.
Thanks for this awesome video! I was a bit hesistant in considering in going digital as I was more familiar with the traditional way of architectural drawing. But then your video convinced me to invest in it as it will make things much easier! Thank you so much!
Hey Zion, I really believe my foundation in traditional media has made me a better digital artist, and think it's still important to have a good sense of some physical materials/ drawing tools. For example, as an architect I am often in design workshops at the client's office and need to draw across a big sheet of paper to explain things to everyone in the room.
Can you send me pen sets pls to sudique@gmail.com thanks
Really good video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I am sold. I believe in drawing .. but lately lack os space for my drawing board took me to go this way ... although I went to a XP-pen 24 pro for 630€ from factory was a great deal compared to the wacom. off course I don't hope to be the quality level of the wacom, but allows me for this ... draw on a screen .. the possibilities are endless. But was not aware how photoshop could be so powerfull for this specific architectural workflow.
hi, please do more videos about, brushes , actions, technics and other stuff. Have seen this one a lot of times and i need more of it!!
Awesome! Would love to see more
Awesome! Please do a complete tutorial series for students like me :(
nice video bro--nice elaboration on the ways we can use digital sketches in architecture , It helped a lot and it motivates students like us--keep on the good work .
Excellent intro - looking forward to your future videos
Thanks, just getting started with this. Aiming to get some quick videos out over the next week covering specific techniques. Any feedback is much appreciated!
Fantastic to see the opportunities! I just got a Cintiq Pro 24" and am hoping to be 1/10th as quick as you!
Did u get the touch screen version
@@tamilorejoseph4704 I got the pen/stylus version as I felt it would offer more precision than my fat finger would...
Unbelievably great video. Thank-you
Glad you enjoyed it!
If you haven't already done so could you please show us tutorials to do all this starting from the most basic setup of the Wacom cintiq, I have only recently bought the Cintiq 16 and really I KNOW NOTHING john snow...So., tutorials starting from the most basic would be super helpful.
Hi! I love your video and just subscribed to your channel. I just started using a tablet for digital sketches.
I'm really interested in your content and hope to learn from you.
Looking forward to the next one :)
thank you so much for this video :))
Impresionante!
Super helpful thanks so much😃😃
:)
Waiting eagerly for your new videos ...please update !!!!!!
Love the way you present!Which sketch pad would you recommend for beginners in design?
I want to learn this. 😊 new subscriber here.
Thanks for joining! More to come soon
bloody hell.. i believe i have found the mother-load. “i believe digital sketching is the future of our profession.”
i have been saying that for over 10 years.. Even before getting into Arch school.
Not long after i was able to afford my 1st Intuos 4XL + the classic Pen.
unfortunately, i am only now beginning to get into sketching ON the screen, directly..with the iPad. Never got a Cintiq..and specially never got into Photoshop. Only Lightroom.. :/
So,..hopefully with the help of your videos.i will catch up on lost time.
Any recommendation?
i got the regular iPad, but was thinking of getting the 12.9” version.
should i go for the 2017, or the 2018 version?
i also use ArchiCAD, and Affinity Photo.
thanks very much, for this.
it’s right up my alley.
Cheers from Portugal.
haha glad someone agrees with me! The firm I work for is about to make the big switch from Adobe to Affinity products. I've been using Photoshop since 1994, so it's a bit hard for me to let it go. Will probably make some Affinity videos soon as I'm up to speed with their suite. For 3D, I use sketchup most of the time, 3DMax for more complex geometries, but all the kids seem to be using Rhino these days
Are you still available. I see this is an old video, but there are some more recent comments. I've been looking at these for years but never saw anything associated to landscape or architectural design. THIS IS AWESOME! I would love to see more. Are the presets still available? I would love them, been getting more involved in photoshop renderings. Ordering my Cintiq today!
Hey thanks! Yeah I'm still around, I have several videos in the works, have had trouble finding time to finish them!
@@DigSketch I can understand that. Well I look forward to seeing more of them and thank you for getting back with me.
wow
Can you use morpholio trace software on a cintique. It is a digital drafting table software for the ipad. Morpholio is only available for the iPad so you will have to connect the iPad to the cintique. I connected my iPad air to the cintique for a bigger screen but could not edit using the cintiqe. Or perhaps maybe the iPad Pro will only work with thew cintique?
Watching this video, now, is like watching someone say, "Wouldn't it be great if we could take this electricity stuff and use it to make light?"
Thank you for your insight
Hi. I want to switch from paper to digital sketching, but Im not sure whether to buy a Wacom tablet, an iPad or just a pen and a wacom pad for my computer. What do you suggest?
Keep in mind there is still a place for physical paper in our profession. Digital sketching doesn't fully replace it, it just enhances the process. But for your first tool, I'd recommend an iPad, its just so versatile and mobile. It has replaced my physical sketchbook and planner.
Great video, I have just moved from tracing paper to a wacom cintiq, you mentioned you will share your brushes set, any chance in providing a link? Much appreciated.
yes of course! Shoot me an email at digsketch@gmail.com
this is great! by the way, what is the drafting software you use? Does it come with wacom?
This is just Photoshop. But I'm currently trying out Affinity Photo, may make the big switch to that soon
@@DigSketchyeh, I heard that app, too. People said Affinity Photo is better than Photoshop. And, it is a lot cheaper. I am planning to buy wacom 24" screen for my interior design work, after watching your video. Will you make the instruction for the new app, too. Looking forward to it. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for sharing, my question is can you use a less expensive tablet like a x-pen or Dell studio with the same version of photoshop?
Also can you explain you photoshop menu setup? Thank you !
I’m not familiar with those other tablets, you’d have to do some research to find out their capabilities.
For your question about my photoshop menu, did you see my other video about brush settings? I cover some of it there, otherwise let me know what specific menu questions you have. Thanks!
@@DigSketch Thank you Sir, you are a talented Architect! I forward you a link, I know Wacom is the best.
Can I know how can you draw straight lines holding shift key without connecting the lines you draw?
Skip to half through my 2nd video, I cover it there: th-cam.com/video/uk6Io4psdGc/w-d-xo.html
How do you make sure you’re drawing to scale? For example inhabitation and vegetation
I just use the grid. Sometimes I quickly draw a straight line with some ticks at 5', 10', 20', 50' etc and just move that layer around like a drawing scale. This would be a good topic for a future video! I'll add it to my list
@@DigSketch yes! I would love a video on that. Would be very helpful, thank you!
I really liked the video, great explanation. I'am a architecture student and still doubting if I need the touch version or not, saw some reviews that the touch system is not that precise, do you have the same problem, or do you have the pen only?
Could you please send me the presets of the brushes and colors? It would really help me getting started when I have it.
I could not find your email on your channel, thus therefore this message.
Some tutorials in the future would be nice how you built up certain drawings.
Keep up the good work and looking forward to your future videos.
Greetings,
Wim
Thanks! Yeah I agree, the touch features on my Wacom (Cintiq 27QHD) are completely worthless. It is slow and clunky, and I leave it turned off. The touch on the iPad however is amazing, and truly augments the digital sketching experience. This is a great topic for a future video! Shoot me an email at digsketch@gmail.com and I'll send my brush settings.
please recommend digital sketching tablet for architect
I use an iPad Pro and a Wacom Cintiq, there are benefits to both, depends on the kind of work you will be doing on them
I seriously wish I had bought a digital pen tablet when I started my bachelors. Now, I've finished it, and now as I am thinking of doing my masters - I think I am going to invest in one. Any suggestions which one should I buy? Not too costly - but good enough to give results?
Just buy a used one from craigslist. I just sold my old one to a graphics student for a good price
DigSketch i bought a new one XP-Pen and it seems nice when I started working with it
Is it only Photoshop I would need for some drawing and plans? I'm just a hobby drawer who loves architecture and architectural art. And would love to learn more about digital drawing. And I'm thinking about getting something like a huion kamvas or something. And I'm wondering if I'm good to go with just Photoshop or I need something more lika autocad or similar.
For architectural sketching that's all I use on the wacom! Also ProCreate on my iPad.
Can anybody tell me what's the exact name of this program & what kind of tablets
Its just Photoshop, using a Wacom Cintiq
can u link the paper trace action caz i just swap to wacom and i dont understand how actions made
hey, i want to know how do u set working canvas for big project and how to scale it, thank you
aw man, this video is so old, I pretty much only work on my iPad now. But back then, the largest I would go would be around A2 size.
Still giving away those presets? They look very nice and my Photoshop is a mess rn. 😅
yeah shoot me an email!
If i can afford that model of wacom, can i sketch with wacom intuos? I'm a interior designer.
I originally started with one of those and didnt really care for it. It ended up sitting on my desk for months. Once I started sketching on a screen, I really got into it
What about 3d models and rendering can this device handle it
Can you show detail about this digital and app for use with pc ?
I actually use a PC desktop with the Wacom Cintiq and Photoshop, that's what you see in the video.
does it work equally on with a stylus on a windows 10?
You mention posting your Photoshop brushes. When will these be available.
shoot me an email at digsketch@gmail.com and I'll send them to you
ok just sent them to you, let me know how it goes
Can you use revit architecture and autocad on the tablet?
I haven't done so yet, not sure if its a better tool than the mouse/keyboard for that kind of work
I would stick to a mouse and keyboard but you can draw your plans in Photoshop and lay it in Revit or autocad and draw on it to scale
Hi, any recommendation for beginners? how to start this on photoshop. Do you have any online class?
yeah several people have requested this. I'm trying to create groups for different levels of experience. shoot me an email and tell me your needs
Question: is sketching on pen tablets with no screen efficient? Thanks.
I think it's subjective. I started with that a long time ago, but didnt like it very much. Sketching on the screen was a gamechanger for me personally.
@@DigSketch Thanks for the response. Your content is inspiring. :)
What software is this sketch done with? Can it be downloaded on any android tablet?
this is Photoshop on a PC
@@DigSketch Many thanks
Still giving away those presets?
Yes! Shoot me an email and I'll send to you
Hey Is ur cintiq also touch ?
yes but I have turned the touch feature off as it's quite clunky. Not like the smooth responsiveness of an ipad
What's the app' name?thanks
Photoshop
Save trees scetch on digital apps no to papers
Whats is your mail id .?
digsketch@gmail.com
@@DigSketch Thanks,, waiting for more videos..!! :)
This is so misleading. You don’t need a cintiq just a table intuos is enough.
Misleading isn't the right word, it's all a matter of preference. I used an Intuous for about a year before I tried the Cintiq. And once I switched I never looked back. But now most of my sketching is actually on the iPad. There is a big difference in sketching directly on the surface you're looking at.