I think you forgot to mention an important feature of Vizref, you can also import a .GIF and see it frame by frame for still references from animations! (I don't see any other app do that so I think it was important to just point it out) :D
Coolers cost money so I recommend an app called pigments wich is litterly the same. And it's free. EDIT:sorry everyone i dont think it on apple :( but im sure there are lots of other free ones you can find!:)
One thing I found to be a sorta helpful tip for color palettes is: head on down to the home depot paint dept, pick up the paint combination booklets ( I have all of them), scan them and use them as color pallettes. Sometimes I boost the saturation but for color combo visualizing, it's feels like window shopping versus struggling brain torture. ;-)
I wish I can download vizref for android, and plus I don't even have an iPad or iOS, and I don't even have the money to afford the apps I need to be an artists, they said I need to pay dollars but I am from a different country 😔😔😔
Interior Design app for creating interiors. Especially nice if you’re drawing comics and want to draw different views of the same room in different panels.
It's not an ipad app, but I use a VR program called gravity sketch to pose and light mannequins quickly, they can be life size and I can move around to make sure the pose looks natural. When you find the best angle you use the camera tool choose how wide angle and snap some shots like a real camera.
It’s all about convenience I rather carry around my IPad with all my paper and tools in the device. So what’s a few more dollars to make the screen feel like paper. At least I won’t have to lug around drawing pads and a box with all my tools that I would need
The ref organization... WHAT A LIFE SAVER OMG 😂 I never thought to use that at all. Thanks for this video, life just got easier. I'm still a new IPad and Apple user
that Manikin app looks pretty cool. downloading that. Pinterest has a pretty decent iPad app, if you are looking for inspiration. It has some issues: it is almost impossible to follow individual pinners, and it is chock full of ads. But it is great for just flipping through and tucking images into your personal boards
Also there's a new app in production called Artfol! I think it has a ton of potential. I recommend it for all the artists out there getting screwed by terrible algorithm
There's this app called "Handy", is a reference tool with 3D models of skulls, hands, etc. Its a bit abandoned by the devs, but is still a very good tool.
I am a new artist and my parents are going to get me an iPad Pro for me to draw on so I need some of these apps thank you so much four making this video it is helped me and many other new or old artists
Beside the must have procreate, the go to one's are, ArtStation, magic poser, anatomy 3D, this lay one is medical reference but man oh man, being able to see skeleton and muscles in layers from any angle helps a ton.
I'm a bit late here but I have a few comments that might help people who see this later on. 1. If you already have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription you can use Adobe Capture to make palettes and much more, textures, detect what a font is (and see if the Adobe library has it or something similar), patterns. And all of this is saved into the library you access on all devices. 2. I personally don't like Paperlike that much. It's better than nothing but I wish I remembered what screen protector I had on my previous iPad as it had more tooth and suited me better. Not to mention that the new Pencil doesn't suit me either I find the sensation is not as good as the first Pencil, I miss that spring in the tip that gave me more control. 3. I keep forgetting about it, but for more fantasy orientated illustrations, Hero Forge is actually pretty cool to reflect on poses for all sorts of creatures. Same as you say with the chair thing, I can draw all kinds of poses, but I will default to the same ones so this give me more ideas, and you can change the clothes and props too.
I love Behance so much!! I always use them for inspo:) But pinterest is also a very great app for artists, there's just so many things in pinterest!!! I recommend pinterest for other artists🥰
Very helpful. I haven't got an I pad yet, but will definitely get a couple of these. Am worrying if I get an iPad that I won't have loose drawings anymore. Used to working on newsprint with big arm strokes.
Hey Brad The app Coolers have am android alt called Pigments It does the exact same Manikin is going availeble for android its now pre signup in the playstore !
wow cooler would really help with branding great tips! I'm starting out in art so this def help 🙂 Also for sketch ar I think it will be good for making your own mock up These are really really helpful oh lord
Any mocap apps for 2d animation? Also is there a 3d modeling app for iOS where one can create a character, rig and provide movement to 3d character (basically like blender on ipad)?
I found an app that had no downloads so was weary but it's pretty good for converting images like PNG to a video format including Gifs,MP4 and APNGs also maintains the transparency. It's called APNG Toaster. There's a Gif version but not sure it's needed if you get this. I mention this because a lot of animation apps output PNG sequences.
i am new to digital design, I am back to school after many years but i wanted to ask what should i go with ? iPad 7th gen and same my self lots of money OR just bite the bullet and get the iPad pro?
Would Vizref be better than just using Pinterest or Apple Notes? Does Vizref keep weblinks to your images in case you need to revisit the website you pulled them from? Where does Vizref save your images: to your device, or to iCloud or to Vizref's cloud? Does Vizref require a subscription?
I was lucky enough to snag vizref and coolors for free during their promotional period, I use Morpholio trace and concepts fo conceptual sketches and instead of coloors you can use palette which can extract color palettes from an image, prettty useful app. Another great app is Canva for the people who are not famililar with vector drawings.
Hey Brad, with the popularity of the Tab S7, can you do one of these for Android please? We already know that CSP is the best drawing app, but what else should I get? Thanks!
i use DAZ 3D for character planing on PC first, then i transfer file over from DAZ as "png" or "jpeg" over to ipad pro via email to myself from PC, open and save image to pics on ipad from email on ipad then move it into "Procreate". if your not the greatest figure drawing artist, this is the quickest way to learn while having fun as i have discovered. PS i know DAZ 3d isnt a ipad app, but its free!
That reviewed app, "Coolers" actually has just as many 'O's as "colors." :) Not more. This is a slick sponsored video! I like that paper-thing. Good presentation!
Get Your Paperlike here: paperlike.com/BC11
And don't forget their free procreate brushes: paperlike.com/dynamic-environment-brush-set
Is it worth getting Vizref for 10.2” iPad, or is it to small?
U should make one for android
Brad Colbow ordered mine back in June and am still waiting for the shipment notification. 😿
I've been hearing about Paperlike for a long time now, and let me ask this, does it feel as good as the screen on the Wacom One?
For fonts I use two apps any font for installing system level and fantasy for cataloging /finding
I think you forgot to mention an important feature of Vizref, you can also import a .GIF and see it frame by frame for still references from animations! (I don't see any other app do that so I think it was important to just point it out) :D
Faxi that’s sounds cool!
Thanks for letting us know
Thanks...great point.
Photoshop can do it as well, but I guess that’s limited to photoshop/icloud users.
and actually I don't understand really why he call's this apps "Apps Every Artist Needs", literally some of them has free analogues that doing more
If you are reading this, I wish you all become successful, can't wait to see the success of you all
iQueeneth same to you💗
Thank you ❤️ you too
Thank you!💓
Wait, who? Me?? Oh, that's nice ....thanks! Right back at ya!
You. hahaha, well i try but you'll go further :)
You and I have different perspectives about the word “need”.
I "need" you though
- Knjn - or “useful” as well 😂😂
it's just a clickbait title.
Haha
@@andr101 how so?
Coolers cost money so I recommend an app called pigments wich is litterly the same. And it's free.
EDIT:sorry everyone i dont think it on apple :( but im sure there are lots of other free ones you can find!:)
Thanks will try!
Coolors is also free on their website.
...But not available for ipad?
Is this app still on the app store? I'm not seeing it anymore!
Same here, seems to be missing.
One thing I found to be a sorta helpful tip for color palettes is: head on down to the home depot paint dept, pick up the paint combination booklets ( I have all of them), scan them and use them as color pallettes. Sometimes I boost the saturation but for color combo visualizing, it's feels like window shopping versus struggling brain torture. ;-)
I've had my iPad for a few months. Love seeing your recommendations.
I’m so glad people like you are willing to put in the time and help out people looking to improve their abilities to make art
Just wanted to say that vizref was the app i didn’t know I needed 😂 downloaded right after your video hahaha thanks!
Ditto! 🤣
I wish I can download vizref for android, and plus I don't even have an iPad or iOS, and I don't even have the money to afford the apps I need to be an artists, they said I need to pay dollars but I am from a different country 😔😔😔
Interior Design app for creating interiors. Especially nice if you’re drawing comics and want to draw different views of the same room in different panels.
It's not an ipad app, but I use a VR program called gravity sketch to pose and light mannequins quickly, they can be life size and I can move around to make sure the pose looks natural. When you find the best angle you use the camera tool choose how wide angle and snap some shots like a real camera.
I don't want to draw on paper
"spend dollars to buy an ipad"
The screen is so glossy
It sud feel like paper
"spend more dollars on paperlike"
I have this and I love it. I am new to digital drawing so I don't actually have anything to reference it to. I love technology!!!
@@KimberlyLetsGo same here
Yo SAMEEE
It’s all about convenience I rather carry around my IPad with all my paper and tools in the device. So what’s a few more dollars to make the screen feel like paper. At least I won’t have to lug around drawing pads and a box with all my tools that I would need
@@fenix310 u r right but basically it was ironic
Please make a version of this for Android tablets too!
Magic poser, easy pose, pigments, Google keep, behance, adobe capture, adobe creative cloud, genius scan, art prompts etc.
@@nihal9947 thanks
Hey Darian just letting you know we released Manikin on Android yesterday!
@@nihal9947 Thanq very much, bless yah
The ref organization... WHAT A LIFE SAVER OMG 😂 I never thought to use that at all. Thanks for this video, life just got easier. I'm still a new IPad and Apple user
For those who can't find "Board" it's actually called Morpholio Board.
life saver! thanx!, was wondering beacause with "board" word alone appstore shows lot of crap apps and games
@@zfura I had to watch that section the video again to try to see what the app is actually called.
I downloaded Morpholio Board on a Mac desktop, but it doesn’t do 3D turnarounds. Does it only work for the iPad?
Thankyou. Life saver.
thank you! - 2025
Really enjoying this more professional yet casual approach to your videos recently, keeps it informative and very approachable. Keep it up Brad 👍
Thank you for taking all my storage in exeange for these apps
"Coolers" has the same amount of Os as "color" tho.
👁👄👁
Bruh
The apps actually called coolors lol
@@ryleypalmer Thank you. I had looked for "cooler" and "coolers" on the app store, with no (right) results.
:O
You've convinced me I'm taking my iPad back to the store
The Dave2D of the art world
I don’t understand, what is he similar in? Just curious
that Manikin app looks pretty cool. downloading that. Pinterest has a pretty decent iPad app, if you are looking for inspiration. It has some issues: it is almost impossible to follow individual pinners, and it is chock full of ads. But it is great for just flipping through and tucking images into your personal boards
Also there's a new app in production called Artfol! I think it has a ton of potential. I recommend it for all the artists out there getting screwed by terrible algorithm
There's this app called "Handy", is a reference tool with 3D models of skulls, hands, etc. Its a bit abandoned by the devs, but is still a very good tool.
Thanks Brad! Ive been using my ipadpro for almost 2 weeks and there’s a lot of apps to think about! This is helpful!
Nice, I never heard all of this app, im definitely gonna install that manikin app to my ipad mini
Hi brad ty for the help
The cooler app is perfect for my needs. Thank you for posting.
i just got an iPad a few days ago, perfect timing!
Thank you so much! I'm planning on buying an ipad. This is really helpful!
I am a new artist and my parents are going to get me an iPad Pro for me to draw on so I need some of these apps thank you so much four making this video it is helped me and many other new or old artists
Found your channel searching for a new tablet for the holidays. This is great content! Love your channel. Stay safe.
Beside the must have procreate, the go to one's are, ArtStation, magic poser, anatomy 3D, this lay one is medical reference but man oh man, being able to see skeleton and muscles in layers from any angle helps a ton.
Even though I don't use an Ipad I did find some of these programs to be useful. Thanks, man!
I'm a bit late here but I have a few comments that might help people who see this later on.
1. If you already have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription you can use Adobe Capture to make palettes and much more, textures, detect what a font is (and see if the Adobe library has it or something similar), patterns. And all of this is saved into the library you access on all devices.
2. I personally don't like Paperlike that much. It's better than nothing but I wish I remembered what screen protector I had on my previous iPad as it had more tooth and suited me better. Not to mention that the new Pencil doesn't suit me either I find the sensation is not as good as the first Pencil, I miss that spring in the tip that gave me more control.
3. I keep forgetting about it, but for more fantasy orientated illustrations, Hero Forge is actually pretty cool to reflect on poses for all sorts of creatures. Same as you say with the chair thing, I can draw all kinds of poses, but I will default to the same ones so this give me more ideas, and you can change the clothes and props too.
Brad,just a little news.Manikin for android is already in android.It's coming soon!
I like the way you explain it. My English is low, but I’m understanding what You saying 90 %.
Definitely downloading vizref👍🏼 thank you💕
Just ordered the 11" 2020 ipad pro, wont get it till next monday but these videos help me with what i need for digital art.
Downloaded the VizRef app immediately. Such a life saver! Thank you for this video!
magicposer is a good one too, it's avialable for android too
The Cooler mention was spiritually satisfying
Everything else also helped a ton so thx
Thanks Brad. You make my life so much more easier. Your videos never disappoint.
WhatTheFont is another must-have app.
Ive been looking for an app that works like pureref on ipad i didnt know vizref existed. Thanks brad!
I love Behance so much!! I always use them for inspo:) But pinterest is also a very great app for artists, there's just so many things in pinterest!!! I recommend pinterest for other artists🥰
Thank you so much for putting out this content you have inspired me alot to create my own channel thanks🥰
Logoart. Clubs well said (:
Ur art is really good
Art is good but one small criticism.
Can you add more to the background?
@@idostuff537 yes please will do so😂
@@LogoartClubs nice
Hello
Could you make the same video for android please (I know it's hard to see impossible but I try anyway)
Thank you for your videos !!
Hey, I tried to find the “Board” app and couldn’t. Could you please share the link?
My man Brad, always happy to get a video,
These apps are really cool
I highly recommend are.na (yes with the dot) for inspiration and dedicated pannels.
Very helpful. I haven't got an I pad yet, but will definitely get a couple of these. Am worrying if I get an iPad that I won't have loose drawings anymore. Used to working on newsprint with big arm strokes.
This is the exact video I needed. Thanks!!
Is there a pantone pallette on Cooler?
this was incredibly useful thanks
Wow Vizref looks very helpful
Manikin and board are my takeaways here😋
Thanq so much.
I actually use manikin and it’s so useful!! I’ll check the others too. Thanks.
Thank you for these! I've downloaded a couple of them and I'm excited to speed up my workflow!
Hey Brad The app Coolers have am android alt called Pigments It does the exact same Manikin is going availeble for android its now pre signup in the playstore !
Hey just to let you know we released the Android version yesterday, cheers!
wow cooler would really help with branding great tips! I'm starting out in art so this def help 🙂 Also for sketch ar I think it will be good for making your own mock up These are really really helpful oh lord
Honestly the apps are great but the explanation in how you used them for your creative workflow was very good advice 👌🏾
Thank you so much…very useful 🙏🙏🙏
can you use adobe in the iPad pro?
Yes. Some are more complete than others, some apps are only on ipad.
Great vid. Love vizref for inspiration and reference.
Never heard of Cooler or Manikin before. This was an extra helpful video post. Thanks Brad.
This is such a fabulous guide. Short and sweet!
Paperlike is phenomenal
Any mocap apps for 2d animation? Also is there a 3d modeling app for iOS where one can create a character, rig and provide movement to 3d character (basically like blender on ipad)?
Maybe you already know now but nomad sculpt has many of these features.
I found an app that had no downloads so was weary but it's pretty good for converting images like PNG to a video format including Gifs,MP4 and APNGs also maintains the transparency. It's called APNG Toaster. There's a Gif version but not sure it's needed if you get this. I mention this because a lot of animation apps output PNG sequences.
Thank you 😊 be safe, be happy 😊
This helps, thanks 🙏
Interesting, I will download these app. Thank you🎈
Great video as always brad!
Really good tipps, thanks👍🏻👍🏻 ...the manikin!!😍🌞😅
I can't wait to have my Ipad pro and try manekin for body references, thanks for the share
i am new to digital design, I am back to school after many years but i wanted to ask what should i go with ?
iPad 7th gen and same my self lots of money OR just bite the bullet and get the iPad pro?
Love your content Brad.
Would Vizref be better than just using Pinterest or Apple Notes? Does Vizref keep weblinks to your images in case you need to revisit the website you pulled them from? Where does Vizref save your images: to your device, or to iCloud or to Vizref's cloud? Does Vizref require a subscription?
a good free alternative to coolers is called pigments and you can set how it randomizes colours in settings
Pls doo programs, been watching for ur vid for a couple of days now and yr content really great
Oooo definitely gonna buy Vizref, I need that :')
This was actually so helpful! Thanks for posting cowboy🤠
Don’t get Paperlike, just get a regular matte screen protector.
Totally agree . I got it and feels cheap, so y not go for cheaper alternatives.
I was lucky enough to snag vizref and coolors for free during their promotional period, I use Morpholio trace and concepts fo conceptual sketches and instead of coloors you can use palette which can extract color palettes from an image, prettty useful app. Another great app is Canva for the people who are not famililar with vector drawings.
Thank you for this! 💖
Manikin and Board. Thanks for introducing those.
I didnot find the board app
Hey Brad, with the popularity of the Tab S7, can you do one of these for Android please?
We already know that CSP is the best drawing app, but what else should I get?
Thanks!
I use the app called Handy... Can use to position light and for ppl thats not great at hands. Helps with shadowing
I really wish he added links to some of these apps because I cannot find board on the App Store
Forger - zbrush for ipad
iColorama - only if you like two things: (1) a challenge, (2) more effect combinations than can be imagined
i use DAZ 3D for character planing on PC first, then i transfer file over from DAZ as "png" or "jpeg" over to ipad pro via email to myself from PC, open and save image to pics on ipad from email on ipad then move it into "Procreate". if your not the greatest figure drawing artist, this is the quickest way to learn while having fun as i have discovered.
PS i know DAZ 3d isnt a ipad app, but its free!
That reviewed app, "Coolers" actually has just as many 'O's as "colors." :) Not more. This is a slick sponsored video! I like that paper-thing. Good presentation!
I was focusing your hand and OMG WHY IS HIS HAND PALE?!
please make a tutorial on how to use mannikin
Thank you mr.Colbow, very informative video
I use my godly creativity.
Super helpful video, thanks!
Concepts might allow use of those fonts then export in a friendlier format should it be the need.