iPad for Architects. Do you really need one?
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- čas přidán 15. 02. 2020
- Do you really need an iPad as an architect, an intern or student? See if any of the four use cases I came up with match yours. Having always sketched on paper + trace with a pencil and ink, a tablet never really appealed to me or seemed entirely useful. I just wasn’t sure how it would fit into my workflow. But, the Apple pencil and Procreate have changed my mind. The Apple pencil is what makes using the iPad such an irresistible experience for me. It bridges the divide between the analog and digital and when it's so seamlessly integrated with an app like Procreate that you forget you're not using the real thing, that's a remarkable feat.
It's more than just a digital sketchbook though, the utility of the iPad extends far beyond that. In this video you'll see all the ways I'm putting it to work in my residential architecture practice. It may just be the thing that helps you rekindle your love of hand sketching.
Timestamps to help you navigate:
1:25 A tablet is best suited for...
2:03 Use Case #1
2:49 Use Case #2
3:35 Use Case #3
4:12 Use Case #4
5:09 (Incidental use case)
5:24 How to choose amongst the tablets available
6:12 Why I chose the iPad Pro, hardware + other considerations
10:03 Essential + Nice to have Accessories
12:52 Essential Apps
15:01 The app that changed my mind
18:39 How meta. You're paying attention now, you'd make a good architect.
19:49 Who feels my pain?
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30X40 Design Workshop yes I need it cuz I’m not an architect 😬😬😬😬😬
So you use Autocad and you have a template for Revit. Makes me wonder what you think of their "little brother" FormIt.
Excellent video, have you been able to use sidecar yet?
@Bishop Sharp 11:32
Love watching this video. Question: where can I find the X stand that you are using for your iPad?
are we guys not gonna talk about how good is the quality of the video like the lightings etc. dang it you're really good
yes he is goals!!!
This is what happens when you know filmmaking but you have other endeavors.
Bro he's surrounded with full technology..
So proo!
He’s an architect what do you expect hehe
Intro: i really did not like this.
Video: mentions only positives and is really enthusiastic about it...
Yeah that confused me too
I think he's ssaying that its a great product but personally he prefers it analog, old schooling it
Or he doesn’t like how much he actually ended up liking it since he’s so analog when it comes to his sketchbook but this was just as good if not better with all the other things it can do on top of drawing
He is saying I think having the apple pen made this where he liked it as opposed to trying to do it with your finger or a cheap stylus. He mentions having an older iPad without pen capability.....
I got scared when it started but the video really made me want to have one
Me (a non architect): 👁👄👁
30x40: "This is great for field sketches"
Me: "Ah yes, I did not think of that, I need this"
😂😂😂
I’m not even an architect but the quality of your videos and your personality is just perfect for this kind of stuff. Keep going!
the best and the most honest review of an ipad given by someone that actually is a pro-creative.
I’m an architect, and I’ve been using the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil since the very first model was released. The apps I would recommend you try are:
- Notability (for marking PDFs. Very simple and syncs with your iPhone and Mac)
- Paper (simple sketchbook-like sketching app. Can sync with iPhone and allows for very quick, iterative sketching)
- Concepts (very, very powerful vector drawing app. Has scale tools and an infinite canvas)
Thanks...haven’t tried Notability yet will have to give that a spin.
Curious if you export the vector line work from Concepts to use elsewhere?
@@30by40 I haven't done that, but the way I use the app makes it almost impossible to export and use the lines for CAD work. But that also depends on the tool you're using and the approach you take. For instance, there is a line tool that I really never use. It creates perfect, CAD-like lines. But I use other tools (like pencils, pens, highlighters, and watercolor), and my approach is using the app as a replacement for a drafting table. Meaning that I mainly draw plans/sections to scale, and sketch some ideas on the side. To me, this works really well. You can also insert measurements on the drawing, and show/hide them as well. And since I draw numerous lines on top of each other, and draw some less-perfect lines, this makes it very messy if it gets exported to CAD.
The app is really extensive and can accommodate multiple ways of work. I would recommend you try it using different approaches (sketches, measured drawings, drafting with the line tool) and see what works. It has great tools you won't find anywhere else. Examples are:
- There are masking tools (like an eraser, but it does not erase the lines beneath them, it just hides them so you can always delete the mask)
- There is a true eraser that literally cuts the line, so that if you have one line you can cut it into two and each one is a separate object (the app treats each continuous part as an object that you can manipulate. It's interesting)
- A nudge tools allows you to manipulate lines by nudging them. Very nice for perfecting curved lines
And much, much more. I can explain it all day but you've really got to test it. It's very deep.
Cheers,
Husain
Notability is good however I love GoodNotes better for notating pdfs
Thanks alot for sharing
@@30by40 hello, I’m debating grabbing a Pro 11” with the A12z for $589 or get the Pro 11” with the M1 chip for $689. Can you advise? I’m an architect as well and would like this for design/sketching.
Don’t lie. You love this thing. Haha.
Haha truth
All things are love hate relationship.
The problem is - literally nothing for architects is on IOS. You'll look super cool drawing sketches, but when it comes to project delivery - there is no way around windows. And marrying windows and IOS is such an agony that I prefer staying solely on Windows at all times.
Oh man, the quality of this video is insane. Great review man. I think this is what I was looking for (the review).
I really really appreciate this "dark mode" vibe you have for your sets these days. It really stands out from the usual lightings.
That is the most cinematic review of an iPad that I’ve seen, or any device for that matter even though I watch a lot of reviews on cinema gear.
Eric, I am working really hard right now to become an architect and your videos are a constant source or hope and encouragement. Your commitment to excellence in all aspects astounding. I seriously cannot get enough of your content. Your architecture practice looks most like the one I want to build than any other out there, and it is because of you that my vision has found room to run. I love this particular video because all of the ways you have grown (in video production) are on display but you let down some of the formality you sometimes have, without being 'goofy'. So grateful for your work. Keep it up! One day I hope we will be peers!
This review and presentation was just Excellent! It demonstrates how a clear thinking architect is able to organize thoughts and create a beautiful presentation to boot. Timing was just right for me. As an old retired architect myself, your presentation provided exactly what I was searching for. Thank you for posting this.
I am always in awe of your ability to be so organized! That is one thing I struggle with. Being organized itself is not necessarily the most difficult part, but being organized in 'real-time' is. How do you stay organized in the midst of various projects and ideas? My mind seems to scrambly to take the few seconds to put pens back where they were or maintain any notion of order on my desk! It's definitely the number one 'skill' I (and maybe others) need to learn. Your sense of organization never ceases to amaze me
When the gen 2 Apple Pencil came out along with my iPad Pro I felt they finally made it indispensable to my workflow and design process. Very sadly, my shelf of over 100 sketchbooks has been getting lonely. I do miss my real tools but I just can't get away from the iPad. I say that in a positive way.
Best organization of thoughts on a subject I have seen in a while. thank you.
Love the smiles and laughter at the close. Keep up the great work.
U are the best. U taught so much over the past 3 years. Thank you!
That's what I call an interesting and, above all, educative content. Thank you
Sir you're an inspiration. You just motivated a young fellow like me to "go make something."
Your presentation, the quality of the video, charisma, conciseness and overall personality are the elements I am very fond of.
I love how you may have accidentally become my new favorite tech reviewer lol. Such a pleasant watch. Really thorough and personal. Plus your editing style is top-notch as always! I'd love to see more of these in the future (hint-hint), keep it up!
I would have to agree with this. I don't even need one of these and I watched this entire video! The editing, the detail, Love it!
I’ve been thinking of getting an iPad Pro for a while now and this was really helpful in that process. Thank you!
To everyone watching this video from this channel, i am an Architect and i can tell you that this man is a REAL Architect, everything about him is a real elegant creative great taste and knowledge Architect, glad i found this channel.
I really needed a real architect to confirm this. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your experience within the iPad pro and Architectural sector. You almost answered every question that I had about these
I'm with you on the digital transition and reduced paper usage. I have been using my surface book for a few years both as the tablet when out on site and as my main workstation using a hub and additional monitor.
Keep up the good work!
I had just this discussion this week about getting an IPad and move my sketching, client meeting and revision onto the electronic side.
It's on point that you did this video.
Sound promissing ! You should do a follow up in 2 or 3 months. Keep up the good work !
These videos are excellent. Thank you for sharing a look into the nuts and bolts of the tech you are using in your workflow. Inspirational.
Unbelievable video. The attention to detail to the editing and content is amazing. Aside from the fact that I will actually use the information you provided (as a designer), the video was thoroughly calming to watch. Thank you sir for setting the bar for young architects. Please keep them coming..
Well, if anyone who's planning to buy it. I recommend you to wait for 2-4 months as the 2020 iPad pro is gonna be release.
less than a month actually, the Apple March event isn't cancelled
@@krystalll.976 I heard it's gonna be March 31st
@@ItachiUchiha-gf4fz im waiting for it ☺️
yeh, cuz then the old pro will be cheaper
@@sonpham3438 if they're not gonna change the quality or the house casing which can be easily bent then i would go for the 2018 model😁. I'm only after with the durability of the iPad pro cause I'm not that good at taking care of my device😭😭
I'm a Creative Director and Photographer, not an Architect, but creativity in Architecture fascinates me so I watched the whole video. I like the job-specific review and I think we need more of these in CZcams so kudos for this 👍🏻
I appreciate that this man is very genuine about his work....
I'll be honest. I switched careers from Architecture to Visual Communication at the end of 2018, but looking at these sketches in procreate, and thinking of how much more efficient and minimal the workflow could be with the iPad makes me crave another shot with Architecture 😂
This is sleek as sleek gets, mate 🔥
This video is such an inspiration to me. I feel as a architect student, some of these apps are everything as you mention, but also budget friendly. How many rolls of trace does a course require? When you run out, you’re off to buy more. But digitally, you can just open a new file and continue rather than a whole new page and always having to buy, buy and buy more supplies!
I couldn’t agree more. Adapting a paperless work flow is interesting in college and has helped me stay on top of everything!
canon Y which iPad do you have? I’m a Med student and I have a Mac Pro but do you think an iPad is a good update or extension?
@@PinkyMinions its is
Mohammad Alattar i’m an architecture student I have a main PC ,my MacBook Pro, and the 12.9” latest iPad Pro, my workflow is perfectly seamless now, I can capture any thought and get it to another device within seconds
I will be an arch student in a month so I am searching for the convinient laptop and I have no ıdea what should I buy. Can you give me any advice about it? (By the way the currency in my country is not good if you consider that I’ll be pleased:) )
nisan I suggest you check reviews on Quora or reddit
I really love your choice of colours. The colour palette of your studio, the lighting, everything is good
I'm sold! Thank you for posting a very practical approach to using this device.
Yeah some iPad apps don't support spilt screen function yet, thats why some of the times it worked and some didnt
Such a great video. Calm, dark mode, certain perspective as an architect without biased sponsorship. Just really enjoyable!
Love your office, the mood of your space is most enjoyable.
No nonsense, no fanboy, strictly professional review. I loved your perspective. Thank you.
I am not an architect, but I sketch and need to remodel stuff. Also new to the iPad world. This was a very well conceived and delivered video. You kept me going through the entire thing, even though some of the apps will not apply To my skill sets. Congratulations! If you are as good an architect as you are at communicating on video, I would love to work with you one day! Well done.
The quality of this video is off the charts.
really handy when it comes about site visit and technical drawing review
Perfect video effects. Not only the content, but also the lighting, the perspective of lens and the mood created 😊
This is the most useful iPad pro review I've watched. Thank you. I'm a designer and illustrator looking to upgrade from a 2016 9.7" and just seeing you interacting with the 11" has solidified it as my choice over the 12.9". Thanks for taking us through your workflow!
So a year has gone by - did you get the 11" - what are your impressions? My skillset is very similar to yours - I'm wondering if the 11 can handle very detailed illustrations/ or engineering designs? What do you think?
@@davparksoh hi. I’m in the same position, I’m more drawn to the 11 inch. But not sure. Have you got yours?
@@nishajassal1476 No - haven't gotten it yet - I'm wondering if I should wait for an updated version sometime in early 2022 - or just go with this 11. As an artist, I like the big screen with the 12.9 & better screen graphics - guess I should try them side by side at Best Buy, then make a decision. I do cityscapes & some mechanical engineering - was wondering if an 11 could handle this - let me know if you get one -
@@davparksoh you are better of buying the 2018 iPad pro or the 2022 one.
Strangely I watch his videos to relax, or to let go of my projects burden and not feeling guilty.
You sir, are top quality! A dying breed!from your workflow, time management, presentation, review to editing ALL elite status. Thank you for sharing. You inspire my inner architect and creative self. Cheers.
Thanks for a great review. I've been on the fence for a while, but this has gotten me really excited now.
I have gotten the Paper Like 2 recently. I can tell a bit of difference from the first gen. I would definitely recommend it over glass... but only if you draw/write a lot on the iPad.
You’re not doing anything wrong it’s just the multitasking doesn’t work with all the apps yet. Great video btw I loved Timepage app. 👍🏼
But the „Home“ gesture is always working. Probably started the swipe not deep enough.
Love the Braun watch. Such class and style. Have the black and white one.
Keep doing great work.
This is fantastic! I'm trying to research ipad tools for architects and designers, and I haven't found many helpful resources online. This video is clear, organized, and informative. Just what I needed!
Being Architects, we really need portable and immediate mobile work stations like these since carrying the plans are really inconvenient sometimes 😅 Love you video, Architect!
I love your channel. Back in the mid-80s I went to college to study architecture. Though my life has taken a different turn - I am former 26-year attorney who now teaches yoga - I have never lost my interest in architecture and the work behind the scenes. Thanks for your great content.
Do you reckon one could become an architect without going to college to study it?
@@Godschild77786 architect here. You need a degree in architecture, ideally a 5-year Bachelors or even a 4-year bachelor plus 1 or 2 years in grad school. Then you have to take 6 ARE exams plus about 3 years of recorded experience to get a license.
Finally there is an architect reviews the workflow with iPad Pro. Very useful and beautiful information. I like it a lot.
What an incredible video. The way you articulate your words and explain process is inspiring. This video is so relevant during this time and was extremely helpful. Would love to see updates on your latest Notion processes and how you are using it in 2021!!!
Awe man, what a pleasant surprise for my sunday morning. Hoping for the best this new year for you and your family Eric. Take care my friend!
By the way, have you ever used a fountain pen in your sketching? If so, did you like it? If not, how so?
I'm still asking to myself if i really want to go digital also on sketching. This is as much hard as substitute books with ebooks.
It's good, yes but it's not the same.
Good for you that you are liking the process.
Thank you so much your video is very useful. I'm an architect myself and i found it very useful to use goodnots to make notes in a documents, it's either your meeting contract, plan drawings, etc. as you can out your pdf file directly to a single documents and combined them.
Thanks boss! I just got your procreate set - loving it!
When I discovered your channel you just had few subscribers and I was an interior arch. student trying to be top in the faculty. And now I've graduated as top student in my department but gave up designing. I still follow your channel
What did you end up doing?
Mus Mar what are you doing now?
Absolutely it’s a great tool for many things. Get one for sure. I can’t live without it now
Your colour balance, video quality and editing is just fantastic!
No matter how much other reviews I watch, I allways come back to your video. Thank you so much, I’m an Architecture student considering to buy an iPad and your video clear me all my doubts!
I recently purchased the ipad pro too. I found really usefull the app Affinity Designer, as a editing tool for vector and pixel files (like adobe illustrator and simple Photoshop in one app). And its a very good price too. Both pc and ipad.
Also for desktop version, I recommend the affinity publisher (like adobe indesign) and if you want to edit later in ipad the app affinity designer opens the same files and does a great job. Check them out. :)
My work flow and thought process are very similar to yours and I am really feeling the need lately for a tablet so this is super helpful. Thanks.
thank you Eric for all the free content you share! inspires me to become an architect
My best companion app is “Concept”
this app got me alot of client from just showing draft layout sketch and take note.
Best of best to have an ipad over android tablet pen and ui aren’t in the same league IMO.
Cheers!!🥂
yea, i been saying the same things as you. Nobody ever talks a bout how awesome Concepts is and android is indeed terrible when it comes to having good quality apps and pencil support.
Square Breaker true i have my note 10+ frustrating using Concept on it with no Transformation tools to use properly. 😭
Thank you for encouraging me to go back to my interior design career. I was extremely discouraged by spoiled teachers.
Finally a video that shows a real use for this amazing machine.
Una gran herramienta para el diseño, voy a utilizar en mis proyectos. Thanks Eric
Your videos are very professional and well done! Best I found on the web so far. Thanks for your work and your help to the designers community! For iPad Pro, I like also SketchBook by Autodesk. I bought Procreate to give it a shot, but it seems pretty much the same, and it's free! :)
Hi there, interesting to read that you know started to understand the value of a drawing tablet.
Few more apps for you to look into:
Concepts - I find this as a designer seriously beating overhyped pro-create.
Instead of Procreate SketchBook (Free) is also a very useful app.
You mentioned morpholio which is pretty good also with its AR to sketch idea.
But I always go back to concepts.
Regarding 3D CAD look at Shar3D - how SketchUp should have been.
CAD models made on site can be send later to autocad etc.
No more taking paper notes for dimensions etc ...
Probably you know there is also a mobile version of autocad for iOS.
What a great video... the edition, the music, the reviews of everything, from apps to the iPadPro itself. Starting to watch your videos.
greatly appreciate your feedback. Will definitely use the iPad Pro 12.9 as my mobile sketch book for my renovation jobs.
What are your go to brushes on Procreate? I’m struggling to find the best brushes for an architecture student.
"well I'm just getting old", that statement really makes my day! 😂
thanks, really.
Thanks for mentioning the laminated glass. No one seems to talk about that detail. Also the preference for the smaller 11", very useful comments.
The wood sectional cross supporter is so nice!
19:56 Those features do work well... I just cant really get them to work either that well hahah
First of all, you really NEED a matt screenprotector. You get a more paper like feel. Couldnt do it whithout one
totally. drawing on naked glass was an awful experience.
great idea!
I really enjoy the review specially because it shows a new perspective for the use of the iPad, keep it up
Your content is so good, you're not trying to make content, you're capturing it. Huge difference. And from a super practical lifestyle. Awesome. Thank you. You rock sir
Thanks, Matt... really appreciate that!
Great video, always appreciate your stuff! What background paper textures are you using for your procreate drawings?
Great presentation, I'm architect. Just curios how is the quality of a rendering or an image when you present to the client with a "matte scree protector". I was wondering if there other screen protectors out there that deliver the same sketchy texture but does not loose the clarity?
It's these Kind of videos that truely inspire me to be productive and creative
Thanks for the demonstration
im using a "paper surfaced" screen protecter, it really helps.
It make the glass pretty much into paper
I’m an Industrial Design student and my iPad + Procreate is an everyday tool.
Very honest and useful advice
Have been debating for a while. Just ordered the 11 inch after watching this video. Thanks!
Archi student and photographer here, what do you think about the new pro model? Are lidar, cursor, and more performance game changer? It really feels like it's made for my needs.
For those who aren't apple based (small crowd, I know) Microsoft's Surface works really well also. I was back and forth between an iPad pro and the surface. For not much more I went with the surface. The main reason being is is that, unlike the iPad, I can run full programs on it and not just an app version. This was great for me at the time since I was also in the market for a computer. So I have a fully functional laptop (that handles SketchUp, cad, and Revit well) and a tablet.
I will say the main drawback to it though is that since you are running full versions of the programs, boot ups take a little longer for heavier ones like PS which I use to draw concept plans.
But the pen of the surface wasn’t as great as the apple one. Beside from that it run well for those app for architect. Still for those who want to expand their knowledge with digital i would recommend IPad but for only architect and being able to do thing without dragging your laptop with you then surface to me.
@@Lilix-nm1xh I could agree. The pencil of the iPad definitely feels much better, and without looking it up, I was to say had a higher dpi response (maybe). But the great part about the surface was it doesn't have to feel like dragging your laptop around. Often I don't even have the key board attached. And it's been handy on the occasion where i needed access to heavier capabilities while in the field. The fluidity of the Apple OS is hard to get past though :) I think UI is something apple will rule in for quite some time.
@@landshaperstudio which surface are you using ?
I’m currently at the beginning of my architecture career. I’m taking history of Architecture and I can’t wait until I start sketching and creating.
Great video. Clear points. Practical use cases.
17:55 i recommend notablility sir..
Let me know what background image in Procreate when you release the custom procreate brushes, please!!!
You seriously inspired a student today. I hope you know you saved a life. Thank you. I was in a rut.
Your Cinematography is BEYOND AMAZING!