A Frustrating Layers LimitĪs well as plenty of storage space you’ll need plenty of memory space (ram) and the size will limit the number of layers you can make. Plus the app slows down if you fill it up with too much. You can get by on 32GB but if you paint regularly and use your iPad for other resource-hungry things, the storage will soon fill up.

To use procreate effectively you will need plenty of storage space, the more you have, the easier life is. What Are The Drawbacks of Using Procreate? Storage Space Issues If you want to make Youtube videos or instructional videos on Patreon, this is a great way to do it. The other great advantage of having a time-lapse recording is to make tutorials. Recording it back is a great way to remind yourself how you did things. The Time-Lapse Feature is a great way to see how your project is progressing over time. It has to be if you are to maintain your momentum.

Working on a newer iPad model with an Apple stylus pencil is a breeze, There is no lag to worry about, and zooming in and out, and rotating the image is instant. You can also make your own custom brushes and import 3rd party brushes from elsewhere, even from Photoshop. The Procreate app comes with a great selection of brushes in the brush library. Once you get used to changing the brushes, marks, and colors from a menu with one pencil, everything falls into place. Using a stylus to draw and paint on a flat surface feels ‘normal’, in that sense it is easy to get to grips with the process. What is Good About Using Procreate? The Drawing and Painting Process is Intuitive

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