For that project, jordan worked with the winner of a deviantart competition to create a collaborative piece, both using. I think youll only be able to draw on the surface book if you let it lean against something. How does wacoms new flagship pc stack up against other windows tablets. The microsoft surface pro or the microsoft surface book. Get the best surface laptop for pc gaming titles like sea of thieves and playerunknowns battlegrounds with the latest intel core processors and nvidia. How drawing feels on the surface pro 4 creative bloq. I get asked this all the time as well as other questions so heres my thoughts on. The pen and keyboard cover are also improved, and this is one of the. Tablet pro is a futuristic mix of familiar tools adapted for touch devices. I decided to wait a couple months before making this video. Number of pressure sensitive levels, wacom compatible. The digital drawing performance is responsive and accurate.
I would be interested in knowing if this problem will be fixed. My microsoft surface pro 4 is a late2015 model that comes with the intel i76650u cpu, 256 gb ssd and 8 gb ram. Heres how they stack up against one another, and against the. My main concern for the surface book is that it seems to lack angles for comfortable drawing and when flipped around i have no access to the keyboard if i wanted to type or use shortcuts. I use it primarily for my work as a game artist when im away from my pc and for software. Hands on with microsofts surface book 2, the surface pro s superpowerful big brother.
Sketchable feels as though it was designed to be used on surface devices, and in. Microsofts latest surface may be sharing its spotlight with the new surface book, but the surface pro 4 still looks like a solid improvement over its predecessor. Last week, i took a trip to the offices of our sister site, windows central with my ipad pro and pencil. Apr 30, 2018 leonardo is a really good drawing app for the surface pro 4. What are the best programs for drawing on a microsoft. Transform your surface into a desktop pc by plugging in your dock with the surfaceconnect cable highspeed data transfering. The surface book is a stylish product and it will likely appeal most to executives and enthusiasts with plenty of disposable income.
Which is better for artists and people who want to draw. Its very lightweight in resources, quick in responsiveness, vector base and the infinite canvas. The surface pro 4 is like older surfaces, where the device itself is a tablet and its laptop mode only comes into play when you flip out its kickstand and snap on a thin, detachable keyboard accessory. Hands on with microsofts surface book 2, the surface pro. The docked score makes the surface book over twice as fast as the surface pro 4. Heres my 2 favorite software for my digital art for my surface pro 4. Several new workflow improvements and arm 64 compatible for the surface pro x too.
I first met jordan crane, comic book artist, during the transformation challenge. Download the surface diagnostic toolkit for surface pro x running windows 10 home or pro. While some might seem as though the surface pro 4 is unprofessional vs a professional surface book, its important to remember that the surface pro series is targeted towards artists and creatives. Ive been able to spend a short amount of time with microsofts new. Another concern is that when detached, the battery life is significantly lower than the surface pro 4. Over all though, what im purely interested in is how well can the microsoft surface be used as a drawing tablet, especially compared to a drawing. I should state at the outset that i am not a journalist. Both devices can be configured with the same intel core i7 processor, but the surface book 2 has the advantage of a dedicated gpu and better overall computing. Available storage is subject to change based on system software. Rest your hand on the screen, like you would on a piece of paper, then start writing. To see which apps to start with, go to the section try these apps with your pen. Surface dial works with any surface device running windows 10, including surface book and surface pro 4. Drawing on the surface book microsoft surface forums. Brad colbow takes on the wacom mobilestudio pro 16.
Its a laptop with highspeed processing and graphics power you can control with a full keyboard, a large trackpad, or an interactive touch screen. Heres how it differs from the surface pro 4 tablet. The surface pro 4, with its kickstand, looks to be more comfortable to draw on. What are the best programs for drawing on a microsoft surface. Incredibly powerful and meticulously crafted, surface book is a revolution in laptop design. Its a powerful tablet you can take anywhere, and its a portable studio you. For all other surface devices, download the surface diagnostic toolkit that matches your version of windows. By mark hachman and neil bennett on october 17, 2017 share. Your surface is designed to ignore your hand and other inputs while you write. On amazon, you can get a surface pro 4 i7 or a surface book. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running office apps and demanding graphics software, and writing and navigating with surface pen and touch.
I use a cintiq but wanted something portable, it was a toss up between ipad pro and the surface 4. The thickness measurement you see above for the surface pro 4 is for the tablet only when you add the. Surface pen sold separately for surface go, surface pro x, surface laptop 3, surface laptop 2, surface pro 7, surface pro 6, surface pro 5th gen and surface book 2. Nov 20, 2017 my microsoft surface pro 4 is a late2015 model that comes with the intel i76650u cpu, 256 gb ssd and 8 gb ram. The later of which with the added functionality of being able to run all kinds of software. Photoshop, autodesk maya, autodesk 3ds max, autodesk softimage, pixelogic zbrush, luxology modo, unity 3d, corel, and other art tools for the digital artist.
Im sure you will be able to do this with either the pro 4 or the book. Download the surface diagnostic toolkit for windows 10 home or windows 10 pro and in the file download dialog box, find the. The surface book with its incredibly accurate screen, pen, and detachable screen is an amazing tool in the hands of artists like jordan crane. May 23, 2016 i decided to wait a couple months before making this video. Jun 29, 2017 the good the surface pro 4 fits a larger screen with a higher resolution into a slightly slimmer body than last years model. The jitter is horrible on the surface for sketching. Artists hotkey on screen keyboard shortcuts, fullscreen virtual trackpad, pinch to zoom, surface ntrig pen side button remapping. Heres how they stack up against one another, and against the apple competition. Ill check back here regularly but if its not repaired i will have to get rid of this surface 4. Basically if you want a laptop with pen support, get the surfacebook. New surface pro 2017 overheats when drawing hi, i have just started drawing and taking notes on my new surface pro 2017 i7 8 gb model.
The surface studio is the best surface ever and, if you can afford it or can talk your company into buying you one, dont hesitate. If you want a tablet for hand written notes, get a surface pro 4. The allinone versatility has attracted many people to the microsoft surface book since its introduction in late 2015. I hadnt used the surface tablets to draw on since the original surface premiered in 2012, and was very curious to compare the new surface pro 4 and surface book. Surface pro vs the ipad pro which is better for drawing. Surface pen performance nearly stops the go surface pro. Use your surface pen in any app that supports inking. I wanted to spend more time with the ipad pro and get used to it so i could give a more even hand. Drawing on the cintiq feels clean and smooth, letting you produce lines that taper effortlessly. The bulkier specs of the book are nice, but not necessary. Leonardo is a really good drawing app for the surface pro 4. Oct 15, 2015 i recently got invited to an event where i was given access to the new microsoft tablet, surface pro 4. The new surface book is 15 percent taller and 7 percent wider than the surface pro 4. Best microsoft surface accessories for artists windows.
New surface pro 2017 overheats when drawing microsoft. I have a type cover, but i often pair my surface pro with a compact wireless keyboard through bluetooth. Surface pro vs the ipad pro which is better for drawing and illustration. It works great with pen and touch, is super fast, has an infinite canvas, great line tools, brushes, layers and a lot more. It support pen pressure, multitouch and the ui scale to any screen. Surface pro 4 is a significant upgrade to the surface pro 3, especially as a tablet for drawing. Because it was such a cluster with the original surface pro. Hey surface artists, whats the best program to use in your opinion.
Surface bookpro as drawing tablet for pc i have had a surface pro for a few years now and for the most part its been great. Microsoft surface pro 4 vs surface book for artists youtube. Surface studio and surface dial are part of the microsoft surface family of transformative devices that are changing how people create, communicate and do business. I use clip studio paint for sketching on my surface. Did you recently pick up a surface book, studio, or pro with the view of getting into digital art. Dec 02, 2015 if you want great battery life on the go or at a desk.
I set the keyboard on my lap while i draw on the surface. Leonardo works great with all pctablets including microsoft surface pro, surface go, surface book, lenovo thinkpad yoga, lenovo miix, huion kamvas, ugee, xppen, wacom intous and wacom cintiq. With the recent releases of the apple pencil and microsoft surface pro 4, drawing tablets have gone. Surface pro 6 is almost as good as the surface book 2 and can even be kitted out with better internals.
But i love mine and use it regularly on the surface pro 4, surface books 1 and 2, 2017 surface pro and the surface. But 2d artists will be betterserved by a comparably equipped surface pro 4. Its designed for extended power use, while the surface pro. Challenge of switching to microsoft surface book 2 from. I would suggest you keep your notebook and ipad pro, its a better setup than a base model surface book. She demos photoshop cc, clip studio paint and sketchbook pro and talks.
Photoshop on the surface devices is great, but working with the keyboard buried into your belly for hotkey access while drawing on the screen further away is awkward at best. Microsoft has been busy rounding out its surface line, most recently with new surface pro, successor to the wellreceived surface pro 4. There are currently five professional level artmaking tools for windows 8 that i know of. Hey surface artists, whats the best program to use in. I cannot find anything anywhere that lists the drawing specifications for the pro 2. For digital artists who dont want two separate devices, getting a 2in1 like the surface book 2 makes more sense. Hey surface artists, whats the best program to use in your. Unless typing is your main concern, lower cost models of the book dont offer any other significant advantages. Fix common surface problems using the surface diagnostic toolkit. I hadnt used the surface tablets to draw on since the original surface premiered in 2012, and was very curious to compare the new surface pro 4 and surface book with apples tablet. The surface line of tablets from microsoft is promising and with every new model, improvements were significant.
A blog for artists using professional 2d and 3d windows 8 applications on the microsoft surface pro tablet. Tablets made by microsoft and a tablet made by apple are going to run different operating systems, and offer different program compatibility. Thats not enough time to get to grips with some of the finer details around the highend. Nov 04, 2015 the surface book with its incredibly accurate screen, pen, and detachable screen is an amazing tool in the hands of artists like jordan crane. May 18, 2016 there are currently five professional level artmaking tools for windows 8 that i know of.
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