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. ;-)
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 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 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 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🥰
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.
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.
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)?
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 !
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?
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.
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
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.
Does Vizref and Cooler sync with any services available on desktop computer? I am always sceptical when I store something only on one device and not having it easily accessible when I work the desktop. Maybe mention this aspect in future iPad videos? But thanks anyway for this video.
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!
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
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 :)
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
"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
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 Dave2D of the art world
I don’t understand, what is he similar in? Just curious
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
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
Really enjoying this more professional yet casual approach to your videos recently, keeps it informative and very approachable. Keep it up Brad 👍
Thanks Brad! Ive been using my ipadpro for almost 2 weeks and there’s a lot of apps to think about! This is helpful!
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
i just got an iPad a few days ago, perfect timing!
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.
The cooler app is perfect for my needs. Thank you for posting.
Brad,just a little news.Manikin for android is already in android.It's coming soon!
Thank you for taking all my storage in exeange for these apps
Thank you so much! I'm planning on buying an ipad. This is really helpful!
You've convinced me I'm taking my iPad back to the store
Downloaded the VizRef app immediately. Such a life saver! Thank you for this video!
Nice, I never heard all of this app, im definitely gonna install that manikin app to my ipad mini
Found your channel searching for a new tablet for the holidays. This is great content! Love your channel. Stay safe.
Even though I don't use an Ipad I did find some of these programs to be useful. Thanks, man!
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.
I like the way you explain it. My English is low, but I’m understanding what You saying 90 %.
Definitely downloading vizref👍🏼 thank you💕
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.
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🥰
Hey, I tried to find the “Board” app and couldn’t. Could you please share the link?
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.
magicposer is a good one too, it's avialable for android too
My man Brad, always happy to get a video,
Paperlike is phenomenal
Honestly the apps are great but the explanation in how you used them for your creative workflow was very good advice 👌🏾
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 !!
I highly recommend are.na (yes with the dot) for inspiration and dedicated pannels.
Love your content Brad.
Hi brad ty for the help
Great video as always brad!
Manikin and board are my takeaways here😋
Thanq so much.
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.
Ive been looking for an app that works like pureref on ipad i didnt know vizref existed. Thanks brad!
Wow Vizref looks very helpful
WhatTheFont is another must-have app.
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.
this was incredibly useful thanks
This is the exact video I needed. Thanks!!
Thank you so much…very useful 🙏🙏🙏
I actually use manikin and it’s so useful!! I’ll check the others too. Thanks.
Great vid. Love vizref for inspiration and reference.
This helps, thanks 🙏
Really good tipps, thanks👍🏻👍🏻 ...the manikin!!😍🌞😅
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!
This is such a fabulous guide. Short and sweet!
Thank you for these! I've downloaded a couple of them and I'm excited to speed up my workflow!
Thank you 😊 be safe, be happy 😊
a good free alternative to coolers is called pigments and you can set how it randomizes colours in settings
Interesting, I will download these app. Thank you🎈
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?
Never heard of Cooler or Manikin before. This was an extra helpful video post. Thanks Brad.
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.
Is there a pantone pallette on Cooler?
These apps are really cool
This was actually so helpful! Thanks for posting cowboy🤠
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
Oooo definitely gonna buy Vizref, I need that :')
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
Pls doo programs, been watching for ur vid for a couple of days now and yr content really great
Thank you mr.Colbow, very informative video
Manikin and Board. Thanks for introducing those.
I didnot find the board app
Can you make another for the playstore marketplace? Visref for instance isnt available. Thanks and great videos
Omg loved your recommendations, I downloaded them all
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?
Thank you for this! 💖
can you use adobe in the iPad pro?
Yes. Some are more complete than others, some apps are only on ipad.
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.
I really wish he added links to some of these apps because I cannot find board on the App Store
Super helpful video, thanks!
6:16 I got this app for this feature specifically but can’t figure out how the rotate and move around the furniture.
“Needs” is a strong word.
Huge inspo here, thanks Brad!
Does Vizref and Cooler sync with any services available on desktop computer? I am always sceptical when I store something only on one device and not having it easily accessible when I work the desktop. Maybe mention this aspect in future iPad videos? But thanks anyway for this video.
Concepts might allow use of those fonts then export in a friendlier format should it be the need.
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 can't wait to have my Ipad pro and try manekin for body references, thanks for the share
iColorama - only if you like two things: (1) a challenge, (2) more effect combinations than can be imagined
Love this video, love that guy. Downloaded manikin directly, hee hee
Hi at 3:47 what app is that where the drawing popped into 3D?