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As the name implies, SketchBook Pro is literally the digital interpretation of the classic sketchbook. Originally launched in conjunction with the introduction of the Tablet PC, it has always been designed specifically for pen-based interaction. Featuring a streamlined user interface geared to maximizing "flow", the product boasts an environment where new users can become productive within minutes.
What's New
Version 5.2:
What's New:
- Copic Color Library - Access over 300 colors. Create your own custom library of colors by tap-dragging colors from the library into the lower section of the window. To access it, select Window > Copic Library.
- Text editing tools - Tap Font to choose a font collection, family, typeface, and size.
- Save PXDs - Save out images to open them in Pixlr.
- Open PXDs - Open images from Pixlr in SketchBook.
- Add PXDs - Add a flattened Pixlr image to SketchBook.
- Copic brush set - Use the following new Copic brushes, found in the Brush Palette: 4 Copic markers, 1 Copic Multi-liner, and 1 Copic Drawing Pen.
- Opacity and Tilt shortcut keys - Press the "O" key to quickly switch to set brush opacity. Press the "/" key to quickly switch to set brush tilt.
- Brush Puck - It only resizes the brush. To change brush opacity, press the O key.
- Custom brush icons - When brushes with custom brush icon assignments are exported and then imported, these custom icons appear with their assigned brushes.
- Text transformation - Text transformation issues have been resolved. When text appears in the middle of the canvas, you are in the Move Transform mode. Use the puck to select a different mode.NOTE When rotating or scaling the text, SketchBook uses the center of the text as the pivot point. When transforming text using scale, font size is changed, resulting in no visual quality change.
Version 5.2:
What's New:
- Copic Color Library - Access over 300 colors. Create your own custom library of colors by tap-dragging colors from the library into the lower section of the window. To access it, select Window > Copic Library.
- Text editing tools - Tap Font to choose a font collection, family, typeface, and size.
- Save PXDs - Save out images to open them in Pixlr. more...
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
SketchBook Pro User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:19,159 |
| Version Downloads:1,812 |
| Type:Multimedia & Design : Illustration |
| License:Updater |
| Date:07 Mar 2012 |
| Platform:Intel |
| Price: $100.00 |
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As the name implies, SketchBook Pro is literally the digital interpretation of the classic sketchbook. Originally launched in conjunction with the introduction of the Tablet PC, it has always been designed specifically for pen-based interaction. Featuring a streamlined user interface geared to maximizing "flow", the product boasts an environment where new users can become productive within minutes.
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Mmueck reviewed on 25 Aug 2010
I also wasn't that impressed with it's 'lagoon' toolbar. I thought it took up a lot of real estate for what it was. I called Autodesk's customer support with a couple questions and they just told me to go to the forums. So I went to the SketchBook forums to pose my questions. Aside from the administrator's first post in June 2010 (it's the end of August 2010 now) there wasn't a single post. Useless.
I know there are SketchBook fans here and they'll probably bag this review, but I'm sticking with my opinion...
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RuncimanConcepts reviewed on 29 Apr 2009
The new tools make the sketching process much more precise without being overbearing. Ellipse? How did I live without that. The controls are clean and intuitive and it performs better than I would have thought. Straight edge is also a clutch addition, as now more than just my horz/vert lines will be perfectly straight.
I've also been using Alias for a couple years now, and seeing the texture brush added to this low cost app, is almost unreal. My custom brush library is getting ridiculous.
It's official. SBP 2010 is my only sketch book. (Weird to say after so many years of remaining loyal to the #2 HB.)
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starrshaw reviewed on 23 Apr 2009
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SBP does it right out of the box... and the new version is even better than the previous versions because it now has a ruler and an ellipse tool as well as custom brushes with which you can create textures to draw with and save.
All in all if you want to create amazing art with your computer look no further than Sketchbook Pro 2010. It's easy to use, robust and I dare you not to fall in love with it's interface.
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D@ve reviewed on 18 Mar 2009
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da1legend reviewed on 18 Mar 2009
This preview version is awesome. They certainly took into consideration alot of what a digital artists needs. All the new improvements and the high quality line strokes helps to create an awesome illustration.
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thoth reviewed on 12 Feb 2009
1. Most important to me, Sketchbook Pro uses a network-based phone home system to register software keys. That means you need Autodesk's permission to install the software; your computer contacts their servers over the network and ties the key to your specific computer so you can't install it anywhere else. If you change computers a lot as I do, that simply won't work. Not only that, it invades my privacy and it's just rude to treat paying customers like thieves.
Let's not forget that pirates will not have to worry about this copy-protection. They have cracked it. It overwhelmingly penalizes and alienates paying, good customers, with no valuable return to Autodesk.
2. I didn't see a way to draw simple shapes like a square or an oval. What's up with that? I would expect a sketch program to support basic shapes and stencils. ArtRage does. (Feel free to correct me if I am wrong on this point, I didn't do an exhaustive survey, but with some effort, I couldn't find simple shapes.) Also, where is the text tool? I'm sure there must be one somewhere and I'm just missing it, but obviously my efforts could not reveal that feature either.
3. The program costs four times more than ArtRage.
Having said all that, the program per se is not bad. It's got a good selection of brushes and drawing tools. I'd have to say as a program per se it is flawed, but quite good nevertheless. But given its offensive copy protection, its lack of some basic features, and its much higher cost compared to the competition, I simply cannot recommend it.
By the way, if your needs are very simple, you might try Scribble. If you need real power, that app is not for you, but if you just want to do some simple drawings, it might be great.
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Reremoon rated on 06 Jul 2011