iPad for illustration--can someone help me think through this?
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Either JPG or PNG would work fine. I don't have a really great reason for choosing PNG other than that I just like it. My thought process on the three file formats is:
- Keep the native format in case you want to continue working on it in Procreate.
- Create a Photoshop PSD file, which you can then continue to work on in Photoshop if needed.
- Create a flat image (PNG or JPG) to have as a reference or just a "snapshot" at the finished stage.
Backblaze is one that got good reviews when I was searching for a backup service. There are definitely others out there that are good too. I'd just do a search and look for reviews for different services. (Carbonite is another one that I've heard is good.)
For Astropad, I do have an annual plan for Astropad Studio. And I have an education discount, so it's like $45 a year I think. Still, even at the normal price it's a relatively inexpensive alternative to a Cintiq. But ... if you have a Cintiq then there's really no reason for it. (You may have mentioned you had a Cintiq in an earlier post and I just missed it.)
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@LauraA Jpegs reduce image quality - ...i think you can choose a lossless jpeg though through setting...? I alway try to save and upload png or tiff files if possible - Each time you save something as a jpg it loses some image quality - jpegs are considered a "lossy" format because they automatically compresse the image information a bit - there should be a warning label on them for artists
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@Kevin-Longueil Yes, you are right! I can't believe I forgot that detail.
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I'm a hardcore analog guy, so I too was worried about the cost of an iPad and the risk of investing in a platform that I might not want to stay with. I opted for the 'minimum possible' solution and got this a few months ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XQZNM5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It was only $329 and it works perfectly for me, with enough power and storage (128GB) to dabble in Procreate. Please, note, my creations are more sketch-like over full-color, painting-like art.
Having experienced the digital world, I have to say, it's worth the investment in a "Dang" expensive option. You won't regret it.
Like others have mentioned, get a good case/cover and a paper-like screen protector. Storage will always be an issue. Investing in a good cloud-based service might help.
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@drawnbyshawn Thanks for the response! I see, yes, that Astropad could be less expensive than a Cintiq! But I do already have one and use it daily, so I'll stick with what I have.
@Kevin-Longueil I tried creating a .png and found I could import it to Photos on my phone and post it on Instagram, so I'll use that now. Thanks! (Not that one can see the tiny Instagram squares so well anyway, but at least I'll know I have a good flattened and post-able copy of the image.)
@dickdavid Thanks for your input! Since I want to do some serious painting, I got the iPad Pro. I also got the Apple Folio cover and am currently exploring paper-like screen protectors on Amazon.it, since they don't have the same brands as on Amazon.com. I did find some, though!
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@LauraA I've been looking at this, which was a Kickstarter a while back. Great reviews, but a little pricey (for my low end iPad). Might be worth it for a Pro iPad.
