Drawing on the Surface Pro 3 using Sketchbook Pro

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We draw on the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 using both Fresh Paint and Autodesk's Sketchbook Pro. The Surface Pro 3 has a different stylus technology to its predecessor with less levels of sensitivity - but does it still work as a digital canvas for sketches, be they quick OneNote jobs or lengthier, layered masterpieces? We think so - watch our time lapse illustration video to find out why

[BackToSquare]

when you're good at drawing eyes and nothing else.

[arcitek]

I just purchased a surface pro 3 and found this video. great little video but it is misleading in the fact that the MS pen does not perform pressure sensitive functions in SKP 7. I have tried loading current Wintab drivers for the pen, tried adjusting all types of setting and it is a no go. I can get it in Corel Painter and photoshop but not SKP. Also, the pressure sensitivity is light years behind other technology. I have a 3 year old Samsung Note 10.1 sitting beside my surface pro and the stylus on that rns circles around the Surface. I really, really want to like the Surface because I can install software and not just apps but it really feels clunky in performance compared to my 3 year old Note. If I could have the pressure sensitivity and the pen would not get quirky on detail work, I would love this platform.

[Chambersdn]

That's some mad skill basil good stuff

[PaulMichaelLight]

There are N-trig pens that have over 4000 levels of pressure sensitivity that's of course 100% compatible to Microsoft Surface 3 and 4 (Pro models as well).

[prsona]

Damn the guys actually a pretty good artist

[williamusher]

Have you ever noticed that with Sketchbook pro, the screen senses your knuckle as the pen and you end up accidentally drawing lines?

[aloosedagoose]

I'm thinking whether to get a pro 3 or pro 4. I like how cheap the 3 has gotten compared to the 4 and wanted to get it because of that. if I were to pick the 3, what disadvantages would I have compared to the 4?

[TXFDA]

I got my Surface, and it's great. Sketchbook Pro isn't amazing though. The big issue being that it's not really well designed for touch screens. You can zoom just fine, though having rotation on made my pen lag. There's also no easy way to pan with the zoom staying at 100. Plus there's no easy onscreen buttons for resetting the zoom and rotation, meaning you pretty much NEED to have some way to use keyboard shortcuts to have a decent time.

I found Manga Studio 5 (aka Clip Studio Paint) is great with the surface. It seems ade specifically with touch screens in mind.

[Glamrgrl]

Which tablet do you have now? Would you get another surface or ipad if we're getting a drawing tab again??
Looking at older surface pro, surface go, or ipad 10.2 for drawing as a secondary device.

[julians]

I purchased a surface pro 3 today, and i have sketchbook pro 7 and my sensitivity doesn't seem to be working. Was there something you did to enable it? I can't seem to find it in the options.

[Pendergeist]

I notice you didn't rest your hand while drawing, is this because the SP3 has bad palm rejection? 

[gormauslander]

I wonder if it's better after pairing a more sensitive pen

[swirlandtwirl]

Its 2020, but I still dream of buying it

[asanyal]

Loved that video. Can you do a step by step tutorial with SketchBook Pro?

[jtbaz]

thanks for the brilliant eyes!
I am a mac user, creating training materials in a variety of video and animation programs like screen flow, Captivate, photoshop, etc. My question goes to the SP3 ability to handle large graphic and video files with speed. Of course we use add'l monitors to create more real estate, but the portability of the SP3 looks very inviting. With considering to leave the IOS ecosystem?

[eugeniofolatre]

Work with the Wacom Stylus feel? How is the palm rejection? 

[olekolecki]

Can you put a hand on your tablet while you draw? Thanks.

[alienjesus]

if you are used to wacom tablets i wouldn't suggest getting any surface pro as a replacement.  I bought a surface pro 2 but you have to constantly calibrate it at every angle you sit and the low pressure level isn't no where near comparable to a 2048 pressure level.  Not even close!  Maybe if you are a doodler but if you are a concept artist/ digital painter this will not make you happy :).  Great vid though sir 

[danieltv]

you didnt really take about the feel on the tablet, is the drawing surface very slippery? Also, is the 264 pressure sensitivity really enough, because this would be my first drawing tablet...(i was planing to get a wacom but might as well ramp it up to a surface so i could use it as a pc) 

[angelaresendez]

Can you rest your hand down as you sketch? or will it also paint the area where your hand touches?