Procreate Handbook

For students using Procreate, the instructional handbook is a great resource. If you’re confused about how to use a function or just looking for a quick introduction to the app, the Procreate handbook is a great place to start!

Click on the image below to view the handbook.

What is LinkedIn Learning/Lynda?

LinkedIn Learning/Lynda is a site that offers video courses taught by experts about business skills, software skills, and for what you are probably here for… creative skills!

As Simmons students, we have access to the site which is a great resource for learning and freshening up on skills. There are courses on Adobe programs, specific skills and techniques, networking, productivity, industry standards, the list goes on.

In order to access the site, head over to lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) and follow the “sign-in” link. From there, choose the option “sign in with your organization portal” using your Simmons login and password.

Voila!

The full courses can be rather long, but they are broken up into digestible sections that are a few minutes long.

Take this Illustrator 2021 Essential Training course for example.

The full course is 5.5 hours…

But the sections are only a few minutes each.

If you are looking to learn something specific, you can browse through the contents of the course and jump to where you need to be.

Per usual, the Lab Agents are always here to help you out and walk you through any issues you may be having. Happy learning!

Fun Things to Try in Procreate

Here are some helpful resources for cool tips & tricks you can do in Procreate in just a matter of seconds.

This video goes through the Animation Assist feature on Procreate
How to create a custom color palette instantly using a photo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VesgZ85hUk
This video explores the symmetry tool to create cool illustrations such as Mandalas, wreaths, and more.
Learn the difference between Alpha Locks and Clipping Masks

Find free Procreate brushes here:
https://procreate.brushes.work/category/free-brushes/

Procreate & Brushes

In Comm 246: Digital Imaging for Design you will be using the iPad and the app Procreate. There are also some Brushes you may hear Prof Grabiner refer too. Check below for how you can get them for yourself.


Procreate

Procreate is an iPad specific drawing app. You can get it from the app store for $9.99. It’s totally worth it if you like drawing, making some small graphic design projects or GIFs and other easy animations. You can exported you work as a .psd file so you can edit in Adobe Photoshop on your computer.

You can buy it in the app store the link is here:


Procreate Brushes

There are two types of brushes that we have for the CommLab iPads below are links to where you can get them for yourself if you want.

Bardot Brushes
https://bardotbrush.com/
Genevieve’s Design Studio Watercolor Toolbox
https://www.genevievesdesignstudio.com/