Pressure Sensitive Sketching on iPad Demoed

[MacKeeperFanMod]

It looks very impressive (that nonstrange for Apple ). But because of the lag is present, I do not think it will be very convenient. Especially when you write and you do not see what you wrote - it is annoying.

But I think, a little refinement and the thing will be very usability.

 

[Bozola]

He drew a boob.. he he he

 

[bmb012]

I've tried using a Pogo on an iPad before. While this looks a bit nicer, I have to say that looks pretty terrible compared to a Cintiq. No thanks.

Maybe if Apple releases a more Pro oriented iPad with proper drawing/note taking capabilities, I'd consider it.

Only, my legs start to fall asleep when I have my 20 pound Cintiq in my lap.

Would be perfect for some casual sketching. Can't underestimate the value of being able to digitize ideas quickly and where ever is convenient and comfortable for you.

I'd order a Pogo stylus and jailbreak in an instant if they released the software that way.

 

[One Man Army]

Lag

To those who are mentioning the lag, here's a quote from the company site:

"Note: The small drawing lag in the video is an issue with our demo application code, and isn't a limitation of the iPad or the pressure-sensitive library."

link/

 

[tatonka]

That thing really looks great. A thing that in mind Apple should have included in the first place, to make the iPad more appealing for professional use .. sitting in class and taking notes with such a setup would be perfect.

T.

 

[Xeperu]

Cool idea, but unworkable with this lag.

In one of our "KPI warrooms" we had a digital whiteboard installed a few weeks back. It lags less than this, but still a little bit. It's unworkable. Everyone hates it. Unless it gets as smooth as a Wacom Cintiq it's doomed to stay a flaming pile of monkey spunk.

 

[entropys]

the main reason you might want stylus input on an ipad is the education market. All those first - third graders learning to write.

Yeah, OK, arts classes too.

 

[GentDelabor]

Lag (Pay more attention before you whine.)

From the demo page:

Note: The small drawing lag in the video is an issue with our demo application code, and isn't a limitation of the iPad or the pressure-sensitive library.

 

[4nNtt]

Once again the App store holds back innovation. Think different? Not anymore.

They are also holding back the API to format your phone and I don't see anyone complaining. Who says they are deliberately holding anything back? It is Apple's policy to submit a request if you need access to private functionality. That way Apple can ensure the API doesn't change and break your application. Apple may reject this however. It depends on if they think the characteristics of their panels may change or if access to this functionality will drain battery life. If it works though, I can see other great uses for this. It could be very interesting for musical instruments on the iPad.

 

[murdercitydevil]

I think Apple is a bit late to the game, as always.

 

[Richard Bleiche]

This has been done for the iPad

Penultimate for the iPad already does this. No palm detection.

Pressure sensitivity is a different story, however, the Pogo Stylus which they use in this video - and which I bought specifically for Penultimate has a very wide flat spongy tip. How can we tell this is a result of pressure, and not merely more of the tip coming in contact with the screen, making a wider line?

 

[roach]

he he he...I been doing this on my 4 year old TC1100 using Sketch Pro and Photoshop. I actually been looking to upgrade my TC so I can do heavier stuff like Maya and 3D Max. But with iPad, it looks like the trend is going towards under powered tablets with OS that can't handle desktop graphic tools.

 

[spydr]

Listen up Apple!
Better release access to those private frameworks in iPad OS 4 and you better approve the App — better yet, incorporate these algorithms yourself and make it a system pref. iPad will rock even more!

This I think is a terrific step forward.

 

[lotusindigo]

Penultimate for the iPad already does this. No palm detection.

Pressure sensitivity is a different story, however, the Pogo Stylus which they use in this video - and which I bought specifically for Penultimate has a very wide flat spongy tip. How can we tell this is a result of pressure, and not merely more of the tip coming in contact with the screen, making a wider line?

From what I understand, that's exactly how they accomplish it. But why does it matter whether or not it's "real" pressure sensitivity, so long as the effect of pressure sensitivity is being achieved? If I put more pressure on my pogo and it results in a thicker line, that's the only proof of pressure sensitivity I need.

 

[afireintonto]

I just want to be able to sit in class and use the iPad as if it were paper. I want palm rejection, and whatever it takes.
Ipads would sell SO well to students and professionals if we could just write on it, like paper.

 

[glxyjones]

Penultimate for the iPad already does this. No palm detection.

Pressure sensitivity is a different story, however, the Pogo Stylus which they use in this video - and which I bought specifically for Penultimate has a very wide flat spongy tip. How can we tell this is a result of pressure, and not merely more of the tip coming in contact with the screen, making a wider line?

Penultimate's palm rejection is horrible. I really hope Pogo greatly improved upon that and their API allows for greater stylus detection on a smaller point.

Any idea when this will be approved, if it is? Did they even submit it yet?