Hated that you had half of the screen hocking other products and obscuring half of the screen. When you first started video, you were showing the "head"of the Lucy, but you couldn't see what you were pointing out because your "advertisement" blocked the view of what you were showing .....😠

My wife got one for her watercolor painting, and then we struggled together to get it set up with the still life properly posed. I took some photos of the still life, processed them in Irfanview to crop, convert to grayscale, detect edges, and invert to make a black-on-white sketch- printed that and she immediately had more progress in five minutes than an hour of faffing about with the Lucida. I bought a vintage opaque projector off eBay for under $30 which will let her project the printed edge image up any size including a full sheet of art paper, which the Lucida *cannot* do. The old masters used the best optics they could get, no reason for modern artists to do any less.

ENJOYED this video very much - but there's ONE MORE SECRET "The Masters" DIDN'T SHARE... SECRET OF THE MASTERS (PARTICULARLY FOR PORTRAITS of FEMALES): TILT the drawing board UP at the top a bit - this STRETCHES the projects drawing ever-so-slightly from TOP to BOTTOM, resulting in a slightly TALLER-looking portrait, which increases the PLEASING DIMENSIONS of the female face ! :-) THAT'S one of the reasons we all think the MONA LISA is somehow "magically pleasing" ! Ever WONDER why her canvas is only 30" tall? It's because Da Vinci USED a Camera Lucinda to sketch her, and TILTED his easel ever-so-slightly until he had the MOST PLEASING "stretch" to her dimensions ! You can even do this with CITY LANDSCAPES; in fact tilt the top of your board at 45 deg to the prism, and all your houses & buildings will take on a weirdly STRETCHED transformation that - when sketched - makes it all look very Harry Potter-esque :-O Hope you enjoyed the tip ! -Mark Vogt | VOGTLAND OUTDOORS

Thank you for an informative video.

Very informative. Thanks

Thank you for the straight forward review. I feel it explained the functions of the drawing tool in two different drawing positions quite well. Based on what I saw, this tool would be harder and more frustrating than using a grid method or tracing table. Drawing from life without any help is the hardest but seems to provide the best way to learn how to draw accurately. Using a pencil(or a divider) held straight out in front of me as a way to measure the size of the object I am drawing has provided the best overall results for me.

I have one but havent been able to use it yet. I am also experimenting with Davinci Eye, but I need a lot of practice.

I have bought thousands of dollars worth of products. Never have I been so disappointed as I was with the Lucy. It is nothing like advertised. Save your money..

@sonsoftheedelweiss72

Жыл бұрын

Can you suggest something else like maybe a projector thks

@mvwo

Жыл бұрын

Take a photo and print it later 😅

@austinfisheroutdoors

4 ай бұрын

What would you recommend?

Dankeschön sehr gut

I think this is a good video to show just how complicated using the 'LucyHelp' is. It's not a quick fix to learning to draw and as the artist hear says, it's awkward to set up correctly and involves a lot of 'fussing around'. Ideally you need a modified or self-made easel suitable to your height and with some form of adjustable but firm platform to attach your paper or canvas. And yes, I do take umbrage at the maker's video that claims it as a way to 'master' drawing. Watch the video of the actor getting frustrated with traditional drawing practice, that will be you 20 minutes spent faffing around with this device. Happy drawing.

Thanks

Nice & Thanks :)

This has to be much easier than when I started drawing... putting an object or photo on a surface, slowly sketching it. It is hard to learn. I'd like to try these.

I just got mine yesterday... I am not sure if I will keep it. I use photos as a reference and transfer the reference to a canvas. Seems like a lot of work.

@improvedrawing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can be a little awkward to draw with. I prefer to draw without the aid of this device.

@phillipstroll7385

2 жыл бұрын

There is no skill in that. Please, learn the basics and practice the skills. Did you know at was always considered skilled labor until modernity. They were hired just the same as a carpenter or a plumber. Can you imagine hiring a plumber who needs to follow a template? A surgeon who needs to read the process as he's cutting. You are only fooling yourself by tracing.

@joeallen2259

Жыл бұрын

I'm finding it's only good for blocking out the boundaries/outlines in the image, which is helpful for proportional accuracy but it's definitely not useful for copying any kind of detail to the page.

@johnmuldoon5552

Жыл бұрын

@Phillip stroll carpenter's and plumber's both follow templates they call them blueprints.

@AlanBoddy-fl2qp

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmuldoon5552 WOOHOO!ONE TO YOU!!

Can you turn it so you can trace onto a canvas?

@morrisjensen1959

10 ай бұрын

To trace onto a canvas is the same as onto the paper as shown in part 07. You would need to practice setting it up, and changing the height for each subject. IMHO.

You showed how to use it, but never answered the question "...is it worth it"? As an artist, what was your experience like using it? Would it fit any niche in your workflow or do you still prefer other methods? Would you recommend it to other artists or are their better ways to achieve the same results?

@phillipstroll7385

2 жыл бұрын

No, it isn't worth it. No one should ever trace. Especially when learning to draw is easy. If one can learn to boil water they can learn to draw.

@neecywatson8250

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipstroll7385 everybody can’t draw. Their gifts are in other areas. If they want to trace no problem. Proportions are hard to get right. Do you think me using a grid is wrong.

@janitorrio

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipstroll7385 drawing is a skill. Such as playing baseball, football. You can't say that if one can learn to boil water one can learn to draw. One is basic life task, other is skill

@marysteelman6534

Жыл бұрын

Interesting that Leonardo DaVinci, Caravaggio, Vermeer, Rembrandt and many others used a camera lucida or obscura (like the LUCY) even in their masterpieces. You do you and if I want a quick way to ensure perspective, I’ll follow the masters. Cheers!

@AlanBoddy-fl2qp

Жыл бұрын

@@neecywatson8250 WELL SAID!!

Hello from New Jersey, USA. Can this tool be used to copy a flat I,age such as a photo or illustration or photo from an iPad image? I want to draw from a PHOTOGRAPH. Not a 3D image. Thanks.

@morrisjensen1959

10 ай бұрын

You need a photo. It doesn't work straight from an ipad.

@danpetitpas

Ай бұрын

Of course you can use it that way. You just have to be able to stand whatever you want to copy in front of the Lucinda.

Forgot to mention I sent mine back. Look one eyed in the lense.

I have owned the Lucy for 4 years and have watched and tried to use it off and on and I still cant seem to see any value in the tool at all. I am about ready to chuck it completely. then I tell myself I will try one more time and maybe It will be usable.

Does a projector work better?

@morrisjensen1959

10 ай бұрын

Yes, and if you are serious buy a good one.

No I just bought one and I've had it a week and no it not worth it

Anyone got ANY positive reviews As a pro artist (OCEAN/SEASCAPES .Will it improve my paintings in other areas IE PORTRAITS etc etc (ANY COMMENTS PLEASE)Then if so which model?thanks

@morrisjensen1959

10 ай бұрын

Buy a decent art projector. Alan.

Can't this been done using the old- fashioned overhead school projectors?

@morrisjensen1959

10 ай бұрын

Not really, same idea but the CL uses mirrors not light.

Honestly, this tool seems to make drawing more difficult and it's less fun than drawing freehand. I hope I can still send mine back.

@keithbessant

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I thought about it, but it's so much easier just to trace a picture from my laptop screen, at least for the basic proportions.

The LDT is manufactured using the following materials: 'The LUCY head is injection molded in the USA with fiberglass-infused polycarbonate. All optics (mirrors and filters) are shatter-resistant acrylic glass. The flex neck arm is 2 feet long by 10mm thick and made from strong, lightweight steel with a black skin-like rubbery coating.' Is the Lucy Drawing Tool Worth it? Watch my in-depth review. Read my detailed Blog Posts at improvedrawing.com improvedrawing.com/how-to-dra... improvedrawing.com/camera-luc... ---------------------Chapters---------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 01:00 - Does the Lucy Drawing tool really work? 01:55 - How to set up the Lucy Flex? 03:39 - Scaling/ Enlarging Drawings 04:44 - Using the Optical Filter 05:26 - Do You Need a Dark Room 07:25 - Attaching the Lucy to a Drawing Easel -------------------Purchase the Lucy------------------- With Photo Projector click here to visit Amazon: amzn.to/3zcdRIy Click here to visit Amazon: amzn.to/2Uj8IQj -----------------Related Videos-------------------------- Lucy Drawing Tool Review www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlvCD... Camera Lucida App www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EWIT...🍎

@phillipstroll7385

2 жыл бұрын

Why torture yourselves when learning to draw is easy

@improvedrawing

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipstroll7385 Yes, it can be awkward to draw with. I prefer to draw without the aid of this device and draw freehand. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2Sl1cyqiZfYmcY.html

Thanks. I decided not to buy. Going to your Huion YT

Waaaaaaaaaay too expensive for ehat it is. Neolucidia is cheaper but still too expensive for what they are.

You mentioned you can’t use it with glasses? So…I can’t see without my glasses. Guess I’ll return this…. Thing

No not worth it! It's Better free hand . It's annoying you can't see your hand or barely every time you move your head you loose your place. Awful tool.

@tonimarieism

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my experience with this tool. One thing they don't tell you is that is doesn't work AT ALL for anyone who wears glasses, the site says if you don't wear bifocals or progressives you can use it successfully and that is not my experience. I'll try to return it but what a disappointment. Thankfully I bought the cheapest version but that's still $60 for a useless product.

Take the stupid captions away so that I can enjoy watching!!!!

@clairebeane3455

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have captions on mine and there is an option on your end to remove them. If it is still an issue let me know and I’ll see if I can walk you through it.

I bought the Neolucida, same idea and just as rubbish. Waste of money - dont bother!

This tool does not work like the videos say it does. A person can hardly see their hand to draw, the lenses are blurry, and it is a waste of time. No one can do a painting of someone just posing. This tool is a joke!

I should have read the comments before ordering. This instrument is completely unusable. So sorry I spent my money on this.

Bla bla bla for draw one yuyo😂

I hate it! do NOT waste your money!!!!

Frankly I think that this DaVinci tool is a joke

You look uncomfortable! Is it worth it

Not a good video. 😢

"draw-ring" ...

"Lucida" not "lucidia".