Camera Lucida 17.0

Camera Lucida 17.0

Peter Moeykens – Commercial – iOS
out of 1481 votes
Latest Version
17.0
image/svg+xml EXCELLENT User Rating

Camera Lucida is a remarkable app that enables users to enhance their drawing skills, whether on paper or edible surfaces. Unlike countless digital art apps, Camera Lucida stands out by empowering artists to create phenomenal physical artwork. By merely pointing your iPhone or iPad's camera at your drawing surface, the app overlays the reference image with your drawing, providing guidance as you create your masterpiece. This app, with over a decade of software refinement, surpasses its competitors in functionality and versatility.

For centuries, artists have utilized the camera lucida optical device to superimpose live views onto their artwork surfaces. This technique enables accurate and lifelike drawings. Camera Lucida brings this concept into the 21st century, allowing artists and non-artists alike to draw anything from a photo. By observing your screen, you can simultaneously view the image you wish to draw and your drawing surface, making the drawing process seamless and enjoyable. The app cleverly creates a virtual image on your screen while you watch your paper and hand as you draw.

Camera Lucida boasts an extensive range of features that sets it apart:

  • Advanced image filters for an artist's perspective
  • Multi-device support for streaming live video of your drawing to a second device (requires iOS 10.3 or higher)
  • Ability to save and restore drawing sessions, including automatic realignment of camera, sketch, and reference image
  • Full control over color palette, including using personal paints, markers, etc.
  • Flexibility to adjust for tilted and mirrored setups manually or through an in-app purchase for automatic adjustments
  • Ability to work with live subjects through secondary video feed (requires iOS 10.3 or higher)
  • Time-lapse recordings of your drawing process, which can be shared on social media
  • Support for external Bluetooth keyboards to facilitate large-scale artwork creation through display mirroring
  • Advanced tools like vertical split screen sliders, timed image fading, and more
  • Projector mode for use with projectors
  • Access to video tutorials within the app or on YouTube
  • In-app user manual for comprehensive guidance
  • Dedicated customer support and an active user community

To use Camera Lucida, simply place your iPhone or iPad between your eyes and the drawing surface and trace what you see on the screen. Keep in mind that to use the app effectively, you will need to secure your device above your drawing surface using a stack of books or a flower vase. The app includes tutorials to assist you in getting started. Furthermore, certain advanced features such as receiving multi-device video feed necessitate iOS 10.3 or higher.

For any inquiries, please contact us at lucidaPete@gmail.com.

Overview

Camera Lucida is a Commercial software in the category Graphics Applications developed by Peter Moeykens.

The latest version of Camera Lucida is 17.0, released on 04/06/2024. It was initially added to our database on 10/16/2023.

Camera Lucida runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Camera Lucida gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Easy to set up and use
  • Provides a unique way to trace objects accurately
  • Ideal for artists who want to improve their drawing skills
  • Compact and portable design makes it easy to carry around
  • Can be used with various devices including smartphones and tablets

Cons

  • Requires practice to achieve accurate tracing
  • Some users may find it challenging to get the hang of using the device effectively
  • The quality of the tracing may vary depending on the user's skill level and the lighting conditions

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