Digital Scribing 101

By request!

We're starting from zero on this one. If you're thinking about making the leap from paper to digital graphic recording, this is a good place to start!

We'll walk through the practical mechanics of digital scribing, step by step and from the ground up.

Using Procreate and an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil, we'll explore everything needed to create a reliable, professional digital graphic recording setup for both virtual and in-person events. We'll give you a complete workflow, including hardware recommendations, screen-sharing options, projection setups, cables and adapters, backup plans, and techniques for working comfortably during long sessions.

Topics will include:

• Choosing the right app and hardware (although we'll primarily be using Procreate and an iPad)
• Setting up Procreate for graphic recording
• Creating and using a reusable template
• Organizing brushes, palettes, templates, and visual assets
• Using reference images and visual libraries during live sessions
• Managing layers for flexibility and speed
• Working with zoom, navigation, and gesture shortcuts
• Projecting your work in a room while drawing live (or, how to avoid participant nausea)
• Sharing your screen remotely in Zoom or Teams
• Exporting, delivering, and archiving completed graphic recordings
• Common technical pitfalls and backup strategies

We'll also discuss how digital graphic recording differs from traditional paper-based approaches, including advantages such as infinite canvas options, editable content, reusable assets, rapid color changes, layer management, and easier post-event revisions.

Even if you're completely new to digital graphic recording, you'll leave with a clear, step-by-step roadmap for building a digital scribing workflow that is reliable, efficient, and ready for client work.
Bring your questions, your current setup, and your curiosity. This session is designed to be highly practical, with plenty of time for demonstrations, troubleshooting, and discussion.

NOVA Scribes has entered into a partnership with the IFVP: the International Forum of Visual Practitioners! This workshop is an IFVP Learning Lab. All IFVP members have access to Learning Labs at https://ifvpforum.circle.so/c/learning-hub/

This workshop will be recorded and posted on YouTube for anyone who cannot attend. You can find the YouTube link in the Comments section of this NOVA Scribes Meetup event once the workshop video has been uploaded to YouTube.

You can find previously recorded videos at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJfInZHmS8prj2_DUaJ35CYY8n7SzoPMJ

We’re not charging for this workshop, but we will be asking for donations! Donations cover the costs of hosting events on Meetup, to honorariums for new graphic recorders, and scholarships.
Please be sure you are registered on Meetup! If your Zoom name doesn’t match your name on Meetup, you will not be admitted. (We’ve had Zoom bombers.)

Find us and join us on LinkedIn, or on our website:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nova-scribes/
https://www.novascribes.com/