Paper 53 is a note taking and drawing app that is great
for both: making notebooks and creating artistic
sketches, drawings, and idea collections.
The combination of these two functions also leads
to expressive and fun note taking with room for
doodles.
The pre-loaded making paper journal in the app
shows some awesome examples of the potential
of the paper 53 app.
Check this out for some inspiration.
One important thing to remember about this app is
how to return to the previous screen.
To do so, use two fingers and make a pinching motion
like this to go back.
This works from any screen in the app.
To create a new journal, tap the + icon.
To edit the settings in your notebook, tap the i
icon in the top right corner.
Here, you can name it, choose a photo for the
cover, or choose a journal color.
To add to the notebook, tap the cover.
You can scroll through the pages by swiping your
finger.
If you want to edit a page, just tap it.
The only free drawing tools that come with the
paper 53 app are the calligraphy pen and the
eraser.
You can tap the empty slots and demo the other
writing tools and the color mixing palate, which
are available as in-app purchases.
To write, you can just use your finger or a stylus
and tap the tool you want to use.
You can also choose the color.
One thing to note about the calligraphy pen is
that it makes heavier lines, the lighter you
draw.
This may seem counterintuitive at first.
This one is the eraser.
Remember the two-finger pinch to get back to the
previous screen.
Then scroll through to work on a new page.
One of the neatest features of paper 53 is
the rewind option.
To rewind, put two fingers on the screen and move
them counterclockwise.
You can also un-rewind by scrolling clockwise.
An important thing to remember about this
feature is that once you leave the notebook or
switch to another notebook, you can't rewind
your work on that page anymore.
Here, you can either delete the page, insert a
new a new page, or export the image.
You can also share it on various social media as an
image, your email, or on your camera roll.
Tap outside of the option box to make it go away.
To return to the main menu, use the two-finger
pinch.
On this page, you have the same delete, share, and
add options for the entire notebooks.
When you email the notebooks, they are sent
as PDFs.
You can also choose to send to app which allows
you to view and also possibly save your
notebook in other viewing apps such as ibooks or
skydrive.
Finally, the 53 icon gives access to a welcome guide
and website links.
Paper 53 is a fun way to let out some creative
juices in note taking and sketchbooks, especially if
you purchase the extra tools for creating.
My personal favorite is the paint tool that makes
very light and natural looking watercolor
strokes.
Thanks for listening.