Exploring ProArt AI PCs: An Artist's Perspective with Jazza

Sep 27, 2024

With the new lineup of ProArt creator AI PCs, efficient content production is available anywhere and anytime – even in difficult landscapes. The ProArt P16, PX13, and PZ13 are geared up with powerful AI processing components, tested for military grade durability, and are designed to be used in versatile modes.

Professional content creator Jazza (Josiah Alan Brooks) is one of the first people to have hands-on experience with the new ProArt laptops and he gave us his take on the lineup. Jazza creates diverse artworks with all sorts of materials and mediums including clay sculpting, rug tufting, 3D animating, illustration, and more. He is a successful YouTuber with 6.5 million subscribers and has built his own community of creatives over the course of 12 years. We asked Jazza some questions to gain insight on a creator’s perspective on ProArt laptops.

ASUS: As someone who has experienced our previous generations of ProArt laptops, what are some changes in the design of the 2024 ProArt lineup that made an impression on you?

Jazza: I appreciate that all three ProArt models have a different design - rather than all being clamshell models like before. There’s one that can be used like a traditional laptop, one that can be flipped all the way around 360°, and one that you can detach to use as a tablet. They really feel like they can be take-away devices but still fit into the studio environment now. I am very tactile as an artist and how something feels in my hand really matters. These new ProArt laptops do not feel bulky at all but thin and light instead while feeling premium to the touch, I am astounded by the quality.

The ProArt PX13 is has a 360° hinge that enables the laptop to be used completely flat, like a regular laptop, in tent mode or in tablet mode. The ProArt PZ13 is a 2-in-1 detachable laptop that can be used as a tablet and weighs less than one kilogram. Although the ProArt P16 is a traditional clamshell, it is made much lighter and compact than the previous version without compromising performance.

All three ProArt laptops are coated in a sleek Nano Black coating which is smudge resistant and better at rejecting fingerprints, maintaining a sharp look. The edges of the laptop also feature vertical stripes that echo the design of a professional camera.

ASUS: Now that AI tools for art are becoming a part of people’s daily tools, which AI tools on ProArt laptops might you use?

Jazza: I might use AI tools for brainstorming and ideation before getting started on the actual art project. Sometimes I also use AI to create elements for the background or foreground of my YouTube thumbnails, and that also saves me a lot of time. File management and organization is also something I can see AI helping me with in the future. The StoryCube app in new ProArt laptops seems quite cool. As someone who has a career being a full-time creator, we may produce files over 100 gigabytes per week. Being able to have that sorted preliminarily would be immensely helpful.

Inspiration and file management AI apps including MuseTree and StoryCube are included in new ProArt laptops. Creators can turn simple sketches into variations of complete artworks or expand initial ideas through keywords in MuseTree. Scenes can be automatically identified and categorized and highlight videos can be AI generated and shared instantly. All this can be processed locally on new ASUS Powerful AI PCs.

ASUS: What are some features on the new ProArt laptops that you see yourself using when you’re outdoors?

Jazza: I only use laptops outside of the studio because I use desktops in my studios. So when I’m shopping for a laptop, versatility is one of the main factors considered. I need to be able to switch modes with it quickly, using it in my home, at my office, or on the go. I love that the ProArt laptops ― especially the PZ13 ― are thin and light, and that ASUS Pen 2.0 works with all three ProArt models. This allows me to switch between tasks efficiently ― I could be sketching up a prototype for a client, editing a video draft, drawing up a thumbnail, typing a reply to an email, or reviewing a video script – and I could be doing these things on a plane or whichever place I need to go.

ProArt PZ13 is a Enhanced AI PC that’s not only ultra-portable but also highly durable. This 0.85 kg light and 9 mm thin machine is IP52 rated to withstand dust blowing and water splashes. It has passed US Military Grade Durability tests including shock, vibration, humidity tests and more, making it reliable for even off-roading or highly adventurous creators.

ASUS: How might the new ProArt laptops change your workflow as a creator?

Jazza: I think creator laptops that are powerful enough to process AI tools locally are great. I wanted to use the AI generation in Photoshop on the plane but couldn’t because I wasn’t connected to the internet. AI tools are something that I’m starting to get used to and want to use more often, and being able to access AI features on device allows me to factor them into my workflow when I need to.

Powerful AI PCs such as ProArt P16 provides 50 TOPS of NPU power and 321 TOPS of GPU performance, guaranteeing smooth experiences with AI-accelerated workflows with better efficiency and less graphic latency. Being able to process files or tasks locally, thanks to its robust AI processing power, also delivers better privacy and security.

The spirit of ProArt is to empower creators to tell their stories no matter how rugged their journey might be. With the aid of AI tools such as Cocreator, Copilot chat, MuseTree, StoryCube, and more, creation workflows can be streamlined and essential tasks can be highlighted. Click the link below to browse the lineup of ProArt AI PCs.