Can anyone tell me what to look for? Any ideas on prices to look for and features?
A:)
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
its called a Wacom tablet, the best thing you could do is do a search on here for many topics about differnt sizes and models. or you could give Don Coplen a call, and he could give you alot of good information about them.
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
I have a little wacom tablet that plugs into my USB port. It's a super tool for photoshop. Whenever I need to "paint" in photoshop I pull out the wacom tablet.
Posted by Barry Branscum (Member # 445) on :
Indespensible I have the 12"x12" version and I love it!! A little over 400 bucks from amazon.com
Posted by Doug Downey (Member # 829) on :
make sure you spend extra and get the intutous model, we have a 6x8 and would not trade it for anything!
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Two wacom 6x8's here. They're not just great for photoshop. They're also very good for vector drawing, at least for illustrator. I don't know how they work with corel almighty, but I'd assume just as well.
You will be amazed how much easier it is to draw with a stylus after drawing with what David Butler likes to call "that bar of soap".
Here's a little step by step I did way back when, showing how a wacom can be used to take artwork from rough sketch to finished art.
Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
I bought the 4 or 5 by 6 model and love it but if I were to buy another one I think I would go with the 6x8 just for a little more room..
Jason D
Posted by Doug Downey (Member # 829) on :
Also Corel Painter is a fantastic illustration program to use with it. It is a whole artstudio in one program. It works seamless with Photoshop also for those adobe users.
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
yep I used to be a supporter of the smaller ones but go as big as you would like to draw on and can afford.
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
Adrienne, If you want to give one a test drive stop on by the next time you are on this side of the pond and you can play with my tablet. I have a 6x8 wacom intous3 and it takes a little getting used to but now I'm fairly proficient with it. Had it about 2-3 months.
Posted by Steve Eisenreich (Member # 1444) on :
I have a 9x12 intuos 2 with a 19 inch monitor and I think it is the right size I used to have the small graphire model and I thought it was too small. I think you would be happy with the 6x8 if you draw with small hand movements if you draw with large strokes I would think you would need a larger tablet. They do take time to learn, you kind of have to force yourself into using the tablet for all tasks.
Posted by Adrienne Morgan (Member # 1046) on :
Larger tablet sounds like what I would get the most use of...
But what about price? Is $400 on the low side? I thought this type of thing would be cheap by now.
Still...I can't draw with a mouse at all...maybe I could draw better with a real dead one.....
Thanks for your input! A:)
Posted by Adrienne Morgan (Member # 1046) on :
Fry's has the WACOM INTUOS3 9 X 12 for $469.99 + $10.85 shipping
the 6x8 is 349.99
Amazon has one (9x12) at $392.98
[ December 31, 2005, 02:49 AM: Message edited by: Adrienne Morgan ]
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
A.
Wycom has training seminars around the country. Try a google search. They are usually two day events. I'm planning on taking one this year.
I have a 9"X12" and just know I'm not using it to it's full advantage.
J.
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Personally, I'd recommend eBay. And, with a tablet, "like new" is as good as "new". There simply isn't that much to wear out on them. You've got the nibs, which are very inexpensive. Then there's the overlay sheet, also inexpensive to replace. "Like new" tells me that the overlay is in good shape anyway.
[ December 31, 2005, 06:10 AM: Message edited by: Don Coplen ]
Posted by Ryan Long (Member # 5881) on :
Adrienne -- I have a 4x5 Wacom Graphire...but I just don't really use it. I never had a problem with using the mouse. A lot of people like the larger (more expensive) ones, but you might wanna try a smaller one to see if you like the feel of it first.
This one works fine, hardly used...I needed some extra cash so I was planning on selling it on eBay. If you are interested in buying it, drop me an email at ryan_long_01@hotmail.com. I'll sell it for whatever they are going for on eBay.
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
I disagree with Ryan on this one. 4x5 is too small for graphics use. Anything less than 6x8 is throwing your money away and will be of no use to you.
Posted by Adrienne Morgan (Member # 1046) on :
If I get one, I really feel I need the largest i can afford (do they make one in a postage stamp size??)
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