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10-19-2003, 09:10 PM

Does anyone here use a tablet or have any suggestions whats important? what brand/size/connection is best? I do alot of pencial/paper/watercolor work for industrial design but I want to start moving more of it into photoshop. Do you have any suggestions of a good tablet thats compatible with PS 7.0 and pressure sensitive (i assume this is a feature?)

GoldenOuroboros · 10-20-2003, 02:13 AM

have you looked around the net, best to do that first. As they say here, quite abit actually, google it

But other than that, I'm after one too.. want an A4 size one if I can get one that's around my budget

analinguist · 10-21-2003, 05:42 AM

everyone uses waicom tablets, but they are the most expensive. they are pretty nice though..they have really nice pressure sensitivity. you don't need to get a huge one either, one of my old roommate's had one.. i think it was about 5 x 7, and that was plenty of space. it takes a bit to get used to, as i've tried to use a few, but once you get the handle of it, it will be more natural obviously.

gallopingwanker · 10-21-2003, 06:22 AM

i have a 4x5 wacom tablet and it does everything i want and more, don't judge on size because it is perfect size for me and probably everyone else...an example of a project i did is entitled "christina scabbia portrait"...you can see different pressures and such within the painting......additional advice: only go wacom, don't go off brand...also, it was $99 for the 4x5

analinguist · 10-21-2003, 12:03 PM

i knew someone that didn't get a waicom and it seemed to work okay, but i don't know how they work i the long run. i didn't get to use it myself, but everyone that i know that has a waicom seems to really love them. take wankers advice.

Church · 10-21-2003, 08:52 PM

Yep, I like my Wacom. Got it from Future Shop for 125$ CD I think. It was worth every penny in my opinion.

bermuDa · 10-22-2003, 05:56 PM

I've got a wacom graphire, but I wish i had an intuos2...

it's very useful when I use it, but I haven't done much drawing on the comp in a while now :\

I did this with the tablet in photoshop, it's a small portion of a family portrait i drew for a friend. the finished product is cleaner but this part was done completely with the tablet.

Konichiwaneko · 10-22-2003, 08:36 PM

I use a 9x12 wacom tablet...I just drew this piece tonight

bermuDa · 10-23-2003, 07:20 AM

you have an intuos?? wanna trade?

Konichiwaneko · 10-23-2003, 08:25 AM

I like it so I can't. Dell has one on sale right now new for $375. 9x12 platinum version, with 1024 preassure points and automatic +5 to sex appeal.

gallopingwanker · 10-23-2003, 08:26 AM

theres no big differences between the intuos and graphire wacom tablets, one has some shortcuts which are easier to do by hand anyways...and the pen is cooler, that's about it...not enough of a difference for a designer/artist to spend 200 bucks more...just my input

analinguist · 10-23-2003, 08:36 AM

the line weight of those last two drawings drives me crazy. change it up a bit. it screams for change! that sketchy drawing with the wacom tablet looks authentically hand drawn.. pretty neat stuff those tablets can give you. i always just scan my hand drawn and trace it in illustrator...perhaps i could skip a step with one of those...i dont' feel like spending money on crap like that tho, i'd rather buy a good pair of monitor speakers fer me music studio. arrr!!!

Konichiwaneko · 10-23-2003, 09:26 AM

I know you mean well Anal, but my art is for me and not others...so I don't plan on changing that style anytime soon. My styles vary, if you want to see my other work hit my website.

OMFUG · 10-23-2003, 10:54 AM

I love my wacom, I just wish I had saved a bit longer and got the 9x12 one.

bermuDa · 10-23-2003, 04:51 PM

OMFUG: those are my sentiments exactly

gallopingwanker: the main difference I see is the drawing area size. the graphire is only about 4x5" (though there is a 6x8" version it wasn't available when I purchased mine, I could go for one of those!). The Intuos comes in 4x5", 6x8", 9x12" and 12x18" versions, and has more mouse functions (though I don't use tablet mice at all; I don't like how they orient themselves compared to regular mice).

anti fishstick · 10-28-2003, 12:36 PM

i don't have a wacom tablet..
but my school does

this is the first and only thing ive done on wacom.
i was just messing around in class.

Konichiwaneko · 10-28-2003, 12:41 PM

that's great.

Also if you are messing with them for the first time, you can put your own drawing underneath the plastic.

meff · 10-28-2003, 06:02 PM

I would get one but all I could draw would be stick figures

anti fishstick · 10-29-2003, 01:20 PM

but the exploding dog guy (i think thats his name) is a genius!

bubbagumpshrimp · 10-29-2003, 03:26 PM

I've owned a few tablets, and Wacom is by far the best I've used. I've had the Wacom.

The off-brand ones tended to die pretty quickly, required batteries, and were overall rather flakey.

As for size, I'd suggest going with a little 4x5 to start (usually around $100USD), and if you find that you like using the tablet, but want a larger surface, upgrade.

gallopingwanker · 10-31-2003, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bubbagumpshrimp
I've owned a few tablets, and Wacom is by far the best I've used. I've had the Wacom.

The off-brand ones tended to die pretty quickly, required batteries, and were overall rather flakey.

As for size, I'd suggest going with a little 4x5 to start (usually around $100USD), and if you find that you like using the tablet, but want a larger surface, upgrade.

exactly

Tophat665 · 11-03-2003, 07:03 PM

Oh I have got to get me one of these! But $450 for the 9x12 is steeeeep.

10-19-2003, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
NotMinus Guest	Drawing Tablet. Does anyone here use a tablet or have any suggestions whats important? what brand/size/connection is best? I do alot of pencial/paper/watercolor work for industrial design but I want to start moving more of it into photoshop. Do you have any suggestions of a good tablet thats compatible with PS 7.0 and pressure sensitive (i assume this is a feature?)

10-20-2003, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	have you looked around the net, best to do that first. As they say here, quite abit actually, google it But other than that, I'm after one too.. want an A4 size one if I can get one that's around my budget __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

10-21-2003, 05:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
analinguist Psycho	everyone uses waicom tablets, but they are the most expensive. they are pretty nice though..they have really nice pressure sensitivity. you don't need to get a huge one either, one of my old roommate's had one.. i think it was about 5 x 7, and that was plenty of space. it takes a bit to get used to, as i've tried to use a few, but once you get the handle of it, it will be more natural obviously. __________________ end

10-21-2003, 12:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
analinguist Psycho	i knew someone that didn't get a waicom and it seemed to work okay, but i don't know how they work i the long run. i didn't get to use it myself, but everyone that i know that has a waicom seems to really love them. take wankers advice. __________________ end

10-22-2003, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	I've got a wacom graphire, but I wish i had an intuos2... it's very useful when I use it, but I haven't done much drawing on the comp in a while now :\ I did this with the tablet in photoshop, it's a small portion of a family portrait i drew for a friend. the finished product is cleaner but this part was done completely with the tablet. __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

10-21-2003, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
gallopingwanker At the Lemonade Stand Location: in a theater near you!	i have a 4x5 wacom tablet and it does everything i want and more, don't judge on size because it is perfect size for me and probably everyone else...an example of a project i did is entitled "christina scabbia portrait"...you can see different pressures and such within the painting......additional advice: only go wacom, don't go off brand...also, it was $99 for the 4x5

10-21-2003, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Church Tilted F*ckhead Location: New Jersey	Yep, I like my Wacom. Got it from Future Shop for 125$ CD I think. It was worth every penny in my opinion.

10-22-2003, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	I use a 9x12 wacom tablet...I just drew this piece tonight __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

10-23-2003, 07:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	you have an intuos?? wanna trade? __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

10-23-2003, 08:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	I like it so I can't. Dell has one on sale right now new for $375. 9x12 platinum version, with 1024 preassure points and automatic +5 to sex appeal. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us. Last edited by Konichiwaneko; 10-23-2003 at 07:24 PM..

10-23-2003, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
gallopingwanker At the Lemonade Stand Location: in a theater near you!	theres no big differences between the intuos and graphire wacom tablets, one has some shortcuts which are easier to do by hand anyways...and the pen is cooler, that's about it...not enough of a difference for a designer/artist to spend 200 bucks more...just my input

10-23-2003, 08:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
analinguist Psycho	the line weight of those last two drawings drives me crazy. change it up a bit. it screams for change! that sketchy drawing with the wacom tablet looks authentically hand drawn.. pretty neat stuff those tablets can give you. i always just scan my hand drawn and trace it in illustrator...perhaps i could skip a step with one of those...i dont' feel like spending money on crap like that tho, i'd rather buy a good pair of monitor speakers fer me music studio. arrr!!! __________________ end

10-23-2003, 09:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	I know you mean well Anal, but my art is for me and not others...so I don't plan on changing that style anytime soon. My styles vary, if you want to see my other work hit my website. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

10-23-2003, 10:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
OMFUG Insane Location: Philly	I love my wacom, I just wish I had saved a bit longer and got the 9x12 one. __________________ This space intentionally left blank.

10-23-2003, 04:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	OMFUG: those are my sentiments exactly gallopingwanker: the main difference I see is the drawing area size. the graphire is only about 4x5" (though there is a 6x8" version it wasn't available when I purchased mine, I could go for one of those!). The Intuos comes in 4x5", 6x8", 9x12" and 12x18" versions, and has more mouse functions (though I don't use tablet mice at all; I don't like how they orient themselves compared to regular mice). __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

10-29-2003, 01:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
anti fishstick Post-modernism meets Individualism AKA the Clash Location: oregon	but the exploding dog guy (i think thats his name) is a genius! __________________ And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin

10-28-2003, 12:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
anti fishstick Post-modernism meets Individualism AKA the Clash Location: oregon	i don't have a wacom tablet.. but my school does this is the first and only thing ive done on wacom. i was just messing around in class. __________________ And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin

10-28-2003, 12:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	that's great. Also if you are messing with them for the first time, you can put your own drawing underneath the plastic. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

10-28-2003, 06:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
meff Vanishing, like I do.. Location: Austin, TX	I would get one but all I could draw would be stick figures __________________ Toy-like people make me boy-like.

10-29-2003, 03:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
bubbagumpshrimp Crazy	I've owned a few tablets, and Wacom is by far the best I've used. I've had the Wacom. The off-brand ones tended to die pretty quickly, required batteries, and were overall rather flakey. As for size, I'd suggest going with a little 4x5 to start (usually around $100USD), and if you find that you like using the tablet, but want a larger surface, upgrade.

11-03-2003, 07:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
Tophat665 Minion of the scaléd ones Location: Northeast Jesusland	Oh I have got to get me one of these! But $450 for the 9x12 is steeeeep. __________________ Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life. Last edited by Tophat665; 11-03-2003 at 07:12 PM..