Hi ,I am new to the industry and would like to purchase a drawing tablet ,and have looked at the wacom intuos 3PTZ630 6x 8",and would like to know if this model is a good place to start for touching up photos and drawing contours around images etc.
Hi, I have a Wacom 6"x8" tablet and could kick myself for taking so long to get it. Have fun!
Same here. I've been using a Wacom tablet since the mid 90's sometime..........can't even/don't want to, ever go back to a mouse. (even though most models come with one).
I have some version of a Wacom on all our computers. The one I like the most is the 6 X 8 Intuos3.
next up................I have my eye on a Cintiq.............dreaming <smile>
Hi Tip, I agree with the other posters about the value of a tablet. Let me add a few tid bits.1. It takes a while to get used to it.2. It will not turn anyone into a great artist unless you already have great artist capabilities. I found that out the hard way. 3. Consider size. I started a good many years ago with a 5" x 8" tablet. As my fingers grew old, I bought a 9" x 12" tablet. I like it a lot better. The area is two and a half times greater. However, I have seen posts in which users favored the smaller tablet.4. Perhaps you can post an inquiry into why some users prefer the smaller size and some prefer the larger size.Phil
Hi there,I use a wacom tablet on a daily basis in my work as illustrator, and some graphic design.
I have both a larger size and a smaller size.Why people prefer the one from the other you asked, well its a very personal question.I know an illustrator who uses a Wacom Intuos big almost like here own table. But she is stucked to the studio. She cant carry that around, and because of this she always have to be sitting on the same spot when working. Me on the other hand I have both an A5 and A6 Wide size. In europe we uses these sizes, A6 wide is the smallest of the Wacom tablets,and the A5 is the closest size above.
I use to be against the smaller A6 wide size before, but know prefere it, and always uses it.Then again, I am very mobile. I like to sit and work on different places around town, and different places in a studio, and different places at home. I like to be able to have the wacom tablet both infront of my computer on the table, and on my lapp laying in a nice stool. Leaning back.
And because I am very mobile and work at several places, I get boorde to be at one place all the time, I can very easy put it in my backpack, together with my laptop and sketchbook (paper) and selection of pens.I wrote about Wacom tablets on my blog, the english language version direct link ishttp://stefanlindblad-english.blogspot.com/2009/01/wacom-tablets-when-doing-digital-work.html
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I've stopped using a mouse quite a while ago and have been very happy my Wacom tablet not only when using CorelDRAW / Corel PHOTO-PAINT, but also for everything else. And while it is only the 4x8 Wacom Intuos 3 tablet, you might want to look at the CorelDRAW Anniversary Edition if you are not already on X4.
Gérard
Using CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 (SP3), Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X5 (SP1) & CorelCADon Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 / Intel Core i7, 6 Gb RAM, nVidia GeForce GT 330M graphics
I use a mixture of my laptop trackpad and a Wacom Bamboo for all my work, to me a mouse now feels 'unnatural' to use.
Had another make of drawing tablet, hated it, bought the Wacom, love it :)
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Tip: Hi ,I am new to the industry and would like to purchase a drawing tablet ,and have looked at the wacom intuos 3PTZ630 6x 8",and would like to know if this model is a good place to start for touching up photos and drawing contours around images etc.
I'd like to suggest you to use Wacom 6x8 Intous3. So far its the most result oriented software and also quite simple and efficient as well. For further details consult any of 70-284, 70-282, 70-290
...this goes bit off topic, but:
Those who use tablet all the time, do you notice any advantage in ergonomics compared to mouse? So far I've used mouse and computer generally, I 've got some tension problems on mouse side...
I've tried only cheap tablets (many years ago) for a very short time and I couldn't find it ergonomically as natural as pen and paper.
Velmala,
I switched to a tablet for two reasons. To ease the onset of Carpal tunnel syndrome and for graphics. I use the pen tablet for most computer work. Although I still use a mouse for some things. Most people, when first using a tablet grip the pen way to tightly and that can cause hand cramps.
Jack
velmala:Those who use tablet all the time, do you notice any advantage in ergonomics compared to mouse? So far I've used mouse and computer generally, I 've got some tension problems on mouse side...
Totally. I was developing some tendon pains a while back during some intensive work hours. After using the tablet for drawing, the pains were gone. One excercise you can try is wrapping a rubberband around your fingers as a whole and just try to pull them apart now and then. Many tension problems are due to your muscles functioning only in one direction, so pulling them in the opposite direction helps in avoiding physical stress on them.
I'm running on two -now old but healthy- Wacom Intuos 2 tablets and they perform greatly.
_mosh
I agree with your comments about the tablet, but your links are for Microsoft certification exam information
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Mosh:
That rubber band tip sounds good...I'll try it. I'll consider also that tablet, perhaps it doesn't have to be the most expensive one (although good pressure features there should be...)
I think I've developed a tension problem somewhere near shoulder bone. I like to use as light mouse as possible and always wired, they are easier to lift. Some ergonomic expert might say that mouse should not be lifted at all...but I simply can't work that way.