Learn how to rescue details, remove flyaways, add volume, and enhance the definition of hair in any photo. We break down every tool and technique in Photoshop to get picture-perfect hair, every time.
I sometimes like to use the wacom with the Powerbook. I wonder if I could use my old small graphite with the new stylus. Otherwise, the larger tablet might be too large?
I would be nice if the Apple store had the various sizes out for the public to try. I went through three sizes before discovering the one I liked. Expensive learning curve.
Remember the 12 x 12? – what a waste of real estate, in my opinion, that is.
I know. In one way the larger tablet is appealing, but in another way it seems like it might be in the way. I only like to use the Wacom for certain retouching, although I do like using it more when on my Powerbook.
The Powerbook is the most inviting to have bluetooth enabled, just because I like to adjust everything to fit wherever I happen to be while running it. Lastly, in a Best Western, where they give you a small table to set up on, I was able to use bluetooth for online connection through my cell phone to the internet (no wireless to the rooms at this location) bluetooth mouse and bluetooth keyboard. I use a Intuos with the Powerbook but the USB hookup does not always make it as flexible for location as the other peripherals.
I hope Wacom eventually will come out with a bluetooth model in a smaller size.
I tried a Wacom Intuos 3 Platinum 9 x 12 Tablet" <http://www.a2zcomp.com/buy.asp?REF=12&SKU=E40319I>, and I found it absolutely great for two-monitor use. I just decided I can’t afford it or justify it now.
I used a 12×12 for 11 years, not a waste at all Ken, it’s just something you get used to, during that time I used a 12×18 at work for 2 years too, I like the big sweeping strokes.
I use the 11×6 now as I needed to update to keep my tablet inline with my Cintiq, they can only share pens with other intuos 3’s and my my 12×12 is an intuos 1.
SteveV, That’s why I made sure to add "in my opinion." This business of what is the best Wacom is a subject right up there with war and religion topics and is highly subjected to favoritism by individual users. I give all respect to the fact that we are a collection of professional artists and designers here, and each of us has our own preference over the range of products offered by Wacom. To me, it is both interesting and shows the individualism represented in these forums.
I looked and looked, and just found the answer to my own problem. I have two system preferences for tablets: an old one named "Tablet" and a new "Wacom Tablet" the click sound was "on" in the old "Tablet" [now off : )]
Without question the size of the tablet is one of personal feel. I like to be able to cover a lot of real estate by just bending my wrist.
With most of the navigating of the desktop I still prefer using a mouse–I find I mis-drop too many folders and files with the pen.
So, I mostly use the pen for retouching details–I don’t need a lot of real estate–thats my preference and why. I do need sensitivity. I have an old 4×5 (that I carry around on freelance outings) with only 512 levels and it feels quite kludgy at times.
I don’t know if tablets are demoed at Mac stores ofr (eek) CompUSA because that would seem ideal–to be able to try different sizes and pressure levels.
Any Wacom, Any Size, has been the best offense at keeping management from actually trying to do moves on my computer at work. Once they see there is no mouse, they pick up the pen and realize they are trying to move a cursor that behaves the opposite of what they expect. It puts them completely out of control. They back off and go back to their own desk.
When I get a new computer, the mouse goes into storage with the cartons. Good luck finding one since our move. That’s all right. The Wacom gives them torture enough.
Same here Todie, except on my 6×11 I’ve turned off both sides buttons, the buttons were fine for a while but a well placed keyboard is just as easy for me to do quick key functions, even on the cintiq.
The Intuos is beautiful. I’m used to having Graphites in the past. You can see and feel the quality of the Intuos, not only with the table, but also the stylus and even the mouse feels better.
Those of you with the 6×11. Do you Define a small area of the tablet to use? It seems that this is better for most uses as it keeps you from having to move all over the tablet.
One thing I do miss is a stand for my stylus. Where do you all keep yours when not in use?
Thanks Steve. I found my stand and it is a nice one. It was hidden under the wrapper. Three monitors? You must give your neck a workout each day, not to mention your hand. I am an upsidedown lefty so I like have a small area to confine the stylus.
Thanks Dirk. I can tell that with this setup I need to learn to utilize all the tools and buttons. I already feel comfortable with the extra function keys and touch strip, especially for retouching.
I’m curious about the new Wacom. It has the normal flipper piece of soft plastic on the work area, but it is not clear. I thought the purpose of this was for tracing, thus it can be flipped up and paper inserted under it. Because it is not transparent I wonder what it is there for. Sorry if this is a stupid question.
It’s replacable but most of all it’s for tracing. You can put a photo under it and draw away. Ann like to put a sheet over it to get more traction with the pen. It’s not as slippery.
Learn how to rescue details, remove flyaways, add volume, and enhance the definition of hair in any photo. We break down every tool and technique in Photoshop to get picture-perfect hair, every time.
Related Discussion Topics
Nice and short text about related topics in discussion sections
