How many members use graphics tablet in their digital workflow?

Darren · 10th May 2005

Just a quick poll to see how many members are using graphics tablet in their digital photography workflow.

CaeSiuM · 10th May 2005

Maybe I'm just not used to it but I've tried using a Wacom tablet at my previous workplace and I'm much slower using that when doing editing as compared to using a mouse.

My personal opinion is that a tablet is more suited for people doing drawings and illustration. Photo editing work? Keyboard and mouse works much better. It's very hard to use shortcuts on the keyboard when using the tablet.

waiaung · 11th May 2005

Well..its a little tricky to get used to the tablet for the first time users. My advice is try to use it as a mouse first. Then once you get used to it, you'll be happy.

And for photoediting, its very useful. especially dealing with layer masks in photoshop, as well as other tools like burn, dodge, etc. Pressure sensitivte tablets are highly recommended.

tunster · 11th May 2005

Originally Posted by waiaung

Well..its a little tricky to get used to the tablet for the first time users. My advice is try to use it as a mouse first. Then once you get used to it, you'll be happy.

And for photoediting, its very useful. especially dealing with layer masks in photoshop, as well as other tools like burn, dodge, etc. Pressure sensitivte tablets are highly recommended.

Double that....and do a little hand painting in Painter

togu · 11th May 2005

Still struggling with my old wacom tablet...

firestone · 11th May 2005

Originally Posted by togu

Still struggling with my old wacom tablet...

What do u mean by struggling?

Splutter · 11th May 2005

I really would like to get a tablet, but I think my physical workspace doesn't allow it anymore

togu · 11th May 2005

Originally Posted by firestone

What do u mean by struggling?

Cos i hate the xy*****%&^( tablet for taking up so much space, and difficult to use, but still have to use it cos I already paid for it.

SNAG · 11th May 2005

Just to ask, do you guys find the mouse attachment for the Wacom tablets more sensitive than those "hi end" mice (ie, Razor Diamondbacks)?

I've managed to try a Intuos 3 tablet for some masking work, and although it's much easier to control compared to a mouse, I can't get used to it. When it comes to less options that require less precision (ie, Bezier curves), I find the mouse easier to manipulate.

Anyone knows what's a good size? IMHO the 6x8" is a tad too big for me.

firestone · 11th May 2005

Originally Posted by togu

Cos i hate the xy*****%&^( tablet for taking up so much space, and difficult to use, but still have to use it cos I already paid for it.

LOL!!

Guess it just takes getting used to..
I oso swear that a mouse is just as good when I started doing DI and would switch back to it whenever I'm not airbrushing and perhaps when pathing.
But it becomes handy once you get the hang of it.

photobum · 11th May 2005

Cannot live without my Wacom (if no Intuos, Graphite will work also)

incubus · 11th May 2005

i use my tablet for design and dwg purposes, if i were to manipulate the photo den id be using my tablet. i prefer to use mouse and keyboard shortcuts sometimes

ST1100 · 11th May 2005

Originally Posted by togu

Cos i hate the xy*****%&^( tablet for taking up so much space, and difficult to use, but still have to use it cos I already paid for it.

Haha! That makes two of us. i gave up after a few tries. Table no space. And just can't get used to it. i even tried using it for Counterstrike. Ended up spinning round and round with the slightest move of the pen.

Maybe some kind soul can conduct a 'tablet tutorial'. Just to show and familarise others with the tablet way of working.

NMSS_2 · 11th May 2005

is tablet pc the better way to do editing?

ibs · 12th May 2005

I can't live without one. You can take away my mouse but you have to prise my tablet from my cold dead hands..

tunster · 12th May 2005

Originally Posted by ibs

I can't live without one. You can take away my mouse but you have to prise my tablet from my cold dead hands..

I can't live without either of them. Tablet is hard to double click.

firestone · 12th May 2005

Anyone here beside me thinks the eraser end is totally useless

?...

Come to tink of it, it'll probably be more useful if it's an actual pen nip! haha..

View Poll Results: How many members use graphics tablets?
Yes, using a graphics tablet for digital workflow.	20	58.82%
No, only use mouse and no plans to get tablet.	5	14.71%
No, using mouse but considering tablet in future.	9	26.47%
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10th May 2005	#1
Darren ClubSNAP Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ClubSNAP HQ Posts: 7,473	How many members use graphics tablet in their digital workflow? Just a quick poll to see how many members are using graphics tablet in their digital photography workflow.

11th May 2005	#3
waiaung Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: waiaung.deviantart.com Posts: 422	Well..its a little tricky to get used to the tablet for the first time users. My advice is try to use it as a mouse first. Then once you get used to it, you'll be happy. And for photoediting, its very useful. especially dealing with layer masks in photoshop, as well as other tools like burn, dodge, etc. Pressure sensitivte tablets are highly recommended. __________________ My Gallery at DeviantART http://waiaung.deviantart.com

11th May 2005	#7
Splutter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gim Boon Tai Posts: 2,819	I really would like to get a tablet, but I think my physical workspace doesn't allow it anymore __________________ If you understand my works, it's photography. If you don't, it's art. SplutterPhotography\|flickr

11th May 2005	#11
photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	Yes.... Cannot live without my Wacom (if no Intuos, Graphite will work also)

10th May 2005	#2
CaeSiuM Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore, Bedok Posts: 660	Maybe I'm just not used to it but I've tried using a Wacom tablet at my previous workplace and I'm much slower using that when doing editing as compared to using a mouse. My personal opinion is that a tablet is more suited for people doing drawings and illustration. Photo editing work? Keyboard and mouse works much better. It's very hard to use shortcuts on the keyboard when using the tablet.

11th May 2005	#5
togu Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ToFusland Posts: 5,563	Still struggling with my old wacom tablet...

11th May 2005	#9
SNAG Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,410	Just to ask, do you guys find the mouse attachment for the Wacom tablets more sensitive than those "hi end" mice (ie, Razor Diamondbacks)? I've managed to try a Intuos 3 tablet for some masking work, and although it's much easier to control compared to a mouse, I can't get used to it. When it comes to less options that require less precision (ie, Bezier curves), I find the mouse easier to manipulate. Anyone knows what's a good size? IMHO the 6x8" is a tad too big for me.

11th May 2005	#12
incubus Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: galaxy far far away Posts: 1,505	i use my tablet for design and dwg purposes, if i were to manipulate the photo den id be using my tablet. i prefer to use mouse and keyboard shortcuts sometimes __________________ Deviantart shahrulazmi.com

11th May 2005	#14
NMSS_2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northen part of Sing a pore Posts: 2,010	is tablet pc the better way to do editing? __________________ My Wordpress Blog Flickr

12th May 2005	#15
ibs Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 371	I can't live without one. You can take away my mouse but you have to prise my tablet from my cold dead hands..

12th May 2005	#17
firestone Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Posts: 399	Anyone here beside me thinks the eraser end is totally useless ?... Come to tink of it, it'll probably be more useful if it's an actual pen nip! haha..