Preserved Topic: wacom intuos (Page 1 of 1)

Is the tablet really worth it? I've been eyeing these things for about a year now and I think Im about to order one. It seems like something really cool to have. Also what is the difference in the intuos 6x8 special edition and regular one (besides the color)?

Josh

I'm using one, and if you use a program like painter, it really worth, but not really necessary when using a Word Processor, i never use it for web design (mostly Photoshop) the images are too exactly and i need exactly measurements, not something to do it with my hands that are most like stones....


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I use illustrator and photoshop.

Worth it! Worth it!

I have been looking for an Intuos as well.

I am trying to collect as much info as possible about these tablets.

I would prefer the 12x18 because I work with very large images such as miscellaneous adverts, storyboards, and contractual information. The majority of my time will be spent processing original design ideas from initial sketches to the final product using Photoshop, Corel Draw, and Maya.

I draw quite a bit.

I guess I have the same question. Is buying an Intuos worth it?

BTW, I have a post in the Multimedia section that deals with exporting to Flash 5. I can't quite figure it out, so if anyone wants to lend a hand, it would be much appreciated.




"Your perception of the obvious is quite remarkable!"

what about size? I'm thinking about the 6x8? a good choice?

Josh,

From what I've gathered so far, it seems that the 6x8 is just too small for most people (with krets as the exception). Of course, it depends on what you're using it for, how much space you have, and your drawing style. Personally, I hate being confined to a small space as my drawing surface, bigger is always better. If you're going to use it for Photoshop and Illustrator get a 12x12, there isn't much of a difference in price if you find one on ebay.

That's just my preconceived opinion, wait until I actually get one.



"Your perception of the obvious is quite remarkable!"

[This message has been edited by rattula (edited 08-02-2001).]

Whoa there little campers.

There isn't that much of a difference in price? I dunno, last time I checked, 130 extra bucks above a normal 300 price tag was more than a little bit. Could be me, but 50% step up seems to be a difference...

Now then, let's talk real estate. Desk, and Desktop. 6x8 is tiny, it's built for people with not a lot of desk room, and small arm motions. 9x12 is almost ideal for designers and artists working in screen and small print work, as it matches the screen aspect (sorry, 12x12 is a square, and your screen space...just isn't ), and it lets the user have more offstroke leniency for longer brushstrokes and arm motions. The 9x12's price also marks it mid-range, which is nicer than the step up to the 12x18 range.

Now, the 12x18 is great.....if you have a ton of deskspace, few other peripherals, and brushstrokes akin to wild masturbatory habits.... The screen real estate is niiiiice...and again, it matches the screen aspect well, so your drawing seems more natural. It does take up a ton of room, and most users will completely waste the space on the tablet face itself. However, it is a great tool, and every overpaid designer and rich kid with too much time should get one (hehe)

Honestly when you take into consideration the space on your desk, and the need for some fluid motion, the 9x12 makes sense. If you've got the extra bucks, and buy a new table to hold the tablet, then the 12x18 is mahhvelous. I'd really shy away from the 12x12, it's a strange setup to deal with.

Anything below a 9x12 is mostly novelty and for small projects/learning. Great tools they are, fun fun, but limiting when it comes to natural motion. They store well, though, even if they can't hold a standard page size under the transparent overlay.

And there we go, for pointless tablet babble 101.



Peter

I've got the 9x12 SE. It's awesome. The problem with the 12x18 is that I simply do not have enough deskroom. Sometimes with all the crap on my desk I bump stuff with the 9x12 even. But anything smaller is too small. Yeah, the only difference is the SE is the cool color. I'm not sure if you can get the xtra pens to match though. I want the airbrush pen. That'd be great.


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I need a decent paying job ...

Some talent would be nice too but... eh.. I'll get there eventualy...

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L M A O.

Size doesn't matter, it's what you do with it... at least, that's what I keep getting told.

wacom tablets are great, i do a lot of freehand product visualisation, car renderings etc and it is superb for that, but draw out linework first and scan it in. the a6 tablet is really good because it moves about the same amount as your mouse. I've got an a5 one too but i think the smaller one is actually easier to use. the small one is only £60 so it is pretty good value. dont get the reallly big tablets you have to move your hand so far it is really unnatural, and they cost more than a porsche. if you are doing a big drawing just zoom in easy

go get one

I always use a 9x12 tablet. I'm about to get an Intuos USB 9x12 to replace my old ArtzII pad. Since I bought Mental Ray, I haven't been able to use the Artz, because they can't share the serial port.

As far as desk space goes, I just use it for a mousepad when I'm using non-tablet applications

I can't even use Photoshop with a mouse these days, at least not without extreme aggravation. And a good Wacom tablet just freakin' rocks with Painter.

dAmn! Now i gotta o get one.

if it hurts, put a magnet on it!