Briandl79 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 So I know in general what a WACOM pen tablet is for, but what confuses me is tutorials on YouTube that show people importing scanned sketches and then editing them. I thought the idea was to use the tablet to sketch, why import an already sketched paper drawing? Also for WACOM owners, what software do you use (Photoshop, Illustrator, ETC)? TIA Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/773718-whats-a-wacom-for-and-whats-the-best-software/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
arukun14 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 So I know in general what a WACOM pen tablet is for, but what confuses me is tutorials on YouTube that show people importing scanned sketches and then editing them.I thought the idea was to use the tablet to sketch, why import an already sketched paper drawing? Also for WACOM owners, what software do you use (Photoshop, Illustrator, ETC)? TIA It really is up to the artist how to use the Wacom tablet. Generally, I'd scan my sketch and ink/color it digitally using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. I also use the tablet with Corel Painter if you want a more "painterly" feel. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/773718-whats-a-wacom-for-and-whats-the-best-software/#findComment-591009656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-KJ Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 It's just a matter of preference. A tablet can only get so far in terms of feeling natural, especially if you've been sketching traditionally for most of your life. It took me some time for me to get used to my tablet. The first problem you will run into is that you can not rotate your tablet (save for the Cintiq) like one would a paper to get optimal curves. Depending on how you draw, horizontal lines will usually be a b*tch to do. However, if you have an Intuous 4 and Adobe Photoshop CS4 (maybe Painter, too?), you can rotate the canvas at ease with the touch wheel (canvas on screen will rotate however much you want it to). You could also assign one of the express keys to a Rotate Canvas 90 degrees CW/CCW action on =<CS3. Now painting digitally is another story. It's a piece of cake, considering that you have total control of your painting at all times. Think the color is too saturated? Just change the blend mode or opacity. Before you start painting, you should read some of these tutorials: http://browse.deviantart.com/resources/tut...toshop/#order=9 You can tweak the brush to do all sorts of things. But sketching is definitely possible. Like I said, it's all a matter of preference. As for me, I use Photoshop. I think Photoshop and Painter are the best painting programs for digital drawing/painting. Here is my quick sketch: http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/669/gasf.png I think it would look better traditionally. But I'm working on digital sketches. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/773718-whats-a-wacom-for-and-whats-the-best-software/#findComment-591009678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnmnky Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Why import: Because some people are better drawers on paper. They may have sketched a real scene where they couldn't lug around their laptop and tablet, like on holiday. It may be an old drawing from school / from a friend / archive However, if you use for new drawings, then by all means, just draw straight into the software. Also, the software will depend on what you are drawing. Photoshop is bitmap based, illustrator is vectors. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/773718-whats-a-wacom-for-and-whats-the-best-software/#findComment-591009682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briandl79 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Another question: WACOM lists the Bamboo for the following: Personalize Annotate Document Online Sketch Simplify While the Bamboo Fun shows: Photo Editing Digtital Paint Draw & Sketch Handwrite The Fun sounds more like what I'd need, but as far as I can tell they both have the same pressure sensitivity and resolution. The biggest difference I see is the Fun comes with a mouse, so what's the difference (It also comes with extra software but my question is more about the hardware itself)? In other words why can't I use the Bamboo for the things the Bamboo Fun can do? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/773718-whats-a-wacom-for-and-whats-the-best-software/#findComment-591012296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-KJ Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 They will behave the same. Main differences: - Bamboo Fun has a wireless mouse - Bamboo Fun has a different look - Bamboo Tablet only comes in Black, whereas with Bamboo Fun you can personalize (at least from what I remember) - Bamboo Fun comes in different sizes (I think Bamboo Tablet comes in one: small). If you already have a mouse then there is no need for a Bamboo Fun. In fact, if you were looking for a mouse you could probably purchase a better one from Logitech or Microsoft along with the Bamboo Tablet and the total can be less than the Bamboo Fun package. Buy.com is selling it for $55 right now: http://www.buy.com/prod/wacom-bamboo-digit.../205705267.html I personally prefer the sleeker look and larger buttons on the Bamboo Tablet vs. the Bamboo Fun. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/773718-whats-a-wacom-for-and-whats-the-best-software/#findComment-591012640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briandl79 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks for the insight. I actually already bought the Bamboo from Best Buy for my son (75.00 with tax) and just wanted to make sure I'd gotten the right thing. He is mostly using it for drawing/sketching. He's mostly using Sketchbook Pro right now but I'm still looking into other options. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/773718-whats-a-wacom-for-and-whats-the-best-software/#findComment-591012726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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