Community Forums => General Chat => Topic started by: matt oz on September 07, 2007, 07:27:35 PM
Title: pc pen tablets
Post by: matt oz on September 07, 2007, 07:27:35 PM
Has anyone ever used one of these before?
Not a tablet PC, but one of those USB tablets with a pen.
I bought this one on Amazon, and got it in the mail today. It's so freaking awesome, I can't believe it. Really responsive, great pressure sensitivity. A product that actually does what it advertises.
I bought it because I'm doing a project this semester that's going to require some Flash cartoons, and I sure as hell wasn't gonna draw everything with my mouse.
And it comes in blue! I was tempted to buy white so it would match my iMac, but the blue one matches my eyes, kind of. And it's like $10 cheaper for whatever reason.
Title: RE: pc pen tablets
Post by: KDR_11k on September 08, 2007, 01:00:06 AM
General rule: You have two choices when it comes to graphics tablets, a Wacom or a piece of crap.
I got a Graphire 1 for 45€ used a loooong time ago.
Title: RE: pc pen tablets
Post by: Darkheart on September 08, 2007, 01:46:52 AM
Everyone at my school uses one, I just am weird and draw everything with the mouse but yea, KDR is right the only tablet you want is a Wacom. 4X5 is a little smallish but I am sure you can adapt to it. Also know that on average it takes roughly a good month or so to get used to a tablet. When I say that I mean roughly by the end of one month you should be close to drawing with a tablet as good as you do with a pen and paper. Good luck and you will have to post some stuff you do with it.
BTW, if you ever need any help with flash let me know. I animate, illustrate Yes illustrate and am working on flash web games.
