Intuos "Photo"
Sep 4, 2015 06:41:04 #
Has anyone used the Wacom Intuos "Photo" tablet?
Seems that anytime I decide to consider a graphics tablet, Wacom has come out with new models and I can't find a review of any kind on the "Photo" model.
I've never used a tablet. I only know that using a mouse for detail work is tough.
Seems that anytime I decide to consider a graphics tablet, Wacom has come out with new models and I can't find a review of any kind on the "Photo" model.
I've never used a tablet. I only know that using a mouse for detail work is tough.
Sep 4, 2015 06:47:19 #
Sep 4, 2015 07:09:47 #
Psergel wrote:
Has anyone used the Wacom Intuos "Photo" tablet?
Seems that anytime I decide to consider a graphics tablet, Wacom has come out with new models and I can't find a review of any kind on the "Photo" model.
I've never used a tablet. I only know that using a mouse for detail work is tough.
Seems that anytime I decide to consider a graphics tablet, Wacom has come out with new models and I can't find a review of any kind on the "Photo" model.
I've never used a tablet. I only know that using a mouse for detail work is tough.
All the detail is on their website. Appears as though you must use 'their' software which includes Corel for Windows and Macphun for Mac. Website makes no reference to being able to use whatever pp software you already have installed. :?
Sep 4, 2015 07:35:46 #
If you want help with detail work have you considered Topaz ReMask? You don't have to be that accurate with a mouse. Check it out. A plug-in, or free standing pp program with free upgrades as they become available. Can't beat that.
Sep 4, 2015 07:42:31 #
djtravels wrote:
If you want help with detail work have you considered Topaz ReMask? You don't have to be that accurate with a mouse. Check it out. A plug-in, or free standing pp program with free upgrades as they become available. Can't beat that.
That's a completely different issue than using a Waucom tablet which allows fine detail work with a pen like device instead of a mouse, normally using whatever software you already have installed on your computer.
Sep 4, 2015 07:49:46 #
Most folks that use a tablet tend to love them. The size of the tablet seems to be more of problem. Wacom will allow to chose how much or large that area is in there software. Remember your hand will have to move the width and height to go from corner to corner.
There is also a learning curve. I am not fond of it. Choosing a track ball instead.
There is also a learning curve. I am not fond of it. Choosing a track ball instead.
Sep 4, 2015 08:27:31 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
Most folks that use a tablet tend to love them. The size of the tablet seems to be more of problem. Wacom will allow to chose how much or large that area is in there software. Remember your hand will have to move the width and height to go from corner to corner.
There is also a learning curve. I am not fond of it. Choosing a track ball instead.
There is also a learning curve. I am not fond of it. Choosing a track ball instead.
I'm using a Logitech track ball now but my daughter who is a graphics/web designer recommends a tablet.
The one she uses is pretty $ricey.
If it won't work with LR and PS I'm not interested.
Sep 4, 2015 08:31:19 #
mrjcall wrote:
All the detail is on their website. Appears as though you must use 'their' software which includes Corel for Windows and Macphun for Mac. Website makes no reference to being able to use whatever pp software you already have installed. :?
The problem is that all the info on the website doesn't really tell me what I want to know which is.....does it work with PS
Definitely one of my concerns. If it doesn't work with Photoshop it won't work for me.
Does it come with its own SW so it will appeal to those without Photoshop or does it come with its own SW because that's all it will work with?
Sep 4, 2015 08:49:15 #
It will work, it acts very much like a mouse. The pen has a small transmitter in it that activates to table simply put.
The harder you press the pen down the stronger the signal, Which interfaces with PS to equal Opacity. It's actually pretty cleaver. There pretty universal as interfacing with programs. Wacom is the standard but you can find knock offs cheaper. Don't know about them.
The harder you press the pen down the stronger the signal, Which interfaces with PS to equal Opacity. It's actually pretty cleaver. There pretty universal as interfacing with programs. Wacom is the standard but you can find knock offs cheaper. Don't know about them.
Sep 4, 2015 08:49:39 #
mrjcall wrote:
All the detail is on their website. Appears as though you must use 'their' software which includes Corel for Windows and Macphun for Mac. Website makes no reference to being able to use whatever pp software you already have installed. :?
I had the Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet - it was bundled with Photoshop Elements 9. (I also quickly decided that a tablet wasn't for me - back to the mouse!)
But many folks absolutely love the tablets, some even to the extent of discarding the mouse!
Did a search, and am sure that you don't need to stick to "their" software to use the tablet: Have a look at these three websites:
http://community.wacom.com/en/interests/art/what-is-the-best-software-for-creating-art/
http://us.wacom.com/en/support/software-tutorials/
http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/photoshop/how-set-up-wacom-tablet-for-photoshop/
There also are videos on YouTube.
(My search term: Wacom Intuos and Photoshop).
Sep 4, 2015 09:13:39 #
Morning Star wrote:
Did a search, and am sure that you don't need to stick to "their" software to use the tablet: Have a look at these three websites:
Did a search, and am sure that you don't need to stick to "their" software to use the tablet: Have a look at these three websites:
That is not necessarily true of the new 'Photo' Waucom tablet. Their website speaks only of the 2 softwares I mentioned, but is not specific if compatible with other software. More research needed....
Sep 4, 2015 09:46:07 #
mrical wrote:
All the detail is on their website. Appears as though you must use 'their' software which includes Corel for Windows and Macphun for Mac. Website makes no reference to being able to use whatever pp software you already have installed.
From their website:
"Intuos Photo comes with Corel® PaintShop® Pro X8 for Windows and Corel® Aftershot® Pro 2 for Windows and Mac. Macphun Creative Kit (Tonality Pro, Intensify Pro, Snapheal Pro, Noiseless Pro) is also available for Mac users. Everything you need to edit and transform your images into true works of art."
Just because this software comes with the Intuos Photo tablet (and is free to the tablet user), does not mean that you cannot use other software - or rather, that it cannot be used with other software.
I had a quick look at the user's guide, and it talks about editing software in very generic terms. If this Intuos Photo could only be used with PaintShop or Aftershot, I'd expect them to be mentioned by name in the user's guide.
Another thought: I believe it would severely cut into the sales of the Wacom products if they could not be used with Adobe products.
Sep 4, 2015 10:13:00 #
Intuous photo tablet is compliant , regardless of model with everything software and OS even if you do not load the tablet drivers..
Tablets have preset templates to use for numerous software. You can modify these presets and create your own at will. This is much more than moving a cursor around to 'paint'. depending on how much you press on the tablet you augment the 'flow' of your output dynamically as you would using an airbrush while printing. A mouse can do something similar using the 'flow' option in the tool settings but that would have to be set for each stroke so almost never used...
The 'biggest problem' is not about the model type but the size. One has a tendency to think that bigger is better. In this case this is false. Ergonomic is the prime consideration.
Tablets are not for everyone. You have to change your habits and create a new hand/screen coordination. Once you have that some folks retire the mouse altogether.
To offer you 'software' as an alternative is ridiculous. This is akin to telling you to use comfortable shoes instead of purchasing a car.
Tablets have preset templates to use for numerous software. You can modify these presets and create your own at will. This is much more than moving a cursor around to 'paint'. depending on how much you press on the tablet you augment the 'flow' of your output dynamically as you would using an airbrush while printing. A mouse can do something similar using the 'flow' option in the tool settings but that would have to be set for each stroke so almost never used...
The 'biggest problem' is not about the model type but the size. One has a tendency to think that bigger is better. In this case this is false. Ergonomic is the prime consideration.
Tablets are not for everyone. You have to change your habits and create a new hand/screen coordination. Once you have that some folks retire the mouse altogether.
To offer you 'software' as an alternative is ridiculous. This is akin to telling you to use comfortable shoes instead of purchasing a car.
Sep 4, 2015 11:01:46 #
Rongnongno wrote:
kkk? b Intuous photo tablet is compliant , regardless ... (show quote)
":The 'biggest problem' is not about the model type but the size. One has a tendency to think that bigger is better. In this case this is false. Ergonomic is the prime consideration"
That is a common conception that is usually correct. I consulted Wacom about appropriateness and they suggested the large pro model for me because I have developed a tremor in my hands. I reflected on their reasoning for a long time before I made a purchase as advised.
The loss in ergonomics wasn't great, but the user ability increase and accuracy were tremendous.
To get to the original concern, the tablet functions nicely with PS and PSLR and can be set up for each separately.
Sep 4, 2015 12:04:39 #
lightchime wrote:
.../...":The 'biggest problem' is not about t... (show quote)
Err, if you have selected the larger size this because you have an illness this is great.
It does not invalidate 'ergonomic is the prime concern', far from it, it confirms it. That to address your health concerns you must use the largest tablet underlines the comment 'that bigger is not better - for the average 'joe''.
To address the more precise if bigger... THAT is misleading as tablets allow for magnifying turning the argument upside down. Sure you will 'see' less of your image at anyone time. Trouble here is that it does not matter as you can also magnify the area you are working one regardless of the tablet size.
Note that the precision* is at the hardware level and is the same in all similar device series; the size does not change the surface sensitivity.
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* Pressure levels and LPI resolution
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