Digital Tablet For Photo Editing: Has anyone used a tablet for editing your images? This looks like the it would be perfect for the brush tool and removing blemishes etc. I was looking...

Edmund Dworakowski

Has anyone used a tablet for editing your images?
This looks like the it would be perfect for the brush tool and removing blemishes etc. I was looking at the reviews for the Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen and Touch Tablet and it looks pretty cool. I'd be interested in your opinions on this or any other make/model.
Thanks,
Ed

GrandmaJoy Loc: North Carolina

No, but sounds interesting.

wtompkins Loc: Northern Michigan

I haven't, but I plan on getting one as soon as finances permit. I've heard great things about them.

snowbear

I have a Wacom Bamboo that was given to me a a retirement gift. For very quick jobs, I use the mouse but for longer edit sessions, I love it.

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

I could not do what I do without a tablet. Right now using the Wacom Intuos 4 Medium. For intricate processing/masking work, a mouse just does not cut it.

Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas

I have one but haven't used it yet. One of these days I'll have to get it out and get to work.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

CaptainC wrote:

I could not do what I do without a tablet. Right now using the Wacom Intuos 4 Medium. For intricate processing/masking work, a mouse just does not cut it.

While I have a tablet, I also have Topaz Remask 3. I realize that you have mastered PS over the years and have a quick hand. Same that I note with the pros in the Camera Club, telling the projectionist hit control x y or z.... and wala a change is made. Me I still rely on training wheels for the PS-Bike.

Would you take a look at Topaz Remask. Especially the tree and the wedding veil. Please give you opinion about the program, keeping in mind that some of us do not have a clean quick hand even with a tablet. Also if we did have a clean quick hand like yours, is it good for you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zrDGQdLCTA

nevmoo Loc: North East England

I use a tablet and my mouse when editing photos. Takes some getting used to as your hand memory gets all muddled up. So be sure to save often, as at first, it is very easy to make a boo-boo..

carlreno2

Edmund Dworakowski wrote:

Has anyone used a tablet for editing your images?
This looks like the it would be perfect for the brush tool and removing blemishes etc. I was looking at the reviews for the Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen and Touch Tablet and it looks pretty cool. I'd be interested in your opinions on this or any other make/model.
Thanks,
Ed

I have been using wacom tablet product since 2001 and about 3 years ago I moved up to the wacom cintiq screen. Last year I bought the largest cintiq that there is and I love it. Unlike a tablet you actually use the screen to retouch, like you are painting on it and I love both products. I do restorations and retouching and would be hard pressed if I had to use the mouse. Great workflow products and Lr4 works with the pen tool on the screen also. Go for it, you'll love using them.

Carl

fotogk Loc: Tuftonboro, NH

I also have a cintiq and carry a wacom when traveling and need to edit. Once you get comfortable with the tablets they are faster and you can work more accurately. I have know a number of people complain about tablets they have to learn how to use them. The best way I found was once you attach a table un-attach your mouse forcing you to learn how to use it.

Malky Loc: Originally UK, now Kansas City

Edmund Dworakowski wrote:

Has anyone used a tablet for editing your images?
This looks like the it would be perfect for the brush tool and removing blemishes etc. I was looking at the reviews for the Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen and Touch Tablet and it looks pretty cool. I'd be interested in your opinions on this or any other make/model.
Thanks,
Ed

I use a Wacom Cintiq 12 WX for " Digital Photo Art". Couldn't do without it.

Farm in Normandy, France

EstherP

I have a Wacom tablet, and am learning to use it. I need a larger desk!!! No space for both mouse and tablet.
I also had a fight with the cord, till I finally installed it as a left-hand tablet, and simply turned it around!
I'm beginning to like it and find that it is easier on my hand than using a mouse for hours on end.
Esther

4ellen4 Loc: GTA--Ontario

Do not know that much about Tablets--but how do you download programs like Photoshop etc--have not seen any with USB ports to hook up an external DVD player to install the program

EstherP

You don't... at least not to the Wacom (or Cintiq, or....) tablets.
The tablet does not take the place of the computer, but if you like, it could replace a mouse.
So, you download your images and programs to your computer as usual, install the software for the tablet and set it up, open a practice image or blank file in your favourite editing program and start playing.
Esther

Jgay Loc: Mason, OH

Ditto!