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Any tablet users around?

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:48 pm
by Kennydin
Just wondered if anyone here uses a tablet for there drawing? I'm thinking of getting one for some conceptual doodles :)

If so, how do you find using it? take me to your artwork (take me to your leader). (that was me failing at trying to be funny)

ANy non-tablet users please ... do you prefer real paper etc? Your views please.

thanks
Kenny:)

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:10 pm
by hallsofvallhalla
Agent who does the concept work for Forsaken Sanctum uses a tablet...i think

some of his work
http://www.forsakensanctum.com/index.ph ... _Art%2FArt

I have known a few people that use one and they make me want one :)

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:57 pm
by Last Known Hero
I have a tablet that I use for creating diffuse maps but I find for accurate drawing/sketching you must spend some good money to get a good tablet! to do detailed drawings my tablet is a tad bit delayed which makes it tricky. I love it though, great purchase!

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:40 am
by D3luxe
I have a tablet as well that has pretty much replaced my mouse, except when I'm playing a game. I use the pen all the time, I just find it a lot more comfortable now, plus it's less strain on the wrist during long uses.

I just have one of the small Wacom Bamboo tablets, but it works quite well. I plan on upgrading to an Intuos tablet soon which is quite a bit better than the Bamboo series, but also quite a bit more expensive.

For starting out with a tablet, I'd recommend the Bamboo. It's pretty cheap ($70 for the Bamboo Pen version) and works well. You can always sell it and upgrade later on if you find yourself using/liking it a lot.

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:23 am
by Kennydin
Some nice art work there :)

Yes... I plan on getting a bamboo fun from wacom - They seem pretty good but I want to get a tablet that will do the job, nothing mega serious but a pretty decent one. The bamboo fun seems pretty nice though and it's my choice to go with my soon to be 27inch iMac :D

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:35 pm
by hallsofvallhalla
i hate you guys...I am now looking for a tablet to buy :)

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:44 pm
by hallsofvallhalla
edit, i am a dummy....

but i did buy a bamboo fun!

anyone know where to get replacement pens cheap? I bought a brand new fun tablet but its missing the pen. I got the tablet dirt cheap :)

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:35 pm
by SpiritWebb
I use a tablet. I got mine from Amazon. Had it for 2 years now. I love it. I am just learning that when working with Blender 3D, I can use the tablet for more detailed work. Though I still aint good enough to post any pics, but I'm just saying.

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:43 pm
by Kennydin
Replacement pen here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... &A=details

there you go halls :)

Re: Any tablet users around?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:59 pm
by hallsofvallhalla
$30 for a pen! yikes,,

Well I bought a nearly new bamboo fun for only $28 so I can't complain.....