viper opened this issue on Oct 09, 2006 · 23 posts
pauljs75 posted Mon, 16 October 2006 at 4:59 AM
I find the tablet great for anything where freehand drawing work is involved. But for pulling vectors and handles around, or moving about in 3D programs I find that the mouse still seems better. For PhotoShop or comparable raster programs, a tablet definitely makes things better. For dedicated paint programs (that simulate paint application beyond what Photoshop does), a tablet is a must!
I settled on a Graphire 3 4x5 because I found a good deal on 'em for around $50 U.S. I'd upgrade to an Intuos 6x8, but my expendable budget isn't there yet.
The main thing you'll notice right away other than being able to draw smooth strokes a lot easier is the expression available with variable pressure on the stylus. That way you can vary brush opacity or width and produce effects not possible via mousing.
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