Do I need a drawing tablet? and I do alot of photo editing would this be useful?
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Hi Karen, Yes, you would need a drawing tablet. Make sure it is listed within the compatible table list displayed by this device. Otherwise It won´t work.
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Well any Wacom Tablet can be used, and so can a few non Wacom tablets as well. If you want value the Wacom Bamboo Splash CTL471 is a good fit, however it lacks any customization buttons besides the two pen buttons. the CTL471 will run you around $80 but I got mine for $64.24 here on amazon. Now the next model up, the Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen and Tablet CTH470 will run you about $100 ($83.24 here on amazon at the moment) and it comes with 4 programmable buttons which can help you in the long run. It is also marketed more towards photo editing and comes with Photoshop Elements (its a older version, but Photoshop Elements 11 is $100 by itself so you're getting a deal.) So I would go with the Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen and Tablet CTH470 for the most value and to start you off for what you want to do. I bought the Splash because I want to use it mostly for drawing. Still, any Wacom Product is idea for photographers in my opinion.
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Whould this laptop be a good choice for useing Softplan house drawing software? Also for editing and storeing videos and pictures and web searching?
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No, not by itself. You need a separate HUION or DIGIPRO drawing tablet. these are just the replacement pens, not standalone digital drawing pens.
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Although tablets are wonderful to work with, if you've never used one before, I reccomend getting a cheaper one before splurging on a really high-end model that you might not end up liking. Graphire3's or 4's are pretty cheap, and you get a really decent tablet for that price. It gives you a launching pad, something cheap to practice with before you commit yourself fully to an expensive one.
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Hi Grayrunner! Think of this device as a mouse, and you will better understand it. If you need to do drawing, I recommend a tablet designed just for that. This device is OUTSTANDING for operating Google Earth, as compared to a mouse or even arrow keys. I find that I can operate this instrument without looking at it, and maneuver easily and smoothly. Hope this helps! (th)
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No, this is a drawing tablet for a computer. What it does is allow you to draw digitally (when hooked up to a computer) in the same way you would draw on a pad of paper.
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Yes. Make sure you install the drivers from the CD or website before you plug in the tablet or windows will install the incorrect drivers. Other than that it's a very nice drawing tablet!
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Yes. This tablet comes with three free software applications: Corel Painter Essentials, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and Autodesk Sketchbook Express (I believe that would be the one you can draw with, I just use the tablet for painting). All you have to do is download the software from the Wacom site after you've registered the product.
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Yes, there are some basic programs, but I don't think you're going to get as much from the tablet with these programs as you could be. I highly recommend the Photoshop Creative Cloud subscription, which is full access to the latest version of photoshop for $19.99/month. Otherwise, there is GIMP, or any number of 3rd party drawing/painting software on the Mac or Windows app store. Also chek http://www.alternativeto.net, search for Photoshop, Corel Paint, Corel Draw, etc.
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It's not a portable tablet. Think of it as another monitor that you have to connect to your computer that you can draw on with a stylus.
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The pen input is really nice for Adobe Creative suite. You'll have to download addition drivers from Wacom. So from that perspective it would be a great PS tool. But if I were to go that route I would rather spring for a core i5 surface pro 3. A traditional laptop should be more powerful dollar for dollar but you don't get the wacom digitizer.
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Yes! The tablet is more than worth it. I'm a professional graphic designer and I use my tablet almost daily. Some of the frustrations that I've been reading about can be fixed. You have the option of adjusting the sensitivity so you don't wear down the nibs quickly. If I kept my settings at the default, I'd have no nibs left. Also, the medium size is perfect for illustration. I know some photo retouch artists also and they said that the medium tablet is the perfect size. You can try the large, but it might almost feel too big, even for extensive illustration. There's also an ExpressKey called Precision Mode which slows down your movements so you can really focus on a specific area. I highly recommend this tablet. I don't know what I'd do without mine! Hopefully this helps.
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Although it is a great tool, most schools with a Photography Dept. have a computer Lab with all the necessary equipment. I currently have a 12x18 Wacom 4. It is a great piece of gear, but does take up a lot of space on the desk. Before purchasing the tablet, try to find out what resources she has for doing her work currently. The Wacom tablet might be a better gift for graduation. In addition, the tablet is really just another version of a mouse...it operates with a 'pen' and has more sensitivity. To really do high end photo editing or more precisely photo manipulation, you need to have Adobe Photoshop installed. This program has all the filters and features to do just that. Good luck.
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Also try visual land website and it should have answer to your questions..but if i was you i would go with a better tablet might cost you more but these ones are not worth the money you pay
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Yes, they are. And make sure you get a program that you like. The tablet comes with drawing programs, but I found that updating to Sketchbook Pro and Photoshop Touch was better than sticking to the original programs.
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Umm...I don't think you'll need a wacom for C&P...in fact, you don't need any tablet at all if you are only going to be using the simple features in Photoshop. Since those functions does not utilize the pressure sensitivity that comes with a wacom, buying a tablet is really a waste of money in my opinion.