Display tablets
I've been very tempted of late to give one of the XP-Pen display tablets a go - albeit the one reviews today on Epz (24” Artist Pro) is likely too big for me and a 16" would be preferable. However, as I've never really gotten on too well with standard graphics tablets I don't want to waste my money and I'd prefer to have a go with one first. The rub here is where? I had hoped I could do this at Focus, but the plans are for a virtual exhibition next year. I'd therefore be keen to learn of folks experience with them for photo editing. One review suggested drawing tablets were a mixed blessing for photo re-touching as it can be difficult to precisely adjust some elements (e.g. dodge/burn) as a consequence of the pen nib hiding what is been adjusted (this makes no sense to me).
Adam
Adam
Quote:One review suggested drawing tablets were a mixed blessing for photo re-touching as it can be difficult to precisely adjust some elements (e.g. dodge/burn) as a consequence of the pen nib hiding what is been adjusted (this makes no sense to me).
I'm guessing that they mean that the pen, and the user's fingers holding it, obstruct a clear view of the screen.
Looking at the manufacturer's site, they say "The Artist 24 Pro comes equipped with the USB Hub that can be used to connect devices such as your mouse." so I guess that (or an external graphic tablet) could be an option.
Quote:so I guess that (or an external graphic tablet) could be an option.
I thought the idea of of a display tablet was that you actually drew on the screen itself not to use in conjunction with a graphic tablet, for which your computer monitor would be all that is needed ?
I bought one many moons ago. I always thought that it would be useful, but found that I just couldn't get on with it - at the time I thought that I had got too used to using a mouse, but I think if I was an artist and drew on my images then it would have been good but I am not an artist, i.e. can't draw anything at all except still life. So I would suggest that you do try one out as mine is still sitting beside me but never used.
