tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post5465977334008738477..comments2024-03-01T11:52:44.729-05:00Comments on Bat in the Attic: Mapping, Pen Tablets, and Drawing by HandRobert Conleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-90339434436608671682010-02-28T13:51:43.376-05:002010-02-28T13:51:43.376-05:00We're looking at getting a Wacom tablet fairly...We're looking at getting a Wacom tablet fairly soon--the old one dies a while abck and we just never replaced it. You might consider checking out artweaver (http://www.artweaver.de/ ) and seeing how it works with your tablet--once you start using the brushes for a more painterly approach a lot more possibilities open themselves up to you. Have fun!netherwerkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361800925618339097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-19739351664351989502010-02-25T23:05:49.718-05:002010-02-25T23:05:49.718-05:00I've been contemplating getting tablet recentl...I've been contemplating getting tablet recently. Love to hand draw but computer has so many advantages over paper. Last time I had one was decade ago and they cost ton! Was really wondering how good the sub $100 ones were.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the plunge and sharing!Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-69203036788443496952010-02-25T22:26:09.013-05:002010-02-25T22:26:09.013-05:00And here I was thinking it was all magic when we w...And here I was thinking it was all magic when we were playing on Monday. Thanks for pointing this out.Rustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786312855250456688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-70346409811635077212010-02-25T14:41:23.599-05:002010-02-25T14:41:23.599-05:00Thanks, Rob, for the clarifications. :)
-FlynnThanks, Rob, for the clarifications. :)<br /><br />-FlynnFlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661073420680953560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-63292306774618839432010-02-25T13:09:29.375-05:002010-02-25T13:09:29.375-05:00If you want your writing to turn out better, put a...If you want your writing to turn out better, put a regular piece of paper over your tablet and write slower than you normally would. The paper eliminates that "slickness" you get with tablets and provides some of the usual resistance, and some of your lettering "jumps" because your computer can't handle the input--writing slower will help keep your CPU on the same page and help accurately render your lettering.nothinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988753905326172273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-59378059522097013912010-02-25T12:50:00.105-05:002010-02-25T12:50:00.105-05:00Yes. :D
:: WACOM Intuos IIG user.
--Irreplaceable...Yes. :D<br />:: WACOM Intuos IIG user.<br />--Irreplaceable technology, IMO.Timeshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952601433965644275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-69470312569855165442010-02-25T12:41:10.522-05:002010-02-25T12:41:10.522-05:00If you drawing program supports layers then you ca...If you drawing program supports layers then you can put in a hex grid on a layer, lock it, and then draw using the tablet. <br /><br />Remember unlike a pen and paper you don't look at the Tablet while drawing. It sounds odd but you quickly get the hang of it.Robert Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-59814017317514216462010-02-25T12:10:12.143-05:002010-02-25T12:10:12.143-05:00Can you put in underlay files like a hex or square...Can you put in underlay files like a hex or square grid and draw over it?leadjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315365767527043985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-31085697703786912122010-02-25T08:54:40.975-05:002010-02-25T08:54:40.975-05:00Love it!
I wouldn't know what to do without my...Love it!<br />I wouldn't know what to do without my pen tablet. I am using it right now to draw scales on a dragon and next week I will be using it to help create a map!<br /><br />With more intricate drawings sometimes it is hard because you don't see the pen make the marks except on the monitor and the disconnect feels like insanity. That's when an actual pen and paper and scanner are necessary.<br /><br />Happy tablet drawing ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-82117392233537266182010-02-25T08:22:32.816-05:002010-02-25T08:22:32.816-05:00@Flynn - to answer your second question. I am find...@Flynn - to answer your second question. I am finding it very useful. Even when not drawing freehand it offer superior control over the mouse and my hand is not as tired when drawing long runs of coastline. I think it because to "click" I press down on the pen rather than flex my finger to click the mouse button.<br /><br />It worth going through the included tutorial. Various version come with paint software. The most expensive tables have Photoshop Elements.Robert Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-38626054417260922782010-02-25T08:16:05.033-05:002010-02-25T08:16:05.033-05:00@Flynn I added a note to the post.@Flynn I added a note to the post.Robert Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-80096132666250244532010-02-25T06:47:30.497-05:002010-02-25T06:47:30.497-05:00Nice. What model is this, and where did you pick i...Nice. What model is this, and where did you pick it up? I've been curious about getting one myself. How useful are you finding it, now that you've picked it up?<br /><br />With Regards,<br />FlynnFlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661073420680953560noreply@blogger.com