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algae
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
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 Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:06 am Post subject: Your opinions on Graphire 4 or other tablet input device? |
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Hi all,
I spend a lot of my time in PS and lately my wrist and forearm have been bothering me. I am considering getting a Wacom Graphire 4 tablet type input device to alternate with my mouse to hopefully decrease the repetitive motion.
Does anyone have any experience or recommendations in this area?
Thanks in advance.
Lynette |
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ekosh
Joined: 01 Jun 2005
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Ive actually been looking into them as well just havnt found any detailed reviews, so if any one has any experience with them I would like this info as well  |
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algae
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going to pick up a Graphire 4 today and give it a try. I'll let you know my first impressions.
Lynette |
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stevealmighty
Joined: 14 Jul 2005
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Location: upstate NY (WAY UPSTATE!)
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Explore the forums here and you'll find some detailed info on them. I use one at work every day and LOVE IT! Simply love it! Of course, if I had to buy one, I'd buy the cheaper of the two, as I believe that it would give me the same results as the more expensive one, just less bells and whistles that I don't really use anyway. Plus, the cheaper one is less sensitive, having like 500 levels of pressure, and the more expensive one has like 1048 levels of pressure. Even a pro artist would have troubles drawing 1048 different thckness (pressure) of lines on a piece of paper, let alone a tablet. Also, smaller is usually better. There's less travel (movement) of your hand and wrist from one side to another. EG., onle a few inches of movement from one side to the other with a 4x6 tablet, but a foot from side to side with a 10x12 tablet. Saves on the wrist and carple tunnell syndrome (sp?).
Lemme know if this helps or not, I can be more specific if needed.
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algae
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
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Definitely helps. I am getting the lesser expensive of the two anyway...to start with. You make a lot of sense with your comments about the pressures.
I'll keep you posted.
Again thanks.
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algae
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
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I've been using the Graphire 4 for several hours now and so far it is great. As I mentioned I use Photoshop a lot and for my use this model will do fine.
My wrist and forearm feel better already!
Lynette |
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Datameister
Joined: 28 Jun 2005
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Get a tablet. Just do it. You will NOT regret it.
I'd recommend an Intuos3 4x5, from Wacom. With tablets, size does not matter. I do digital paintings in PS with complex blending and detail work, and the 4x5 size doesn't place any limitations on my work.
I haven't used the Graphire4, but I'd suggest going with the Intuos if you intend to use the tablet for actual drawing or painting. The Graphires are more for photo touchups and amateur usage. It's up to you. If you are eligible for academic pricing, make sure you take advantage of it.
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algae
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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So far I am very happy with it. Keep in mind I am using it not for drawing but as an alternative way of using Photoshop without it killing my wrist.
It's made a huge difference so far.
Lynette |
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ekosh
Joined: 01 Jun 2005
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those were very helpful tips I always wondered if using a larger table was easier but it looks likes its not, I may spluge on myself for christmas now thanks again |
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algae
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
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Good luck with it. Now my biggest regret is not getting one earlier. Good luck!
L. |
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