My new toy :)

eddybrown · 9th October 2008, 14:56

I just got my new shiny Wacom Intuos 3 SE A5 wide graphics tablet

Here's a shot showing the size of it on my desk. Its bigger than I thought it would be, but I still can't believe people buy A3 versions - they must have enormous desks!

SMC Trading · 9th October 2008, 14:59

Look really good, bet it works a treat - BTW WHAT IS IT?

eddybrown · 9th October 2008, 15:15

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Originally Posted by SMC Trading

Look really good, bet it works a treat - BTW WHAT IS IT?

I thought that might come up! It's a graphics tablet that you use instead of a mouse when using graphics software like Photoshop. It allows you to draw on the surface with a virtual pen if that makes any sense! I use it for Photoshop and for digital sculpture in Zbrush.

Its possible to do things like this with them:

Photoshop example
ZBrush example

It has to be said I can't do that level of quality things though!

pmessling · 9th October 2008, 15:33

i brought one years ago, when running windows 98 so shows how long ago. Was good then so imagine that they have improved a lot. Was a Wacom one as well excellent for photo editing etc

mantianak · 9th October 2008, 20:39

Good to see one being used. I haven't used mine for ages, not sure why because they're great tools.

eddybrown · 10th October 2008, 14:00

Yep they are really great. I had a tablet made by Trust which pales in comparison to the Wacom. I don't believe that they've changed much over the years except become more sensitive by using higher dpi. I'm in final year of uni doing computer games design which for me involves creating 3d models and then texturing them. In my placement year I spent a year with a Wacom and just couldn't go back to the Trust unit!

cjmillsnun · 10th October 2008, 19:41

Hmmm, may get one for work.

I work in GIS I reckon one of these would be very useful.

lightpainter · 17th October 2008, 08:57

Go on Eddy confess, you cleared up your desktop before you took the picture didn’t you?, but I’m glad to see your cables under the desk are as bad as mine!

I’ve had a Wacom for a couple of years now but don’t use it as much as I should.

eddybrown · 17th October 2008, 14:44

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Originally Posted by lightpainter

Go on Eddy confess, you cleared up your desktop before you took the picture didn’t you?, but I’m glad to see your cables under the desk are as bad as mine!

I’ve had a Wacom for a couple of years now but don’t use it as much as I should.

Haha yes I did! Only because I'm working on a medical model at the moment and didn't want people to see the human bone model I've got on my desk at the moment. Its a bit random

My cables are mad because I've actually filled a 6way and a 4way extension with devices. Plus my surround sound speakers and Xbox 360 cables etc

The Wacom's been brilliant so far, I just hope I'll still be using it when I leave uni.

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I work in GIS I reckon one of these would be very useful.

Whats GIS? Geographical systems? If your in the market for a tablet I'd definately recommend a Wacom over any other brand.

JohnDotCom · 17th October 2008, 15:05

A GIS is a Geographic Information Sytem,
it is an information system for capturing, storing, analyzing, managing and presenting data which is spatially referenced (linked to location).

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eddybrown Gets stuck in Rover 75 Club CDT & 73' MG Midget Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yep they are really great. I had a tablet made by Trust which pales in comparison to the Wacom. I don't believe that they've changed much over the years except become more sensitive by using higher dpi. I'm in final year of uni doing computer games design which for me involves creating 3d models and then texturing them. In my placement year I spent a year with a Wacom and just couldn't go back to the Trust unit! __________________ http://www.eddybrown.co.uk/images/userbar_ed.png http://www.eddybrown.co.uk/images/userbar_mg.png

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