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03/07/2013 01:32:42 PM · #1 |
I searched to see if this thread was ever created, but did not find one.
Question:
Do you use a Graphics Tablet or a Mouse (or BOTH) when you do your editing?
If a Graphics Tablet, which one do you use?
If you use both, which do you use more of?
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03/07/2013 01:37:00 PM · #2 |
| mouse, but a tablet in on my list. specifically one of the Wocam offerings |
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03/07/2013 01:39:36 PM · #3 |
I mostly use a trackball-type "mounse" but I also have a small Wacom tablet I try to use when I have to do careful masking or local editing (clone/dodge/burn).
If you do any amount of masking or fine detail work like that, I highly recommend getting a tablet; not only much more precise and easier to control, but they are more ergonomic as well, and will greatly reduce the risk of hand strain or carpal tunnel syndrome. I first got one in 1995, and have no reason to change my opinion. Unless you actually create "paintings" you probably don't need anything bigger than the smallest size, but if you do create directly you might want to go drool over the Wacom Cintiq ... |
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03/07/2013 01:47:45 PM · #4 |
| For most of my editing these days a mouse is fine. I do have an older version 4x6 Wacom tablet that I use when I am doing more involved spot editing. I do less of that these days than I've done in years, though. |
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03/07/2013 01:50:04 PM · #5 |
| I got a small tablet recently and am starting to utilize it more. It takes a bit of getting used to but I am definitely glad I got one. |
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03/07/2013 01:51:08 PM · #6 |
| I've been eyeing the Wacom Capture. My mouse just isn't precise enough for fine edits. |
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03/07/2013 02:06:19 PM · #7 |
| I use a wacom bamboo mostly. Sometime I use the mouse if I'm just moving sliders but the tablet is amazing when using any brush. |
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03/07/2013 03:47:31 PM · #8 |
For photo editing, the cheapest, smallest Wacom tablet is all you need. It is very handy, though.
Most people who have tablets also have a mouse, and use the mouse for everything that isn't modifying pixels in Photoshop. I tend to hold the mouse in one hand, and the stylus for the tablet in the other (I'm left handed). |
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03/07/2013 07:40:40 PM · #9 |
Thanks for the answers. And BUMPing for anyone reading late that wants to add.
Message edited by author 2013-03-07 19:40:50. |
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03/07/2013 08:04:59 PM · #10 |
wacom Intuos5
it works well. Got the medium size, coulda done fine with a small - i got greedy. |
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03/07/2013 08:14:10 PM · #11 |
I used to have major pain from using a mouse... but didn't know it was from my mouse.
My son talked/ dragged me kicking and screaming... into a stylus and... I'd NEVER go back!
The precision is amazing and my carpal tunnel syndrome is totally gone.
I started with the smallest/cheapest Wacom Bamboo tablet and then moved up one level to the CTH-460 which is a bit larger and allows more freedom of range. |
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03/10/2013 02:35:06 PM · #12 |
| Both but I'm left handed and use the mouse with my right hand. There is a learning curve about 3 days for me to get used to the quirks of the tablet systems and I would go with a wacom. Bought the draw on monitor they offered issue I hade was the 1 mm portective glass cause every movement to be off slightly. |
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