Digital BW, The Print

Ability to use your hand in a natural drawing motion, as opposed to grabbing
a mouse. This sounds subtle, but for using any tools that require brushing
or drawing motions (painting a mask for example) it is great. Much less hand
fatigue and cramping with the Wacom. I have a 6 x 9 Intuous2. Using the
clone tool with the tablet is much easier as well.

It does take a little getting used to as you are drawing but not looking at
your hand. For some reason it feels odd for a while, even though it seems
natural to make the same movements with a mouse.

Some things are not as intuitive with the Wacom, drawing a complex clipping
path for example, can be difficult with the Wacom until you have practice
with some of the other hand movements. You may find that it is easier with a
mouse. No matter. You also learn to use the modifier keys on the keyboard a
little differently. I find I pick it up and put it down frequently, as it is
isn't a panacea for drawing better.

Jim


On 11/29/05 10:31 PM, "DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com"
<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> So for photo editing, as opposed to drawing, what useful functions does a
> Wacom tablet give you in Photoshop?