Wacom Tablet use
metaldav2005
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Ok folks
I've been searching this forum and can't find an answer to whether or not does Daz work with a Wacom Tablet. I just downloaded this and am trying to use a Wacom Intous 3 large. If you could direct me to a thread or settings that would be great. Thanks
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I have a Wacom Intuos 5 and it works well with DAZ Studio!
I never had any problems with it. The only thing is, that a tablet does not make much sense in DAZ Studio. The interface is mostly point and click and moving sliders. This can be done with a mouse as well. But since you already have a Wacom, just plug it in and try it.
Well I tried and as soon as I bring the pen up to the tablet, my scene shrinks down to a little spot. It's crazy. Just wondering. My drivers are up to date for the tablet but I think you're right. Looks like it made for point and click.
I used to use a Bamboo, and now I have an Intuos Pro with pen and touch. It would be nice to have DAZ add support for touch gestures to be used in 3D navigation.
I use a Bamboo and the wife uses an Intuos. I couldn't he happier with mine
I have also used Wacom tablets, first a Graphire and now a Bamboo, since DS 2 came out years ago. I have never had a problem using it with any 3D software I have worked with since I got started with Bryce 4 many years ago.
Cath, Mec4D, says there is a bug in the latest released of DAZ Studio where the cursor goes AWOL. She fixed it by some trick as she uses her Wacom all the time for her work.
Do you know what that "trick" is? I'll play with my setting today and see if I can find out why my screen freaks out and reduces the size of my project.
Intuos 3 ...
and I think it was the sensitivity setting in the tablet settings
Do you know what that "trick" is? I'll play with my setting today and see if I can find out why my screen freaks out and reduces the size of my project.
http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/32252/P75/#487476
Wacom here and it's just plug and play basicly.
It also works out of the box with DAZ.
Oh OK. I haven't upgraded past DS 4.0 Pro, so I've never experienced this. Cath's little trick is good to know though, as it could come in handy some time in the future. :coolsmile:
not to bring back an old thread, but I'm curious about these, I seen then on tv and heard of them, but after buying Mane Attraction and seeing what it does, I am thinking about maybe getting one, but not sure which to go, is there a screen that you can see what your doing, or do you look at the computer screen while drawing? And does the size matter at all, would it be better to get a large one than a small? sorry for the questions, just curious. thanks
There are different models, the Cintiq line has a screen that you draw on, a recent tablet-pc line (that I can't think of the name of), the other lines are simply digitizers, you'd be looking at your own monitor. If you can afford it, definitely get a medium or large, the small ones are too hard to work with properly. They're a great investment if you do a lot of artwork digitally.
Mostly for starting it'll be just hobby,
I'm kinda looking at this one but if it has no display then not sure how to tell what where I am on the screen it has good reviews though
Big picture Cintiq, small picture another more simple wacom. Difference, direct screen touch vs pad touch + your screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o4_Rby-NkU&list=PL230A05072D257EE7
Looks nice could never afford it lol
I am just starting with wacom with ZBrush, and OMGosh, it's playtime. I have the Intuous 5 touch, and the medium size. I had read the large was too big and have to agree the medium is the PERFECT size. I can push my laptop toward the middle of the table and put the wacom directly in front of me. I reach forward and use my keyboard of the laptop for the hotkeys for ZBrush. Just started playing with it tonight, but as everyone had said, it's like drawing with mittens on (mouse) vs drawing with a pen (wacom.) You'll never regret getting one if you are going to do modeling in ZBrush, or anything with Photoshop. :)
I've always wanted one, but it's never in the budget. I wonder if you can rent one? I wonder if I could convince my local library to buy one and lend it out? I wonder if it would still work after a while if they did that?
A lot of people work with just the mouse. For some things, it will be just fine. However, for doing work such as textures and sculpting, there is nothing like working with a tablet. The reason is that most of the programs that do these tasks allow you to use the pressure sensitivity of the pen, of which there is none in the mouse.
There is learning curve with tablets, since you won't look at your hand holding the pen when you draw; your eyes will be on the screen. For some it is not difficult, for others it takes practice. Even when you can draw on the screen with something like a Cintiq, some people don't like it, especially if used to the tablet. It's hard to tell you what kind of experience you will have. For most it's a great addition to their workflow. I've been using tablets since the 90s and can't imagine using just the mouse.
Middle size for me. Small is toooo small for me. Big is ... well, you have to remember you will have to use your full arm to get from the lower left corner to the upper right corner of your screen. It depends on the way you are used to drawing.
One where you can draw directly on the display? A dream ... just a dream because of money. Do a search for Wacom Cintiq ...
I have seen this topic today for the 1st time. Unfortunately I don't know about Wacom tablets at all, only that Zev0 told me this is the best tablet for making morphs and one needs a pen which can take lots of pressure for precision work.
But the Wacom is way out of my reach financially as it's quite expensive!
I got about 3 years ago a tablet but not with 3D in mind as at that time I was doing mostly 2D. I have initially bought it for sketching and painting in Paint Shop Pro X2. After Zev0 told me about the Wacom, I have tested mine out in 3D related programs, such as DS and even Bryce ... and it works!!! :)
However, the main problem is lying in the pen I use where it kind of loses contact and one needs to tap it on the tablet in order to pick it up again on the screen! This then mean it's not really suitable for precision work as with the Wacom pen.
I have a tablet called the "Kanvus Office 53" which is not available any more.
Otherwise I just needs patience when I have to keep tapping on the tablet to carry on what I am doing. For painting it's ok, but if I am going to start making morphs or whatever it may be very time consuming and frustration along the way.
* Can anyone tells me if one can buy a separate good precision pen that will work on any type (brand) of tablet?
@dkgoose You should check the Wacom website. On the EU site they have a used section which they sell "DEMO" models. Most of the reviews can't find any defects. Also the Bamboo is the entry level tablet is currently in the used section of the EU store starting at £24.99 or approx $40US.
Thanks, I'll look into that, and thanks everyone for the replies, I do to have zbrush or anything so it'll mostly be for photoshop
I've tried them all and ended back using the Wacom Intuos. I'm using the 4th edition and love it. I use the mouse out of habit but then for fine detail work in ZBrush and Photoshop I switch to the tablet. Getting used to the eye hand coordination was pretty intuitive for me but yea, for some it's a pita to get there. It's worth the investment for sure if your doing work that you really need that extra edge to get done correctly.
Im looking at this one, maybe the medium sized, but there's the black version too but I want to see if there's a comparison on the website between the two
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EN27U9U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1413997019&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40