Wacom tablet

[Nanook]

I'm needing get one of these to help in editing my jewelry photos. Using a mouse and photoshop is just too clumsy.

Can anyone give me input on these and if they are friendly for the technically challenged?

[Tuff Gong]

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They are very easy to use, especially the wireless, USB types.
I have a couple around here, but I have never really used them, except for testing. If I could find all the parts to them in this mess I would let you have it but I suspect that you can acquire one, cheaper and faster than I could locate mine.

What program are you planning on using it in?
I think they are very handy for sketching and freehand, especially since you can make pressure sensitive impressions, but I prefer to use a laser mouse since I am not a good sketcher.

I bet someone told you that you just abosoutely need to get one? Try a 1600DPI Laser Mouse and see if it makes a difference. I have a few I could loan you one then if it works you can buy your own. Of course you could possibly get a Tablet for abotu the same price.

[Nanook]

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Oh Yay thank you Tuff Gong for an answer! I should have been clearer about what I need to do as far as photo editing.

Mostly I can handle what I need to do in photoshop which is basic lighting and opacity. But here is an example of a whole background change. The original background, although black..did not look good in the photo, like it was faded or something. Do over photos is a royal PITA so instead I would much rather just color in the background.


Here is an example of my very poor control with using a mouse. This pic is embarrassing! Not the ankle bracelet, but the photo of it!

[Tuff Gong]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh Yay thank you Tuff Gong for an answer! I should have been clearer about what I need to do as far as photo editing.

Mostly I can handle what I need to do in photoshop which is basic lighting and opacity. But here is an example of a whole background change. The original background, although black..did not look good in the photo, like it was faded or something. Do over photos is a royal PITA so instead I would much rather just color in the background. </div></div>

Photo Editing use a Mouse. Get a Laser Mouse.
All you need to do is to make a good mask then drop a bucket full-o-paint on the area you need to re-colour.

[Nanook]

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Ok thanks Tuff Gong! I should not be spending money on this stuff when I need a car worse. Problem solved!

Off to shop for a laser mouse! I used to have this great big trackball one that fit my hand just nice. I wonder if they would be good for this or no.

[Tuff Gong]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok thanks Tuff Gong! I should not be spending money on this stuff when I need a car worse. Problem solved!

Off to shop for a laser mouse! I used to have this great big trackball one that fit my hand just nice. I wonder if they would be good for this or no. </div></div>The best thing for intensive graphics design work would be a Pen/Puck and Tablet.
The next best thing is a Laser Mouse...why?

Two &amp; 1/2 things:

The high resolution from mine are Optorite ML100 1600 DPI Laser (they have stopped making them, I suspect patent infringement, I had the sense to get three)when compared to conventional mouses, mean the pointer gets to where you aim it in a hurry. I think they are up to 2000 maybe 3000 DPI by now.

The cord is thinner, lighter so less drag. I don't use the cordless versions, maybe they are better, but I prefer cord.

The Resolution again makes it easier to get closer with your mask, I would venture to say just as close as a Pen and Tablet. My guess is If you are a 1/4 pixel away your eye will not be able to tell the the difference on a bitmapped image.

[Nanook]

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I think I follow all of that TuffGong! I will google pen/puck thing, new words tome. Thanks!

[Tuff Gong]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think I follow all of that TuffGong! I will google pen/puck thing, new words tome. Thanks! </div></div>The Pen/Puck just refers to the Tablet. Some versions comes with both a Pen and Puck/Mouse others just one or the other.

Just go for the Lazer Mouse if you can find one cheaper than a Tablet.