Graphic/illustrator/de signers needs the aid of this.. (Wacom Intuos3 A4 USB)

Member Name: ynie20

Product:	Wacom Intuos3 A4 USB
Date:	02/11/09 (16 review reads)
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Advantages: stroke ability, size, comfortable..

Disadvantages: Price..can be hard to get used to

I am a fashion designer/illustrator and I always do print drawings free handed on to photoshop using my 3rd generation Intuos wacom..my first wacom was the Graphire and then I decided that I needed to upgrade to the Intuos as the Graphire was way too basic (I believe Graphire is now discontinued-simular function to the Bamboo). The Graphire restricted stroke abilities, however if you are on a budget and you only want something for simple access then I would recommend the Graphire/Bamboo as its more simple and easier to begin with!

As a designer I love my intuos, at the beginning it is hard to get used to drawing with, as it is quite sensitive..but once you have mastered it, it's the most useful tool ever. You can finish blends in photoshop very quickly and the outcome is very smooth too, you can control you photoshop or illustrator more accurately!

I currently have this A4 size board and in my opinion I think its more then enough, you can change the settings of your wacom to draw using the whole board or only a little spot=this is the reason why I don't think a bigger size board would make any difference you'd have to move more widely to draw and you also would need to pay more!

I edit a lot of photos with the wacom and its great you literally just use the wacom grip pen like how you would with a paint brush or a pen, if you want darker shades you just press done on the pad harder, do lighter then just lightly tap- it works as it looks very straight forward and brilliant. The buttons on the left works like your scrolls and its like a zoomer button too, so you wouldn't need to keep turning back to you mouse.

This Wacom has lasted me for almost 2 years now it works amazing with my apple, these are deffinatly 2 things I cant not have to produce my artworks. Wacom is known for its tablets and aimed for professional graphic artists/related career designers and it features the highest specifications of any Wacom device., it has several different lines and im sure atleast one line would suit your need!Some tablet packs include a mouse, mine came with a mouse too..!so do look around before purchasing!Price do vary quite a bit and I really don't recommend a size bigger then A4 you wont beable to carry it in your bag and big or smally just works the same!

Summary: all designers would need a tool like this, helps u produce more breath taking works

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