Wacom Intuos3 for Digital Photo Editing (hobby, workshop, photoshop, photos)

[LaoTzuMindFu]

Does anyone use an Intuos3 for photo editing? I am thinking of getting one that will help make it easier for me to edit my photos in CS3 (soon CS4).

I do all of my work on a MacBook Pro so I wont need a large tablet. Im thinking the 6x8 would be perfect.

[ShepsMom]

I've heard good things about it, but personally never tried it. If you do, let us know!

[Nomadicus]

I have used a 6x8 once at a workshop for Corel Painter. I loved it. I think a size up would suite me better but the 6x8 was very usable.

[LaoTzuMindFu]

While I am a very green amateur, I just think it would help me a bit if I had one. $329 at the local Frys.

[Nomadicus]

Originally Posted by DaBeez

While I am a very green amateur, I just think it would help me a bit if I had one. $329 at the local Frys.

It may be a total waste too. Unless you are into using photos as a base for creating graphic art one may not be off much help. It is true a tool or two can be used to go into spots like eyes to fine tune problem areas caused by flash or even skin blemishes and fix them a little quicker. I can't justify the expense for what I do and have done. I would much rather spend same dollars for more or better glass or other needed acessories. If you can find one to test drive I would highly suggest doing so before purchase. I'll bet for the same money you can get a battery grip for the 5D MII? Just a thought.

[LaoTzuMindFu]

Originally Posted by Nomadicus

It may be a total waste too. Unless you are into using photos as a base for creating graphic art one may not be off much help. It is true a tool or two can be used to go into spots like eyes to fine tune problem areas caused by flash or even skin blemishes and fix them a little quicker. I can't justify the expense for what I do and have done. I would much rather spend same dollars for more or better glass or other needed acessories. If you can find one to test drive I would highly suggest doing so before purchase. I'll bet for the same money you can get a battery grip for the 5D MII? Just a thought.

If only I had a 5D MII.

I picked up my 6x8 Wacom tonight from the Apple store and will be plugging this puppy in momentarily.

While I am in no way a professional graphic artist, my brother is and he swears by these things as the best tool to create digital art (after the Cintiq of course) which is what I plan on doing. I am just a hobbyist with great interest in digital art and am tired of drawing/editing with the mouse.

[Nomadicus]

Originally Posted by DaBeez

If only I had a 5D MII.

I picked up my 6x8 Wacom tonight from the Apple store and will be plugging this puppy in momentarily.

While I am in no way a professional graphic artist, my brother is and he swears by these things as the best tool to create digital art (after the Cintiq of course) which is what I plan on doing. I am just a hobbyist with great interest in digital art and am tired of drawing/editing with the mouse.

For graphic art they are indeed good. For tweaking photos I can't justify. You will enjoy the ability to freehand much better. I'm saving for the 5D MII.

[southdown]

I've just bought my daughter a VisTablet from Fry's, $129 - but then you claim a $25 rebate. It's 12" wide, with a 10" X 6.25" active area.

I haven't been able to use it yet as she is (rightfully) hogging it, she's using it just for her sketching so far - wondered if anyone out there had tried it on editing photos?

[LaoTzuMindFu]

Its sooo much easier to edit photos with the tablet. After getting used to working on it, its like my Photoshop skills increased by 50%-75%. I can do more in a much shorter amount of time.

Im loving it so far.