Comments on: Wacom Intuos3 Graphics Tablet Review for Cartoonists & Illustrators http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/ Cartoon character mascot & logo design sketch blog with tips and tutorials. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:03:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: George Coghill http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/comment-page-1/#comment-157040 George Coghill Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:23:54 +0000 http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/#comment-157040 The standard strap is just that - a standard nylon strap with a meager shoulder pad. The Bihn strap has a wetsuit-type material for the fixed shoulder pad, an it's attached with elastic. The difference seems subtle until you use the Bihn strap for a while and then go back to a standard strap. The comfort is that much better with the Bihn. I've had mine for years now and the Bign strap is still in great shape, although I'm not working mobile as much as I used to. The STM bag is showing a bit of wear & tear, but nothing major. The standard strap is just that – a standard nylon strap with a meager shoulder pad.

The Bihn strap has a wetsuit-type material for the fixed shoulder pad, an it’s attached with elastic.

The difference seems subtle until you use the Bihn strap for a while and then go back to a standard strap. The comfort is that much better with the Bihn.

I’ve had mine for years now and the Bign strap is still in great shape, although I’m not working mobile as much as I used to. The STM bag is showing a bit of wear & tear, but nothing major.

]]> By: Robert Nicholson http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/comment-page-1/#comment-157039 Robert Nicholson Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:35:05 +0000 http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/#comment-157039 Is there a night and day difference b/w the STM Alley with and without the Absolute shoulder strap? Is there a night and day difference b/w the STM Alley with and without the Absolute shoulder strap?

]]> By: George Coghill http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/comment-page-1/#comment-156925 George Coghill Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:29:43 +0000 http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/#comment-156925 @David -- Indeed you can draw freehand if you prefer. Just use one of the brushes or build your own. There is plenty of documentation in the Adobe Illustrator help files if you look under "Brushes". I find it much easier to create vector shapes by hand, and also using a Wacom, but that's just personal preference. @David — Indeed you can draw freehand if you prefer. Just use one of the brushes or build your own. There is plenty of documentation in the Adobe Illustrator help files if you look under “Brushes”.

I find it much easier to create vector shapes by hand, and also using a Wacom, but that’s just personal preference.

]]> By: David http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/comment-page-1/#comment-156924 David Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:10:08 +0000 http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/#comment-156924 I've had a tablet for almost 2 years now (Intuos3 and Bamboo Fun) and in all of my searching, have never found anyone on the internet explain how to use one for vector art beyond clicking points with the Pen tool. If that's as far as its functionality goes, I might as well use a mouse. My question is, is there no way to actually draw things out (for example with the pencil tool) and then fill them? This works in Flash, but drawing in Flash isn't much fun. I’ve had a tablet for almost 2 years now (Intuos3 and Bamboo Fun) and in all of my searching, have never found anyone on the internet explain how to use one for vector art beyond clicking points with the Pen tool. If that’s as far as its functionality goes, I might as well use a mouse.

My question is, is there no way to actually draw things out (for example with the pencil tool) and then fill them? This works in Flash, but drawing in Flash isn’t much fun.

]]> By: George Coghill http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/comment-page-1/#comment-156764 George Coghill Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:50:09 +0000 http://georgecoghill.com/blog/2007/04/06/wacom-intuos3-graphics-tablet-review-for-cartoonists-illustrators/#comment-156764 @T Mac -- Glad to help. In my mind, you just can't go wrong with a Wacom. I am sure you got a great deal on the Intuos3 now that the Intuos4 tablets are out, but the Intuos3 is still a great purchase. You are going to love it! @T Mac — Glad to help. In my mind, you just can’t go wrong with a Wacom. I am sure you got a great deal on the Intuos3 now that the Intuos4 tablets are out, but the Intuos3 is still a great purchase.

You are going to love it!

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