No more paper or canvas. A graphics tablet, a device strikingly reminiscent of a laptop, allows you to create works directly in the digital world, where you can directly present them to the general public. How does a graphics tablet work and how to orient oneself when choosing one?
What is a graphics tablet?
Despite its name, it does not graphic tablet nothing to do with an iPad laptop. This is the so-called input positioning devicewhich basically acts as a computer mouse. But working with it is much more accurate, and once you master it, it requires minimal effort.
What does a graphics tablet look like?
The graphics tablet consists of itself tablet with touch screen and pen. They then take care of basic operations, such as zooming in and out of an image or rotating it control buttons on the sides of the desktop.
Note that the touch screen does not always serve as the same display screen. Especially with cheaper tablets, it is common that you have to monitor the result of your work on a computer monitor, which can be a bit unusual at first.
How is the graphics tablet controlled?
The magic of working with a graphics tablet lies in the perfect handling of the pen. The so-called stylus usually has a replaceable tip and can do credibly simulate pencil friction or perhaps the impression of using a brush. More advanced tablets are even able to detect stylus tilt.
The pen usually has a pressure-sensitive rubber pad that can erase failed strokes, as well as a pair of buttons with double-click and right-click functions (as with a computer mouse). Some models allow change the function of the buttons by software and make working with the pen even easier.
Drawing programs
But the graphics tablet alone will not be enough for digital painting. In addition, you need to equip yourself with a suitable one softwarein which you will create your works. You can choose from various types from freeware to paid professional programs and applications. However, they also usually offer a free trial version, so you can check if the work in them will suit you.
The most used programs for raster graphics include Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter or PaintTool SAI, for vector graphics Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. When choosing software, consider whether you want to focus on illustrations, comics, portraits, or even anime.
Tip: Wondering what the difference is between raster and vector graphics? While raster images are made up of pixels and have clear resolution, vector graphics are based on the control points and curves that connect them.
How to choose a graphics tablet?
His choice plays a crucial role in choosing a graphics tablet size. Small, medium and large tablets are available, ranging in size from 4 “× 5” to 18 “× 12”. While small devices are more suitable for retouching photos, only large ones allow you to fully immerse yourself in digital painting.
With the choice of the right one graphics tablet they will help you too verified user reviews on Heurece. Compare the offers of several e-shops and choose the one that exactly meets your requirements.
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