On 10/09/2010 09:56 AM, Ofnuts wrote: > On 09/10/2010 15:36, gerard82 wrote: > >> I want to buy a Wacom tablet for use in Gimp. >> I browsed the web and noticed they come in different sizes. >> Is size important and why? >> > Not *that* important... bigger tablets mean wider moves, but bigger > tablets are also more accurate. Again, please be careful with this. It's the resolution that sets this not the size. A small tablet can be high resolution. A small pro-level expensive tablet WILL have higher resolution than a large inexpensive non-pro tablet. Size doesn't tell you anything about resolution. It's like the difference between a small hi-def tv and a larger regular-def tv. The hi-def still has higher resolution, i.e. dots/in. > Personally I like my Bamboo One, it's > small enough to be slipped in the PC bag when needed. > > >> Also some come with "touch" is it of any use in Gimp? >> > Yes... many Gimp tools are pressure-sensitive with a tablet, and will > give you the choice of how to apply the pressure (opacity, width...). > The "pro" tablets have a more accurate pressure scale (4096 values, vs > 256 for an entry-level Bamboo). > That's not touch. Touch is the ability to use without a pen or stylus. On the more inexpensive tablets Wacom lets you choose Pen and Touch, Pen only, or Touch only. Pen is required, for drawing, touch might be a cool addition.
Pressure sensitivity is required for drawing. > Another cool feature of most Wacom tablets is that both stylus tips are > active, so you can switch tools by reversing the stylus (one isn't > pressure sensitive and is usually asigned to the Eraser tool. > That IS cool. I often reach over and click different tools anyway 'cause it's faster then flipping the stylus in my hand. Patrick _______________________________________________ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
