Working with a Cintiq

Some people ask me about the type of tablet I use -- so here's a detailed breakdown of things to consider before heading out to get one!

They're riddled with problems, but there's nothing better at the moment.

UPDATE: I have since gotten some smudgeguard gloves (the two-fingered ones) and they've made drawing a lot more enjoyable. I also hacked the living daylights out of my wacom driver and most problems are moot now.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• wacom
• tablet
• 12WX
• cintiq

[RJAce1014]

Hey do you recommend me to use a screen protector or not? I found a slight scratch on my cintiq and too scared to use it more and more everyday lol

[moatddtutorials]

@RJAce1014 Oh yeah, I got a teeny scratch on my cintiq as well! I blame the felt nibs because they tend to trap grit into them. I switched to a spring nib that keeps me from applying too much pressure to the tablet (which could cause scratches) and I haven't seen any new scratches in 2 years. The nib hasn't shown any signs of wearing down, either! I also wear "smudgeguard" gloves so I can slide my hands against the screen more easily - they're a must-have!

[RJAce1014]

@moatddtutorials you havent use any screen protector? Well I'm a light handed one and also have a smudge guard but even how hard or how soft you press it, it get's scratch because of the dust. The dust is screwing everything even my computer. I don't know but since you didn't if you did mention, you're a cautious person and I should be too...

[moatddtutorials]

@RJAce1014 Nope, no screen protector! I'm also rather light-handed. I also set up most of my brushes in TVP to use only 50% of the pressure in order to get a fully dark stroke.

[InverseSun]

For someone that has such an awesome piece of art equipment; you sure complain a lot.

I've had mine for about a month, and have no complains at all. It's increased by work flow drastically, and it's a lot of fun.

Just have fun with it, is all I can say.

[moatddtutorials]

I just don't want one of my viewers to go out and blow over $1000 on a tablet thinking that it'll be perfect, then come back to me complaining I didn't tell them it wasn't.

[nirmans]

you are a very good tutor n very informative!

[Jigsawgrin]

I've recently bought a cintiq 12wx, and I think it's great, despite the few problems it has. One thing I can't fix though, is the color calibration. No matter what I do, I can't get the colors of my cintiq to match my laptop. I've used everything from nvidia settings to a calibration device and even wacom says it's not possible unless you have 2 graphic cards. So I'm reduced to dragging windows from one monitor to the other to check colors. If anyone knows a better solution, please tell me!

[MrTigerslam]

@moatddtutorials got mine for 900! and i fucking LOVE IT X3

no complaints. and did you calibrate it? hmmm?

to be honest i easilly rest my hand on the tablet with no (blindspot) and no little ive with the mouse

i agree with inverse sun. you really complain allot

and maybe it was the RULER that gave you that scratch?

[MrTigerslam]

@moatddtutorials NO! dont buy a screen protector! IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

[MrTigerslam]

@RJAce1014 NO! dont buy a screen protector! IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

[RawGreenTheAnimator]

You know, I really wish Nintendo would finally make their DS usable as a Tablet for your computer, They have the WIFI stuff all ready to go.

And there's no gap for the pen and cursor.

[RawGreenTheAnimator]

You can go in and change the location of the cursor, I haven't all the information on me, but its designed for making your cursor on spot with your tablet pen. I'll look into it, and I suggest you look into it as well.

[boutassai]

@RJAce1014 Screen protector voids your warranty. If scratches are an issue and you are still in your warranty, give Wacom a call and they should send you a new one or ask you to send yours in for repairs.