Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tina I'm not sure that the Cintiq would fit your workflow in any case? However learning to use the Intuos could be very productive. Photoshop pros like Scott Kelby swear by them. I keep telling myself that when I look at the one I bought and still haven't practised with enough. For anything with precision selections, masks and retouching (for example the beauty that I am learning) it should be a real boon. *Harden up cupcake, no-one's shooting at you!* Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman On 11 June 2013 02:47, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote: > Thanks, Adam. A delay would not work for me! Guess I'll stick with my > mouse. > > Tina > > > On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Adam Bridge <abridge at mac.com> wrote: > > > Perhaps it has gotten better but there was always a delay between motion > > and effect using the Cintiq screens that I found off-putting. Plus you're > > making adjustments to something and your pen is right over the place > where > > you're making them. > > > > I'm not a fan although it's been a few years since I played with one. > > Before you invest I'd be darn sure to try it out on your images to see if > > it works for you. Do all the things you'd normally do. > > > > Adam > > > > On 2013 Jun 10, at 8:04 AM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote: > > > > > Has anybody here tried one of the new Wacom Cintiq screens that allow > you > > > to edit right on the screen? I have a Wacom tablet but never got used > to > > > using the pen on one screen while watching it on another. They've come > > out > > > with a reasonably priced Cintiq: > > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Cintiq-Interactive-Display-DTK1300/dp/B00BSOSCNE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370876600&sr=8-2&keywords=wacom+cintiq > > > > > > Tina > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 10:37 PM, <lrzeitlin at aol.com> wrote: > > > > > >> > > >> The shininess does not affect calibration but makes it hard to work on > > in > > >> some situations. Most of the glossiness can be removed, a suction cup > > can > > >> pull out the very glossy over-screen leaving a not so shiny one > > underneath > > >> (it is just held in by magnets) - plus a lot of untidiness. > > >> > > >> I had forgotten about that downside, madness from Apple IMO > > >> > > >> john > > >> > > >> * * * * * > > >> > > >> Most of the older LED Mac laptops and desktops had matte screens. The > > >> glossy screen started in about 2009 at the request of buyers who felt > > that > > >> glossy screens (as on most PCs) were brighter and easier to clean. I'm > > >> writing this on a 12" Mac Powerbook with a matte screen. My older 20" > > iMac > > >> had a matte screen as well. While many dedicated photographers are Mac > > >> users, they are an infinitesimal minority compared to the general Mac > > >> buying population. Many after market Mac suppliers will fit a matte > > screen > > >> to your Mac if you are willing to pay for it. I've managed to adapt to > > my > > >> current glossy iMac screen. Just sit directly in front of it and > > minimize > > >> reflections by keeping the room lights subdued. But I still love using > > my > > >> old Powerbook. > > >> > > >> Larry Z > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> ______________________________**_________________ > > >> Leica Users Group. > > >> See http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug< > > http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for more information > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Tina Manley > > > http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Leica Users Group. > > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > > -- > Tina Manley > http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >