If you want to draw in the computer, you must buy a brush and drawing board similar to those in the real world. This handwriting input device is called "tablet". Some people call it "handwriting board", while people in Taiwan Province province call it "electric pen", and there is a formal name "digital handwriting input device" that has long been forgotten.
The electronic pen can not only write like a handwriting board, but also has a pressure-sensitive nib, which can imitate the images written and drawn by different pressures according to the size of your force, allowing you to imitate the brush and draw well-defined ink paintings, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands or even tens of thousands. So the choice is very rich!
Second? Having a graphics card tablet is only the foundation, and knowing which direction to go is the key. ? Many friends have a fever, and they are confused when they see other people's pictures of graphics tablet. They didn't know what this thing could do, so they started. After buying it, they looked puzzled. What about this thing? Maybe I know a little, but I really don't understand. First of all, we should understand that the graphic tablet is a tool, and tools are used to do things. If you don't know how to do something, you must learn it. Otherwise, it will not work. That's so sweet.
At present, the graphic flat-panel design industries include illustration, original painting, animation and so on. Based on years of experience, individuals can take the direction of original painting of games, which still has a high demand for talents, because the game industry is very developed now. Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't know the direction. You can find a great person to study. Every night, he has a free live lesson on the original game online. The course stresses both thinking and technology. Sounds like an eye-opener. You can listen to it through his new (homophonic): the first group is w9, and the second group in the middle is Kaka. People can't always wait for opportunities, but should create opportunities, and learning is a sharp weapon to create opportunities. There is no need to feel incompetent or self-righteous. Only by learning something in a down-to-earth manner can we gain a foothold in this Jianghu. What can I do without some real skills?
Third? Select some parameters of the graphic tablet to understand the core parameters of the graphic tablet: pressure sensitivity level, resolution, reading speed and drawing area size.
(1) Pressure sensitivity grade.
Is the pressure level that the tablet can sense. The higher the pressure level, the higher the resolution of the pressure, and the finer the strokes can be.
At present, there are three pressure sensitivity grades, namely 5 12 (beginner), 1024 (advanced) and 2048 (expert).
At present, the boards with pressure sensitivity of 5 12 on the market have basically been eliminated, and there is already a super professional graphics card with pressure sensitivity of 8 192!
For beginners, it is enough to choose 1024. 1024 and 2048 won't feel anything if they are not veterans.
Of course, if you need to draw detailed works, you need a sense of oppression above 2048.
(2) Resolution.
Common resolutions are 2540, 3048, 4000 and 5080. The higher the resolution, the higher the painting accuracy, the better the details of the image, and the less jagged. If you are not a professional painter, then the resolution does not need to be too particular, 2540 is enough.
(3) reading speed.
Is the synchronization rate of writing and screen display. The reading speed of graphic tablet is generally above 133. Due to the limitation of arm speed, the influence of reading speed on drawing is not obvious. At present, the lowest product is 133, and the highest product is 230. Generally, there is no obvious delay above 100, and there is basically no delay at 200.
(4) Painting area size:
Very important parameters determine your actual painting scope. Generally speaking, the effective use area of graphic flat can be divided into three sizes: large, medium and small. The trumpet is about half of A5 paper; Medium is about half of a4 paper; The large size is about a piece of a4 paper.
The bigger the area, the more expensive it is!
It is generally recommended to choose at least a medium-sized graphics card tablet, which is convenient to carry. If it is only placed in the studio or at home, and the computer screen is particularly large, it is recommended to choose a large graphics tablet.
4. What are the brands of graphics tablets? Don't worry about a messy brand on a treasure. There are actually not many mainstream graphics tablet brands now:
( 1)Wacom
Time-honored brand of graphics card tablet and mobile phone. I believe it is also the brand that novices usually hear the most. In addition to the price explosion of other brands, this is generally the first choice. WACOM has actually been producing handwriting input devices for Americans since the 1990s. He invented many patented technologies in graphic tablet, so he is the brand with the most mature technology and the most product lines. It's also my own brand used by teacher Chen. To tell the truth, some domestic manufacturers have made breakthroughs in this technical field, and I think it is only a matter of time before they make products beyond WACOM. But no one can be as powerful as WACOM at present.
The circuit design of Wacom graphic tablet is carried out in Japan, and the key components are also produced in Japan. Wacom's driver design is in the American branch, and Wacom's graphic tablet design is in the European branch. The factory in China is responsible for the final product assembly and packaging. According to international practice, the production address on the outer packaging of the product usually indicates the final assembly place of the product, so the outer packaging indicates that it is made in China. Think about it. . .
A: Low end.
The product line includes low-end bamboo (about 400-2000): the price is relatively cheap, mainly for young users, so that everyone can experience a simpler and more natural way of working. More suitable for web pages, packaging design, VI, LOGO, design, advertising posters.
B: It's interrupted.
Mid-range film extension (2000+): It is the first choice for professional painters and designers. It is built with many innovative technologies, which can realize accurate and controllable, and is more suitable for product design, decoration design, automobile modeling, advertising creativity and UI design.
C: high-end
High-end new emperor (more than 70,000-30,000): Great God equipment, and the only series with LCD digital screen. For designers, painting directly on the graphic tablet is undoubtedly a great experience, which can achieve the realism of hand-painting. It can be called the most powerful design tool, but it is relatively expensive and suitable for 2D and 3D modeling, architectural works, industrial modeling and so on.
(2) Better domestic brands
1. You Ji: If you are still in the initial stage of sketching and don't have enough funds to complete WACOM, then You Ji is a good choice. The price is close to the people and the usage rate is high in the student party. Some models of electromagnetic pens need batteries. Please refer to the above for corresponding effects. Quality is directly proportional to price, and after-sales service is relatively perfect.
2. Hanwang/Fantuo: These two companies are relatively formal manufacturers, suitable for amateur play and the like.
3. Another example is: painting a king, etc. The price is close to the people For the student party with little money, buyers are the most suitable.
Fifth? Graphic tablet can be selected according to your actual situation. The comparison of brands is mainly based on general feedback. When choosing a graphics card tablet, I personally think it is better to try it myself and choose according to my actual situation.
(1) Newcomers, student parties, etc. People who have just come into contact with sketches:
When painting is a daily entertainment. If money is tight, then you can choose domestic brands, and actually practice to get you started. However, it is not recommended that the starting board is too poor and too cheap, which will make you confused whether you are strong or weak. If the budget is more than 500, it is recommended to get wacom boards, such as wacom's bamboo II, which is absolutely adequate in performance and high in cost performance. The above-mentioned plates are basically economical and practical, and can meet various daily needs. They are also exquisite in appearance and have a variety of colors to choose from. If the economy is better, it can be the third generation of bamboo in WACOM. Of course, if you have sufficient funds and want to engage in the painting industry, you can directly develop a series to take you from a novice to a professional.
(2) Professional level of original illustration/cartoon/animation creation:
The first promotion of Wacom's Intuos series. After the fourth generation, the pressure sensitivity can reach above 2048. If you are a careful illustrator, it is enough to buy an extension 4 of S or M size. If you need more money, don't worry, you can choose INTO 5 to simulate the paper drawing operation with stronger texture than 4. Many blue pencil teachers like this series.
(3) Designer's drawings:
The job of a designer is similar to that of an illustrator, but the graphics tablet can well free the designer from the mouse, especially when doing some matting or vector design. But pure plane design does not need high pressure. As a substitute for the mouse, an entry-level board is probably enough.
(4) Post-photography retouching:
Most of the retouching is in painting, especially in the part of matting synthesis. Because retouching has a large wear rate on the board and needs to be very accurate, it is suggested that the partners who retouch should consider buying durable ones, such as high-end model boards of bamboo or S boards of INTO 4.
(5) local tyrants:
If you want to pursue excellent picture quality and extraordinary experience (mainly because you have money). Recommend the digital screen series, whether you are painting or pretending to play games, the digital screen is the best choice. Its hand-eye integrated working mode is very efficient, such as drawing on paper, and the high-profile digital screen can definitely draw rich line expressions and exquisite color matching.