I have been considering getting a graphics tablet, but am a little on the fence about
it.  I was thinking about what other input devices might be available to aid with CG,
or just for general use, so
I figured I'd throw out the following questions to the community:

1) Do you use a graphics tablet or other alternative input device?  

2) If so, what exactly are you using?

3) How is it working out for you?

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> I was thinking about what other input devices might be available to
> aid with CG, or just for general use

http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php

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Kyle wrote:

> 1) Do you use a graphics tablet or other alternative input device?  

Yes,

> 2) If so, what exactly are you using?

I use a Wacom Intuos tablet.

> 3) How is it working out for you?

Works wonderfully for photo retouching, and other digital imaging 
applications. I've not used it with much modeling stuff, but would work 
great for texture generation, etc ..

Most retouching and paint programs are pressure/tilt sensitive with the 
tablet, so there are plenty of effects that can be achieved.

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Kyle <hob### [at] gatenet> wrote:
> I have been considering getting a graphics tablet, but am a little on the fence
about it.  I was thinking about what 
other input devices might be available to aid with CG, or just for general use, so
> I figured I'd throw out the following questions to the community:
>
> 1) Do you use a graphics tablet or other alternative input device?

I own a Trust TB-4200 tablet

> 2) If so, what exactly are you using?

mostly for texture painting. i tried some digital painting as well though.

> 3) How is it working out for you?

very good! i wouldn't want to do textures without it anymore :)

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On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:33:45 -0500, Kyle <hob### [at] gatenet> wrote:

>I have been considering getting a graphics tablet, but am a little on the fence about
it.  I was thinking about what other input devices might be available to aid with CG,
or just for general use, so
>I figured I'd throw out the following questions to the community:
>
>1) Do you use a graphics tablet or other alternative input device?  

I've been using a graphics tablet for a couple of years now. I use it instead of
a mouse for everything. I suffer from RSI and the tablet helps a lot. After a
couple of days it became as simple as using a pen.

>2) If so, what exactly are you using?

I've first bought an Intos A3 size tablet on ebay cheeply but found that it was
too big then bought an A5 size which suits me well. I also bought two cheap


>3) How is it working out for you?
>
I wouldn't go back to using a mouse. I adjust the active area to about 6 X 4 cm.
and I can traverse the screen without moving my hand. If I need greater
sensitivity I will increase the active area. For most work I have it set small.
I've not had a need to paint textures but have tried it and it makes me wish I
could sketch. 
One great feature the cheap tablets have is "Gestures" where if you draw a
pattern it is interpreted as a command. For instance if I draw a W Word will
open or a symbol like the one on the enter key, that will be interpreted as
enter. <- is back a page in my browser etc.

Regards
	Stephen

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>> I was thinking about what other input devices might be available to
>> aid with CG, or just for general use
>
> http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php

Me too - use it every day for 3D work - makes rotating/panning/zooming a 3D 
model just as easy as handling one in real life.  I use it with my left hand 
while using the mouse with my right hand.

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>>> I was thinking about what other input devices might be available to
>>> aid with CG, or just for general use
>>
>> http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php
> 
> Me too

Erm, I don't *have* one (I wish! even though I don't *really* need it). 
It's just a cool gadget I had the link for :)

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