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If you're sticking with Mac, then buying the fastest CPU and GPU that you can afford will get you part / most of the way to the speed that you want, but having lots of RAM will make just as much (if not more) difference. The speed shift from a Mac with 8GB RAM to the same machine with 32GB RAM (particularly when running Adobe stuff) can be astonishing. It's ...
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How about a light box? They are cubes made of some sort of semi-translucent fabric that diffuses the light. You can probably find something like that in your local photography equipment store. Here is one:
http://www.ezcube.com/
I made my own, though, out of cardboard and velum paper. And I used plain 100W lights instead of professional ones. Here is a ...
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Illustrator uses GPU to accelerate most operations.
My experience: a couple of months ago my Illustrator was very slow (at the time I had a GTX650)...for example I was almost unable to vector images due to low processing power of my video card. When I afforded a new GPU it was a whole new world. Illustrator now runs smooth as never before.
Definitely, ...
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I'm a huge fan of the Epson printers but the printer you have chosen would seem ideal for photos. You would get better prints since it is 6 colors (CMYK LC LM) though if that is the route you want. As a recommendation there are a couple of options:
Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer
I've used an Epson WorkForce 1100 Inkjet Printer that is converted over ...
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I have had some luck "hacking Ikea" for similar projects. For greenscreen-effects, they even have bright green tables :D. This is but one alternative, and you find instructions here, at IkeaHackers
With the use of two hampers, this is the result:
But here is the real crux: succeeding with this, lighting is alpha and omega. You will need at least three ...
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There's an answer here on What tablet are the pros using which might be beneficial for you to have a peek at.
I would like to stress though that the size you get is entirely up to you and how comfortable you are drawing on a smaller or larger size. In addition to the size of your tablet relative to your screen size. Though you will undoubtedly get used to ...
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If you can afford wacom intuos, buy it.
If lifetime is a big concern then even more if not already, wacom is the choice.
They have most accessories available ( especially for intuos )
Also, the lifetime for one pen nib is around 1 year depending on how much you use it and how you use it aand what pen nibs you use. ( one pen nib can last from one year to +...
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I have an app called Slide that's meant to be used as a graphic tablet. It now connects over USB or WiFi.
Website:
http://www.slide-app.com/
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.j03.mobileinput
Free Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loren.slide
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I'd agree with the others that say you're not going to get a quality graphics tablet experience from an inexpensive tablet. The right software (don't know what) teamed with something like the Thinkpad tablet would work, but only because the Tablet has a digitizer (Wacom branded) built in already.
The others that have taken this line insist Wacom is your ...
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Although not a straightforward solution - not sure it will work, but hoping - there's the LEAP Motion Controller. It looks fantastic!
They say that it doesn't directly support tablets or smartphones; but, with at least some sort of manual calibration, it can easily be set to work on inclined planes/displays (even horizontal ones) with custom sizes, ...
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I think the answer is no. Pencils is a tool for artists and they are really don't care about any hex color values used over digital devices. I think you need to do your choice "by eye".
In anyway, colors in scans of your work can be fixed via Photoshop and fitted very precise to specified palette.
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Chroma Keying is the use of a backdrop that makes it easier, particularly in video production, to use the "keyed color" as a mask.
If you look up "Setting Up a Chroma Key studio" on your favorite search engine you should find a good number of resources, guides, and tips on creating a nice studio space for yourself. The process for still photography is ...
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It makes minimal difference in terms of distortion. Unless you do a lot of perspective correction for architectural shots and the like I wouldn't worry about that at all.
If you work on critical work though you might want to make sure it is an IPS Panel with AdobeRGB, I don't believe Samsung makes any that are. If you don't work on highly color critical ...
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Usually, what's done in that case is simply to shoot the object against a white backdrop with lighting positioned to control the shadow.
Some homebrew examples can be seen at http://www.instructables.com/howto/photo+backdrop/
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Some things to consider:
If you use a laptop and are likely to need to take your Wacom with you, you may find a large isn't practical. A medium Wacom is pretty much the same size as a 15" laptop, which makes it very easy to carry as part of your kit.
If you're used to using a large tablet and you go to use a medium, no doubt it will feel a bit small. Given ...
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well personally I like Huion tablets.
Unlike most of the other brands in the market, Huion has their own factory to make the tablets, which enables them to offer good quality and good price.
You may check the price in newegg.com and compare the specifications with the other brands.
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I use monoprice graphic tablet. It only costs about 50 dollars and is very pressure sensitive. Also, its nibs cost like a buck for 5.
It doesn't have tilt or rotation functionality though.
But it is a good choice.
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I still haven't found a useful tablet app for working with Photoshop (or any graphic application, for that matter). With apps that try to use the tablet as a sort of remote desktop device, bandwidth problems will drive you crazy. None of the "remote" apps I've tried, including RemoteDroid, PRemoteDroid, Win-Remote and several others, provides absolute-...
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Okay, let's see if I can help
I've been working as icon designer as long as I can remember, I also sell some sets out there.
REMEMBER, TOOLS WON'T MAKE YOU A GOOD DESIGNER / ARTIST INSTANTLY
There's no constant formula for it, all you need is understanding your goal.
I always use
paper
pencil
scanner
my Windows PC
PSD
Gadget
For gadget, there's ...
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I am going to risk a really usless answer here, because I do not know.
But I just want to bring atention to some points and I am gessing that they are related to a specific hardware. First the obvious.
RAM Enough to open large files, with several embeded bitmaps for example (Avoiding swaping to the HD)
Fast Hard Drive to Open the aplication, open the ...
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I bought mine from a german retailer, and did not get anything in german at all. Software is in english, even the box was in english. Not sure what they could be referring to.
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I did some research on using my AOC tablet as a pointing device and ended up downloading Remote Mouse. It uses an IP address (i.e. 105.166.2.4) so both devices will meet at. It worked on most applications but I could not get it to work on AutoCad.
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To answer the question, I don't believe that this exists.
I can't find anything about pressure sensitive trackballs. Unfortunately if you want an input that is pressure sensitive then tablets are probably the best way to go.
The only thing I could think of is trying to use a trackball and a tablet simultaneously (using the pen for pressure, and the ...
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You might want to look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (Not a Samsung Tab, that is different). It has the same Wacom digitizer and works like a DREAM! I love it. Only slight downfall is that is runs on android and not a full OS. So you are limited to either Sketchbook Pro or some other apps that run on the Android OS.
MUCH cheaper option for casual ...
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Before thinking of upgrading, I would suggest you evaluate what you're using Photoshop for. Is it for professional reasons? Will having a faster system mean you're making more money by being more efficient? How much are you willing to invest, keeping the above in mind? Telling us your budget will potentially give you better responses as to what you should ...
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I have had the opposite experience from Alan. Every RDP product I tried on my little Android reader did exact positioning of the mouse using the stylus. It would be unusable otherwise; I display the PC screen zoomed out in a lot of applications and require pin point accuracy to check radio buttons and what not. Only big issue that I had is that it is ...
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The "Bamboo Fun" was Wacom's bare-bones, entry-level, dirt-cheap, option. It was the least robust of any tablet. Wacom appears to have discontinued that model or anything like it.
The CTH-680S series are Bamboo tablets. Just not the "Fun" model. They are more in line with the standard "Bamboo" and the "Bamboo Create" tablets. They are slightly better than ...
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A tablet can make your workflow more efficient, even if you are not an illustrator with a hand drawn style. Particularly, it can make photo retouching in PS more efficient.
If you buy a tablet that comes (or can be used) with a pressure sensitive pen, then you can program the pressure of the pen to do different things for you. You can program it to change ...
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Before you buy a tablet, try using pen tool and see if you like it. Most logos are made by manipulating shapes so a tablet is not needed in such scenario. If you're planning to draw comics or something close to that then a tablet might come in handy.
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CS5 and CS6 both should work completely fine on your laptop, doesn't matter if you want to use Ps, Ai, or ID. Check this link, Intel HD 4000 is on the Adobe approved list.
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cs6-gpu-faq.html
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