Join John Derry for an in-depth discussion in this video The Airbrush, part of Wacom Essential Training (2013).
The Airbrush Pen is a specialty stylus aimed at replicating the ergonomics of a…traditional dual-action airbrush.…Traditional airbrush technique utilizes a choreography of airflow, color…volume, and distance.…The Airbrush Pen replicates this style of control, which requires practice…to become proficient.…It's a little bit like patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time.…Let's go ahead and take a look.…Now this is the pen itself, and you'll see it is a rather unusual shape, and you…may be asking why does it look like this with this little porpoise-like appendage on it.…
A traditional airbrush typically will have an extension in the way it's built,…so that it can handle the connection of a typical air hose, and it also often…will have a receptacle here so that you can attach a small container containing…either ink or paint.…The other thing that's unique about the Airbrush Pen is that it has this little…wheel on it, and what this wheel does is emulates a traditional airbrush's…
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Released
3/29/2013- Drawing freehand
- Tracing existing images
- Determining the correct tablet size for your work
- Understanding relative vs. absolute positioning
- Working with control surfaces like the Touch Ring and control keys
- Selecting the right stylus
- Working with the Bamboo, Intuos, Cintiq, and Inkling
Skill Level Appropriate for all
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 42s
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Why use a tablet?1m 30s
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Exercise files48s
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1. Tablets in Action
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Intro44s
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Drawing freehand2m 37s
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Tracing an existing image3m 17s
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Vector illustration4m 11s
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2. Tablet Fundamentals
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Intro25s
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3. Extending the Functionality of the Tablet and Pen Display
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Going wireless4m 32s
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4. Working with Control Surfaces
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Intro27s
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Using Precision mode3m 12s
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Using the Touch Ring5m 30s
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5. Selecting the Right Stylus for the Job
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Intro25s
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The standard Grip Pen3m 40s
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The Art Pen3m 49s
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The Airbrush3m 30s
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Utilizing the eraser tip2m 23s
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Nibs: Tires for your stylus3m 20s
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6. Work Out with Tablet Calisthenics
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7. Working with the Cintiq
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Setting up the Cintiq2m 57s
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Utilizing the hardware keys1m 15s
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Conclusion
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Next steps40s
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