Join John Derry for an in-depth discussion in this video Tablet calisthenics: Beginner exercises, part of Wacom Essential Training (2013).
If you are new to tablets, then you're probably going to find out that the…tablet's Absolute Mode is in direct opposition to the manner in which your…muscle memory currently engages the screen cursor.…The exercises in this video are designed to begin to retrain your muscle memory…with Absolute Mode in mind.…You can reference your Exercise Files for this example tablet workout.…Before we get started, I'm going to give you the lay of the land here.…We happen to be in Corel Painter, and I'm using the Scratch Board Tool, which is…an excellent tool for doing this kind of exercise.…
If you don't have Painter, basically you just want a pen that goes from a very…fine point to about 3.5 as I have set here, or 4, that is able to express that…full range through pressure from the finest size up to the maximum size.…Also, you're probably going to want to go in here and create a layer on top…of this exercise file, because you don't want to destroy the exercise file,…and by doing this on a layer rather than on the actual surface of the…
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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
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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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