Wacom Essential Training

Learn how to set up and master your Wacom tablet in ways that streamline your work, expand your creative options, and warm up your drawing arm.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Why use a tablet?
• Exercise files

1. Tablet Fundamentals

• Understanding positioning
• Introduction to the six axes of motion
• An overview of the Wacom product line
• Which tablet is right for me?

2. Working with Control Surfaces

• Setting up the Intuos Pro
• Utilizing the Wacom Desktop Center
• Setting up the tablet for handedness
• Using the Wacom property pane
• Taking Advantage of ExpressKeys
• Utilizing the side switch buttons
• Using precision mode
• Improving interaction
• Using the touch ring
• Saving multiple settings with utility

3. Tablets in Action

• Intro
• Drawing freehand
• Tracing an existing image
• Vector illustration
• Using as a photo-retouching tool
• Expressing yourself through painting

4. Extending the Functionality of the Tablet and Pen Display

• Placing your Tablet
• Using multi-touch
• Working with multiple displays
• Going wireless
• Using the Intuos Pro Paper Edition
• Utilizing the ExpressKey remote

5. Selecting the Right Stylus for the Job

• The standard grip pen
• The Pro Pen 2
• The art pen
• The airbrush
• Utilizing the eraser tip
• Nibs, the tires for your stylus

6. Work Out with Tablet Calisthenics

• What are tablet calisthenics
• Tablet calisthenics: Beginning exercises
• Tablet calisthenics: Intermediate exercises
• Tablet calisthenics: Advanced exercises
• Tablet calisthenics: Master exercises

7. Working with the Cintiq 22HD

• Setting up the Cintiq 22HD
• Positioning the Cintiq 22HD for your working style
• Optically aligning the Cintiq 22HD
• Color calibrating with the Wacom Color Manager

8. Working with the MobileStudio Pro

• Setting up the MobileStudio Pro
• Setting up a wireless keyboard
• Tethering with the Wacom Link

Conclusion

• Next steps