Thanks Thomas. I have the same tablet and consider it my "freedom" device to open up my creativity and it significantly reduces the time I need to spend on each image.
Thomas Heaton great Review. Heartwarming how excited you are☺️ i remember when I got my first tablet. I couldn’t imagine retouching without one anymore!!! Do you strictly retouch in LR? Greetz Jonathan
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Next step - Capture One. It is the ideal time to try it out since you are starting with your new tablet, and there is a free trial.
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Check out HUION and XP-PEN drawing tablets. ' A more bang for your buck' alternative to Wacom tablets(Almost half the price difference).
I’ve had one of these for years, but literally just pulled it out of the closet yesterday to play around with video editing, and they really are terrific.
My daughter was painting with one of those when she was 3...she is 24 now. They are superb. If you get a good laptop (i.e. Windows 10) you can do that direct on screen! Or iPad, if you must.
I was thinking of buying a Wacom and an iPad for fifferent uses but maybe I can combine the functions of the Wacom in a new iPad? The iPad won’t have the programmable buttons though so perhaps not so good. What do you think?
Christian Petersen I don’t think the Wacom works with iPad. I meant using the Apple Pencil direct on the iPad, I have watched Nigel Danson use Lightroom on an iPad Pro that way, see if that comes up on a search. I have the original iPad Pro 12.9” and do 95% of my camera imports and initial edits with just the Photos app, it works for me. You just need the “camera connection kit” (a USB socket!!) or a card reader. I have used both, same speed as each other. Good luck.
I got the iPad Pro back in the fall and I’ve had the same experience of it transforming the interaction with the image. The feeling of painting has made it so much more of an “art.” Thanks for sharing!
Rh9ocrash I have been using my iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil and Lightroom. Can’t wait for the new iPad OS this fall and the full version of Photoshop as well.
Yeah.. especially you get "real" interaction with your photo. With a tablet you still need to "guess" the cursor location onscreen . With iPad, you actually better experience. Yeah.. look forward to the iPad os already!!! Especially helpful in mobile workflow.
I love my Wacom tablets, been using them for 22 years.... and one thing you did not mention (another bonus feature) is that the pen/stylus does not need batteries.
Joy and enthusiasm on your face is fantastic Thomas. As I am an illustrator I think I bought my first tablet 30 years ago (the first wacom tablet) an indispensable piece of gear for me. I had the same look on my face back then. I love your adventures, thanks for bringing me with you.
It really is my favorite part of my computer setup... I could buy a brand new set up or build a new computer and the one thing that would not change would be my tablet!
It's so cute and nostalgic to see someone discover graphics tablets for the first time and be genuinely excited about it! As a digital painter, I'm so used to them just always being around, I forgot how fresh and freeing it felt to use them at first. :)
Thank you for the video. I’ve been considering a tablet/pen scenario for editing and was hesitant to learn the new technology and workflow. Your experience has provided a tremendous resource for me to re-evaluate my decision. Much gratitude for the work you put into ALL of your videos.
Yesss! Pen Tablets are a great addition! I have another tip for you: Set the "working area" of your tablet to a credit card sized space in the top left corner. It was weird at first. But it relieves your hand and wrist, because you now have the complete monitor area within one stoke. It works really natural too, and since you got used to the tablet in 24 hours in the first place. Can't hurt to give it a shot.
why buy a medium tablet and force yourself to only use a small working area. Wouldnt it be better just to get the small size ? Im asking seriously since im thinking of purchasing
Great video, as always! The best thing in the Wacom tablets is.... Pan/Scroll under pen button (I have it in lower, and then have upper for right-click). That's a huge huge HUGE improvement in the editing workflow for me. It works not only on the LR/PS image window (like space bar), but also in the image browser (that scrollable panel usually at the bottom of LR), web browser, and on all other scrollable panels and windows. Magic! Give it a go and see for yourself. I'd also highly recommend trying something like Loupedeck (or if you want to save some money and want to* play with the settings Behringer x-touch mini) - all the tools you need in physical buttons/scrolls/dials - fantastic little piece of equipment * probably you don't want to play with the setup of x-touch mini, but still I wanted to mention it, as it's a super cheap alternative
Hi Thomas, now you have been using your Wacom tablet for 4 years I guess you have adapted the way you use it to get the greatest benefit out of the lates Lightroom Classic updates. A new video of your set-up with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop CC would be interesting when you have a spare moment. I bought an Intuos 4 ago and have never really got to use it, but watching your video has renewed my interest.
It cracks me up when people discover this. I've been using Wacom tablets since 1995. And it was a SCSI 2 hard drive and lots of conflicts. Within a year I was speaking at conventions trying to convince everyone that painting with a rock in your hand was not nearly as intuitive. Glad you're spreading the word.
Yes! I have been using an Intuos for many years now; totally changed my LR workflow too. You can actually set up sets of commands that will come up with the buttons; for example I have an “Export” list that covers the various external editing and export tools I commonly use. I have recently added a ball mouse, also set up with a full complement of custom settings; I rarely have to go to the keyboard for most LR tasks.
Congrats with the switch, your mousefinger will thank you =) had one lying around for years before i got used to using it, now its an extention of my hands. Painting in masks and light with big soft brushes is easier than ever now. I never got used to the buttons though, i have my keyboard on top of it and used the spacebar for moving around and various keycommands, its easier for me to do this because of the layout and I dont have to look down or away from the screen. One of the best things in photoshop is the ability to change brushsize/hardness while holding alt+right click on the pen and then dragging the pen left/right on the tablet to resize the brush and up/down to change hardness, this works for me way faster than using the wheel, but to each their own =)
Welcome to the world of Wacom tablets! Glad you are enjoying it. I’ve had several Wacom cintiq’s over the years and wouldn’t be without them. I also have the Wacom mobile studio pro 16” which is amazing for editing on the go whilst away, i absolutely love it! Drawing and editing directly on the screen with the picture under your pen is even more intuitive than an intuos tablet (but obviously much more expensive on the downside). Enjoy your new editing tool! 😊
I can feel the genuine excitement. I feel happy for you and your new purchase. Always nice to get something that inspires you to be better. I know my camera purchase did the same for me. Enjoy!
Good purchase, I am sure you will continue to love it. It doesn't make our photos any better but definitely makes the editing process much nicer. I've used one on a Mac for years, the only niggle is that sometimes the software takes a little while to come alive (and let the tablet be used) when you first start your Mac, but I think this will be fixed. Enjoy!
Wayne Robertson Photography , once you get used to complex and smooth dodging and burning with the brush tool and removing distracting elements with the clone stamp tool you will find that a tablet is much more than just a convenience.
I've had one for a couple of years now - tried it - failed - tried it again - failed - after several failed attempts to master it - it's lived in my loft :( - I am now going to give it a new lease of life and give it another try - great inspirational video Thomas - thank you :)
You're so brilliantly talented Thomas. Your creative videos are inspiring, you're not a techy, but your tech. videos are more useful than the techy photo channels. Thank you!
I've had an intuos five for years and would be lost without it. I have the advantage of being left handed, but mouse with right my hand. I have a gaming mouse that has programmable buttons as welll. It makes using photoshop very intuitive. I can use both at the same time. I find some things like drawing masks better with the pen, but others such as cloning better with the mouse because I need my other hand to press alt for the sample area.
Thank you so much for your information and enthusiasm. I'm a photographer and was on the fence - now I have jumped over so to speak and will be purchasing a tablet and pen and thoroughly enjoying the new Lightroom plus tablet journey.
You must have been hiding under a rock Thomas. These things are incredible and so usable. I know you have (had) a Loupe deck for a while, but tell me you havenet been using you Mouse!?... Welcome to 'control'! The various Pen Stylus tips, also - good for ultimate control. Ewan
Hi Thomas I purchased 13inch hd cintique with the built in screen about 4 years ago and its the best money I’ve ever spent. Makes editing sooo much easier and faster. Great video
Thomas, great video! I just purchased a Wacom Large tablet, and it pairs well with my biga$$ monitor. Been spending the last couple of days watching the RUclipsrs tell about their setup. Yours seems the be the most intuitive I've seen. I'll be watching (new fan) and using the tablet working your F4 Roadtrip tutorials as well as the other three (Nerds😁) reviews. This should help to hone in those skills others (like Nick) have developed. It feels really natural and seems to be fitting in pretty well after only a few days. Been doing some drawing exercises that have helped orient me to not use the mouse so much. Thanks for the tips. You're awesome!
Good to know that you are enjoying the tablet so much. Been using when of some type or another for years. Current one is a Huion 1060Plus. Love it and going strong with daily CAD use as well as Lightroom for 2 plus years now.
Nice video mate... Been using one for 15 years or so... The perfect LR or PS combo for me is Wacom (right hand) & Loupedeck 2 (left) - that's awesome interaction!
Welcome to the club! I must admit that I frequently post process on my Mac Book Pro but when I do landscapes on my tower I always use the same tablet. It was easy going from the touch pad of the laptop to the tablet.
I have been using a Wacom for some years. Using a mouse now feels like wearing a boxing glove in relative sensitivity terms. I, too, bought the medium a couple of years ago and, even though I use dual screens, it is a little too large for my needs. I have applied actions to the buttons and so can effect crude sharpening by the depression of one Wacom button. One thing to note: when I bought my medium, about two years ago, I purchased lots of spare 'nibs'. A complete waste of time. Two years on and I am still using the original tips, despite being quite heavy handed. It is such a liberating device.
I bought the more basic version about a year ago and find it so easy to use. Selections in Photoshop are so much easier. It is intuitive to draw around something with a pen, rather than drag a pointer around something. Good video.
I've been using the older version of your Wacom for about three years and couldn't do without it. I also bought the smaller photo editing one for travel and my MacBook once you get used it its brilliant but you have to put the mouse to the side.
Hi Thomas, I bought one of these a while ago and didn't really got on with it...didn't have the time to learn it. I am going to give it another go after watching this. Timely post as I was looking at the box at the weekend.
Great image Thomas. I used to use my Wacom when I was doing digital art. I gave my tablet away. I recently purchased a new Wacom and have started editing with it. It is priceless and enhances my work flow immensely.
I used the Wacom Pro XL for a long time and still use it as my location tablet (don't look at me like that...), if/when you have the opportunity to try out a Cintiq... keep in mind that they are expensive and once you try it you will never want to use anything else again... I love my Cintiq Pro 24. If nothing else using a tablet gives you so much more flexibility in your workflow and it has sped up my work dramatically.
Wow, what timing! Just bought the Intuos Pro last week and while I’ve been editing on iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil for a while, I’m just beginning to set up the Wacom so this couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks man.
I bought that same one you have 3 years ago. I've used it maybe a dozen times, and now it just sits on my desk collecting dust. Some people love them (yourself) others not so much (like myself).
Just got around to watching this video. What a dope I’ve been. I bought and connected a Wacom tablet a few years ago, and it sat above my keyboard since. I would occasionally try it for a few minutes, then stopped. I’d use the mouse that came with it when my regular mouse battery died. (P.S. neither the mouse not pen require a battery). After watching your video, my forehead is sore from banging it with my palm when I actually configured the Wacom for use with Lightroom. Belated thanks for your video.
Older post but still relevant, I just purchased the Intuos Pro Medium today, so I was researching to see if I should have purchased the large instead. Looks to me like the medium is plenty big for photo editing. If it was drawing I'd probably go for the large.
Thanks for re-igniting my love for my Intuos 3. I had got out of the habit of using the express keys, ( but always using the pen) but with your suggestions I’m back to trying them. My one key I use frequently is G for grid view, so have set that as key 7, just above the Develop key. The biggest hurdle for me is letting go of years of keyboard shortcuts and relying on the Wacom for most actions. I look forward to your Photoshop set up.
I'm glad you love using it. I just find it funny that you use it in Lightroom, for all the years I have had a pen and Lightroom I've never used them together. It is a 100% Photoshop thing for me. I still use my mouse for lightroom/Capture One stuff.
Thanks Thomas, I am pretty the same, as in reluctant to make changes. After watching Nick and now you I am pretty sure it is something I need to add to my workflow. Thank you, SIr!
This video could not have come at a better time. This weekend I visited my local Wex and purchased a Canon Pixma PRO-10S printer and they threw in a Wacom Intuos Tablet for free. I've barely messed around with it, so I'm not familiar with all the features... So thanks for the quick crash course!
I selected the Intuos Pro Medium two years ago never having used one before. My workflow was a little different because I've been using a MacBook Pro for all my photography work for six years. Never use a mouse. Do everything with the trackpad. So... I thought it would be an easy jump to the Wacom tablet. I found it almost impossible to make the jump. I have my hands on the MacBook Pro's keyboard constantly and it's just a couple of inches away to switch to the trackpad. I use LR and PS keyboard shortcuts constantly. I have the Wacom Intuos just to the right of the MacBook but I don't like having to shift over physically to it, pick up the stylus, etc. I tried using it for off and on for two weeks. Finally gave up and I have paperwork that sits on top of it due to limited desk real estate, so it's unused at this point. IF my workflow had been with a mouse it might have been workable for me to begin seriously using the Wacom. I like the tablet itself, however. One recommendation: I realized later I only needed the small Wacom, not the medium. I only work the stylus/pen in an area of a couple of inches. A 10" wide Intuos is just simply not needed. Thanks for your video, I enjoy hearing how you've been using it!
Thanks for your info Scott. I’m about to buy a MacBook Pro for photo editing in Capture One. I haven’t used a modern trackpad or a Wacom but I do want to move away from using the mouse. From what you’ve said I’ll try using the trackpad before I think of buying a Wacom. Many thanks.
A bit late to the party with this Thomas! But this is very useful all the same. I've just bought the Intuos Pen Tablet and haven't set it up yet. Mine has only 4 buttons and no round button but I can take the gist of this to help me. Thanks very much.
19 years ago i bought my first Wacom tablet and since I am left handed but use my mouse on the right it was a great addition to my workflow. Can't imagine working without one. But... the only downside has always been the fact that you don't put your pen where you actually edit which is on your screen. That is why I experimented with my iPad pro to function as a second screen and using the apple pencil to edit. It worked reasonably but I am looking forward to iPadOS where the functionality is integrated in the OS itself. If you have an iPad I suggest you try it and save yourself some 350 quid on that Wacom.
Good to see you’re enjoying it after so little time. I saw a similar tablet and pen setup with some of the FStoppers videos, but was a bit reluctant due to concerns it would take me forever to get used to also. You’ve just helped get rid of that fear.
Hey Thomas. One of the best things about thing tablet is that it's also a touch pad so you can use your fingers to move around like you would with a mouse. Only its better because you can use 1,2,3,4 or 5 finger gestures. Also, the buttons are touch sensitive so if you lightly touch one (not press) a quick menu pops up on your monitor showing what it's assigned to. Insane!
Thanks for posting this video! I bought a Wacom Intuos Pro Medium tablet back in March during lockdown and didn't open it bc I wasn't sure I really needed it as a photographer...how wrong was I!
6 minutes ... 12 seconds ...that's how long it took to convince me 😂 ! I am running to the shop to get one ...seriously, how stupid of me to not get this earlier ... Thanks for this video and inspiring. BTW, that damn shot you edited is EPIC ! Absolutely phenomenon composition, lighting, and the water just looks breath-taking good ...
One tip to give is though the bigger the tablet the more expensive it is it is actually the smaller tablets that are easier to use. The smaller ones minimize unnecessary hand and arm movements. You will still be able to do fine detail.
And you've only just discovered life with a Wacom. Thomas Heaton where have you been? 🤣 I've been using one for years, It might be a slightly older version of the one you have there but every bit as effective. I have it set to use just a small portion of the tablet, approximately 25mm x 32mm ( 1 1/2" x 2" inches in English ) so don't need to move my wrist much if at all. It's a great piece of kit I can't be without.
I have the cheapest of all, the wacon intuos without pro, I chose this one because I live traveling and it takes up much less space in the backpack, I'm using it for six months and I'm loving it! I'm sure it will greatly improve your workflow! The video is very good!
I got one of these back in April and I love it ! The only thing I would change on your setup is undo button on the pen because it's very easy to accidentally click that button.I learnt the hard way 😂
Good stuff, Thomas! I will be replacing my medium with a small tablet. As I'm not a graphic artist, I only need a few inches square of the tablet, I've set it up that way so I only need to make small movements. In fact, the size of a laptop touch pad is all I need...now if only Wacom would work with Dell......... 😉
I'm a video editor but use Photoshop and other Adobe tools as part of the overall editing process. I got one of these about a year or so ago and use it for everything. The one thing I find a little strange is when you want to change the value of hot numbers (like opacity), the pen doesn't like to scroll the value like the mouse can, but other than that, they are great. I even use it for editing on the timeline, general mouse work inside and outside Adobe apps, etc. Enjoy. I love your work, very well explained and your compositions are stunning.
I bought the intros pro paper edition a couple of years ago to use for both photography and illustrating. Great tablet. The packaging it comes in is very stylish too!
Thank you for this video! I just purchase the small Wacom about a month ago - still learning but Wacom has definitely helped my processing photos. Your set-up tips gave me more great ideas.
For the longest I did all my work on my 12.9 iPad pro and then a few months ago I got a 27in iMac and I got the small entry Wacom tablet to use on there. I does take a little bit to get used to and I haven't set up my hot buttons yet but they are really awesome to use over trying to do it all with a mouse.
Great video, Thomas. I purchased the same tablet a while back and found it fantastically intuitive to use. I like some of your shortcuts, will try adding a few of those to my workflow I reckon.
Brilliant and great to see you getting excited about a new way of editing! Excited to see your future creations. I started with a Wacom tablet in 1997, amazing tool to use. Exciting times ahead 😍👍
I love these tablets, I have a large one at home with my desktop and a smaller one that I take with my laptop. I've had them for years and would be lost with just a mouse. Thanks for sharing.
I have the same Intuos Pro. But I programmed mine to use only a quarter of my Tablet surface for the entire computer screen. I did that so I don't have to move my hand a lot so eliminating vibration errors. If I had known that earlier I would have just purchased a smaller one instead and saving a few bucks. I definitely recommend purchasing a smaller one. Just trust me on this one.
Thanks Thomas. I have the same tablet and consider it my "freedom" device to open up my creativity and it significantly reduces the time I need to spend on each image.
I can totally see why. I'm excited by the possibilities.
Thomas Heaton great Review. Heartwarming how excited you are☺️ i remember when I got my first tablet. I couldn’t imagine retouching without one anymore!!! Do you strictly retouch in LR? Greetz Jonathan
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Next step - Capture One. It is the ideal time to try it out since you are starting with your new tablet, and there is a free trial.
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Check out HUION and XP-PEN drawing tablets. ' A more bang for your buck' alternative to Wacom tablets(Almost half the price difference).
@@isthisreallife506 he's already bought the wacom
I’ve had one of these for years, but literally just pulled it out of the closet yesterday to play around with video editing, and they really are terrific.
Whoa whoa whoa! Video editing??? You can use it for video?? I need to Google this.
My daughter was painting with one of those when she was 3...she is 24 now. They are superb. If you get a good laptop (i.e. Windows 10) you can do that direct on screen! Or iPad, if you must.
I was thinking of buying a Wacom and an iPad for fifferent uses but maybe I can combine the functions of the Wacom in a new iPad? The iPad won’t have the programmable buttons though so perhaps not so good. What do you think?
Christian Petersen I don’t think the Wacom works with iPad. I meant using the Apple Pencil direct on the iPad, I have watched Nigel Danson use Lightroom on an iPad Pro that way, see if that comes up on a search. I have the original iPad Pro 12.9” and do 95% of my camera imports and initial edits with just the Photos app, it works for me. You just need the “camera connection kit” (a USB socket!!) or a card reader. I have used both, same speed as each other. Good luck.
I got the iPad Pro back in the fall and I’ve had the same experience of it transforming the interaction with the image. The feeling of painting has made it so much more of an “art.” Thanks for sharing!
Rh9ocrash I have been using my iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil and Lightroom. Can’t wait for the new iPad OS this fall and the full version of Photoshop as well.
Yeah.. especially you get "real" interaction with your photo. With a tablet you still need to "guess" the cursor location onscreen . With iPad, you actually better experience. Yeah.. look forward to the iPad os already!!! Especially helpful in mobile workflow.
I love my Wacom tablets, been using them for 22 years.... and one thing you did not mention (another bonus feature) is that the pen/stylus does not need batteries.
Joy and enthusiasm on your face is fantastic Thomas. As I am an illustrator I think I bought my first tablet 30 years ago (the first wacom tablet) an indispensable piece of gear for me. I had the same look on my face back then. I love your adventures, thanks for bringing me with you.
It really is my favorite part of my computer setup... I could buy a brand new set up or build a new computer and the one thing that would not change would be my tablet!
I absolutely love using lightroom on my Surface Pro. Tablet/Pen is a game changer
I saw this introduction and it helped me a lot to set up my new tablet, the same as you are showing. I bought it only a few days ago. Thanks so much!
It's so cute and nostalgic to see someone discover graphics tablets for the first time and be genuinely excited about it! As a digital painter, I'm so used to them just always being around, I forgot how fresh and freeing it felt to use them at first. :)
I've been using a tablet for a long time. Just never took the time to modify the standard keys... wow, what a difference! Thank you Thomas.
You're just a little kid in an expensive candy store...and your enthusiasm is contagious! Tablet sales are about to go through the roof!!!
Thank you for the video. I’ve been considering a tablet/pen scenario for editing and was hesitant to learn the new technology and workflow. Your experience has provided a tremendous resource for me to re-evaluate my decision. Much gratitude for the work you put into ALL of your videos.
I’ve been using a Wacom tablet for about 4 years and would never be without it.
Yesss! Pen Tablets are a great addition! I have another tip for you:
Set the "working area" of your tablet to a credit card sized space in the top left corner. It was weird at first. But it relieves your hand and wrist, because you now have the complete monitor area within one stoke.
It works really natural too, and since you got used to the tablet in 24 hours in the first place. Can't hurt to give it a shot.
why buy a medium tablet and force yourself to only use a small working area. Wouldnt it be better just to get the small size ? Im asking seriously since im thinking of purchasing
THE WALL IS NAKED!
Also this is why I got a 2-1 laptop for my editing. It's good stuff
Certainly worth considering when I finally crack down and start processing my many untouched images, but that's another story. Rock on!
I have been putting it off for about a year, glad I got it, so it's worth a look.
Great video, as always!
The best thing in the Wacom tablets is.... Pan/Scroll under pen button (I have it in lower, and then have upper for right-click). That's a huge huge HUGE improvement in the editing workflow for me. It works not only on the LR/PS image window (like space bar), but also in the image browser (that scrollable panel usually at the bottom of LR), web browser, and on all other scrollable panels and windows. Magic! Give it a go and see for yourself.
I'd also highly recommend trying something like Loupedeck (or if you want to save some money and want to* play with the settings Behringer x-touch mini) - all the tools you need in physical buttons/scrolls/dials - fantastic little piece of equipment
* probably you don't want to play with the setup of x-touch mini, but still I wanted to mention it, as it's a super cheap alternative
Hi Thomas, now you have been using your Wacom tablet for 4 years I guess you have adapted the way you use it to get the greatest benefit out of the lates Lightroom Classic updates. A new video of your set-up with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop CC would be interesting when you have a spare moment. I bought an Intuos 4 ago and have never really got to use it, but watching your video has renewed my interest.
i got the last version of it.best investment i ever made.when you get your preset buttons and dial set up omg what a time saver
This review is genuine, i actually paused mid-video, subscribed liked and here I'm commenting, before continuing the vid. Good job!
It cracks me up when people discover this. I've been using Wacom tablets since 1995. And it was a SCSI 2 hard drive and lots of conflicts. Within a year I was speaking at conventions trying to convince everyone that painting with a rock in your hand was not nearly as intuitive. Glad you're spreading the word.
Yes! I have been using an Intuos for many years now; totally changed my LR workflow too. You can actually set up sets of commands that will come up with the buttons; for example I have an “Export” list that covers the various external editing and export tools I commonly use.
I have recently added a ball mouse, also set up with a full complement of custom settings; I rarely have to go to the keyboard for most LR tasks.
Congrats with the switch, your mousefinger will thank you =) had one lying around for years before i got used to using it, now its an extention of my hands. Painting in masks and light with big soft brushes is easier than ever now. I never got used to the buttons though, i have my keyboard on top of it and used the spacebar for moving around and various keycommands, its easier for me to do this because of the layout and I dont have to look down or away from the screen. One of the best things in photoshop is the ability to change brushsize/hardness while holding alt+right click on the pen and then dragging the pen left/right on the tablet to resize the brush and up/down to change hardness, this works for me way faster than using the wheel, but to each their own =)
Welcome to the world of Wacom tablets! Glad you are enjoying it. I’ve had several Wacom cintiq’s over the years and wouldn’t be without them. I also have the Wacom mobile studio pro 16” which is amazing for editing on the go whilst away, i absolutely love it! Drawing and editing directly on the screen with the picture under your pen is even more intuitive than an intuos tablet (but obviously much more expensive on the downside). Enjoy your new editing tool! 😊
Wow.. Thank you SO MUCH. I am so happy I found you. I am going to buy one immediately. I love your enthusiasm and passion. Lovely just lovely.
I can feel the genuine excitement. I feel happy for you and your new purchase. Always nice to get something that inspires you to be better. I know my camera purchase did the same for me. Enjoy!
Usually, new gear doesn't get me too excited, but this has opened up a new world!
@@ThomasHeatonPhoto that's cause it was something you really needed, not something just to fill a void. appreciate the reply! thanks
Good purchase, I am sure you will continue to love it. It doesn't make our photos any better but definitely makes the editing process much nicer. I've used one on a Mac for years, the only niggle is that sometimes the software takes a little while to come alive (and let the tablet be used) when you first start your Mac, but I think this will be fixed. Enjoy!
Wayne Robertson Photography , once you get used to complex and smooth dodging and burning with the brush tool and removing distracting elements with the clone stamp tool you will find that a tablet is much more than just a convenience.
@@stuartschaffner9744 Absolutely, like Thomas was saying you feel more like an artist. I also think it makes editing more comfortable and easier.
Thomas thanks for not losing the "regular " person perspective in your videos. Your view of tech sounds just like me. Keep up the great work.
Hahaha. Yes, I am a technophobe. I was so worried my phone was dying and i would have to get an upgrade. Luckily it was a faulty cable.
I was on the fence, I bought it today after watching this video:) Thanks to Thomas
I've had one for a couple of years now - tried it - failed - tried it again - failed - after several failed attempts to master it - it's lived in my loft :( - I am now going to give it a new lease of life and give it another try - great inspirational video Thomas - thank you :)
You convinced me Tom... bought my self one the day I watched your video
Dude I'm in the same boat, what have I been waiting for, im going out today to get one thanks so much
SOLD...5 minutes in and you convinced me! LOL.
You're so brilliantly talented Thomas. Your creative videos are inspiring, you're not a techy, but your tech. videos are more useful than the techy photo channels. Thank you!
I’ve had a 2nd hand one in my drawer for two years. I’m going to plug it in now!
Did same thing myself, not used it for years!
I've had an intuos five for years and would be lost without it. I have the advantage of being left handed, but mouse with right my hand. I have a gaming mouse that has programmable buttons as welll.
It makes using photoshop very intuitive. I can use both at the same time. I find some things like drawing masks better with the pen, but others such as cloning better with the mouse because I need my other hand to press alt for the sample area.
You, Nick Page, Greg Benz and some others have convinced me to buy the Wacom Pro. It will arrive tomorrow.
Thank you so much for your information and enthusiasm. I'm a photographer and was on the fence - now I have jumped over so to speak and will be purchasing a tablet and pen and thoroughly enjoying the new Lightroom plus tablet journey.
You must have been hiding under a rock Thomas. These things are incredible and so usable. I know you have (had) a Loupe deck for a while, but tell me you havenet been using you Mouse!?...
Welcome to 'control'!
The various Pen Stylus tips, also - good for ultimate control.
Ewan
Hi Thomas I purchased 13inch hd cintique with the built in screen about 4 years ago and its the best money I’ve ever spent. Makes editing sooo much easier and faster. Great video
Ooooh, a screen. Now that sounds interesting.
www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-displays/cintiq-13-hd
have look
Obviously I just bought a small one and it is awesome. Thanks for the tip Mr Thomas.
Philippe from Belgium
Thomas, great video! I just purchased a Wacom Large tablet, and it pairs well with my biga$$ monitor. Been spending the last couple of days watching the RUclipsrs tell about their setup. Yours seems the be the most intuitive I've seen. I'll be watching (new fan) and using the tablet working your F4 Roadtrip tutorials as well as the other three (Nerds😁) reviews. This should help to hone in those skills others (like Nick) have developed. It feels really natural and seems to be fitting in pretty well after only a few days. Been doing some drawing exercises that have helped orient me to not use the mouse so much. Thanks for the tips. You're awesome!
Welcome to the Wacom world. Yes it makes a big difference
Good to know that you are enjoying the tablet so much. Been using when of some type or another for years. Current one is a Huion 1060Plus. Love it and going strong with daily CAD use as well as Lightroom for 2 plus years now.
Nice video mate... Been using one for 15 years or so... The perfect LR or PS combo for me is Wacom (right hand) & Loupedeck 2 (left) - that's awesome interaction!
Welcome to the club! I must admit that I frequently post process on my Mac Book Pro but when I do landscapes on my tower I always use the same tablet. It was easy going from the touch pad of the laptop to the tablet.
I love your honest enthusiasm.
I have been using a Wacom for some years. Using a mouse now feels like wearing a boxing glove in relative sensitivity terms. I, too, bought the medium a couple of years ago and, even though I use dual screens, it is a little too large for my needs. I have applied actions to the buttons and so can effect crude sharpening by the depression of one Wacom button.
One thing to note: when I bought my medium, about two years ago, I purchased lots of spare 'nibs'. A complete waste of time. Two years on and I am still using the original tips, despite being quite heavy handed.
It is such a liberating device.
I bought the more basic version about a year ago and find it so easy to use. Selections in Photoshop are so much easier. It is intuitive to draw around something with a pen, rather than drag a pointer around something.
Good video.
I've been using the older version of your Wacom for about three years and couldn't do without it. I also bought the smaller photo editing one for travel and my MacBook once you get used it its brilliant but you have to put the mouse to the side.
WOW!!! That pressure sensitive mode alone is a major sell point. Thank you for showing this
Hi Thomas, I bought one of these a while ago and didn't really got on with it...didn't have the time to learn it. I am going to give it another go after watching this. Timely post as I was looking at the box at the weekend.
Great image Thomas. I used to use my Wacom when I was doing digital art. I gave my tablet away. I recently purchased a new Wacom and have started editing with it. It is priceless and enhances my work flow immensely.
Thanks Thomas I have had a Wacom tablet in the cupboard for several years and not used it. Time to take it out and give it a try.
THANK YOU! Mine has been opened for about 5 hours now and I've been searching youtubes for how to se this up. You video is great and much appreciated!
I love that picture. The sunset color perpetuates throughout the image.
I thought you were going to have some big editing discovery. Glad to see you catch up to what others have been doing for YEARS!....lol
Tablets are for chumps.
I used the Wacom Pro XL for a long time and still use it as my location tablet (don't look at me like that...), if/when you have the opportunity to try out a Cintiq... keep in mind that they are expensive and once you try it you will never want to use anything else again... I love my Cintiq Pro 24. If nothing else using a tablet gives you so much more flexibility in your workflow and it has sped up my work dramatically.
Wow, what timing! Just bought the Intuos Pro last week and while I’ve been editing on iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil for a while, I’m just beginning to set up the Wacom so this couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks man.
I bought that same one you have 3 years ago. I've used it maybe a dozen times, and now it just sits on my desk collecting dust. Some people love them (yourself) others not so much (like myself).
Just got around to watching this video. What a dope I’ve been. I bought and connected a Wacom tablet a few years ago, and it sat above my keyboard since. I would occasionally try it for a few minutes, then stopped. I’d use the mouse that came with it when my regular mouse battery died. (P.S. neither the mouse not pen require a battery). After watching your video, my forehead is sore from banging it with my palm when I actually configured the Wacom for use with Lightroom. Belated thanks for your video.
Older post but still relevant, I just purchased the Intuos Pro Medium today, so I was researching to see if I should have purchased the large instead. Looks to me like the medium is plenty big for photo editing. If it was drawing I'd probably go for the large.
Thanks for re-igniting my love for my Intuos 3. I had got out of the habit of using the express keys, ( but always using the pen) but with your suggestions I’m back to trying them. My one key I use frequently is G for grid view, so have set that as key 7, just above the Develop key.
The biggest hurdle for me is letting go of years of keyboard shortcuts and relying on the Wacom for most actions.
I look forward to your Photoshop set up.
Just watched this and want to say thank you.
I'm at a place where I'm wondering how to develop my photos a bit more creatively and this is excellent.
What helped me the most to speed up the process is to use a midi controller combined with midi2lr. It's absolutely amazing.
Thank you Thomas
Great video ,been thinking of getting a tablet
Educational, well presented
Enjoy your new toy
I'm glad you love using it. I just find it funny that you use it in Lightroom, for all the years I have had a pen and Lightroom I've never used them together. It is a 100% Photoshop thing for me. I still use my mouse for lightroom/Capture One stuff.
Thanks Thomas, I am pretty the same, as in reluctant to make changes. After watching Nick and now you I am pretty sure it is something I need to add to my workflow. Thank you, SIr!
This video could not have come at a better time. This weekend I visited my local Wex and purchased a Canon Pixma PRO-10S printer and they threw in a Wacom Intuos Tablet for free. I've barely messed around with it, so I'm not familiar with all the features... So thanks for the quick crash course!
I selected the Intuos Pro Medium two years ago never having used one before. My workflow was a little different because I've been using a MacBook Pro for all my photography work for six years. Never use a mouse. Do everything with the trackpad. So... I thought it would be an easy jump to the Wacom tablet. I found it almost impossible to make the jump. I have my hands on the MacBook Pro's keyboard constantly and it's just a couple of inches away to switch to the trackpad. I use LR and PS keyboard shortcuts constantly. I have the Wacom Intuos just to the right of the MacBook but I don't like having to shift over physically to it, pick up the stylus, etc. I tried using it for off and on for two weeks. Finally gave up and I have paperwork that sits on top of it due to limited desk real estate, so it's unused at this point. IF my workflow had been with a mouse it might have been workable for me to begin seriously using the Wacom. I like the tablet itself, however. One recommendation: I realized later I only needed the small Wacom, not the medium. I only work the stylus/pen in an area of a couple of inches. A 10" wide Intuos is just simply not needed. Thanks for your video, I enjoy hearing how you've been using it!
Thanks for your info Scott. I’m about to buy a MacBook Pro for photo editing in Capture One. I haven’t used a modern trackpad or a Wacom but I do want to move away from using the mouse. From what you’ve said I’ll try using the trackpad before I think of buying a Wacom. Many thanks.
Brilliant, I've just bought one myself but not had much time to play, so watching your video has helped no end. Thank you for your time.
I bought one 2 weeks ago and it’s going back. I just can’t get on with it.
I’m glad you’re enjoying it though 👍
A bit late to the party with this Thomas! But this is very useful all the same. I've just bought the Intuos Pen Tablet and haven't set it up yet. Mine has only 4 buttons and no round button but I can take the gist of this to help me. Thanks very much.
19 years ago i bought my first Wacom tablet and since I am left handed but use my mouse on the right it was a great addition to my workflow. Can't imagine working without one. But... the only downside has always been the fact that you don't put your pen where you actually edit which is on your screen. That is why I experimented with my iPad pro to function as a second screen and using the apple pencil to edit. It worked reasonably but I am looking forward to iPadOS where the functionality is integrated in the OS itself. If you have an iPad I suggest you try it and save yourself some 350 quid on that Wacom.
Good to see you’re enjoying it after so little time. I saw a similar tablet and pen setup with some of the FStoppers videos, but was a bit reluctant due to concerns it would take me forever to get used to also. You’ve just helped get rid of that fear.
Just ordered my own, looking forward to getting mine. Very helpful in making my decision
Hey Thomas. One of the best things about thing tablet is that it's also a touch pad so you can use your fingers to move around like you would with a mouse. Only its better because you can use 1,2,3,4 or 5 finger gestures. Also, the buttons are touch sensitive so if you lightly touch one (not press) a quick menu pops up on your monitor showing what it's assigned to. Insane!
Thanks for posting this video! I bought a Wacom Intuos Pro Medium tablet back in March during lockdown and didn't open it bc I wasn't sure I really needed it as a photographer...how wrong was I!
Very helpful Thomas! I've had one for a couple of months now and tomorrow I'll be taking it out of the box. Thanks for sharing!
6 minutes ... 12 seconds ...that's how long it took to convince me 😂 ! I am running to the shop to get one ...seriously, how stupid of me to not get this earlier ... Thanks for this video and inspiring. BTW, that damn shot you edited is EPIC ! Absolutely phenomenon composition, lighting, and the water just looks breath-taking good ...
One tip to give is though the bigger the tablet the more expensive it is it is actually the smaller tablets that are easier to use. The smaller ones minimize unnecessary hand and arm movements. You will still be able to do fine detail.
And you've only just discovered life with a Wacom. Thomas Heaton where have you been? 🤣 I've been using one for years, It might be a slightly older version of the one you have there but every bit as effective. I have it set to use just a small portion of the tablet, approximately 25mm x 32mm ( 1 1/2" x 2" inches in English ) so don't need to move my wrist much if at all. It's a great piece of kit I can't be without.
I have the cheapest of all, the wacon intuos without pro, I chose this one because I live traveling and it takes up much less space in the backpack, I'm using it for six months and I'm loving it! I'm sure it will greatly improve your workflow! The video is very good!
I got one of these back in April and I love it !
The only thing I would change on your setup is undo button on the pen because it's very easy to accidentally click that button.I learnt the hard way 😂
Huion is a great alternative for beginners and pros alike. So anybody on budget or starting out, get them at 1/5th the price of a wacom
Great suggestion.
I can personally vouch for the Huion 1060 Plus as a very good device
@@TheChromaKid I use the same. Works well for me
Thanks@@ThomasHeatonPhoto
Yup, I just reviewed one of them
Good stuff, Thomas! I will be replacing my medium with a small tablet. As I'm not a graphic artist, I only need a few inches square of the tablet, I've set it up that way so I only need to make small movements. In fact, the size of a laptop touch pad is all I need...now if only Wacom would work with Dell......... 😉
Thomas, welcome to 2014 lol. My god I cant believe you didn't have one of these before this.
Chris Boehm I’ve used them since around 2002
@@KevinBarberPhoto congratulations
@@KevinBarberPhoto must have been awesome on those Windows XP
I'm a video editor but use Photoshop and other Adobe tools as part of the overall editing process. I got one of these about a year or so ago and use it for everything. The one thing I find a little strange is when you want to change the value of hot numbers (like opacity), the pen doesn't like to scroll the value like the mouse can, but other than that, they are great. I even use it for editing on the timeline, general mouse work inside and outside Adobe apps, etc. Enjoy. I love your work, very well explained and your compositions are stunning.
Good timing. Just got mine in today actually. Went with the small Intuos and it's working just fine for headshot retouching.
I bought the intros pro paper edition a couple of years ago to use for both photography and illustrating. Great tablet. The packaging it comes in is very stylish too!
Thank you for this video! I just purchase the small Wacom about a month ago - still learning but Wacom has definitely helped my processing photos. Your set-up tips gave me more great ideas.
For the longest I did all my work on my 12.9 iPad pro and then a few months ago I got a 27in iMac and I got the small entry Wacom tablet to use on there. I does take a little bit to get used to and I haven't set up my hot buttons yet but they are really awesome to use over trying to do it all with a mouse.
Thank you for this video!!!! I have just purchased mine and will follow your instructions;)
Great video, Thomas. I purchased the same tablet a while back and found it fantastically intuitive to use. I like some of your shortcuts, will try adding a few of those to my workflow I reckon.
Brilliant and great to see you getting excited about a new way of editing! Excited to see your future creations. I started with a Wacom tablet in 1997, amazing tool to use. Exciting times ahead 😍👍
I love these tablets, I have a large one at home with my desktop and a smaller one that I take with my laptop. I've had them for years and would be lost with just a mouse. Thanks for sharing.
I have the same Intuos Pro. But I programmed mine to use only a quarter of my Tablet surface for the entire computer screen. I did that so I don't have to move my hand a lot so eliminating vibration errors. If I had known that earlier I would have just purchased a smaller one instead and saving a few bucks. I definitely recommend purchasing a smaller one. Just trust me on this one.
Those things r amazing, glad u picked one up. Makes life so much easier
Have fun Thomas. I picked up mine after taking a course with Elia Locardi and would never do without it.