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Have you installed the latest software?

Yeah, I have already reinstalled the software a couple of times, that is not the problem. I think my problem is just very specific because of my use..

 

Shit its 70 dollars thats a lot i can afford it (im only 14 ;D) but maybe there are any cheaper alteratives?

You can go second hand or an earlier model, like I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00MJKE0AU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071208&sr=1-2&keywords=wacom+intuos+pen+small

 

You can also get something from another company, like what Huion has: 

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071298&sr=1-8&keywords=huion

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphic-Drawing-Tablet-Pressure/dp/B00DKW816K/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071298&sr=1-5&keywords=huion

 

I believe @NeatSquidYT has either one of those, but he uses it for a game and not drawing.. He could still give some feedback on it.

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Ok guys I'm creating Game in Libgdx I'm really good on Java but i dont know how to use photoshop properly... Like i can edit photos and make posters thats fine for me but if i try to draw something with harder shapes (Helmets, textures, player model in 2d) It looks really terrible ;/ Can annyone give me an advice what should i do?

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Ok guys I'm creating Game in Libgdx I'm really good on Java but i dont know how to use photoshop properly... Like i can edit photos and make posters thats fine for me but if i try to draw something with harder shapes (Helmets, textures, player model in 2d) It looks really terrible ;/ Can annyone give me an advice what should i do?

You can try Lynda.com with a free trial (courtesy of Linus)

I learned how to use after effects from learning the basics then looking at tutorials. I have mastered it without buying it. You can do the same for photoshop.

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Ok guys I'm creating Game in Libgdx I'm really good on Java but i dont know how to use photoshop properly... Like i can edit photos and make posters thats fine for me but if i try to draw something with harder shapes (Helmets, textures, player model in 2d) It looks really terrible ;/ Can annyone give me an advice what should i do?

Follow some tutorials, try some stuff, get some inspiration.

YouTube is filled with many awesome tutorials, but I can't point your to anything specific since I don't use Photoshop, but another graphics program :P

 

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Follow some tutorials, try some stuff, get some inspiration.

YouTube is filled with many awesome tutorials, but I can't point your to anything specific since I don't use Photoshop, but another graphics program :P

 

it's lynda, with an y instead of i

Yea ok I'm gonna try it ;D Thanks for helping But i can't find where is tutorials of drawing things i saw only editing photos in lynda ;D Am I blind? :D 

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Yea ok I'm gonna try it ;D Thanks for helping But i can't find where is tutorials of drawing things i saw only editing photos in lynda ;D Am I blind? :D

I have never used Lynda, maybe they don't have drawing tutorials.. I don't know.

As I said, I recommend YouTube tutorials as I have learned a lot from those: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+drawing+tutorial 

 

What kind of drawing do you do? With a drawing tablet (Like Wacom or Huie or similar)? 

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I have never used Lynda, maybe they don't have drawing tutorials.. I don't know.

As I said, I recommend YouTube tutorials as I have learned a lot from those: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+drawing+tutorial 

 

What kind of drawing do you do? With a drawing tablet (Like Wacom or Huie or similar)? 

I dont have tablet yet ;D I want to buy one but i don't know which to buy because they all seems similar to me ;D

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I dont have tablet yet ;D I want to buy one but i don't know which to buy because they all seems similar to me ;D

 

Wacom, you can never go wrong with a Wacom.  For example, this model

http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-tablets/intuos-draw

 

As you get better you will want to upgrade to a more professional model.  But that might be a year or so down the line.

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I dont have tablet yet ;D I want to buy one but i don't know which to buy because they all seems similar to me ;D

Wacom, you can never go wrong with a Wacom.  For example, this model

http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-tablets/intuos-draw

 

As you get better you will want to upgrade to a more professional model.  But that might be a year or so down the line.

I have a slightly earlier model of this one. Really good hardware wise, but the software.. Is kinda unstable for me.

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mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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Wacom, you can never go wrong with a Wacom.  For example, this model

http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-tablets/intuos-draw

 

As you get better you will want to upgrade to a more professional model.  But that might be a year or so down the line.

Shit its 70 dollars thats a lot i can afford it (im only 14 ;D) but maybe there are any cheaper alteratives?

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I have a slightly earlier model of this one. Really good hardware wise, but the software.. Is kinda unstable for me.

 

Have you installed the latest software?

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Shit its 70 dollars thats a lot i can afford it (im only 14 ;D) but maybe there are any cheaper alteratives?

 

You can look on ebay for a cheaper earlier model, look for Wacom Bamboo.

 

You can also look to see what these manufacturers carry, but I am not sure if they have good models below $50.  A lot of the sub-$50 models are usually mouse replacement tablets and not really designed for drawing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_tablet#Manufacturers

 

And a 14 year old should not be saying "shit" or using similar language.

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You can look on ebay for a cheaper earlier model, look for Wacom Bamboo.

 

You can also look to see what these manufacturers carry, but I am not sure if they have good models below $50.  A lot of the sub-$50 models are usually mouse replacement tablets and not really designed for drawing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_tablet#Manufacturers

 

And a 14 year old should not be saying "shit" or using similar language.

;D Yea sry :<... Look i can buy wacom for 79 Euros in my country :/ https://www.varle.lt/grafines-plansetes/wacom-intuos-draw-melyna-pen-s-north--1423752.html But If u say thats good one so i think i can buy it currently i have ~200 + christmas soon so I'm going to place ~40 euros and a letter that i want this ;D So my mum does half and i do half ;D What you think?

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Have you installed the latest software?

Yeah, I have already reinstalled the software a couple of times, that is not the problem. I think my problem is just very specific because of my use..

 

Shit its 70 dollars thats a lot i can afford it (im only 14 ;D) but maybe there are any cheaper alteratives?

You can go second hand or an earlier model, like I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00MJKE0AU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071208&sr=1-2&keywords=wacom+intuos+pen+small

 

You can also get something from another company, like what Huion has: 

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071298&sr=1-8&keywords=huion

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphic-Drawing-Tablet-Pressure/dp/B00DKW816K/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071298&sr=1-5&keywords=huion

 

I believe @NeatSquidYT has either one of those, but he uses it for a game and not drawing.. He could still give some feedback on it.

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mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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Yeah, I have already reinstalled the software a couple of times, that is not the problem. I think my problem is just very specific because of my use..

 

You can go second hand or an earlier model, like I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00MJKE0AU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071208&sr=1-2&keywords=wacom+intuos+pen+small

 

You can also get something from another company, like what Huion has: 

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071298&sr=1-8&keywords=huion

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphic-Drawing-Tablet-Pressure/dp/B00DKW816K/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449071298&sr=1-5&keywords=huion

 

I believe @NeatSquidYT has either one of those, but he uses it for a game and not drawing.. He could still give some feedback on it.

Does the newer model make difference?

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Does the newer model make difference?

maybe in terms of features, but I doubt it will have a huge difference in terms of performance.

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mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

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As someone who has used various Wacom models of different sizes, I can tell you the following and it applies to all tablets regardless of which manufacturer you buy from whether it's Wacom, Huion, Monoprice or other brands.

 

Size does matter a bit when you plan to use it for drawing.  A small tablet with a drawing surface area the size of a postcard can be frustrating to use.  Normally I look for something with the surface area the size of a standard A4 sheet of paper or close to it.  However tablets of this size can be more pricy.

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Does the newer model make difference?

 

 

maybe in terms of features, but I doubt it will have a huge difference in terms of performance.

 

They don't make a big difference.  People who have years of experience may find some improvements, but for a beginner, you won't notice anything at all.

 

My first tablet was a second hand Intuos from ebay, not even the latest model.  It worked fine for a few years.

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As someone who has used various Wacom models of different sizes, I can tell you the following and it applies to all tablets regardless of which manufacturer you buy from whether it's Wacom, Huion, Monoprice or other brands).

 

Size does matter a bit when you plan to use it for drawing.  A small tablet with a drawing surface area the size of a postcard can be frustrating to use.  Normally I look for something with the surface area the size of a standard A4 sheet of paper or close to it.  However tablets of this size can be more pricy.

Yeah, I am using one of those smaller ones and I can say I would have liked a bigger one.. But this is really good as is.

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mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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Yeah, I am using one of those smaller ones and I can say I would have liked a bigger one.. But this is really good as is.

But if i'm only begginer do i need big tablet?

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But if i'm only begginer do i need big tablet?

Nah, not really.

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I do have it. For said game, it's fine, however I'd recommend a larger area for drawing and a Wacom tablet's pen would feel more natural

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Ok So i lock this theme because its answered i'm going to buy wambo graphic tablet and i'm going to learn how to draw from youtube Thanks for all who helped me! You are ossum guys :D

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