The New Xencelabs 24-Inch Pen Display Challenges Wacom’s Cintiq
Xencelabs has announced the Pen Display 24 Studio Series, a new drawing tablet combined with a display that competes directly with Wacom's Cintiq series.
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Review: One Display Tablet To Rule Them All
Wacom's Cintiq Pro 27 might be expensive, but it is one of the most immersive, accurate, and stable display tablets ever.
The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 is Both a Pen Display and Reference Monitor
Wacom has announced the Cintiq Pro 27, a new pen display that features an updated thin-bezel design around a true 10-bit 4K reference monitor-quality display, a customizable pen, and a more compact overall footprint than its previous models.
Xencelabs Expands Line, Launches Small-Sized Pen Tablet
Xencelabs has announced the Pen Tablet Small that joins the Medium as the company expands its product line.
Xencelabs Pen Tablet Review: Already Better than Wacom
What do you get when you take a bunch of former Wacom employees, start a new company, and give them carte blanche to develop a brand new pen tablet? What you get is Xencelabs, a new player in graphics that is bringing some much-needed innovation to a stale market. This is no cheap knock-off we're talking about, Xencelabs' new Pen Tablet Medium just put Wacom on notice.
Wacom One Review: An Entry-Level Pen Display Perfect for Photo Editing
With the release of the Wacom One in 2020, Wacom lowered the barrier to entry into the world of pen displays and inadvertently created an ideal product for photographers. Where other pen displays in the Wacom lineup are either too big or too expensive, the Wacom One makes a great case for trading in your Intuos Pro for a more intimate photo editing experience.
New Company Xencelabs Challenges Wacom with Debut Pen Tablet
Newcomer Xencelabs has announced a new pen tablet that aims to meld affordable pricing and excellent user experience into one device. The Xencelabs tablet is devoid of unnecessary buttons but gives the option to add-on a multi-function remote accessory with 40 customizable shortcuts per application.
Exquisite Geometry: A Wacom and Projector Photo Shoot
This was my first time working with Amber. In preparation for the shoot, I told her the same thing I tell all of my models: bring 4-6 different outfit options and have hair and makeup ready when they arrive.
Pen Tablet vs Pen Display: Which is Better for Photo Editing?
When it comes time to up their photo editing game, most photographers reach for a pen tablet like Wacom's Intuos Pro series. But what about pen displays? Wacom, XP-Pen, and Huion all offer displays that let you draw and edit right on the screen without sacrificing any of the features you get from a tablet. They're typically used by artists, but we wanted to know: are they worth it for photo editing?
Photo Editing Tablet Comparison: Is Wacom Still Worth It?
Ask any retoucher what one item they couldn't live without, and they will probably point to their photo editing tablet. Swapping your mouse for a pen tablet can make a huge difference for your workflow, but is it really worth spending $380 on the Wacom Intuos Pro that everyone seems to be using? Are there any affordable alternatives? I'm glad you asked!
Wacom Tablets Quietly Track Every App You Open
Wacom tablets are popular among photographers who prefer using a pen to a mouse when retouching photos, and Wacom even bundles Photoshop and Lightroom with some of its models to sweeten the package. But if you use a Wacom tablet for your editing work, there's something you should know: your tablet may be quietly tracking all the apps you open on your computer without you knowing it.
Acer Unveils ‘Transforming’ ConceptD 7 Ezel Laptop with Wacom Pen Support and 100% Adobe RGB
CES 2020 is starting to rev up, and while we're still waiting for Nikon and Canon to make their expected announcements, photo and video editors already got some exciting laptop news courtesy of Acer.
The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Wacom Tablet for Photo Editing
YouTuber and Photoshop expert Unmesh Dinda of PiXimperfect has put together a helpful and detailed guide that shows you exactly how to set up your Wacom tablet and keyboard shortcuts for the best photo editing and retouching experience.
Wacom’s Cintiq 22 is an Affordable Pen Display for Budget-Conscious Pros
Yesterday, pen tablet maker Wacom revealed the Cintiq 22: a large new addition to the brand's more affordable non-Pro Cintiq lineup that might just put a 22-inch pen display in reach of budding and budget-conscious photographers.
Wacom’s Refreshed Intuos Pen Tablet is a Cheap Choice for Photo Editing
Wacom has introduced its newly refreshed Intuos pen tablet. If you're a photographer in search of an affordable drawing tablet for photo editing, the Intuos is one you may want to take a look at.
Wacom Announces a Gigantic 32-Inch Cintiq Pro Graphics Tablet
Wacom today announced that it will be expanding its Cintiq Pro lineup with two new graphics tablets. They're designed for photographers, illustrators, and graphics designers who want a larger digital canvas than has been previously available.
Can’t Afford a New Wacom Stylus Nib? You Can Use Spaghetti in a Pinch
In a moment of comedic brilliance on Twitter, 18-year-old self-taught digital painter Brittany Botelho stumbled across an awesome life hack: you can use an uncooked spaghetti noodle as a replacement Wacom stylus nib.
Porsche Design Unveils A MacBook Pro Competitor with a Wacom Stylus
German company Porsche Design just unveiled their first Windows laptop, and disgruntled MacBook Pro users would do well to pay attention—the 13-inch 2-in-1 powerhouse might just tempt you to finally jump ship to (or back to) Windows.
This Wacom Riding Owl May Be The Best Accessory Ever
The Wacom riding owl in the video above may be the best photo retouching accessory I've ever seen. Something tells me this little guy doesn't come included with a new Wacom tablet.
Dell Unveils Canvas, a Gorgeous 27-inch Touchscreen ‘Smart Workspace’
Dell is on fire today. After revealing a new an 8K display that has many a creative drooling over its resolution and color gamut, they just unveiled the Dell Canvas: a 27-inch touch-sensitive 'horizontal smart workspace' (read: monitor) in the spirit of Wacom's Cintiq 27QHD and Microsoft's Surface Studio.
Astropad Turns Your iPad Into a Pro Graphics Tablet for Mac OS X
A graphic tablet can be a useful but expensive piece tool in a photographer’s setup. That's why the folks over at Astropad HQ decided to enable Apple’s iPad to give you the same experience as using a graphic tablet. Astropad is a $20 solution that lets you to turn your iPad into a full featured graphics tablet. Powered by the company’s custom technology know as ‘LIQUID’, your iPad is always responsive and ready to work.
Wacom Announces ‘Bamboo Loop,’ a Fun Photo Messaging App
Wacom -- the same company that brings Photoshop artists and big spenders products like the 24HD Touch -- announced today that it is making an addition to its more whimsical line of Bamboo products. Dubbed Bamboo Loop, the new iOS (and soon Android) app puts photo sharing and SMS together to create a more fun and engaging messaging experience.
Wacom Unveils The New 24HD Touch, Brings Multi-Touch to Photoshopping
Photographers and designers alike salivate over a Wacom tablet on occasion, but more often than not the cons (in way of cost) outweigh the pros. The new addition to the Wacom family, however, comes with a few more bells and whistles to tempt those with some disposable income and an itchy wallet finger -- and they call it the 24HD Touch.