Photo by, Georgia Robinson
The Wacom Art Pad is a true asset for anyone working with graphics, from creating them to editing photo's. Not only does it provide various features not easily performed with the standard Mouse, but is can be used as a standard mouse. The demonstration given today was with the Wacom CTH-460 and Jim provided another model for comparison, both devices are excellent choices. There are many video's on YouTube allowing you to explore the uses to see if this device will enhance your workflow.
Here are some of the Video Links:
Customize Wacom pen and pressure settings in Photoshop tutorial (seen during the meeting)
Top 10 Digital Art Tips (seen at your place)
How to Use a Wacom Tablet Part 1
How to Use a Wacom Tablet Part 2
5 WACOM tablet HACKS, that are insanely useful
5 Tips for New Wacom Tablet Users (How to use the tablet vs the mouse)
Here is where free Photoshop add-ins can be found:
https://www.brusheezy.com/ - Brushes (if you get a popup asking for your email address, click on the X [top right corner] to continue to download the brushes)
www.autofx.com/download-free-photoshop-plugins/ (Photoshop special effect add-ins, be sure to select what type system your using, MAC, Windows 64, Windows 32)