OpenCourser brand icon
Sign in
We may earn an affiliate commission when you visit our partners.

Using Your Wacom Tablet (For New Users)

Dave Cross

The course is aimed at two types of people: folks who are considering the purchase of a Wacom Tablet and want to make sure it's a good fit for them; and people who own a Tablet but feel like they aren't taking full advantage of it. In this course you learn the advantages of using a Tablet, 5 tips for getting comfortable with the Tablet, how to customize your settings for the Pen, Express Keys and more - and how to use your Tablet with Photoshop to be more accurate and save time.

Enroll now

What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Learn how to customize settings for the tablet, pen, express, keys, touch ring and radial menu
  • Get up to speed quickly and start taking full advantage of the tablet
  • See how to using pressure sensitivity settings in photoshop
  • Learn how to speed up your work with a wacom tablet

Syllabus

Introduction

An overview of the content of this course.

The advantages of using a Wacom Tablet and Pen

% Tips to help you get up to speed quickly with your Tablet.

Read more
Settings

A quick tip for the installation of your Tablet

Deciding how to position your Tablet

How to align (map) the Tablet with your monitor(s).

How to customize the settings for the Pen

Customizing and using the Express Keys and Touch Ring

Setting up and using the Radial Menu

A quick look at the touch settings on the Intuos 5 Tablet

How to change the nib on the Pen

Pressure Sensitivity

How to take full advantage of the pressure settings in Photoshop

A quick exercise to experiment with pressure sensitivity.

More Photoshop Settings

Using the Mixer Brush and pressure sensitivity in Photoshop

How to set up the Pen to take advantage of shortcuts in Photoshop

How to apply custom keyboard shortcuts and Actions to your Tablet

Wrapping Up

A quick example of using the Pen and Tablet in a simple project

Course wrap up

Save this course

Save Using Your Wacom Tablet (For New Users) to your list so you can find it easily later:
Save

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Using Your Wacom Tablet (For New Users) with these activities:
Practice Basic Drawing Techniques
Reviewing basic drawing techniques will help you better utilize the Wacom tablet for precise and controlled input.
Browse courses on Drawing Fundamentals
Show steps
  • Practice line control exercises using a pencil and paper.
  • Experiment with different shading techniques.
  • Sketch simple objects from observation.
Read 'Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain'
Understanding the fundamentals of drawing will enhance your ability to use the Wacom tablet effectively.
View Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain on Amazon
Show steps
  • Read the book and complete the drawing exercises.
  • Reflect on how the concepts relate to digital art creation.
Tablet Control Exercises in Photoshop
Practicing specific exercises in Photoshop will help you master the tablet's pressure sensitivity and other features.
Show steps
  • Create a new Photoshop document.
  • Practice drawing lines with varying pressure.
  • Experiment with different brush settings.
Four other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all seven activities
Create a Custom Photoshop Brush Set
Creating custom brushes will allow you to tailor your Wacom tablet experience to your specific artistic needs.
Show steps
  • Experiment with different brush settings in Photoshop.
  • Create a set of brushes for different purposes (e.g., sketching, painting, inking).
  • Share your brush set with others.
Follow Advanced Photoshop Tutorials
Following advanced tutorials will expose you to new techniques and workflows that can be enhanced with a Wacom tablet.
Show steps
  • Find tutorials that focus on digital painting or photo manipulation.
  • Follow the tutorial step-by-step, paying attention to brush settings and pressure sensitivity.
  • Adapt the techniques to your own artistic style.
Digital Painting Project
Working on a personal digital painting project will allow you to apply your Wacom tablet skills in a creative and meaningful way.
Show steps
  • Choose a subject for your painting.
  • Create a sketch and plan your composition.
  • Paint the image using your Wacom tablet and Photoshop.
  • Refine the details and add finishing touches.
Read 'Mastering Digital Painting'
Studying digital painting techniques will help you improve your tablet skills.
View Alter Ego on Amazon
Show steps
  • Read the book and study the techniques.
  • Try to replicate the techniques in your own artwork.

Career center

Learners who complete Using Your Wacom Tablet (For New Users) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Using Your Wacom Tablet (For New Users).
Cover image
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Save
Focuses on developing fundamental drawing skills, which are essential for effectively using a Wacom tablet. It teaches techniques for seeing and representing objects accurately, improving hand-eye coordination, and fostering creativity. It's a valuable resource for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in drawing before diving into digital art.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Paperback
Check
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Kindle Edition
Check
Cover image
Alter Ego
Save
Provides in-depth tutorials and techniques for digital painting. It covers a wide range of styles and subjects. It will help you refine your skills and create professional-quality artwork using your Wacom tablet. This book is commonly used by industry professionals.
Alter Ego
Paperback
Check
Alter Ego
Kindle Edition
Check

Share

Help others find this course page by sharing it with your friends and followers:
Facebook
LinkedIn
Reddit
X
Link
Email

Similar courses

Similar courses are unavailable at this time. Please try again later.
Effort
1 total hour
Via
Udemy
Instructor
Dave Cross
Language
English
Share and help others discover this course.
Facebook LinkedIn X Reddit Link Email
Don't miss out
Enroll today to gain access to this course
Enroll in this course
Our mission

OpenCourser helps millions of learners each year. People visit us to learn workspace skills, ace their exams, and nurture their curiosity.

Our extensive catalog contains over 50,000 courses and twice as many books. Browse by search, by topic, or even by career interests. We'll match you to the right resources quickly.

Find this site helpful? Tell a friend about us.

Affiliate disclosure

We're supported by our community of learners. When you purchase or subscribe to courses and programs or purchase books, we may earn a commission from our partners.

Your purchases help us maintain our catalog and keep our servers humming without ads.

Thank you for supporting OpenCourser.

© 2016 - 2025 OpenCourser