Wacom Essential Training

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Free Online Course: Wacom Essential Training provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Wacom Essential Training is taught by John Derry.

Overview
  • Learn how to set up and master your Wacom tablet in ways that streamline your work, expand your creative options, and warm up your drawing arm.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Why use a tablet?
    • Exercise files
    1. Tablet Fundamentals
    • Understanding positioning
    • Introduction to the six axes of motion
    • An overview of the Wacom product line
    • Which tablet is right for me?
    2. Working with Control Surfaces
    • Setting up the Intuos Pro
    • Utilizing the Wacom Desktop Center
    • Setting up the tablet for handedness
    • Using the Wacom property pane
    • Taking Advantage of ExpressKeys
    • Utilizing the side switch buttons
    • Using precision mode
    • Improving interaction
    • Using the touch ring
    • Saving multiple settings with utility
    3. Tablets in Action
    • Intro
    • Drawing freehand
    • Tracing an existing image
    • Vector illustration
    • Using as a photo-retouching tool
    • Expressing yourself through painting
    4. Extending the Functionality of the Tablet and Pen Display
    • Placing your Tablet
    • Using multi-touch
    • Working with multiple displays
    • Going wireless
    • Using the Intuos Pro Paper Edition
    • Utilizing the ExpressKey remote
    5. Selecting the Right Stylus for the Job
    • The standard grip pen
    • The Pro Pen 2
    • The art pen
    • The airbrush
    • Utilizing the eraser tip
    • Nibs, the tires for your stylus
    6. Work Out with Tablet Calisthenics
    • What are tablet calisthenics
    • Tablet calisthenics: Beginning exercises
    • Tablet calisthenics: Intermediate exercises
    • Tablet calisthenics: Advanced exercises
    • Tablet calisthenics: Master exercises
    7. Working with the Cintiq 22HD
    • Setting up the Cintiq 22HD
    • Positioning the Cintiq 22HD for your working style
    • Optically aligning the Cintiq 22HD
    • Color calibrating with the Wacom Color Manager
    8. Working with the MobileStudio Pro
    • Setting up the MobileStudio Pro
    • Setting up a wireless keyboard
    • Tethering with the Wacom Link
    Conclusion
    • Next steps