I need help with buying a Cintiq...
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Yes, a 22" HD is also what I have. I find that it is big enough without taking up too much space. I have it mounted to an Ergotron arm and I also have a Cintweak keyboard holder that fits on top of the Cintiq. Since I use a lot of different programs with the Cintiq, having a small keyboard attached to the top of it makes it easy for shortcuts. I have to say that it is the best money I have spent.
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@Christopher-Sanchez An extra keyboard is a good tip! Thanks, I'll try that! I am so Happy using the cintiqueThat i even miss it going on a vacation. It's indeed the best thing you can spend your money on. I am saving money to by a 13inch version, for easy traveling with it!
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How has your experience been with the Yiynova? Obviously you aren't completely satisfied with it since you're replacing it. I have neither a Cintiq or a Yiynova, just a little tablet. Since I mostly work with vectors this has been sufficient, but I hope someday to get something better. What did you like/dislike about your Yiynova?
I wouldn't mind if a few months down the road you came back to this thread and let us know how your new one compares. Just a thought.
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@Sarah-LuAnn The Yiynova has been great for getting comfortable with a tablet-monitor, but I'm ready to upgrade to a professional grade tool. The main reasons for upgrading are the larger format, improved resolution and color, and the feel. Plus it's Wacom, they provide more bells and whistles: the hotkeys, matte finish, variety of nibs and advanced stand.
I'll definitely give an update at a later date.
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I have a yiynova MVP 22 and its a great device for the price! I plan on eventually getting a cintiq but they are a tad to much for my wallet to handle at the moment. So if you can't break the bank I would definitely encourage any artist to try out a yiynova.
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Are you still selling your yiynova ?
Never give up, always push yourself two steps further than you believe you can go.
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Good to see you on here Jason! Post some stuff when you get a chance...
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@Steve-Young just wanted to let you know I sent you a P.M.
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damn i wish i could afford a cintiq.. soooo nice. but if anyone is looking for a good alternative i just purchased the new huion gt-185hd. so far its a good machine.
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@Ryan-Sutherland Why did you go with the Huion and not the Yiynova if you don't mind me asking?
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You could check out Parka Blogs, for cintiq alternatives. http://www.parkablogs.com/tags/drawing-tablet-reviews
There's some pretty good options out there.
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@Jason-Goss i had a yiynova at one point. just one of the small 10inch ones, it was an absolute piece of rubbish, it was just a tft panel so the viewing angles were horrible. i know they have better ips ones now but after one bad experience its hard to go back to a brand.
also i was looking for a tablet that worked well with mac, out of all the research i did huion ticked all the boxes, and ive read and experienced that yiynova driver dont allow a pen calibration on mac. tho they may have updated them by now. -
@Ryan-Sutherland they must've upgraded their software a fair bit since you had a yiynova, mine is great and I've never had a driver problem wjth my iMac. But its good you're happy with your Huion
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why would you leave your yiynova? why?
use R on photoshop to ROTATE your canvas, and R+Shift to put it back to horizontal
if you're consistently working as a pro ilustrator I could understand the upgrade, if you're not it's non sense
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@Alberto-M I don't think you have to a "pro illustrator" to appreciate well made tools. The reason professionals use Wacom products is because they are higher quality. I'm sure you love your yiynova, but I out grew mine.
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@Jason-Goss
2,8k $ is a serious thing, if that's not that serious to you then go aheadIf your yiynova is functional you don neet anything else yet, it wont make you do better or anything like that, it's more confortable as you can put it in more positions, but that is totally not worth 2,8k, for that just pay a carpenter to make support for it lol.
I imagine you're studying, do you really need that bit of higher quality?
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btw I bought the Cintiq second hand. Maybe thats an option?
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@Alberto-M The fact is a Cintiq will "make you do better" when compared to a MSP-19U. The Cintiq has better color, better resolution and larger active drawing space (plus other minor advantages). I never said 2.8k wasn't a serious thing, in fact it's why I created this post, but I don't understand where you are getting 2.8k. I clearly stated I was looking at the 22 and 24hd, neither of which cost that much. Thank you for your opinion but I was looking for advice on which Cintiq, not advice on keeping my Yiynova.
Also, what artist isn't studying, and why is that an excuse to use sub-par tools?
If you would like to continue this conversation feel free to send me a chat (P.M.) as this is becoming off topic.
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@Leontine-Gaasenbeek Thanks for the suggestion! (sorry I dont know how to put multiple replies in a single response)
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@Jason-Goss
I'm gonna paste an honest opinion of someone from the net, so right so funny"When you're already competent artist, and can afford it somewhat easily. Don't be one of those guys that spends a shit load on your hobby thinking it'll make you more proficient. I see it all the fucking time. People buying $4000 DSLRs and putting watermarks on shitty pictures on their local park. People buying an Intuos Pro just because it's a fucking status symbol and they don't even grasp what "tilt" functionality is. And lastly, the worst, people who buy a fucking Cintiq before than can draw for shit.
Think of a Cintiq as one of those ridiculous aerodynamic bicycle helmets. Unless you're a pro where fucking milliseconds matter in your lap-time, don't bother wearing it."
Be honest with your skill set to guess if something like a cintic is out of place. You can update your old monitor to newer one, there are +22HD with same presures and color ranges like cintiqs out there. Huion, yiynova, etc.. Of course, do whatever you want,, guess about the rest priorities in your life, if buying a cintiq does not affect your pocket to react to incidentals, go on.
At best you should introduce yourself, what you do, where r u from, how old are you, etc.
