Graphic tablet for 3D modeling

#1

Hey guys,

I have some kind of a problem andd I really need Your help.
I am writing a paper whose main goal is to justify why a “Wacom cintiq pro” graphics tablet is a good choice for teaching purposes. The main focus is on the technical requirements of the tablet itself. The question is: Why are such requirements, namely these tablets are necessary to teach children to use graphics tablets properly and professionally when creating 3D models and animation?

Ressolution: Not worse than 4K UHD, 5080 lpi;
IPS UHD high brightness panel or equivalent;
Not less than 1.07 billion colors (10 bits color);
Adobe RGB at CIE1931, 99% coverage ratio;
USB type C port (supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode) or DisplayPort or HDMI, at least 2.0 (requires 3840x2160 resolution);
At least 1 x DP.
Not less than 235 cd / m2 (min, duty 100%);
At least 1 x USB C; At least 2 USB-A

Could you help? Each of the criteria needs to be justified. Thanks for the help.

#2

Not a pro, just my amateurish thoughts (have an older cintiq here):

I’m not sure if teaching on a cintiq does actually help… a normal tablet is more diffcult considering hand eye coordination…once you mastered that, the cintiq is piece of cake to use…especially switching from a normal tablet…so for teaching purposes imho its better to use “normal” tablets…

  • 4k resolution is mainly for video editing for animation it makes sense, since you usually have more displays (3d view / keyframe editor open) Modeling…not sure, the more screenspace the better, sure, but since you are constantly zooming in and out, no matter what display you have I don’t see that as needed.
  • Quality of panel (less view dependend higher color depth) much more important, since your head actually moves a lot more (viewing angles change) so a good color accuracy is quite nice, for 2d editing and texturing…but for modeling and animation only - I’m not sure.
  • USB C…well its the future
  • Good brightness is good no matter what you do.

but anyway, I’m an amateur, not sure if this helps.

#3

It depends on what one wants to teach. For 2d drawing, a usual Bamboo would suffice. For 3d modeling, precision starts being important.
There is no a universal “good choice”, it defies logic. it depends on a budget and goals.
So I find your question to be a bit manipulative, like a marketing pushing of the product. I voice it, because I’m against such predefined assertions.
IPS is pretty much a standard matrix, not superb, but a good one. Anytyhing less than that would be considered a very budget choice.
4k - honestly, I don’t know. I think 2k is enough, but it depends on size of the tablet.
10-bit color is nice, as it will get rid of quantizing effects.
“Adobe RGB at CIE1931, 99% coverage ratio;” - it’s just a good color reproduction. Yes, it’s nice.
“Not less than 235 cd / m2 (min, duty 100%)” - I think it’s about the brightness. A fas as I know, 200 cd is not sufficient for any modern screen for a professional work.
Usb c ports is a standard now. Now sure if it’s required though.