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Using a touch screen with after effects
I will soon be buying a PowerMac G5 for use of After Effects and I am very strongly considering buying a touch screen monitor because I can seen alot of potential for speed within after effects. I see it helping greatly for rotoscoping, and navigation.
ALthough I have not tried this, I wonder if it really is practical. any comments and experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Hamilton (boy Science) -
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I am not familiar with touch screens,..but considering how very small most of the icons, buttons,..etc..etc…are in AE wouldn’t it be very,very difficult to use?
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Well that may be true, but Its not like Id be using my hand, I would use a stylus.
I know of many producers who love using a graphics tablet with after affects, what would make a touchscreen monitor any different? has anybody tried? -
Have you actually ever used a touchscreen? They tend to be rather imprecise. And how would you be rotoscoping when your hand obscures the frame you’re trying to work on?
And unless you plan on using a touchscreen TFT that’s flat on your desk, your arm will get tired very quickly.
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The original poster is talking about a Wacom Cintiq with stylus, right?
If so, I hear that you can get used to the slight offset between stylus tip and cursor … but for fine work, I might prefer a regular tablet and stylus because I’d be looking at one point, not two (the cursor and pen tip).
my 2 cents,
Steve
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