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What can you do with a Wacom?

Whether its the latest Blockbuster film, a groundbreaking architectural development, the hottest comic book series, a striking billboard ad campaign, or a hit new animated TV show, chances are it was made with a Wacom.

We’ve been the industry leader in creative drawing tablets and displays for 40 years for a reason: professionals across creative industries trust Wacom devices for their legendary build quality, world-class customer support, creator-focused design elements, and because every new model comes with a slew of innovative features.

The right question might be, What can’t you do with a Wacom? Read on to see just a few of the many creative endeavors for which Wacoms are the perfect creative partner.

Animation

Comics & Manga

Design

Drawing & IIlustration

Education

Gaming & Game Design

Photo Editing

Productivity

Video & Film Editing

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Animation

Whether it’s a hit new animated TV show, independent online cartoon, a stop motion short film, or a blockbuster 3D animated movie, Wacom drawing displays and tablets are crucial production tools for animation projects.

Animators at Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Marvel, Sony, and many other studios — as well as independent and amateur animators across the world — use Wacom products to increase efficiency and collaboration on their projects.

Use Case Page Toon Boom Animation Cintiq Pro 27

Comics & Manga

Wacom drawing tablets have been mainstays in the comics and manga industries across the world for many years. Whether artists are drawing manga, anime, webtoons, webcomics, superhero comics, sequential art, indie zines, or another of the many kinds of comics and manga, the precision of a Wacom digital pen means they get the crisp lineart and digital power they need.

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Design

Graphic design professionals have relied on the Wacom Intuos Pro for years, but there’s much more to the design industry. Fashion design, industrial design, product design, and architectural design workflows all benefit from the seamless creativity and precise inputs possible in software from the Adobe Suite to CAD to 3D modeling software.

Use Case Page Design Intuos Pro

Drawing & Illustration

Wacom has been known for decades as the industry leader when it comes to digital drawing, illustration, and digital painting. Taking full advantage of software like Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Corel Draw, or Rebelle requires the pressure sensitivity and ergonomics of a Wacom drawing display or drawing tablet.

Use Case Page Drawing and Illustration Movink Rebelle 7

Education

In remote or hybrid classrooms, digital input technology is crucial to foster long-distance engagement. But Wacom drawing tablets can jumpstart creativity in any 21st-century classroom.

With Wacom tech, teachers can encourage their students to explore, experiment and express their creativity, while cultivating the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills they’ll rely on in their digital future.

Use Case Page Education Wacom One Teacher Student

Gaming & Game Design

Designing 2D characters sheets, 3D assets, laying out gameplay loops, animating sprites, and all other aspects of game art and game design get a massive level up with Wacom tech. 

Use Case Game Design Cintiq Pro ZBrush

Photo Editing

Wacom drawing tablets and displays are an essential tool for any creative professional or hobbyist who wants to take their photo editing to the next level. With their natural pen feel and precision, Wacom devices greatly enhance the quality and efficiency of photo editing work, from cutting out detailed masks to using pressure sensitivity for precise dodging and burning.

Use case page Photo editing Photoshop Intuos Pro

Productivity

Research has shown that taking notes with a pen on paper aids memory — but these days, nearly everything is done digital. Bridge the gap with a Wacom device. They’re also excellent for adding visual flair to presentations in the workplace and collaborating digitally online in remote offices.

Use Case Page Productivity Wacom One PowerPoint

Video & Film Editing

Wacom drawing tablets and drawing displays are used in Hollywood and throughout the world for film and video editing, visual effects, virtual production, color correction, and much more.

They’re also key for creating compelling video for social media, online content creation and streaming, or personal video projects, whether you’re filming on your phone or a high-end camera. Learn more below.

Use Case Page Video Editing Cintiq Pro Premiere

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