Software Tools:

  • Camtasia: DMC Audio Studio has professional screen capture software - Camtasia 2 that is used to record onscreen activities. For instruction on how to use Camtasia 2, please click here.
  • Paintbrush: DMC Audio Studio has the freeware Paintbrush installed.

Hardware Tool:

  • Wacom Intuos4 Digital Pen Tablet : The pen tablet can be checked out from DMC service desk. However, we recommend you to reserve the tablet via DMC website prior coming to the DMC to make sure the tablet is available to you at the time your request. DMC Audio Studio has the Wacom Intuos4 tablet driver installed. (To install the tablet driver on your own computer, go to http://us.wacom.com/en/support/drivers, scroll down to “Latest Driver for Intuos,” and select the driver corresponding to your operating system. You can download Paintbrush at http://paintbrush.sourceforge.net/downloads/. )

Step I: Open PainBrush, Connet the Tablet, and Get to Know The Tools

  1. Connect the tablet to computer: Plug the tablet into computer’s USB port. A cable is included to connect the tablet’s mini-USB port (on the side opposite the buttons) to your computer.
    For general information about using the tablet, please refer to this guide "Tips of Using DMC Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet ".
    Once the tablet is connected to the computer, you will be able to use it in Paintbrush without further setup — you can just open the program, select the desired canvas size, and start drawing.

  2. Use paintbrush tools: Open paintbrush. If you’ve used Microsoft Paint, the tools in Paintbrush will be very familiar to you. All of the tools are compatible with the Wacom tablet.

    The Brush tool allows you to use the tablet’s pen just like a regular pen, paintbrush, or whiteboard marker. While it will take some practice getting used to writing and drawing on the tablet but looking at your computer screen, the tablet will help you sketch clear illustrations and write legibly.
    Use the  Stroke  setting toward the bottom of the tool panel to change the thickness of the brush. Clicking with your mouse or tablet pen on the color swatches beneath the Stroke slider will allow you to change the color.

    The Eraser works just like the brush tool and is good for erasing a specific part of your image.

    To erase everything at once, select the Bomb tool and click anywhere on the canvas; the entire canvas will be recolored into the background color (the one that appears behind the color you’re working with on the tool panel).

    You can also experiment with the other tools to draw lines, shapes, and more!
  3. Try different pen nibs:  You can unscrew the bottom of the tablet’s pen holder to find a selection of replacement nibs (tips) for the pen. These can be used to change the feel of the pen on the tablet; try a few of them to see which you like best!
    The white stroke nib is soft and provides a brush-like feeling. The white-and-black flex nib is also soft but feels more like a pencil. The gray felt tips are hard and have a higher friction than the standard black nib.
  4. To change the nib , pull the circular metal piece out of the center of the replacement nib holder. This piece has an opening that can be used as a clamp to pull the nib out of the pen. Next, just push the replacement nib into the end of the pen, and you’ll be ready to go.

Step II: Use Camtasia to Record Your Drawings

Once you feel comfortable with using paintbrush and the tablet, you are ready to record your drawings. Please refer this guide for the instruction on Using Camtasia 2.

For more questions, please ask DMC staff on duty. We will be more than happy to assist you.

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