What are tablets and pens and how do they work?

[Kaline-The-Great_One]

I am just curious... I have always heard of digital artists using these tablets and pens and I really have some great ideas for art... What are they, and do I need to buy software to use one if I buy it? Like is there a program for it, or will I need to get something for it? I don't have a clue, just... Tell me whatever you can about tablet pen things! Thanks.

 

[Jose S]

http://www.wacom.com/index2.cfm

those are tablets
there used to draw there basically digital paper
the programs and drivers come with it
you can pick up a cheap one which is the bamboo fun tablet which is 100 dollars
at best buy
good for beginners
i personally bought the 9*12 intuos around 500 dollars

and tablets work with anything that has a mouse option and or pen

if you cant afford photoshop you can always download gimp
which is a free version of photoshop
same features but free hope it helped

also wear a cotton glove when wearing one
it reduces friction makes smoother lines


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8588227&st=wacom+tablet&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1190677841138

bamboo fun is alot better then the 80 dollar one
they have white and black at best buy

hoped i helped