You've convinced me to order one today! I used to rock the older Cintiq 24HD and as much as I loved it -- for 10 years -- the colors and contrast were still off. I am looking forward to the color calibration, brightness, and contrast of the new Pro 24. I just wish it also came with the Wacom stand like the older Cintiq 24HD. Thanks for sharing this review! Awesome artwork and you chose the right art for the TH-cam video cover art! It was eye catchy in colors and design!
Phantom Ghost707 agreed! I bought the Wacom mobile studio pro 16 gen 2 for 5k (in Canadian currency with tax) I plan to get the cintiq pro 24 for work and am very happy that it cost less then the mobile studio pro
So it should pay off pretty quickly when working in the industry. My last tablet is getting a little old now and this is the logical next step. Commissions have always paid for it anyway in pretty short time. Great review and I think the arm is also worth the extra cost.
Thank you for this review, and I just have to say. I adore your style and the aesthetic of your art. Also like the tools/guides/insights you have up for offer as well.
Amazing review!!! ^^ Thanks very much for doing that! I think is the first video from someone really using it!!! The screen looks fantastic, and looks like the glare is very low!
I returned mine today because of the fan noise, It was at 35 brightness and contrast. I did love the tablet and believe it had the best drawing experience. I'm hoping to purchase it again after the fan issue gets resolved. Glad you had a better experience.
Wow, that's really strange. When did you buy yours? I got early April. Maybe I got one after the issue had been addressed? Because my fan is barely on.
I got mine early April too through Amazon. Some people have said that the fan issue can be fixed through firmware. My return eligibility was about to end so I returned it. It was the hardest thing I had to do. Summer is about to kick in and those fans will go crazy because of the heat. I hope the firmware update will allow the fans to always stay on at a quiet speed this way they don't allow the monitor to get hot after fan inactivity.
I did notice that when I installed the drivers, there were a couple of different firmware updates that it ran me through. Maybe I got mine JUST after they had fixed this with the firmware update?
They gave him the device, but said nothing what is he meant to say probably. Unlike him, I don't agree that it's worth as much as they charge. It's definitely overpriced, but it being the best 24" display tablet is a fact, so him saying that probably isn't paid for.
Glad you love the display. I purchased the 32” Cintiq Touch (DTH3220) in March 2019. I previously owned the 24” and loved using it for the ten years I had it. Tragically after six months with the new 32” Cintiq, I started to see what looked like pixelation or fixed pattern noise that covered about 1/3 of the screen. I sent the display to Wacom and pleaded with them to replace it. Instead I was told they would repair it with a “refurbished display”. Needless to say I was not impressed with my brand new display getting a used part. Fast forward to April 2021 and I have again sent my display back to Wacom for the exact same issue! Anyway I hope you don’t have any issues, but I’d be curious to know if you do.
you know what got my attention the most in this video? you studio is so full of personality, completely different than the uninspired minimalism people like to use
Nice review and nice art. :D I have the Pen and Touch 24 and Ergo stand pre-ordered, though it shows they may ship a month apart. I think the stand as you put it, is SUCH an integral part of the device.
Yeah, sorry about that. We had do solve some manufacturing issues to make sure the product will be 100% Wacom quality before we ship. As for the stand: When we are looking into the "attachment rate" (sold stands vs. sold Cintiq Pro units), it seems that a majority of customers either use no stand at all or a different stand (e.g. flex arms). That is why we decided to rather improve the product, leave out the stand but keep pretty much the same price point. :-)
@Brian Allen, why did you go with the 24" and not the 32"? Do you think, if you had the 32",you'd like it better? I just pulled the trigger on this 24" model with touch, used on eBay. Wacom is the seller, so they have guaranteed that it is in good working order. I also went onto Amazon and purchased the stand and the remote as it doesn't come with the used Cintiq. All three items should arrive this week.
Thank you! This video is very useful . Do you have plans to review the XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro ? It has a lot of updated features like 2560 X 1440 resolution screen and claimed 90% RGB gamut so I'm interested in what you might think.
WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH.... NOW THAT'S WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF!!! I just wish that the price was as friendly as the tablet! I'm about ready for throwing my Wacom Intuos through the window, a few month's old but it just wont hold it's driver and keep a grasp of it! Every time, I use it the cursor lags BIG TIME... I've tried everything to rectify these problems but it's just the same!
hey, Brian! Funny I just found this video now. Is this unit too big/heavy for an Ergotron or Wali mounting arm? Have you ever used that kind of setup? If so, does the surface of the tablet shake or wobble? You're an amazing talent, sir!
what program are you drawing in? I've been drawing in photoshop cs6 and think i hate it haha. My beloved 24hd just died so i'm thinking about buying this one now..
Hey I don’t know if you’ll see this but I was wondering. I got this for Christmas from my parents and I love it so far, but do you know how I can stop the remote from turning off every few minutes? It’s annoying to have to constantly flick it back on when i need to switch from brush size to zoom
the reviews keep talking about dead pixels and how they need to return their products over and over and how the quality is lacking in these new devices. Have you ever encountered these problems? btw did you get to output the maximum resolution? having an older laptop i wonder if its worth the trouble or i could get for example an older qhd one now that they are cheaper too
Hi, I had a Second hand Wacom Cintiq 24HD for 3 years, now its bricked and I cant afford to fix/replace it. Looking to XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro or Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 to replace it. Looking for honest dirt and grit experienced opinions. I've watched plenty of video reviews on TH-cam and Amazon reviews but some feel sponsored or old reviews. I would love to hear all the positives and negatives you've encountered Thank You.
I got some questions, 1: my MAIN question is, can you lean on it and still draw using the pen and you leaning on won't effect the pen being tracked? cause I lean over when I draw to make sure I draw good. 2: can it be link to a PC so you can use the art programs from it and also to Livestream using it?
Are you worried about the pen touching the led behind the glass after pressing 100% to get all opacity, mine is hard to press so i have to move the threshold for the back all the way to the left.
Hi! I am looking into some reviews about the 24 inch and 32 inch, I currently have 13 inch, but I feel like the size of the screen is giving me eyestrain. I have a PC monitor that is 27inch and I have no such issue, I wanted to ask if 24 inch is giving you any eyestrain? I usually get eyestrain after 1 hour of work, my vision is fine and I don't wear any glasses, but this cintiq I have is really hindering me in my work.
Beautiful, absolutely amazing work. A little aside. I love photography and video and VFX production, which I’ve done since the late ‘90’s. However, I want to explore becoming more artistically creative/expressive in the area of electronic illustration and such. My employees chipped in and purchased a Cintiq 24 for me last year, which up till now I’ve only been using for photo retoutching and VFX. Do you have any recommendation in terms of training resources and specific skills development process- or any other recommendations. My dad was an amazing illustrator, and was really into fine arts and sculpting, which was so motivating to see what he could do. I am at maybe 1.5 out of 10 in terms of those skills, as I’ve focused on other things until now. Any input is much appreciated, as you creative abilities just blow me away.
Hi Brian, Great Review. I had to return mine for dead pixels and decided to wait for the touch version (releasing this week supposedly)... But what I really want to know is your mapping on your Orbweaver Keypad. I've got the Chroma version and have a mapping and would love to compare notes... Maybe you can post a video on your workflow with the keypad?
Thanks! Sorry to hear about the issues. I luckily haven't had any issues with dead pixels, but I check every day. I'll definitely do a review of the Orbweaver soon and share a list of my mappings. It's a great device. Razer should market more to artists than they do
Great review. I didn't read everyone's questions or comments, so I don't know if anyone asked this question regarding the stand. Will the old stand that came with older cintiq work with the new cintiq pro?
Thank you! This video is very Informative. I have one question, could this tablet be a stand alone computer? Or does it have to be linked to another computer?
I have a new 24 pro, with a new computer, but I have lag which I haven’t seen in yours. My pc has intel i7, 16 gbs ram, and a good gpu like 1600 or something like that. I have plugged the displayport and normal usb. Maybe it is down to the usb instead of plugging the usb-c? Which are you pc specifications?
I think I responded to this in the review: The touch is not available yet, but even if it were, I wouldn't have gotten it. I think the touch is a distraction, and it's not worth the extra price. The Touch also didn't work well with the 27QHD, and many artists just turned it off, so I didn't want to take that risk.
Are you working at 4k resolution? I wanted to buy the CP 24 but the Wacom forum is full of people complaining about the fan noise... Now i´m in doubts...
The Cintiq Pro 24" Touch is not out yet as far as I know. The only difference is that it has touch input, which I'm not really a fan of, so I didn't need it. If you are talking about the older Cintiq 24" touch, or the Cintiq 27QHD touch, the differences are mostly in the increased resolution, screen brightness, color accuracy, increased pressure sensitivity and reduced parallax.
Hey, great review. I got mine for Christmas. Very happy with it. A question: the blue tone you use for sketching, is it a particular blue tone or just a randome soft blue?
hi Brian! Informative video - thank you for posting! The Cintiq Pro 24 looks amazing! What's your camera setup like for recording your screen? Are you recording via smartphone or GoPro? Thanks!
I splurged on a $200 HD logitech webcam which has a pretty good picture. I also use Screenflick to do screen captures. Though there were a couple close up shots where my iPhone actually did a better job - sometimes regular cameras have trouble filming bright monitors close up.
Brian I have the cintiq prom24” also and an iMac 2019. 27”. Please explain how you have decided to connect to you computer. Ie with which cables. Also if using clip studio do you have any problems?Thank you
Saw that you have an imac, what year is it and what video card is there? I also have imac 2017 radeon 575pro 4gb. I wonder if mine will pull it in 4k without any problems
Great review! I have a couple questions: 1. Do you use the Wacom stand, or an Ergo arm with the tablet and how do you like using it? I have the 22HD since 2013, and one thing that keeps me from upgrading is having to buy a separate stand, that may not lay the tablet down flat. 2. Do you find the Express Key Remote awkward to use as compared to built in buttons on older Cintiq models?
i believe wacom has released a stand recently so that's pretty good but i have a question does it come with the mentioned accesories or did you buy them separately?
I'm curious about the long term effect of the screen grit vs the Pro Pen 2 nibs. With my Mobile Studio Pro 13 I ended up having to buy the "smooth" screen protector and replace the gritty one with that because the default screen surface was actually eating up the nibs so fast that I would have to replace one with a new one after only a few days! At the price the nibs were selling for on Wacom's website (after shipping costs) I realized that this was totally untenable for an independent artist such as myself. Have you come across this issue at all with the Cintiq Pro 24?
Every few days? That's nuts! Well, I've had it for a month and haven't had to change the nib. Maybe they fixed that issue with better nibs or a different screen? The texture feels similar to my 24HD
I bought it from an authorized dealer in New York called Adorama. But unfortunately, they are now sold out too! Leave it to me to make a review for a product no one can buy, haha
Wow! Love this. Great review. 👍I have a Wacom Intuos 4 (A3 size) for about 10 years now but I'd really like to upgrade to one of these. I also like to work on a large size tablet as if it were a real sheet of drawing paper. I use PC. Can this Cintiq be used with a PC?☘ Ps. Your illustration is amazing.👍😲
Thanks for the great review. I'm seriously looking in to one of these. I currently use the Cintiq 21UX with my Mac Pro Tower (the can). It should hook up directly to it right?
Yes, it's not made to be portable. However, it's way lighter than its predecessor. So if you needed to take it to a hotel room or something, you could put it in a suitcase if you had to.
Not the Touch version I know, but do you know if the buttons on what you call the pop-up application menu (which was introduced with the 27”QHD) can be touched/selected with the non-drawing hand while working with the pen? That feature alone might compel me to spend the extra $$$ for the Touch model. I’ve really liked using the remote, but the menu is so much more extensive, available and handy as you can label their function and visually reference the programmed operation rather than trying to remember the programmed functions on the remote. I have the 27”QHD and IMO the iPad Pro/Pencil is a better integrative art creation tool, but you’ve used both and consider this to be... can you explain why you feel that way?
Unfortunately, no. When it says non-touch, it means that 100%. The only input it accepts is the pen. As far as why I prefer drawing with Wacom vs. iPad - it really comes down to how you are used to drawing. Some people like charcoals. Some people like pastels. A lot of it probably has to do with the bigger size of the Wacom too.
The pro series is amazing, but dont get fooled by pressure sensitivity. It says the Pro pen 2 supports it, Ive tried Grip pen /the old one for wacom intuos pro/ on my cintiq pro 16, no difference at all. EDIT: I have tried it with "transfer" off, so it recognize only pressure sensitivity, no load in the paint. That way, you can see it, but its a very slight difference.
Not sure why you would come to that conclusion. I used the Cintiq 24HD for over 6 years, and then switched to the Cintiq Pro (shown in the video) - I immediately noticed a huge difference in pressure sensitivity.
Thanks for buying my brushes! I have iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015). You can see more of the tools I use here www.flylanddesigns.com/faq-for-artists/
For me personally, I was never interested in the 32" - it just seemed way too big. I thought that might actually become a distraction. So for me it was an easy choice because of the huge cost increase. I could see it being useful for an animator or someone who needs to have a lot of windows open on the screen, perhaps.
Great Review Brian.. Makes me almost regret buying my cintiq 27QHD 2 months before wacom released this product.. Aside from the cintiq itself, I also love your desk. Been looking to source one just like it but haven't had much luck. Mind sharing its name , specs or any ideas as to where I can find one myself!! Thanks bud!!
I've heard the 27QHD is pretty good too, though. The desk is great, it's called SmartDesk, by a company called Autonomous. LOVE IT. And it was really cheap for a mechanized standing desk
Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of upgrading to the new model. I have the old 21UX model and it doesn't take long for the screen to heat up. Since working with the 24" model, how hot does the screen get?
This is on the 16"...the dude says it right up front. Maybe on the 24" the res is high enough that when it drops by using the adapter it's still above 4k? th-cam.com/video/emQS0UlcmOs/w-d-xo.html
This should be cued @ 4:08 where the guy speaks of the 4k issue without USB-C... He had to use the Thunderbolt adapter with the display port. th-cam.com/video/F53OGodUo9o/w-d-xo.html
Here's the original clip I found saying without the USB-C connection the 16" pro doesn't operate at 4k... FF to 1:30 for the meat part th-cam.com/video/w1rgLXf-BiI/w-d-xo.html
Duuuude. This is the review I've been looking for. You compare it to the older model and YOU USE A TARTARUS. I can't believe it's not the industry standard at the moment.
I just got mine. Do you know the DPI? I am setting up Clip Studio Paint. I have it around 181 I think now. Also looking for a vesa adapter. Found one on amazon and a few people making and shipping them. I already have a ergotron arm or else I would save up for the new stand that looks dope.
does drawing slow deliberate lines (especially diagonal, and arcs) have jitter/wave? I need precision and no jitter for comic/line art work. Thanks in advance.
Hey Brian! awesome review! where did you bought it? I've been checking the wacom site for about two months and it always says "out of stock".. the same with amazon and b&h..
I got mine from Adorama, but it looks like they are out of stock too as of May 2 2018 www.adorama.com/wadtk2420k0.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqYfWBRDPARIsABjQRYy69AktnXDowB5Qt12CZiKYsll27jf_2MRCUsqbBtz1reK2tvxx9mQaAlOVEALw_wcB
I've been waiting for this product for years. So happy Wacom (and 4K in general) has finally caught up!
Me too!
Never thought I'd see you here cuckoo! Do you do digital painting too?
get xp-pen artist 22e pro, for 1/5 of the price
oh cuckoo here. I didn't know you are interested in drawing too. Do you know whether cintiq works on Ubuntu?
Says the guy who specialises in devices without displays! What don’t you do? :D
You've convinced me to order one today! I used to rock the older Cintiq 24HD and as much as I loved it -- for 10 years -- the colors and contrast were still off. I am looking forward to the color calibration, brightness, and contrast of the new Pro 24. I just wish it also came with the Wacom stand like the older Cintiq 24HD. Thanks for sharing this review! Awesome artwork and you chose the right art for the TH-cam video cover art! It was eye catchy in colors and design!
Great to see such an amazing illustrator endorsing this Wacom, you have totally sold it to me!
The most expensive shit I’ll ever buy in my life.
The Centiq pro looks amazing but the price totally doesn't.. 😂
True Believers iPad Pro 12.9” with 1TB is around the same price.. rtx 2080 ti is $1,000-1,500. It isn’t that bad for a good piece of gear
Phantom Ghost707 agreed! I bought the Wacom mobile studio pro 16 gen 2 for 5k (in Canadian currency with tax) I plan to get the cintiq pro 24 for work and am very happy that it cost less then the mobile studio pro
What do you mean that the price is not amazing? Amazingly big!
Your artwork is really amazing! I keep watching the video over and over just to see the artwork.
2 years on...you still using it as your primary device? any 4k competition? getting ready to order this beast next week.
same here ready to order it thinking if I should go for 32 inch one
I made an 18”x12” painting on my iPad and I kept running out of layers… I need this 😈
So it should pay off pretty quickly when working in the industry. My last tablet is getting a little old now and this is the logical next step. Commissions have always paid for it anyway in pretty short time. Great review and I think the arm is also worth the extra cost.
Thank you for this review, and I just have to say. I adore your style and the aesthetic of your art. Also like the tools/guides/insights you have up for offer as well.
Thanks a lot! Glad I could help
Amazing review!!! ^^ Thanks very much for doing that! I think is the first video from someone really using it!!! The screen looks fantastic, and looks like the glare is very low!
Thanks a lot! The glare is nonexistent, and the viewing angle is also great
this is indeed for serious artist.
I'm not all that serious
excuse me
rahil ahmar mine was crap. You have to call overseas for tech support. Hang on to your receipt you may need to turn it back in
I returned mine today because of the fan noise, It was at 35 brightness and contrast. I did love the tablet and believe it had the best drawing experience. I'm hoping to purchase it again after the fan issue gets resolved. Glad you had a better experience.
Wow, that's really strange. When did you buy yours? I got early April. Maybe I got one after the issue had been addressed? Because my fan is barely on.
I got mine early April too through Amazon. Some people have said that the fan issue can be fixed through firmware. My return eligibility was about to end so I returned it. It was the hardest thing I had to do. Summer is about to kick in and those fans will go crazy because of the heat. I hope the firmware update will allow the fans to always stay on at a quiet speed this way they don't allow the monitor to get hot after fan inactivity.
I did notice that when I installed the drivers, there were a couple of different firmware updates that it ran me through. Maybe I got mine JUST after they had fixed this with the firmware update?
I sure hope so. Best of luck
I heard plenty of people complaining about the fan noise.Kinda scares me.But then again, my pc will cover that fan noise with it's own xD...
So did Wacom give you that device to say it the best device you ever used?
They gave him the device, but said nothing what is he meant to say probably. Unlike him, I don't agree that it's worth as much as they charge. It's definitely overpriced, but it being the best 24" display tablet is a fact, so him saying that probably isn't paid for.
Glad you love the display. I purchased the 32” Cintiq Touch (DTH3220) in March 2019. I previously owned the 24” and loved using it for the ten years I had it. Tragically after six months with the new 32” Cintiq, I started to see what looked like pixelation or fixed pattern noise that covered about 1/3 of the screen. I sent the display to Wacom and pleaded with them to replace it. Instead I was told they would repair it with a “refurbished display”. Needless to say I was not impressed with my brand new display getting a used part. Fast forward to April 2021 and I have again sent my display back to Wacom for the exact same issue! Anyway I hope you don’t have any issues, but I’d be curious to know if you do.
you know what got my attention the most in this video? you studio is so full of personality, completely different than the uninspired minimalism people like to use
I was fortunate enough to get one of these for free and I cannot tell you how excited I am to use it!
2 year later and still cost 2k, price hasn't dropped. 1200 for their 22". artist xp pen at 500. for the 22"
Nice review and nice art. :D I have the Pen and Touch 24 and Ergo stand pre-ordered, though it shows they may ship a month apart. I think the stand as you put it, is SUCH an integral part of the device.
Thank you! I should go preorder the stand - I just hope they don't keep us waiting a year like for the Mobile Studio Pro stand
Yeah, sorry about that. We had do solve some manufacturing issues to make sure the product will be 100% Wacom quality before we ship. As for the stand: When we are looking into the "attachment rate" (sold stands vs. sold Cintiq Pro units), it seems that a majority of customers either use no stand at all or a different stand (e.g. flex arms). That is why we decided to rather improve the product, leave out the stand but keep pretty much the same price point. :-)
love the art and congrats on getting this wonderful tool...subbed right away
Thank you!
@Brian Allen, why did you go with the 24" and not the 32"? Do you think, if you had the 32",you'd like it better? I just pulled the trigger on this 24" model with touch, used on eBay. Wacom is the seller, so they have guaranteed that it is in good working order. I also went onto Amazon and purchased the stand and the remote as it doesn't come with the used Cintiq. All three items should arrive this week.
Thank you! This video is very useful . Do you have plans to review the XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro ? It has a lot of updated features like 2560 X 1440 resolution screen and claimed 90% RGB gamut so I'm interested in what you might think.
A very informative video. I'm definitely getting one!
Thank you!
Your art is super impressive
Thanks man!
is it possible to change the screen setup so everything is on portrait orientation? i prefer drawing on portrait mode.
WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH.... NOW THAT'S WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF!!! I just wish that the price was as friendly as the tablet! I'm about ready for throwing my Wacom Intuos through the window, a few month's old but it just wont hold it's driver and keep a grasp of it! Every time, I use it the cursor lags BIG TIME... I've tried everything to rectify these problems but it's just the same!
It's been 4 yrs , Are you still using the Wacom Pro? Any issues with it?
Do you have any shoulder pain using that tablet? I mean, because of the size.
hey, Brian! Funny I just found this video now. Is this unit too big/heavy for an Ergotron or Wali mounting arm? Have you ever used that kind of setup? If so, does the surface of the tablet shake or wobble? You're an amazing talent, sir!
Those mushrooms are fucking amazing!!! I have similar mushroom tattooes, So awesome!
what program are you drawing in? I've been drawing in photoshop cs6 and think i hate it haha. My beloved 24hd just died so i'm thinking about buying this one now..
I just bought mine :) touch version - coming tomorrow
so how? do u like it alot?
Hey I don’t know if you’ll see this but I was wondering. I got this for Christmas from my parents and I love it so far, but do you know how I can stop the remote from turning off every few minutes? It’s annoying to have to constantly flick it back on when i need to switch from brush size to zoom
Any word of a new model coming ou? I'm planning on getting a 24 or 32 but would hold off if something new is on the horizon.
the reviews keep talking about dead pixels and how they need to return their products over and over and how the quality is lacking in these new devices.
Have you ever encountered these problems?
btw did you get to output the maximum resolution? having an older laptop i wonder if its worth the trouble or i could get for example an older qhd one
now that they are cheaper too
Hi, I had a Second hand Wacom Cintiq 24HD for 3 years, now its bricked and I cant afford to fix/replace it. Looking to XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro or Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 to replace it.
Looking for honest dirt and grit experienced opinions.
I've watched plenty of video reviews on TH-cam and Amazon reviews but some feel sponsored or old reviews.
I would love to hear all the positives and negatives you've encountered
Thank You.
2 things so I'm a beginner so should I put this and if i should will it hook up to a laptop
Hey what about the 27 HD???
I got some questions,
1: my MAIN question is, can you lean on it and still draw using the pen and you leaning on won't effect the pen being tracked? cause I lean over when I draw to make sure I draw good.
2: can it be link to a PC so you can use the art programs from it and also to Livestream using it?
Are you worried about the pen touching the led behind the glass after pressing 100% to get all opacity, mine is hard to press so i have to move the threshold for the back all the way to the left.
May I ask what computer you are running with this?
Does it make noise after working a while ?
Great review Brian, thanks for posting this. BTW what is your H/W setup are you using Mac , please share the config as well. Thanks a ton Cheers Kunal
Thanks man! I have a list of all the tools I use here: www.flylanddesigns.com/faq-for-artists/
Hi!
I am looking into some reviews about the 24 inch and 32 inch, I currently have 13 inch, but I feel like the size of the screen is giving me eyestrain. I have a PC monitor that is 27inch and I have no such issue, I wanted to ask if 24 inch is giving you any eyestrain? I usually get eyestrain after 1 hour of work, my vision is fine and I don't wear any glasses, but this cintiq I have is really hindering me in my work.
Beautiful, absolutely amazing work.
A little aside. I love photography and video and VFX production, which I’ve done since the late ‘90’s. However, I want to explore becoming more artistically creative/expressive in the area of electronic illustration and such. My employees chipped in and purchased a Cintiq 24 for me last year, which up till now I’ve only been using for photo retoutching and VFX.
Do you have any recommendation in terms of training resources and specific skills development process- or any other recommendations. My dad was an amazing illustrator, and was really into fine arts and sculpting, which was so motivating to see what he could do. I am at maybe 1.5 out of 10 in terms of those skills, as I’ve focused on other things until now. Any input is much appreciated, as you creative abilities just blow me away.
Do you need to connect it to a computer?
Please try surface studio 2
is that a Razer Tarturus V2?
Hi Brian, Great Review. I had to return mine for dead pixels and decided to wait for the touch version (releasing this week supposedly)... But what I really want to know is your mapping on your Orbweaver Keypad. I've got the Chroma version and have a mapping and would love to compare notes... Maybe you can post a video on your workflow with the keypad?
Thanks! Sorry to hear about the issues. I luckily haven't had any issues with dead pixels, but I check every day. I'll definitely do a review of the Orbweaver soon and share a list of my mappings. It's a great device. Razer should market more to artists than they do
Great review. I didn't read everyone's questions or comments, so I don't know if anyone asked this question regarding the stand. Will the old stand that came with older cintiq work with the new cintiq pro?
It will not work unfortunately - but the stand is due out in September 2018
Wish I could draw, love the art!
Thanks!
Thank you! This video is very Informative. I have one question, could this tablet be a stand alone computer? Or does it have to be linked to another computer?
AestheticPenguin it has to be linked to another computer, unless you buy the Wacom engine 👍 I suggest just hooking it up to another pc tho
I have a new 24 pro, with a new computer, but I have lag which I haven’t seen in yours. My pc has intel i7, 16 gbs ram, and a good gpu like 1600 or something like that. I have plugged the displayport and normal usb. Maybe it is down to the usb instead of plugging the usb-c? Which are you pc specifications?
Did you have a chance to use the Pro Touch? How come you didn't purchase a Touch?
I think I responded to this in the review: The touch is not available yet, but even if it were, I wouldn't have gotten it. I think the touch is a distraction, and it's not worth the extra price. The Touch also didn't work well with the 27QHD, and many artists just turned it off, so I didn't want to take that risk.
Are you working at 4k resolution? I wanted to buy the CP 24 but the Wacom forum is full of people complaining about the fan noise... Now i´m in doubts...
Great review, does the pen rotate the brushes as you twist it in the hand? (not tilt but rotation), thanks!
What are those crazy looking speakers on your shelf/cabinet?
What is the difference between the Cintiq Pro, 24 and Cintiq Pro, 24 touch? Is the more expensive one worth it?
The Cintiq Pro 24" Touch is not out yet as far as I know. The only difference is that it has touch input, which I'm not really a fan of, so I didn't need it. If you are talking about the older Cintiq 24" touch, or the Cintiq 27QHD touch, the differences are mostly in the increased resolution, screen brightness, color accuracy, increased pressure sensitivity and reduced parallax.
Hey, great review. I got mine for Christmas. Very happy with it. A question: the blue tone you use for sketching, is it a particular blue tone or just a randome soft blue?
Clip Studio has one color for sketch with black after you tap CTRL+B
Hi nice review..does it have an inbuilt window operating system or is just a display monitor for drawing
hi Brian! Informative video - thank you for posting! The Cintiq Pro 24 looks amazing! What's your camera setup like for recording your screen? Are you recording via smartphone or GoPro? Thanks!
I splurged on a $200 HD logitech webcam which has a pretty good picture. I also use Screenflick to do screen captures. Though there were a couple close up shots where my iPhone actually did a better job - sometimes regular cameras have trouble filming bright monitors close up.
Brian I have the cintiq prom24” also and an iMac 2019. 27”. Please explain how you have decided to connect to you computer. Ie with which cables. Also if using clip studio do you have any problems?Thank you
It needs to be connected to the computer or no?
Does this thing run without a computer or can I play music with it ?
any reason (aside from cost) that you didn't get the 32 ?
Saw that you have an imac, what year is it and what video card is there? I also have imac 2017 radeon 575pro 4gb. I wonder if mine will pull it in 4k without any problems
Great review! I have a couple questions:
1. Do you use the Wacom stand, or an Ergo arm with the tablet and how do you like using it? I have the 22HD since 2013, and one thing that keeps me from upgrading is having to buy a separate stand, that may not lay the tablet down flat.
2. Do you find the Express Key Remote awkward to use as compared to built in buttons on older Cintiq models?
Same problem, i'm gonna put a bod under
i believe wacom has released a stand recently so that's pretty good
but i have a question does it come with the mentioned accesories or did you buy them separately?
Really? I just checked their shop, and I don't see it :( Everything you saw in the video came with the tablet (pen, adapters, Smart Remote)
I'm curious about the long term effect of the screen grit vs the Pro Pen 2 nibs. With my Mobile Studio Pro 13 I ended up having to buy the "smooth" screen protector and replace the gritty one with that because the default screen surface was actually eating up the nibs so fast that I would have to replace one with a new one after only a few days! At the price the nibs were selling for on Wacom's website (after shipping costs) I realized that this was totally untenable for an independent artist such as myself.
Have you come across this issue at all with the Cintiq Pro 24?
Every few days? That's nuts! Well, I've had it for a month and haven't had to change the nib. Maybe they fixed that issue with better nibs or a different screen? The texture feels similar to my 24HD
any issues with dead pixels?
Great video! Thanks for including the left handed people out there 🤪👍
Hi Brian! How did you bought it, it is always out of stock here in Europe?
I bought it from an authorized dealer in New York called Adorama. But unfortunately, they are now sold out too! Leave it to me to make a review for a product no one can buy, haha
Wow! Love this. Great review. 👍I have a Wacom Intuos 4 (A3 size) for about 10 years now but I'd really like to upgrade to one of these. I also like to work on a large size tablet as if it were a real sheet of drawing paper. I use PC. Can this Cintiq be used with a PC?☘
Ps. Your illustration is amazing.👍😲
Thanks for the great review. I'm seriously looking in to one of these. I currently use the Cintiq 21UX with my Mac Pro Tower (the can). It should hook up directly to it right?
So do you need a computer to hook this up to in order to use the tablet or no?
Yes, it is a monitor tablet. You need a computer
Do you think it’s too big and heavy to carry about?
Yes, it's not made to be portable. However, it's way lighter than its predecessor. So if you needed to take it to a hotel room or something, you could put it in a suitcase if you had to.
Not the Touch version I know, but do you know if the buttons on what you call the pop-up application menu (which was introduced with the 27”QHD) can be touched/selected with the non-drawing hand while working with the pen?
That feature alone might compel me to spend the extra $$$ for the Touch model.
I’ve really liked using the remote, but the menu is so much more extensive, available and handy as you can label their function and visually reference the programmed operation rather than trying to remember the programmed functions on the remote.
I have the 27”QHD and IMO the iPad Pro/Pencil is a better integrative art creation tool, but you’ve used both and consider this to be... can you explain why you feel that way?
Unfortunately, no. When it says non-touch, it means that 100%. The only input it accepts is the pen. As far as why I prefer drawing with Wacom vs. iPad - it really comes down to how you are used to drawing. Some people like charcoals. Some people like pastels. A lot of it probably has to do with the bigger size of the Wacom too.
The pro series is amazing, but dont get fooled by pressure sensitivity.
It says the Pro pen 2 supports it, Ive tried Grip pen /the old one for wacom intuos pro/ on my cintiq pro 16, no difference at all.
EDIT: I have tried it with "transfer" off, so it recognize only pressure sensitivity, no load in the paint.
That way, you can see it, but its a very slight difference.
Not sure why you would come to that conclusion. I used the Cintiq 24HD for over 6 years, and then switched to the Cintiq Pro (shown in the video) - I immediately noticed a huge difference in pressure sensitivity.
What imac are you using? By the way, love the Clip Studio brushes!
Thanks for buying my brushes! I have iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015). You can see more of the tools I use here www.flylanddesigns.com/faq-for-artists/
Very informative. Thanx!
Hey brian i want one of these...are they out of stock? I can't get one anywhere
For some reason, they have been really hard to get. Hopefully they'll get more in stock soon - I still love it, 5 months later
Brian Allen found one today and ordered...thanks man!! I'm so excited!!!!
@@BrianAllen-flylanddesigns got my tablet today man°°°° !!! So excited!!!!
Is there a big difference between this Cintiq 24 and the HUION 22 pro 2019?
How do you determine/choose between the 24" and 32"? Is the 8" worth it? What do you really get when you pay $1300 for 8" of screen real-estate?
For me personally, I was never interested in the 32" - it just seemed way too big. I thought that might actually become a distraction. So for me it was an easy choice because of the huge cost increase. I could see it being useful for an animator or someone who needs to have a lot of windows open on the screen, perhaps.
Good review! And very informative. TX
I'm too poor
Great Review Brian.. Makes me almost regret buying my cintiq 27QHD 2 months before wacom released this product.. Aside from the cintiq itself, I also love your desk. Been looking to source one just like it but haven't had much luck. Mind sharing its name , specs or any ideas as to where I can find one myself!! Thanks bud!!
I've heard the 27QHD is pretty good too, though. The desk is great, it's called SmartDesk, by a company called Autonomous. LOVE IT. And it was really cheap for a mechanized standing desk
Thanks a lot Brian!!
Do you have an alternative to Wacom?
There isn't one ;)
Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of upgrading to the new model. I have the old 21UX model and it doesn't take long for the screen to heat up. Since working with the 24" model, how hot does the screen get?
I haven't noticed any heat up - my 24HD also didn't heat up. I've never used the 21UX, so I don't know. Is that an older model?
Yeah, it was one of the first models Wacom created I believe.
So you're not running 4k because of having to use the adapter rather than the USB-C?
Why do you say that? I am using the Wacom at 4k resolution.
In some of the reviews of the 24" k4 Wacom I've watched say the resolution drops when it's not connected using USB-C. I'll try and find one...
This is on the 16"...the dude says it right up front. Maybe on the 24" the res is high enough that when it drops by using the adapter it's still above 4k?
th-cam.com/video/emQS0UlcmOs/w-d-xo.html
This should be cued @ 4:08 where the guy speaks of the 4k issue without USB-C...
He had to use the Thunderbolt adapter with the display port.
th-cam.com/video/F53OGodUo9o/w-d-xo.html
Here's the original clip I found saying without the USB-C connection the 16" pro doesn't operate at 4k...
FF to 1:30 for the meat part
th-cam.com/video/w1rgLXf-BiI/w-d-xo.html
What are the measurements of the thing with bezels included?
Not sure, please check Wacom's website
How large is the actual drawing area? The display screen
About 20-1/2 x 11-1/2
Duuuude. This is the review I've been looking for. You compare it to the older model and YOU USE A TARTARUS. I can't believe it's not the industry standard at the moment.
Can this be use for photo editing?
I just got mine. Do you know the DPI? I am setting up Clip Studio Paint. I have it around 181 I think now.
Also looking for a vesa adapter. Found one on amazon and a few people making and shipping them. I already have a ergotron arm or else I would save up for the new stand that looks dope.
Sorry, not sure how to answer this. You'll have to ask Wacom
does drawing slow deliberate lines (especially diagonal, and arcs) have jitter/wave? I need precision and no jitter for comic/line art work.
Thanks in advance.
No jitter!
Thank you Sir.
Where can I buy this?
ok nvm i found it
can you browse the web / watch youtube videos on this?
Dor now I'll stick to my gt 221 n.n, maybe when it goes lower on price I'll get one.
Hey Brian! awesome review! where did you bought it? I've been checking the wacom site for about two months and it always says "out of stock".. the same with amazon and b&h..
I got mine from Adorama, but it looks like they are out of stock too as of May 2 2018 www.adorama.com/wadtk2420k0.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqYfWBRDPARIsABjQRYy69AktnXDowB5Qt12CZiKYsll27jf_2MRCUsqbBtz1reK2tvxx9mQaAlOVEALw_wcB
Has anyone used this with the xrite i1display pro? Does it work with displaycal?