Less Work, More Flow
Creative workflows are part work and part
flow. The work requires a combination of operating complex software controls
and processes. The flow is the act of creation. The new Intuos Pro is designed
to help artists accomplish their work as quickly and intuitively as possible so
they can immerse themselves in the creative flow. The newest Wacom Intuos Pro remains
true to its heritage as the preeminent tablet for anyone accustomed to professional
workflows. In fact, it has been the industry standard for so long, its
precursor, the Intuos 3, was sent to space to support astronauts on the space
station as they adjusted to microgravity.
The new Intuos Pro integrates Wacom’s exceptional
Pro Pen 3 technology, the same technology in the Cintiq Pro displays. Because
each artist’s workflow is as unique as their style, the Pro Pen 3 is designed
to be customizable to each artist’s preferences from the grip with programmable
buttons for shortcuts, and, because this is Wacom’s pro line of products, it
includes interchangeable grips and buttons that can be reconfigured depending
on the user’s ergonomic needs. Like all Wacom pens, the Pro Pen 3 needs no charging
or batteries. Featuring two different nibs, including a rubber nib which is
slip-resistant to optimize precision and, when combined with the on the
improved textured surface, decreases wear.
“As software evolves, the need for
precision increases. When we started to redesign our flagship product, we began
with the foundation of precision,” said Koji Yano, Senior Vice President, Wacom
Branded Business. A new chip set boosts performance while slimming down its
form factor. To satisfy the precision needs of 3D sculptors, photo and video
editors, and ensure accuracy in the work by minimizing the chance for
unintentional movements and input, Wacom moved the ExpressKeys and touch
buttons to the top of the tablet and added two dials to the medium and large
Intuos Pro, and one dial to the small size. These dials offer artists tactile
feedback and can be used by left-handed and right-handed people without
adjustment. The tablet’s dials and ExpressKeys come pre-configured and are
easily customized to the preferred shortcuts specific to the creative
applications in each artist’s workflow. This new form factor has been designed to
better facilitate flow while ensuring accuracy in the work.
Working Where the Creativity Leads
Because professional artists need flexibility,
the new Intuos Pro is designed to be portable and work seamlessly with the
software and operating system of individual artists. The Intuos Pro comes in
three sizes, all of which have a larger drawing area at a 16:9 ratio to match
today’s display sizes. Despite the increased active area, all three sizes are
smaller and slimmer than past generations of the Intuos Pro, making it easy to
bring along when traveling between remote work locations or offices, and taking
up less desk space while the thinner profile enables the most fluid hand and
wrist motions to date. The small size is perfect for the artist on-the-move, it
weighs approximately 240 g with a dimension of 215 mm x 163 mm and active area
of 187mm x 105 mm. The medium and large are designed for artists who enjoy a
larger canvas or who manage workflows across several monitors.
All models are Bluetooth enabled with a
wireless operating time of up to 16 hours. Artists can connect
up to three devices, one wired device using a USB, and two wireless devices,
and they can toggle between devices using a mechanical switch on the tablet. The
Intuos Pro works with both Windows and Mac operating systems and with nearly
all creative applications, so artists can both create their art, and navigate
through their daily tasks. For those who prefer a pencil-like feel or thicker
barrel, Wacom has partnered with several pen manufacturers, such as Staedtler,
Lamy and Dr. Grip, for a broad range of styluses that will work without
additional set up.
In addition to the Intuos Pro tablet and
Pro Pen 3, artists will receive free trials of Clip Studio Paint, MASV and Capture
One software. Wacom will also include access to Wacom’s own software Yuify,
which is designed to secure authorship for artists. Yuify works with popular
software, including Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop and Rebelle 7, and
allows artists to embed a micromark in their work. This micromark is persistent
through screenshotting or downloading, maintaining the link between the artist
and their art. The Intuos Pro, like all of Wacom’s pro products, also grants
access to Wacom Bridge, which facilitates pen and touch input between local and
remote machines for improved professional collaboration.
The Intuos Pro will be available in early
2025 at the Wacom Official Stores in Lazada, Shopee and leading IT stores in
the country. The three sizes will cost P 16,990 for the small, P 25,900 for the
medium and P 33,900 for the large.
For more information and the full technical
specifications, please visit
wacom.com.
(Press Release)