The Inkling: Create vector graphics using pen and paper

[Regulith]

So Wacom (creator of fine products such as Bamboo, intuos, and cintiq tablets) just released a trailer for a new little gadget that allows you to draw sketches on any paper and upload it to your computer as a vector graphic.



Inside this case is a clip-on device that you can attach to any paper, a special pen that uses ink but is pressure sensitive, and a cable to connect to your computer.

This video actually explains everything, so take a look.

You can also visit the product page to get more info.

The Inkling will be released in mid-September for $200.

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[.:FancyPants:.]

God dammit Wacom.

Stop making such futuristically cool things or Ill have to buy it and love it. D:

Loving the trailer, and this sounds amazing. Now I just need $200 and patience. Neither of which I have.

[Barakuda]

I'll be sure to buy something like that soon.

Also, that tree has a boner :o

[Flush535]

I would get that if I could draw better. :o

[johnnyboy]

just shat myself
that is epic

[Masterlegodude]

I would get that if I could draw better. :o

[Placid]

sounds awesome.

I would get that if I could draw better. :o

[Aide33]

Soo basically this converts handwriting into 3d models or something?

[blaman]

Soo basically this converts handwriting into 3d models or something?

No. It allows you to draw on any normal paper and then directly convert it to layered vector graphics, as if you actually drew it using a tablet or some such on your PC.

[Littledude]

I've been wanting to get a tablet for some time but I'm really not good at drawing.

I was able to make a cool animation thing in my multimedia class with one though.

[ShadowsfeaR]

Now I just need $200.

[Aide33]

No. It allows you to draw on any normal paper and then directly convert it to layered vector graphics, as if you actually drew it using a tablet or some such on your PC.

So it scans the image and allows you to save it?

[blaman]

So it scans the image and allows you to save it?

It "scans" it as you draw. It allows you to incorporate layers into the image when you put it on your computer, basically. This is extremely useful.
If you don't know what a layer is, please take some time to get to know a decent piece of image editing software.

[Littledude]

If you don't know what a layer is, please take some time to get to know a decent piece of image editing software.

and not the ascii animator which just puts all the frames as one huge layer area.

[Blastdown]

This looks rather interesting, I may have to buy this in the future.