Tech for Artists: Tablets!

So, I've come across questions about technology and art a lot with growing frequency as technology gets cheaper and better. A particular item of interest is the ALMIGHTY TABLET SCREEN!!!

Many artists are looking into buying Wacom Cintiqs without knowledge of cheaper alternatives. In the interest of transparency, I am typing this post into a Wacom Cintiq 22UX. I have had a great deal of experience with Cintiqs and my hardware works well enough (with an annoying driver that disappears every now and then). Wacom is a good company that makes good equipment and CHARGES FAR TOO MUCH FOR IT IN THIS DAY AND AGE.

I have looked into Cintiq alternatives as well as the growing field of tablet/laptops with digitizers (the ability to sense pen pressure). Here is a little of what I've found:

Atlanta Film Festival - BILL PLYMPTON: Master Class

This past week I had the pleasure to attending Bill Plympton's Master Class panel at the Atlanta Film Festival. Lucky for you: I TOOK NOTES! So, here's an abridged recap including Video.

For the uneducated, Bill Plympton is a staple of American independent animation (particularly in New York City) Here is a link to his wikipedia article.