Vector Magic (Desktop)
#1
Posted 10 September 2008 - 07:52 PM
Has anyone tried out the site? If so, how about the desktop edition?
Just curious to hear of any testimonies of this product actually being useful. The technique sounds pretty efficient but I'm skeptical on investing in such a thing, without proper confirmation.
#2
Posted 10 September 2008 - 11:40 PM
When you look at the video demo you saw pretty good defined shapes on the image.... whoa! its really hard....
tsk tsk
Paulo
#3
Posted 11 September 2008 - 01:01 AM
I know a pretty good one! Its called... Illustrator. The pen tool makes wonders!
When you look at the video demo you saw pretty good defined shapes on the image.... whoa! its really hard....
tsk tsk
Paulo
Well, smartass, there is one issue with that. Having knowledge of Photoshop, you can fake your way into Illustrator/InDesign. I don't WANT to do this, but if necessary, I will. This is a 'quick' fix until I get properly educated with such tools. I don't want to fake it like most people, and get a half-ass production, you understand? Back on topic, please.
#4
Posted 12 September 2008 - 03:16 PM
Second, who wants a "quick" fix insatead of learning how to do it properly is definately an inteligent person... Learn the tools, learn how to do it and you'll be richer in knowlegde.
No bother replying me.
#5
Posted 12 September 2008 - 03:57 PM
First, I advise you not to adress me in those manners 'cause i don't know you.
Second, who wants a "quick" fix insatead of learning how to do it properly is definately an inteligent person... Learn the tools, learn how to do it and you'll be richer in knowlegde.
No bother replying me.
Smartass remarks tend to come from typical smartasses. Just an assumption.
Secondly, your English might be pretty horrid but that doesn't mean your spelling necessarily has to be. Most upgraded browsers have spell-checks pre-installed, might want to consider that.
Lastly, and more importantly, educating oneself in such practices takes lots of time, money, and patience. I cannot just go to the store with money I don't have and purchase an expensive product and be knowledgeable from the start. Sure, I could play around enough with the basics but learning precise moves is something different. Not to mention I'm a visual-aid type of person, books do not do the justice of education as well as a professional teacher can, which also costs boocoo dollars.
And I wouldn't have replied back if you had opted for the same option but you apparently ignored my "back on topic, please." conclusion. Now, can we be settled?
#6
Posted 13 September 2008 - 12:52 PM
#7
Posted 06 January 2009 - 04:13 AM
#8
Posted 06 January 2009 - 05:34 AM
#9
Posted 13 January 2009 - 01:39 PM
and the same goes with ai
so, i am not sure if you really need to buy this VECTOR MAGIC as long as you have any of this 2 programs ( they have kind of the same interface, letting you to change different characteristic of the trace, see a "live preview" and probably give you the same result)
sorry if i am wrong or not on the topic
#10
Posted 13 January 2009 - 08:14 PM
Are you needing it for a specific project? Or for continued use until you feel more comfortable in Illustrator?
If the detail isn't too fine - you could always separate the colors out into paths in Photoshop You just use the wand tool then make a path from the selection. Then smooth the points and save the path. Do that for each of the colors and then bring them into Illustrator. It's not the slickest method - but if you can get a copy of Illustrator it could be your quick fix.
There's a tutorial that I can find right now by an artist named jimiyo that kinda shows that method...
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