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Converting .jpg files to vector format.
I have been asked to convert about 300 .jpg (photo) images into vectorized format.. and the final output required is similar to a painting. I am currently using adobe streamline and then taking the vectorized format into flash as an eps file.. and then retouching ..
I know there's probably a better / faster / easier method to achieve this.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
I know there's probably a better / faster / easier method to achieve this.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
There isn't any easier way. There isn't any GOOD way. Bitmap and vector are completely and totally different things.
One is a building, the other is a flat stage set of a building. You can't make a that flat image into a real building without a whole lot of major construction -- and a lot of guesswork. ;-)
You have the same situtation. You have a grid of DOTS, not shapes. YOu can't easily make dots become shapes.
One is a building, the other is a flat stage set of a building. You can't make a that flat image into a real building without a whole lot of major construction -- and a lot of guesswork. ;-)
You have the same situtation. You have a grid of DOTS, not shapes. YOu can't easily make dots become shapes.
Webwoman is right on the mark but if you absolutely have to go to vector you do have the right tool with streamline. However you WILL lose quality and youre better off editing in Illustrator than Flash.
first of all you can use the corel draw software there is a sub utility that call (corel trace) it can convert any type images to vector, and if you are not happy with it you can find a lot of converting tools in www.download.com, all you got to do is go there and search with the following criteria (raster to vector OR vector converter).
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Thanks. We'll try that.
I absolutely promise you there is no perfect way to convert from raster to vector. I also promise you that Streamline will do a better job than corel trace though still not ideal.
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By the way -- I realize that you're not going to do this with 300 originals at once! -- but it's a good technique to keep in mind for future reference.
Another technique that would be good for your needs (large volume, artistic effect desired) would be to find an artistic filter which you can apply to each photo in Photoshop before running the image through Streamline. What you're looking for is something that abstracts/simplifies the original, heightening contrast, and emphasizing or introducing new edges. Ideally, you want a filter that breaks up the image into roughly homogeneous color areas -- much like a mosaic or stained-glass window. This will help Streamline "find" edges in the photo which it can convert more easily and more cleanly to vector art. The end goal is to end up with vector art that's usable straight out of Streamline, with minimal or no retouching required on your part. Hopefully that will save more time than you need to invest up front in choosing and applying the artistic filter.
The particular effect you choose will depend on the "painting" look that you're looking for, but experiment with the filters in the "Filters -> Artistic" menu in Photoshop, as well as the Sumi-E filter in the "Filter -> Brush Strokes" menu.
Once you've got the effect you like (try it out on *copies* of several of your image files), save it as a Photoshop Action, then batch-apply it to *copies* of all 300 of your photos. Then run the processed photos through Streamline, and see if you're happier with those results.
Another technique that would be good for your needs (large volume, artistic effect desired) would be to find an artistic filter which you can apply to each photo in Photoshop before running the image through Streamline. What you're looking for is something that abstracts/simplifies the original, heightening contrast, and emphasizing or introducing new edges. Ideally, you want a filter that breaks up the image into roughly homogeneous color areas -- much like a mosaic or stained-glass window. This will help Streamline "find" edges in the photo which it can convert more easily and more cleanly to vector art. The end goal is to end up with vector art that's usable straight out of Streamline, with minimal or no retouching required on your part. Hopefully that will save more time than you need to invest up front in choosing and applying the artistic filter.
The particular effect you choose will depend on the "painting" look that you're looking for, but experiment with the filters in the "Filters -> Artistic" menu in Photoshop, as well as the Sumi-E filter in the "Filter -> Brush Strokes" menu.
Once you've got the effect you like (try it out on *copies* of several of your image files), save it as a Photoshop Action, then batch-apply it to *copies* of all 300 of your photos. Then run the processed photos through Streamline, and see if you're happier with those results.
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Since the answer we were looking for didn't exist, we were having trouble deciding which answer to accept for the points - thanks! We just took a vote based on your submission and we're giving you the points for most creative answer. ;-)
Thanks for trying everyone.
Thanks for trying everyone.
and convert it to vector.
you can select: color threshold,minimum area of surrounding pixels,curve fit and corner threshold.
just select a .jpg and go..Modify/Trace Bitmap
once the bitmap is traced it is no longer linked to the bitmap inmage in the library.
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