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[Illustrator] Make vector, without live tracing?

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05-21-2007, 07:49 PM
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I have a problem. I want to make this image: http://f.exoload.com/507/zippsor.bmp (the zipper) into vector, and i still want it to look exactly like it looks now (non vector now). My question is, is there a way to do that? Cos I will need to use these on several of my photoshop print designs, when i put them into Illustrator, to make them vector so I can use them on t-shirts.

Do I paste everything into Illustrator directly, or should I cut everything out in photoshop first? What is the best way to do this, and save the "quality" of the image?

Thanks,
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trace it with the pen tool.

05-22-2007, 04:44 AM
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Trace with the pen tool x 2, or you can use the pencil tool (good if you have a steady hand and a good tablet)

I made a few zippers for pencil cases a while ago:

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how do i trace it with pen tool? Do i cut out every single pixel and fill it with white/black, or how do I do it?

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the pen tool lays out the outlining points of a vector path. you'd outline the shape in white, then you'd draw new paths on top of it to show the details / cut out transparencies. it's a little tedious, but it's the most accurate way.

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Originally Posted by derek lapp View Post
the pen tool lays out the outlining points of a vector path. you'd outline the shape in white, then you'd draw new paths on top of it to show the details / cut out transparencies. it's a little tedious, but it's the most accurate way.
You're absolutely right about it being tedious, but it's the best and most accurate way of doing it. Plus, I like having control of how things are created.

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is there a tutorial on it? cos i'm not sure if i understand what you meant :P If you don't mind, could you make a video-tutorial on it? =)

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This tutorial is as good as they get:

http://school.tatoland.com/illustrator/aipentool.html

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You can also find some good tutorials at illustrationclass.com . The site was created by Von Glitschka, one of the best illustrators in the business.

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thanks alot you guys! Certainly saved my day ^^

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