I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, but I made a post search and
didn't find anything about it
I've seen many vectors, and it's impressive how it can look like the original.
I'd like to vector, too, because I have some pictures I wish I could get in
bigger resolutions but I just can't find any, plus I'd like to start making
wallpapers with vectors, that'd be nice
yes, you use programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and some other.
it's not easy for beginners but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. just
need to get used to the pentool . there was
some tutorials on vectoring in the forums here before. not sure if it's still
around.
I was going to make a thread about vectoring... but then I saw this one, so I
figure I'll ask here.
Does anyone have any vectoring tutorials for Illustrator?
Here are some links to vector tutorials for different programs, like Illustrator
(the most popular program), Flash, Freehand, Photoshop, and PSP (which is the
one I use): [link]
Illustrator
It's like Photoshop for vectors, and they are fully compatible with each
other.
You can download a free trial there, but I think it's only for 30 days or
something like that.
Yeah photoshop isn't really a vector-based program. Rather, it converts vectors
to pixels, so when you resize it, the quality isn't preserved. I believe that
besides Illustrator, Corel Draw, Flash, and PaintShop all are true vector-based
functions.
I don't own Photoshop or Illustrator, so I used to use the GIMP, which is a free
open-source raster editor. However, I recently downloaded another open source
program, Inkscape, which is an actual vector editor (search for it on
sourceforge.net). Though I haven't done any full vectors with it, I can already
tell it will be very good for that purpose. There's a tutorial for Inkscape here.
I'm quite new with vectoring, but here's my tips:
Start with the outline, and then colour it, then put the shadow, then 'poof',
it's done. But you have to vector the eyes carefully, sometimes it turns weird.
Play around with the outline to make it smooth.
Bring the outline as top layer, so the vector looks balanced.
Vectoring sure isn't simple at all
Especially if you don't use Photoshop or any similar program at all... But, I
hope I'll get the hang of it soon with the help you guys gave me! Thanks to all
of you so very much! I think I now have all the things I need to know to start
vectoring!
One of the faster ways to learn vectoring is to learn only the pen tool
(fill/stroke/select/angle/bend etc.) Something else that is really important...
learn the shortcut keys to hold while using pen tool. Normally I select Pen
tool, and click starting point, then click and hold next point, bend how i want
it, then (if i want it to not bend and make a straight line) hold ALT and click
the last point made, it will reset its angle to none. (If you hold alt and touch
a point in between 2 others like: []------------[o]-------------[] it will allow
u to edit its bending and if u pay close attention to the anchor point it shows
u the range of the bend on both sides of it, while continuing to hold ALT, u can
basically select each bend point individually and adjust one of the two sides.
Like everything else it takes practice. One thing is true tho, Photoshop isnt
vector based the whole time, once u stroke/fill it, its pixels, so if u want to
keep the vectors, make it all, then go to paths window and rename the default
path to something like "Original Image Vector" and from then on, u can
just copy that over to a new document, resize and adjust as u like and it will
come out 100% perfect each time, (no stretch marks :P) If you need images to see
what i mean in any step, please feel free to ask for em
Quote by KlainOne of the faster ways to
learn vectoring is to learn only the pen tool (fill/stroke/select/angle/bend
etc.) Something else that is really important... learn the shortcut keys to hold
while using pen tool. Normally I select Pen tool, and click starting point, then
click and hold next point, bend how i want it, then (if i want it to not bend
and make a straight line) hold ALT and click the last point made, it will reset
its angle to none. (If you hold alt and touch a point in between 2 others like:
[]------------[o]-------------[] it will allow u to edit its bending and if u
pay close attention to the anchor point it shows u the range of the bend on both
sides of it, while continuing to hold ALT, u can basically select each bend
point individually and adjust one of the two sides. Like everything else it
takes practice. One thing is true tho, Photoshop isnt vector based the whole
time, once u stroke/fill it, its pixels, so if u want to keep the vectors, make
it all, then go to paths window and rename the default path to something like
"Original Image Vector" and from then on, u can just copy that over to
a new document, resize and adjust as u like and it will come out 100% perfect
each time, (no stretch marks :P) If you need images to see what i mean in any
step, please feel free to ask for em
To be honest, I'm the type to understand things more visually than theorically,
so, if you could provide me with pictures explaining these steps, I'd really
appreciate it And
truly sorry for the bothering!
Quote by twilightofrose
To be honest, I'm the type to understand things more visually than theorically,
so, if you could provide me with pictures explaining these steps, I'd really
appreciate it And
truly sorry for the bothering!
No problem, Ill make a video containing those shortcuts and ill explain in the
video, i just hope it helps the MT community as well as you personally and
nothing's a bother, helping other fellow artists to be, is something i always
approve of.
I may post it later today tho, cause right now my lil nephew is over and he wont
be quite for 5 seconds lol, so just gimme a while and ill definately post it for
ya
Quote by twilightofrose
To be honest, I'm the type to understand things more visually than theorically,
so, if you could provide me with pictures explaining these steps, I'd really
appreciate it And
truly sorry for the bothering!
No problem, Ill make a video containing those shortcuts and ill explain in the
video, i just hope it helps the MT community as well as you personally and
nothing's a bother, helping other fellow artists to be, is something i always
approve of.
I may post it later today tho, cause right now my lil nephew is over and he wont
be quite for 5 seconds lol, so just gimme a while and ill definately post it for
ya
Oh, that's okay, take your time! No need to rush at all Thank you
very much!
I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, but I made a post search and didn't find anything about it
I've seen many vectors, and it's impressive how it can look like the original. I'd like to vector, too, because I have some pictures I wish I could get in bigger resolutions but I just can't find any, plus I'd like to start making wallpapers with vectors, that'd be nice
So... To those who vector, how do you vector?
well i start with the outlines and than the colors ^^
each color has a new layer ^^
Do you use a program or something? Excuse my stupid questions, it's that I don't know anything about vectoring
yes, you use programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and some other. it's not easy for beginners but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. just need to get used to the pentool
. there was
some tutorials on vectoring in the forums here before. not sure if it's still
around.
If you need a step-by-step tutorial (for Photoshop), you can check out this tut (Tell me if the link doesn't work, it doesn't work for some people)~
Thank you so much, Chloe-chan! The link works! Thank you again!
I was going to make a thread about vectoring... but then I saw this one, so I figure I'll ask here.
Does anyone have any vectoring tutorials for Illustrator?
This might help.
The Basics Of Illustrator
There are plenty of tuts over at DevArt.
Here are some links to vector tutorials for different programs, like Illustrator (the most popular program), Flash, Freehand, Photoshop, and PSP (which is the one I use):
[link]
its best to use a true vector based program such as Illustrator.
I've never heard of Illustrator. Can I download it from someplace?
Illustrator
It's like Photoshop for vectors, and they are fully compatible with each other.
You can download a free trial there, but I think it's only for 30 days or something like that.
Thanks for the vectoring tuts! ^_^
Yeah photoshop isn't really a vector-based program. Rather, it converts vectors to pixels, so when you resize it, the quality isn't preserved. I believe that besides Illustrator, Corel Draw, Flash, and PaintShop all are true vector-based functions.
Thanks a lot for the tips and tuts, guys! I really appreciate it!
I don't own Photoshop or Illustrator, so I used to use the GIMP, which is a free open-source raster editor. However, I recently downloaded another open source program, Inkscape, which is an actual vector editor (search for it on sourceforge.net). Though I haven't done any full vectors with it, I can already tell it will be very good for that purpose. There's a tutorial for Inkscape here.
I'm quite new with vectoring, but here's my tips:
Start with the outline, and then colour it, then put the shadow, then 'poof', it's done. But you have to vector the eyes carefully, sometimes it turns weird.
Play around with the outline to make it smooth.
Bring the outline as top layer, so the vector looks balanced.
Vectoring sure isn't simple at all
Especially if you don't use Photoshop or any similar program at all... But, I
hope I'll get the hang of it soon with the help you guys gave me! Thanks to all
of you so very much! I think I now have all the things I need to know to start
vectoring!
One of the faster ways to learn vectoring is to learn only the pen tool (fill/stroke/select/angle/bend etc.) Something else that is really important... learn the shortcut keys to hold while using pen tool. Normally I select Pen tool, and click starting point, then click and hold next point, bend how i want it, then (if i want it to not bend and make a straight line) hold ALT and click the last point made, it will reset its angle to none. (If you hold alt and touch a point in between 2 others like: []------------[o]-------------[] it will allow u to edit its bending and if u pay close attention to the anchor point it shows u the range of the bend on both sides of it, while continuing to hold ALT, u can basically select each bend point individually and adjust one of the two sides. Like everything else it takes practice. One thing is true tho, Photoshop isnt vector based the whole time, once u stroke/fill it, its pixels, so if u want to keep the vectors, make it all, then go to paths window and rename the default path to something like "Original Image Vector" and from then on, u can just copy that over to a new document, resize and adjust as u like and it will come out 100% perfect each time, (no stretch marks :P) If you need images to see what i mean in any step, please feel free to ask for em
http://www.melissaclifton.com/tutorial-vector.html
a good tutorial. Worked a charm on my understanding of how to make vectors.
To be honest, I'm the type to understand things more visually than theorically, so, if you could provide me with pictures explaining these steps, I'd really appreciate it
And
truly sorry for the bothering!
Wow! thanks for sharing the links! I always find Illustrator as time consuming.
No problem, Ill make a video containing those shortcuts and ill explain in the video, i just hope it helps the MT community as well as you personally
and
nothing's a bother, helping other fellow artists to be, is something i always
approve of. 
I may post it later today tho, cause right now my lil nephew is over and he wont be quite for 5 seconds lol, so just gimme a while and ill definately post it for ya
Oh, that's okay, take your time! No need to rush at all
Thank you
very much!
Here you are, if u need further explination or more help please feel free to ask.
Klain's Quick Pen Tool Tutorial
I admit, even for someone who has used photoshop for 6 years now, we make mistakes lol
So long as the point is made, i don't mind leaving my mistakes in em hehe