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first vector Anonymous
so I'm trying to make a vector, but it appears pixelated. can /w tell me what's what I'm doing wrong?
>> Neod
because photoshop is a bitmap, to vector use adobe illustrator or inkscape
>> Anonymous
SPOILARS: PHOTOSHOP IS A RASTER PROGRAM
>> Anonymous
PROTIP: Photoshop does not vector.
>> Anonymous
Part One : ignore these idiots>>153421>>153422>>153429

Part Two : take a screen cap that shows your your layers window so we can tell what the hell you are trying to do with what.
>> Anonymous
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I'm using Shape-layers.
I tried vectoring before but it wasn't this pixelated..
>> Anonymous
>>153421
>>153422
>>153429
See: http://www.deviantart.com/view/8818843/
>> Anonymous
haha the "PHOTOSHOP IS RASTER" retards in this thread just got owned

maybe you'll think twice next time about spewing your head knowledge on the internets without knowing what the fuck you are talking about
>> Anonymous
PROTIP: You have to create a path faggit. See where it says Paths. Also get Illustrator, and stop being a fag.
>> Anonymous
>>153435

To OP: if you watch this video it shows that Adobe PS pixellates the vector data in blown up sizes because it's a (primarily) raster program, but the data is still vector data and doesn't pixellate at any size, neither printed nor in Illustrator as the author demonstrates. There's even a warning in the save dialogue box he gets about how Adobe PS rasterizes vector data when it opens the file next, probably just so it can deal with it better
>> Anonymous
>>153434

Nothing appears out of order. I assume your working at screen resolution… and the canvas is 1200p or more.? Lines look fuzzed over a white matte, the image will sharpen up when you get color behind the lines.
>> Anonymous
>>153435

O_O
>> Anonymous
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OP here.
Okay, maybe it's just me, ...but I still think it looks pixelated WAY too much.
And, I don't really think this is an Illustrator - Photoshop problem.
I've seen similar vectors like this made IN PHOTOSHOP, that doesn't look this pixelated.
>> Anonymous
>>153509
You're not running at a high resolution. It's not rocket science. With black on white contrast, you can see the pixels. You'are at what, 1024x768? Run something higher and you won't see it...
>> Anonymous
>>153509
Dumbass, the DA link posted tells you WHY it looks pixelated in photoshop. RE WATCH IT.
>> Anonymous
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>>153509

I did this about a year ago and it turned out better than I expecpted. Don't worry about what people tell you, like if it's not a true vector or not. Just do what you mostly feel comfortable with.

Made w/ PS btw.
>> Anonymous
Does anyone know if this is the same with Paint shop pro? It would be nice if the vectors I create don't look aliased...
>> Anonymous
>>153675
PSP is also a raster program so yeah, but unless you are doing serious vector work I'd say a raster program is all you really need.
>> Anonymous
/r/ links to good tutorials for either illustrator or photoshop
>> Anonymous
Hmm... you are filling in colors before you have traced out all the lines? Each to their own I guess. My style is to first create all the necessary outlines, only then add in layers that colorize the innards. This because sometimes you need to think what to put on which layer so things don't obstruct each other in places they shouldn't.
>> Anonymous
>>153679
gb/r/ or learn to use google you motherfucker
>> Anonymous
>>153679
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/5204066/
For photoshop. One of the best I've ever read.
>> Anonymous
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OP, here..
>>153518
is correct and has solved my problem.
Thread over.
Goodbye anonymous, we will not meet again.
Thank You.
>> Anonymous
>>153717
thanks
>> Anonymous
>>153437

Not to say Photoshop can't do vector, but that's not what its design for. You don't use a spoon to cut your steak, do you?
>> Anonymous
>>153803
We understand, you can barely use the airbrush and this whole pen tool has you scared to go outside. It is ok you are in the majority.
>> Anonymous
>>153803
Nope, you stab the steak with the back end of the spoon, and lift the steak up to your mouth where you tear at it with your teath.
>> Anonymous
>>153738

Wow,very good.
>> Anonymous
>>153829

oh, I'm sorry, but spending 4 years studying graphic design is apparently not sufficent to tell the difference between photoshop and Illustrator. Next you'll probably tell me that I should use photoshop for all my layout work, screw Quark and InDesign.
>> Anonymous
On the subject of vectoring, I'm trying to do fancy-font word art as seen in various webcomics; how do I do that with Adobe Photo Illustrator?
>> Anonymous
>>153926

type the text
convert text to outline
go nuts.
>> Anonymous
>>153925
>>153803

INTERNET FIGHT!!!!
>> Anonymous
>>153925

Got anything else stupid you want to say while you are on the internet?
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>>153928

That's not the tought part; it's getting gradients and such. I'm used to Paint Shop Pro's really easy settings so I don't know how to do it in Illustrator; what I'm trying to accomplish is turning the left-hand text into the right. I can manipulate the appearence, but I don't know how to get the fill gradient/stroke border and such.
>> Anonymous
>>153803

Only if the steak knife costs $450 :P
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>>153938

What the fuck is your problem? I never say you can't do this or that in photoshop, I'm just saying that it's 10x easier to the same thing in Illustrator. Sure, the pen tool has been there since version 2.0, but it was there to suppliment Illustrator files.

>>153951

As for creating gradient, just click on the gradient tool box on the bottom and you can drag swatches to the gradient to do whatever you want.

pic related?
>> Anonymous
>>153972
where's the option the enable the vertical and horizontial pixel (assuming) scale/ruler

and i know ur still working on it, but there are alor of errors in your trace
>> Anonymous
>>153972

Clearly state what tens times easier yields in real world numbers. Because it sounds impressive, something like you can make better trace in one hour than I could in ten. If you use Illustrator and I use Photoshop that is.

A little clarification if you would be so kind.
>> Anonymous
>>153981

Well, for starter, Illustartor files are less RAM hog and HD hogs than photoshop files, so less load times, easier time on the machine. Second, all the tools in photoshop, aside from the type and pen tool, are design for a rastor image, while all the tool in the toolbox in Illustartor are specifically for vector graphic. Does that mean Illustrator cannot do rastorization? No, but it sure as hell looks shitty and I doubt anyone would put a photo through Illustrator and hoping it will adjust the contrast, hue, color bp and wp with ease. Again, if you want to use photoshop, fine by me, I'm not your mother, your teacher or anybody, I'm just merely suggesting this type of work is better suited with a different program.

>>153976
preference, unit and display, set general to pixels. When you're working on something, view, show rulers, or ctrl/command R.

Also, that one was "done". "Done" as in when I sent my friend the file and he printed out as an iron-on, I didn't see any of the mistake I saw on screen. :D
>> Anonymous
ANONYMOUS WINS

FATALITY
>> Anonymous
>>153803

True. But if all you had was a spoon and you REALLY WANTED to cut that fucking steak...and you had to use a tool to do it, wouldn't you use the spoon?
>> Anonymous
>>154002
I'd even cut a steak with a spoon if it was the first thing I found
I AM ANONYMOUS
>> Anonymous
Guys...

There is no spoon. (Flees for his life!)
>> ANONYMOUS
>>154031
NO, ANONYMOUS IS ANONYMOUS, YOU ARE NOT!!
>> Anonymous
>>154002

One usually have the whole set, unless you stole the spoon but forgot to steal the knife and fork.
>> Anonymous
>>154180

And the candlesticks. Don't forget the silver candlesticks.
>> Anonymous
>>154152
win!
>> Anonymous
I'd cut a steak with a bike, because I dont have anything else... if I'd only have a steak!
>> Anonymous
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Advice from the REAL world.
Raster is pixelated, and vector isn't.
It looks like this thread is full of people who know that.
Illustrator is a vector program to add vector to photograph such as text, or simple design. It can also be used to make complex vector art as my piktar shows thar.
SAUCE is applegeeks
However, TRADITIONALLY photoshop is used for final graphical outputs, and illustrator is used for final PRINT outputs these points are extremely different.
Vector elements were added to photoshop way back when to facilitate a all in one concept that blends the elements of the two in graphical concepts, but the larger the print image the compoundingly larger the raster file needs to be, thats why we use illustrator still.
If its for the interwebs, use photoshop. It has illustrator components for such a thing added already.
As far as PSP and photoshop, PSP is an alternative with the same element imports. Works exactly the same essentially. However, it has been argued that the brush works better in production.
>> ~Caine
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WTF,
>>154329
that was me, I promise

Points continued;
Path selection in photoshop with the pen tool is essential in manipulating your color selections. There are different ways to go about the concept, and they all work. I use the pen tool to create a vector path, ink it. then use the shape tool, manipulate it for color fills.
Most of the pics I have to show as examples are too large for 4chan, and I am not at my photoshop computer.

>>154168
ANONYMOUS wins. lawls
>> Anonymous
to sum it all up...use illustrator
>> Anonymous
>>154400To sum it all up, use whichever program is open at the time. They do the same shit and only a pussy cannot get the job done in the same amount of time with either program.
>> Anonymous
>>153738

I gotta admit, if you can produce this kind of vector art in Photoshop, you should be telling us what to do, not the other way around.