newbie (please help)

[CSDesigns 1]

im trying to vectorize this logo but need help...i tried  just to do color trace on flexi but when i cut it on a large scale  (2 ft.) the curves are not cleanly ... i need step by step instructions on how to vectorize it so i can learn   

[NukleoN 34]

Try to vectorize it with Inkscape, a free program:

http://www.inkscape.org/

Just import your bitmap, use the 'trace bitmap' function once you select your image and trace it. Save that as an .SVG or .EPS and then import it into Flexi and try to cut a small version (to check the curves). When you get a nice cut on scrap, then you should be ok cutting the bigger version.

[CSDesigns 1]

thanks !!!   is that the only way to do it  or is there different ways

[mark-s 1,126]

Vectoring is only the first step,once vectored there is node editing to do-

make the straight lines straight and the curved lines curve.

mark-s

[CSDesigns 1]

and how do i do that  node editing

[CSDesigns 1]

to do the text  i need to find similar text and type it again  CORRECT

[mark-s 1,126]

Yes u could use Arial Rounded for the text.

I don`t use Flexi to do node editing just to vector with.

In Flexi I found it best to color everything black.

When u use the vector tool select BEZIER

After node editing I Went from 24 nodes to 11 and everything looks like ur logo.

Here take a look.

mark-s

CLEAR LOGO.ai

CLEAR LOGO.ai

[CSDesigns 1]

thats amazing  ive been trying for hours to get it done but with results not as good as yours    .....where did you do the node editing at....step by step instructions on how you went from the pic to your final vector  please(detailed)  if you dont mind

[clashmet 0]

Brands of the world has the exact design in AI format...don't know if that will help.

[CSDesigns 1]

ima be cutting the logo for a local store here  ima be applying it too 

[mark-s 1,126]

I use WinPCsign software for 90% of my designing, and node editing.

Also use Flexi and Illustrator.

Flexi has the best vectoring tool.

In Flexi Capture the graphic go view click design central-click the 3 dots

It`ll show u all the nodes, then with the other tools u can tweek em to what u want.

mark-s

[mark-s 1,126]

In PhotoShop change colors to black.(not the text)

In Flexi vector using the Bezier tool.

For me I export out of Flexi-import in to WinPCsign and node edit.

Replace the text.

Ur done.

Thats how I do it.

mark-s

[CSDesigns 1]

thanks mark-s  youre very helpful    appreciated greatly 

[CSDesigns 1]

one more question...whats the quickest way to change the logo to black

[mark-s 1,126]

Ur welcome the biggest secert is Practice,Practice,Practice.

mark-s

[mark-s 1,126]

In Flexi the Bitmap tool bar and color bar

Magic wand and color.

mark-s

[CSDesigns 1]

what about in photoshop

[mark-s 1,126]

PhotoShop-magic wand-Edit-fill select black click

mark-s

[rrc1962 0]

I used to use Flexi for tracing.  I now use Illustrator.  The trace quality is WAY better and node editing is very easy.  I did the attached file in less than 10 minutes.  I replaced all of the text with Arial Rounded.  Another 10 minutes and I could have tweaked the trace on "CLEAR" but it's so close to Arial rounded.  The logo is unedited. That exactly how Illy traced it.

clear-retailer.zip

clear-retailer.zip