HELP !!! just need instruction maybe ???

[Primal Decals 621]

NEWBIE QUESTION/HELP..........I have these claw marks that need to stay at a certain size to look uniform and not blown out of shape but need to be stretched as well .they need to match what the claws look like ,I hope im describing this correctly, Right now if i make them the height i need and stretch them it pulls everything with it and makes them way to long etc..I think i have to cut and paste and merge or join whatever its called to duplicate what i need but im not sure ,So hopefully someone can help me out here.Thank you so much in advance..

 

This first one is what im starting with but i need to stretch it out

 

to fit this length below. but only have the scratch be stretched not the claws.. the length i need is roughly 58" and the height is roughly 4"tall to go down the green area straight back like in the top image..

 

attached is the svg file.

Claws For Passenger side left to right.svg

[slice&dice 2,450]

Basically, what you are seeking is a process called "node editing" --- where the entire design is a VECTOR file instead of a RASTER file.

 

Once you enter the node editing mode in your graphics program (Illustrator, or Inkscape, or even SignBlazer) then you can move the nodes and achieve a redraw by repositioning whatever points you wish.

[Primal Decals 621]

thanks , i think i understand lol.ill try haha

[PatrickR 37]

MOST programs allow you to select the image, hold down the SHIFT key (Windows), then grab a corner of the object and drag the mouse to resize. 

[skarekrow 1,842]

There are more than a few on this forum who are thinking, "You should hire a Pro"... I'm one of them.

Firstly, as far as instructions go, myself or any other cannot tell you how to Draw.

Because drawing skills are essential to what you're trying to accomplish here.

Whether you tackle the needed edits in Vector or Raster, you still will need to draw the missing parts.

 

 

I completed the changes you described, and vectored the result.

Here is low res proof.

 

 

As you indicated in a previous thread, this is a paying job for you.

Pm me for instructions on how to make the same happen for me.

[Primal Decals 621]

Sent you a Message Skarekrow buddy

[skarekrow 1,842]

...and just so I don't look like a total jerk, here is the correspondence that followed:

 

PrimalDecals> Sent Yesterday, 09:57 PM

 

Hey Skarekrow , how much we talking on this? i am getting paid but for a buddy, either way i want to pay you for your awesome help..and maybe learn from you how to do this? im still learning so much and forget so much..I have paypal if you do..(email address withheld)

 

SkareKrow> Sent Yesterday, 10:08 PM

 

(first name withheld)

Thanks for the response but I don't know how to go about teaching another how to draw.

I guess just keep practicing.I've been working at it my whole life and still have plenty of

room for improvement.

 

As I mentioned, I have already created the vectors and can zip them up in several formats and

send them your way for (price withheld).

 

Hope I didn't come off as a jerk but I do graphics for a living, too.

 

Shall I Send you a Paypal invoice ?

 

Thanks again,

 

(first name and website address withheld)

 

PrimalDecals> Sent Today, 12:15 AM

 

Thanks buddy, yes please send me a invoice and i will pay for it when i get the bill from paypal.

 

SkareKrow>  Sent Today, 01:12 AM

 

I appreciate it but on second thought I'm gonna just give you this one. The original image isn't mine

and I really didn't spend much time to create it. Often, as in this case, I do things just for

the challenge/ practice (provided I have the time).Thanks for the offer.... maybe next time.

 

 

(Uploaded vector file witheld)

 

skarekrow

 

 

[Cal 393]

skarekrow  

[slice&dice 2,450]

That was a real stand-up thing to do, skarekrow.

 

You know, we are here for enjoyment on these Forums, and it's always nice to see this kind of thing.

 

By the way, nobody thought you were being a jerk by asking for payment, I'm sure.

Graphics is normally a time-consuming thing, and time is money.

 

Velociraptors rock !!

[Primal Decals 621]

I didnt think he was either,And this is what i responded to him in our message -------Primal Decals  ->"I owe you next time i need something ok..Thank you so much,If there is ever anything i can attempt to help you with, let me know and ill do my best, even if its artwork i bought on cd or downloaded etc...Thank you again. I still want to figure out how you did this .so i can try and learn a little more.."

 

I dont expect to get things for free but SkareKrow rocks in my book.I am still willing to pay .Just amazing my friend..Glad to know people are still  willing to sometimes give a little to the little people  below them.... :

[skener 11]

Nice one there Skarecrow, great to see and well done Primal no hesitation in offering to pay, warmed the cockels of my heart !!