Many novice design lovers are sure to face this problem, because in some moments a vector image is needed. This article details how to make a vector image.
What is the translation from raster to contour used for?
One example of this case is the fill on which the vector mask is applied. A group of vector primitives is a group of tools for creating masks without payment and in automatic mode. In this example, it turns out that the image outline will be vector, while the fill is raster.
However, you need to understand that Photoshop does not work in full force with the vector, using the positive aspects where possible. When working intensively with graphics, specialists have various tasks, when solving which it is more convenient to immediately convert the selection into a contour, rather than using an illustrator for this task. It is for similar tasks in Photoshop that there is a function that allows you to convert raster objects to vector ones, because not all experts prefer to use illustrator.
How to make a vector from a bitmap?
To do this, in Photoshop, you must follow a certain procedure. First you need to select an object using the Select toolbox. The program converts any selected and selected object into a path.
If the described methods of working with vector graphics programs are complex for you, it is better to get acquainted with the program interfaces, because this is the basis, without knowing which, you can not move on.
An example is the process of depicting a person from a picture. You can take the original picture and use a tablet and a brush with hard edges to circle the object. After that, you can modify it, for example, replace the face. After this image is converted to a vector, it will be possible to scale without loss of image quality.
Pictures for tracing
For a good example, a light image is taken - a butterfly. When translating, it must be taken into account that the larger the picture, the better the vector image will come out. This rule applies in Photoshop, similarly in Illustrator. Large images are those larger than 1000 pixels.
Object selection
The process of selecting an object should start with the choice of tools. You need to use the most common Magic Wand Tool from the Toolbox, then right-click once in the white part of the workspace. As a result of these manipulations you will make a workspace.
Then you need to select the butterfly using the Select - Select Inverse set. This procedure inverts to select an image. However, it is worth noting that this or another option does not affect the final result, the main thing is that the necessary object be selected.
In the photo above you can see the so-called vector patterns. A similar picture is called a fractal - this is an object that, when enlarged, changes according to certain algorithms. The vector image is just suitable for the fractal image, you just need to drive in the formula and get the finished result, as shown above. This is called a vector pattern.
Creating a vector path
This is almost the final part of how to make a vector image. It is worth remembering the main thing: there are a lot of programs for creating such images, a specialist needs to choose one (maximum two), otherwise your efforts in studying all at once will be in vain.
After you have selected a region, convert it to a vector outline. To do this, you can use the selection tools, such as the Lasso Tool, the Rectangular Marquee Tool, the Magic Wand Tool, etc. Next, right-click on the selection area, and then a menu appears in which to select Make Work Path. Next is the menu where the degree of smoothing Tolerance is set. The greater the smoothing, the smaller the number of vector nodes and the less accurate repetition of the raster outline.
After all of the above, a path should form in Path. If there is no such palette, it can be found using the Windows window and select Path in it. Then you need to double-click on the Work Path and save it in another place. The outlines in this area act similarly to the layers in the Layers palette. A highlighted outline means that it is activated and can be used.
Then select the path using the Path Selection Tool or the Path palette. You must click the Layer button, and then select New Fill Layer in the tab that opens, and Solid Color is already in it. Thus, you will create a fill layer, which is immediately assigned a vector mask in the form of your outline.
End of work
To refine the image, you can use the Pen Tool - to select the mask of the fill layer. Then - set up the Pen Tool, namely set the Subtract. With this, you can draw additional elements and patterns on the image.
It's so simple to make a vector image. This skill will definitely help beginner designers.