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Intro to Vector Images

Discover the power of vector images and their applications with Silhouette Vinyl Cutter, Printer, and Plotter. Learn the differences between raster and vector images, explore design software options, and create stunning vector line art. Join us to unleash your creativity! Islands image courtesy of Wikipedia.

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Intro to Vector Images

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  1. Intro to Vector Images And the Silhouette Vinyl Cutter

  2. Printer vs. Plotter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otmase5twFM http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Automatisches_Zeichengeraet_ZUSE_Z64_ubt.JPG http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Epson_Wide_Carriage_9-pin_printer_-_with_legal_paper_8.5x14.jpg

  3. http://vector-conversions.com/vectorizing/raster_vs_vector.htmlhttp://vector-conversions.com/vectorizing/raster_vs_vector.html

  4. Vector line art http://vector-conversions.com/vectorizing/raster_vs_vector.html

  5. Raster images can be vectorized http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Pbroks13

  6. Design Considerations

  7. Raster image editing software • Adobe Photoshop $$ • Corel Paintshop $ • GIMP (GNU general public license)

  8. Vector design software • Adobe Illustrator $ • CorelDraw $ • Inkscape (creative commons license)

  9. Islands Landsat image from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maui

  10. Islands A B C

  11. Getting rid of Islands A B C

  12. Silhouette Portrait Can • Cut paper/fabric/vinyl • Create designs for screen printing/stencils • Create designs for etching on glass • Plot with pens • Create and cut custom stickers • Create temporary tattoos

  13. For this workshop we’re going to use the Silhouette Software • Yes it’s proprietary, but • It’s easy to learn and use • It’s free • Silhouette has large sample of designs available for free or at low cost • Download and install the software from: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software

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