First vector

Hey there, I have tried to do some vector.. it is still wip
but I need an advice with shading :)
I have quality problem too.. you see it is a bit pixelly on edges and I do not know why.. :D
some useful comments?
http://i56.tinypic.com/5yw5g5.jpg

It's not bad at all but the edges are definitely hurting it. What tool are you using for it?

as said edges are annoying but it's sweet for a first attempt

I am using a pen tool only..

The edges are really choppy and squared. Are you using curved anchor points for the curves, or are you just adding many points to take a curve? I have no idea why the edges are choppy tho. When you fill do you right click when you've completed the path and choose fill, or are you doing it another way?

I am using curved anchor points and for fill as you said, right click and fill.

Looks like your spacing your anchor points way too far apart. Vectoring has some resemblance to rendering. Even when I'm working on curved edges, I just use regular anchor points, not the click+drag to get a curved line approach. I haven't opened PS in a while, but make sure you got anti-aliasing checked if that's an option.

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Originally Posted by Monroe

Looks like your spacing your anchor points way too far apart. Vectoring has some resemblance to rendering. Even when I'm working on curved edges, I just use regular anchor points, not the click+drag to get a curved line approach. I haven't opened PS in a while, but make sure you got anti-aliasing checked if that's an option.

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Yeah but your method takes forever. What is the resolution of your document?

830x625 /72

Those edges are horrible, decrease the spaces between point. Also, Starting using AI, quality is WAYYYYYYYYYY better.

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Originally Posted by shiv96

Those edges are horrible, decrease the spaces between point. Also, Starting using AI, quality is WAYYYYYYYYYY better.

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better than photoshop?

pretty cool !

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Originally Posted by Bogui

better than photoshop?

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Photoshop

PS deals with rastors aka little pixel or those little square you see. Thats why curves aren't smooth and the shape isnt that smooth. Its creates a bitmap.


Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator is a vector-based postscript drawing program. It functions by generating curved paths (Bezier curves) connected by modifiable anchor points. These anchors, with their handles are ultimately editable, and never "leave" the structure of the file.
A vector based drawing program creates the various elements of the image as individual vector objects which retain their characteristics and do not become part of a "bitmap".
Fundamental difference: Illustrator generates "vector objects" which are not part of a "bitmap"



AI works off mathematical calculations so the image is way smoother and better quality, also you scale it to any size and the quality stay the same.

To me this looks retty bad ass. Not so good at vector/vexel w.e. Idea is pretty cool!

I am trying Illustrator right now... and will post result soon :) thanks every one

The concept is really cool, I'll look forward to seeing an improved version :]

Illustrator is beast :) thanks shiv..
but I do not know how to shade... anyone have a tutorial for it?
version from AI :)
http://i55.tinypic.com/2us73eo.png