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ray1970
03-10-2016, 21:24
And by geeky, I mean someone with more computer smarts than myself.

I want ant to take my forum photo (Chester Cheetah) and turn it into a black and white image in some sort of vector format in black and white. Not gray scale as I'm looking at trying to have it laser engraved on something and was told gray scale won't turn out very good.

If anyone is bored and wants to help me out, that would be awesome.

Thanks.
Gunner
03-10-2016, 21:29
64368

Something like this? Not sure it will work just did it on my phone

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ray1970
03-10-2016, 21:40
Something like that. That one appears to be gray scale though. I think I need something that's a bit more like line art for it to turn out right. Also, if I could get the exact image in my photo that would be great.
J
03-10-2016, 21:43
You can't turn a non vector image into a vector image reliably. Sorry man
ray1970
03-10-2016, 21:46
You can't turn a non vector image into a vector image reliably. Sorry man

I didn't know that. I guess I assumed there was a program for converting them or something. Guess my hopes might be dashed.
J
03-10-2016, 21:52
Vector images are infinitely expandable without quality loss. Once you put it into a flat file, you lose that.

If size is similar, you might be able to convert OK. But if it isn't, like a small avatar to a HQ vecor image it won't work well.

Other direction works great. But it's one way.
SAnd
03-10-2016, 21:53
I found this-

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lary_saintart/6178215161/


You can copy this one but has watermarks-
https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6173/6178215161_f0a65c0323_z.jpg
Gman
03-10-2016, 22:01
There's a black and white image for someone selling black and white vinyl decals on eBay;s-l1600.jpg (http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/db4AAOSwZd1VdHZL/s-l1600.jpg)

I tried to post the link to the eBay sale, but just the image will link on my Mac.
Lars
03-10-2016, 22:06
Send me they photo you want to do and I will convert it to a Vector file for you. I'm working nights but can do it first thing in the morning.
ray1970
03-10-2016, 22:10
There's a black and white image for someone selling black and white vinyl decals on eBay;s-l1600.jpg (http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/db4AAOSwZd1VdHZL/s-l1600.jpg)

I tried to post the link to the eBay sale, but just the image will link on my Mac.


Thanks. That image is exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully the jpg format will turn out good enough. I'm thinking it will. I think if the image had a lot of small detail then the vector format might be more important.
Lars
03-10-2016, 22:12
Thanks. That image is exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully the jpg format will turn out good enough. I'm thinking it will. I think if the image had a lot of small detail then the vector format might be more important.

If you need it in vector, I can convert it over for you. Just let me know.
ray1970
03-10-2016, 22:13
Send me they photo you want to do and I will convert it to a Vector file for you. I'm working nights but can do it first thing in the morning.

Thanks. I'll shoots you a PM soon. I definitely appreciate it.
Great-Kazoo
03-10-2016, 22:16
Take apiece of tracing paper. Throw it over any CC decal. Trace outline and spots. Done, maybe a 5-10 minute job. An outline is an image w/out grey scale.
ray1970
03-10-2016, 22:24
Take apiece of tracing paper. Throw it over any CC decal. Trace outline and spots. Done, maybe a 5-10 minute job. An outline is an image w/out grey scale.


Lol. It isn't for a tattoo. I need to get a digital image in a format that will work well on a laser engraver.

Pretty sure im hooked up now thanks to all of the fine people here in our little community.

If you guys ever need anything, let me know.

[Beer]
Great-Kazoo
03-10-2016, 22:27
Lol. It isn't for a tattoo. I need to get a digital image in a format that will work well on a laser engraver.

Pretty sure im hooked up now thanks to all of the fine people here in our little community.

If you guys ever need anything, let me know.

[Beer]

Yeah you scan outline to format. Either way you have it handled
ray1970
03-10-2016, 22:36
Yeah you scan outline to format.

Oh, I get it. Didn't quite understand the other post. Thanks.
spongejosh
03-10-2016, 23:13
I don't have any graphics skills but maybe this is a start?

64369
JohnnyEgo
03-11-2016, 00:14
If Lars will do it for free, that is fantastic.
If not, you can let automation take a crack at it at Vector Magic (http://vectormagic.com/home).
You can look at it for free to see if the conversion turns out decent, and if it did, it's relatively cheap to download in a couple different Vector formats.
Or you can find a talented kid with a steady hand and a copy of Adobe Illustrator at your local community college, and get it done for pot brownie money.
Or you can take Lars up on his offer to do it for you for free.
Did I mention Lars mentioning he'd be willing to do it for free?
Great-Kazoo
03-11-2016, 00:17
If Lars will do it for free, that is fantastic.
If not, you can let automation take a crack at it at Vector Magic (http://vectormagic.com/home).
You can look at it for free to see if the conversion turns out decent, and if it did, it's relatively cheap to download in a couple different Vector formats.
Or you can find a talented kid with a steady hand and a copy of Adobe Illustrator at your local community college, and get it done for pot brownie money.
Or you can take Lars up on his offer to do it for you for free.
Did I mention Lars mentioning he'd be willing to do it for free?


Don't you have some amazon feed back commenters to enlighten ?
BPTactical
03-11-2016, 07:06
"Orange Junk NFA Trust" ?

"Chester NFA Trust" ?
ray1970
03-11-2016, 18:21
"Orange Junk NFA Trust" ?

"Chester NFA Trust" ?
Oooo. I like "orange junk" trust. Might have to see if Rodney can hook me up.
JohnnyEgo
03-11-2016, 22:27
I'm not so sure on that one. Sounds like something a sailor would contract in southeast Asia.
ray1970
03-12-2016, 00:51
But a junk is a boat over there. I think.
blacklabel
03-12-2016, 01:36
I'm not so sure on that one. Sounds like something a sailor would contract in southeast Asia.

Nope, just your average basement dweller.
ray1970
03-12-2016, 14:49
Thank you all for helping me out. I'd especially like to thank Lars, Damage Factory, and Chunky Monkey.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160312/ef64e04a95683e995c88eb67117f570c.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160312/c4a9f58258f2adea0ed1cd71f95b095a.jpg
Skip
03-12-2016, 15:11
That is super cool!!!

And missing 20%? Beyond cool...
ray1970
03-12-2016, 15:46
Yeah, I'll probably start looking for the missing 20% soon. Lol.
Lars
03-12-2016, 15:59
That turned out nice. Looks good.
JohnnyEgo
03-12-2016, 17:17
Nicely done!
Great-Kazoo
03-12-2016, 17:34
Looks good, just like an outline for a tattoo :)
Tinelement
03-12-2016, 17:38
Well done ray!
Great-Kazoo
03-12-2016, 17:42
Well done ray!

He's the Cheeziest.
sampson
03-12-2016, 18:19
It aint easy being cheesy!
Gman
03-12-2016, 18:54
I bet a negative of that image would look really cool.
Tinelement
03-12-2016, 19:56
Sorry GK!

That's CHEESETASTIC ray!!
ray1970
03-12-2016, 21:09
You guys got my wheels turning.

Maybe instead of "safe/fire" on the selector markings I could use "not cheesy/cheesy". And if I do the evil third position mark it could be "cheesiest".
Skip
03-12-2016, 21:15
[ROFL2]


DO IT!
Irving
03-12-2016, 21:36
Pretty quick turnaround on this idea.
ray1970
03-12-2016, 21:58
Pretty quick turnaround on this idea.

Yep. When the people here offer to step up to the plate and help out, they don't screw around.
ChunkyMonkey
03-12-2016, 23:07
Puffy/crispy


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rondog
03-12-2016, 23:49
Cheetos nerds.....
Mazin
03-13-2016, 01:00
Puffy/crispy


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Took it out of my head, "crunchy / Puffy".
Skip
03-13-2016, 10:46
Took it out of my head, "crunchy / Puffy".

Crunchy, obviously.

Only toddlers eat puffy. But the white cheddar puffy (I think they call them "natural") are damned good.
JerryG
03-13-2016, 13:32
That is pretty darn cool.
Definitely got to add something for the selector [AR15]
Gunner
03-13-2016, 18:41
Who do I need to PM about getting this on a lower of mine

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ray1970
03-13-2016, 19:00
Who do I need to PM about getting this on a lower of mine

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Why would you want my screen name and avatar on your lower?





Stalker.
[Coffee]
Gunner
03-13-2016, 20:48
Why would you want my screen name and avatar on your lower?





Stalker.
[Coffee]
I just do ray leave me alone!

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newracer
03-13-2016, 21:12
I can probably cut a decal from the vector file.
ChunkyMonkey
03-15-2016, 09:08
Who do I need to PM about getting this on a lower of mine

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Pm or stop by damage factory


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hurley842002
03-15-2016, 09:21
I just do ray leave me alone!

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[werdo]
BPTactical
03-15-2016, 19:48
That's awesome Ray.
Nicely done.
Fentonite
03-16-2016, 01:38
Ray, that turned out great! Nicely done! I think I need one for my avatar, but might be tough to find...
Gman
03-16-2016, 07:55
I guess I've found a new advantage to having a black and white avatar. [Coffee]
Skip
03-16-2016, 11:34
I guess I've found a new advantage to having a black and white avatar. [Coffee]

You have no excuse! Get 'er done and post pics!!!