Bitmap Trace and Node Editing – A Quicker Approach

Mark Lindsay CNC 13,231 3 years ago

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Bitmap Trace and Node Editing – A Quicker Approach More down here ↓↓↓ Click SHOW MORE! In this video I’ll demonstrate and discuss some of the processes for tracing a bitmap image, and using Node Editing Mode to clean up that tracing in Vectric Cut2D Desktop, Cut2D Pro, VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro, and Aspire. I’ll show you some of the things to watch out for when using an SVG file, and show you why I decided to trace a bitmap rather than use the SVG file. I’ll give you a few tips on bitmap tracing that I haven’t mentioned previously. Then I’ll show you how to get in and edit the vectors in Node Editing Mode, demonstrating how to turn angular, faceted shapes into smooth, more organic looking vectors. I’ll also show you different methods of selecting points, some of the things to watch out for when using these methods, and how to use them sparingly. As usual, if you have any comments or questions about anything I covered in this video, please join me for the Live Q&A, or put ‘em in the comment section below. On Sunday, January 16th, I’ll be hosting a LIVE Q&A session, where you can ask your questions pertaining to anything I’ve covered in this video. That Q&A starts at 3 pm Eastern time, Noon Pacific time. Hope to see you there! Here’s a link to the Live Q&A: https://youtu.be/DL-eBjZDPw4 Link to the video Basic Bitmap Trace and Node Editing video as described in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7tQROrtE-A Link to the Bitmap Tracing and Node Editing playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLuYLaC3-QRP32d8KMdDgh11yPaG8VfBb Links to the Images used in this video: Pirate Vector Outline: https://freesvg.org/vector-clip-art-of-old-man-pirate-outline Pirate Color Image: https://freesvg.org/coloured-pirate-portrait Skull and Crossbones: https://pixabay.com/vectors/skull-bones-pirate-160023/ If you’d like to support my channel, help fund the shop/shed build, and help with the making of future videos, you can donate by using the following link: PayPal: https://paypal.me/MarkLindsayCNC Link to the Vectric for the Absolute Beginner Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLuYLaC3-QRNuVTej2P5emp1D4_Tm774p Link to the 3D Modeling for the Absolute Beginner playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLuYLaC3-QRPb0jNAfuB-xOlAUHWl1wkC Link to the V-Carving for the Absolute Beginner playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLuYLaC3-QROVf1Ua9BhGCzBty2FhZFmE Get your Official Mark Lindsay CNC T-shirts and coffee mugs here: http://marklindsaycnc.com/index.php/product-category/logo-products/ marklindsaycnc.com is sponsored by Harneal Media – a website developing company that specializes in websites for the maker community. Find out more at: https://harnealmedia.com/ Link to The Trampled Underfoot Podcast, hosted by my friend Eloy Escagedo and I. "Two guys from different decades, backgrounds, and opposite sides of the continent discuss life, the universe, and everything. What's the show about? About an hour..." YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYOVYk9g-o0tliUqO18gnQ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TrampledUnderfootPodcast Past Episodes available at our website: https://trampledunderfootpodcast.com/ For more information on, or to download a free trial of Cut 2D, VCarve, or Aspire, visit the Vectric website at: http://www.vectric.com/ Some links may be affiliate or sponsor links. Purchasing or even clicking through these links helps with the making of future videos. I appreciate your support! You Folks ROCK! This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. #Aspire #VCarve #Vectric #Tutorial

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