How to trace?

[SteveHigh]

Hello

I have an image which I would like to trace the outline of, but when I look on the Web I have the impression I need a plug-in. Is that right? If not, are there any useful tutorials out there to help me learn.

Many thanks.

Steve

 

[jmgalvin]

Try the magnetic lasso tool - click-hold on lasso tool to get the mag lasso.

Go around the shape and click often on various edges to get the hang of the tool. Double click when you get to the completed trace of the object.



Using OSX 10.3.9 on a G4

 

[JHUND]

The way I do my traces is with the Pen tool. If you use the pen tool, make sure you are using the path settings. Then draw with the pen tool. Once your done with your shape, right click and hit make selection. DOnt know if thats what you wanted or not. There is a tut i found that i think u might like:

http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorial/Tracing-and-Colouring/18078

its a really good tut and shows tracing a cartoon

Hope this helps
JHUND

 

[bam720]

I usually create a new transparent (or opaque depending on what Im doing) layer, and use the paintbrush. If you shift and click a straight line is drawn between the last point your click and your current point. To get curves, just zoom in and do it in small steps. Not the most elegant solution, but it works for what I do.

 

[SteveHigh]

Many thanks for all your tips and help! I'll try them out and the link here:

http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorial/Tracing-and-Colouring/18078

looks great.

Thanks again.

Steve