Paths Tool

[Astex]

Hello, I would like to ask if anyone could help me in regards to the Paths tool, on photoshop. I have made myself a custom logo, and I am trying to create a path to export it to Cinema 4D to enhance my logo in 3D. Although, whenever I create the path from the logo the edges are a bit curved and completely disregarding what I want it to do. I have spent hours and hours trying to fix this as of yesterday and today, and I really cannot put my finger on what the problem is, if anyone could help me I would be massively grateful as this is irritating me so much!

I have attached a print screen of my problem.

Thank you very much

-Ryan

 

[hawkeye]

It's called the pen tool. Before I could suggest a different way, I'd need to know how you are creating the path now that isn't working for you.

 

[Astex]

I know it's the pen tool... I'm asking why the Paths aren't alike the text, seeing as how they came from the text. And I made them by outlining the logo by holding ctrl and clicking the thumbnail of the logo layer, going to the paths menu and selecting make path option.

 

[hawkeye]

You'll get the best result by tracing the letters with the pen tool to create the path. Obviously it will take a lot longer, but it will be accurate.

The make a path from the selection feature doesn't work very well on curves IMHO, even just converting a simple circle into a path will add countless unnecessary points. (screenshot 1) Whereas making a circle with the pen tool would only require 2 points. (screenshot 2)

 

[Stric9]

I agree Hawkeye. Making a path from a selection rarely works out. Aztex take the extra time to draw your path by hand. The payoff will be well worth it.

 

[Twelvebitstyle]

Agreed, you just need to patient and trace exactly.

Now, on the off hand that you used a font as a start for your logo annd you have illustrator or indesign... you could convert your text to outlines making a perfect path of your letters. then all you would have to do is connect the A and the X. might be a good place to start.

Having said that, you should really take the time and learn how to effectively work with paths.