Smoother paths

[ArgamanZa]

Hey,
A while ago i learned about the paths technique for the first time,
My problem is everytime i'm doing something using paths it comes out like...
Well can't really explain it so i'll show...

I have tried to do this wallpaper thing,
so i just scaled something to a big size and with the pen tool started to go over the lines,
then i filled it, and no matter how slow and how much time i spent doing it the best way i can, the best result i got is this: (Left is the original)

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/ihso.jpg/


As you can see my version is like some 8 year old kid drew it....
Is there any technique to make it smoother and closer to the original? thanks!!

 

[peta62]

Hello I would probably use Laso tool or Colour range to select, but I am not sure whether it answers your problem. In my opinion your selection must be a bit off.

 

[ArgamanZa]

Hello I would probably use Laso tool or Colour range to select, but I am not sure whether it answers your problem. In my opinion your selection must be a bit off.

I would, but since i'm doing it to print on a 50cm x 50cm using lasso or color range won't be sharp enough....

 

[peta62]

That is right, but only if you use the result right away, what about further processing of the mask ? If I understand you correctly you need to have it sharp and good proportions, not exactly copy pixel by pixel.

 

[AbdulW87]

ok so what you are trying to do is isolate those paths and then fill in the missing pieces right? why not trace the path using a pen tool and then stroking the path.

I traced a path using the pen tool and then stroked it and got this smooth line (well a little off at the end but you can get there)



for this you need to practice with the pen tool.

 

[ArgamanZa]

Aight, so i practiced a bit and i got this result:


and as a wallpaper:


What do you think?

 

[peta62]

It seems really good. Congratulations

 

[AbdulW87]

it works like an optical illusion the white semicircle type things seem to move when you look around. nice work mate.

 

[ArgamanZa]

Thank you

 

[mryder30]

This was very helpful to me as well, thanks.