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Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
From this
http://img1.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...b60a7eb54c.gif
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Originally Posted by
-=Drifter=-
oops, still learning 3D6
try this:
to this
http://img9.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...155b797ad5.gif
Could some one please tell me what programmes you used to make this and how did you open it up on xara 3d6 because you can only open x3d,wmf files etc and you cant open png,jpeg,bmp files etc.
Also how di you make it. P.S I am new at this so please help me?:D
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Hi welcome to TG
Please read:
http://www.talkgraphics.com/showthread.php?t=25987
the instructions are here:
http://www.talkgraphics.com/showthread.php?t=27395
http://www.talkgraphics.com/showthread.php?t=27403
when you have made a start - if you have problems we will be glad to help out :)
good luck
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Thanks, but I don't understand this at all. P.S I'm 14 years old! Could you describe in in a easier way or show me a video tutorial please? jinz
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
there isn't an easier way, sorry - I know it looks difficult at first, but once you've got the idea its simple to do.
a video example here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNtD6QKr0a8
the original at post #24 here
http://www.talkgraphics.com/showthre...t=22040&page=3
also this might be useful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8XgHkZo1J8
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
How did drifter open that image on xara3d?
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
you cannot open the image in xara3D
you need to make a shape
I'll see what I can do to explain it better :)
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using a pen tool or tracer you would draw round the image to produce a vector shape like the picture attached - note this is only a screen shot, you cannot use this as it is not a vector.
when you have made this shape in xara xtreme - you can cut and paste this into xara3D
then you import your original image as a texture on the surface of this shape
do you have the programs?
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
I have xara extreme pro and xara 3d.6 I also have Adobe Photoshop CS3, I sort of undersand now, but how many layers/"vectors" do I have to make for this shape? Also how can I get the texture to come out exactly right. Also what do you mean by cut and paste? Could you show me some screenshots please? Thanks in advance mate you have benn a real help!:)
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using drifters example - you only need one shape
import your image into xara xtreme and trace round it to get this
the link I gave before here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8XgHkZo1J8
shows the way most people probably do this
there are automatic tracing methods too if the image you are using is very complicated.
once you have traced round the image in xara xtreme so that the outline ends up where it started the line will close into a filled shape - this is what you need.
copy this to the clipboard [control+c] - then open xara3D and paste the shape in [control+v]
if you prefer you can save the image as a .xar file [or a .wmf] which xara 3D can open - if you do this you must only have the shape in the file and not the image that you traced
should end up with something like second screen shot
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
See my simple tutorial in post #7 of this thread:
http://www.talkgraphics.com/showthread.php?t=23208
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Thnaks guys both of you. I was wondering is there a site where you could get Xara 3D6 the full version for free because every time I create something you can see the water mark in the background?
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Not that I know of, sorry.
Xara put that in the trial version - you have to buy it to remove it ;)
Sometimes xara do deals - recently you could buy/upgrade xtreme and get 3D free - lots of members ended up with two versions of the same thing :rolleyes:
Could be someone is willing to part with a spare copy if the licence permits this....
you can still buy them bundled
http://www.xara.com/products/graphicstudio/
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
I have followed the tutorial but i'm stuck I have done this...
http://img6.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...2b46fa884d.png
But what do I do now, what file do I save the texture ?, which texture do I save the black or the orginal ?, Also when I load the texture it doesn't show, help please?
http://img8.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...5e60c757ec.png
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
in xara 3D on the left hand toolbar you have five X icons - the one you have selected is the bottom one border - change this to the top X icon of the five text
this will remove the border ring which you do not need
in xtreme select the black shape only and from the edit menu press copy go to xara3D and from the edit menu press paste
does this give you the shape?
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
As Steve just said, that should take care of it.
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Excellent I knwo how to do it know but just one more question Drifter how did you get the side in the colour gold? Also you wroe "export your picture (step 3) But which one the black one or aston villa?, Thanks a lot both of you. Your the best!!!:) :) :) :) :)
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Export the bitmap or Aston logo. As far as the side coloring goes, a picture is worth a thousand words:
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
You're doing a grand job here Bob. Stick with it Jinz, you'll get there in the end :)
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Thanks a lot mates all three of you your the best I will post my version of this "Aston Villa soon" and then you can tell me what I am doing wrong. thanks:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
http://www.talkgraphics.com/attachme...1&d=1155308868
Whta effect is this called Drifter? I really like it!
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Quote:
Originally Posted by
-=Drifter=-
A little more help?
http://www.talkgraphics.com/attachme...1&d=1202665897
How do you make this imagestransparent i.e there is no background colour?
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
theres a transparent option in the export dialog box that should be ticked
nice to see the result :)
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
What result?
Jinz, that cool effect I think is the pulse animation.
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Drifter mate I followed your tutorila and this has happened...
http://img1.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...7d64aba0a8.png
Are the settings right?
http://img9.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...94f5366e95.png
I open the texture...
http://img3.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...a5494b29de.png
But this happens. I want my images "sample" to fit the whole shape. What am I doing wrong?
http://img2.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...686a4f2960.png
Help please?????
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
size mismatch
in your last image at the right you will see size [and angle] adjustment for texture in xara3D
however this is really for fine tuning
first you need to reduce the size of your shape - this is done with the font size on the top tool bar
this will of course result in a smaller size animation
the alternative is to use a larger sized texture image - if you have one with good definition
PS - those posted images a bit too big to see easily - better to limit them to 600/650pix wide
PPS - export it as a true color + alpha png - I just noticed you exported it true color only - the white background may be taken into account when the texture is laid onto the shape
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Good 'splainin', Steve.
Adjustments shouldn't be all that necessary if the original bitmap exported and the original vector shape you made from that bitmap are the same size.
Jinz, it's great to see you working hard at this. Once you get it down you will love how both Xara Xtreme and 3D6 work so well together and how you can produce amazing results.
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Thanks Bob
Jinz - I second what Bob says - looking good :)
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Heres what mine looks like guys.
http://img7.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...b16bd253ee.gif
How can I getting better quality like Drifters for example on the settings?
http://img2.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...b16e0f34ae.png
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Re: Drifter, Handraw or anyone else? Help nearly finished (LOGO)
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Jinz, you have done a fabulous job! Pat yourself on the back!
Changing the lighting can cause dramatic changes. Try this:
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Great advice Bob and Steve. Give yourselves pats on the back as well as Jinz.
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Bill, I'm glad you popped in. (Thanks) I have a feeling his question has to do with the jaggies on his anim that don't appear on mine and I have no solution for that. You probably do. Care to comment?
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
I'm not sure either at this point Bob.
Jinz can you attach your .x3d file for the Aston Villa animation you posted?
I've noticed you have been putting your images in-line with your replies. If you scroll down below the reply text area you will see a "Manage Attachments" button. Click that and you can browse to files on your hard drive and upload them as attachments to your posts.
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
I'm sorry but I dint save it as a .x3d I only saved it as a .gif. I think the problem has got something to do with the save settings? Also can someone explain. how can I go round a shape on Adobe photoshop cs3 and paste in xara 3d?
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Sorry, Jinz, I don't use Adobe..... :eek:
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Cheers Steve.
Jinz you cannot use Photoshop of any version. Photoshop is a raster or bitmap image editor not a vector editor. Xara3D requires vectors for the shapes to be drawn and extruded. Vectors are like math formulae that explain what angle, length, and direction a line or curve makes. Think of Algabra and Geometry (vectors) as opposed to a photograph (bitmap).
Once you have a vector shape in Xara3D you can use a bitmap image as a texture (think of paint on a wood block or ceramic bowl). The bitmap image is like paint put on the vector shape.
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Re: Drifter or anyone else? Help (LOGO)
Thnaks do you know any programmes apart form xara extreme/pro that do this easily. Could you give me some links please?