my logo looks all pixleated

chaotic · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:43 am Post subject: my logo looks all pixleated

Greetings forum!

So Im working on some designs for my band.

Our logo was originally drawn by hand, then scanned, and rendered in photoshop. That was a few years ago. I dont even know where the original drawing is anymore, so I have to work with the JPEG of the logo that I have.

Anyways, the logo is real basic. All of the edges look pixleated. Im assuming that when I originally scanned it, i must have had it on a really low DPI.

So I want to know how to smooth out the edges of my logo.

I'll attach the logo so you can see what I mean.

thanks!

Ducky316 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

Well, this isn't perfect, but it's better...

chaotic · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

thanks for the reply!

Ive been reading up on a bunch of different forums and I think what I need is to make the logo a vector image.

Im using the logo for various things, like T-Shirts, advertisements, banners, website/myspace.

So I need a totally sharp, crystal clear image that can be enlarged or shrunk without distortion/pixelation.

Am I on the right track? an if so, can anyone help me with vector?

Ducky316 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

I would do lots of tutorials on vectoring maging as well as using your pen tool. You do realize that you will probably have to start over with a blank canvas and actually re draw this using your pen tool...right? This won't be easy for you if you're not experienced.

chaotic · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject:

In the past Ive sent this logo to have Tshirts made and the shirts came back sharp, with no pixelation. I even had an 8 foot by 10 foot banner made that came out perfect. I doubt the designers re-drew the logo.

But then again im definately a NEWB when it comes to photoshop

There isnt any way to do this without having to redraw it by hand with the pen tool?

Ducky316 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject:

Not that I am aware of.....
The best trick I know about getting rid of pixalization, did not work on your image for some reason.....Why I am not sure...but you're more than welcome to give it a shot
Here's a link to the tutorial..

http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut001.htm

If this doesn't work for you as it did not for me, you'll have to start over I'm afraid

Ducky316 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject:

Here I got it looking better...

I copied the background twice and used high pass filter on both of those layers with the blending mode set to hard light, and wahla....

combiBob · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:40 am Post subject:

Drag this out to CS3 and see if the path is there. If it is, you can blow it up and put it on the side of a truck if you so choose.

Cheers.

Pen tool>7 minutes>New Logo

chaotic · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:14 am Post subject:

WOW thanks. I would have been happy with someone just walking me thru the steps. THANKS SO MUCH for hooking it up!!!!!!!! I really appreciate it.

If you want, private message me your address and I'll send you a T-shirt and some other goodies.

chaotic · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:41 am Post subject:

The paths arent showing up. Would it be possible to email me the .psd?

if so my email address is chaotic@ancienttongue.com

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