Preparing Vector File For Anime Studio

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Preparing Vector File For Anime Studio

In order to create shapes for animation, Anime Studio requires vector object format.

We can create vector object format using both Photoshop and Illustrator by converting images into paths and saving the paths as Illustrator format (ai).

Each software (Photoshop and Illustrator) has its own benefits and limitations.

Let’s say we want to animate this image.

Save the image as yahoo.jpg

STEPS

1) PHOTOSHOP

1=1) Open yahoo.jpg

1=2) Use Magic Selection Tool to select White Area.

1=3) Go to Menu Bar. Select Select/Inverse.

1=4) In the Paths Panel, click Make Work Path From Selection.

1=5) Go to Menu Bar. Select File/Export/ Paths to Ullustrator.

1=6) Select the Work Path Name.

1=7) Save as yahoo1.ai

2) ILLUSTRATOR

2=1) Open File yahoo.jpg.

2=2) Select the object.

2=2) Go to Menu Bar. Select Object/Image Trace/Make and Expand.

2=3) Save as ai (version Illustrator 8)

2=4) Type the name yahoo2.ai

2=5) Select Illustrator 8 version.

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