Rename the layer to ‘Outline’ and click OK.Ĥ. Double click on the new layer to open the Layer Options dialog box. Create a new layer (using the Create new layer button in the Layers panel). You can also rename the layer to ‘Template’ or some thing else. Double click on the layer and change the dim percentage (see below). You can always change the images’ dim settings. This is because we create this layer as a template for our artwork that we are about to do. You will notice the image has become less visible (dim).
Manually trace artwork using Template (Layers)Ģ. Now ungroup the tracing (Right Click > Ungroup) and using the Swatches Panel, fill it with colors of your choice. NOTE: The Trace and Convert to Live Paint option chooses the ‘Default’ Preset to trace (is what I found, correct me if not) and converts the tracing into a Live Paint object.Ĥ. Go to Object > Live Trace > Convert To Live Paint. Since I would like to trace the image and fill it with my own colors, I am going to convert the tracing into a Live Paint object. NOTE: You can choose between Fills and Strokes to just get an outlined tracing.ģ. Save Preset button allows you to save your current options as a preset which you can use again later. Then you can explore all the other options in the dialog box and when satisfied with the output, click Trace. And along with the Preview option checked you can immediately preview the output on your image. With the placed image selected, go to Object > Live Trace > Tracing Options. Browse to your image, uncheck the mark next to Link and click OK.Ģ. Choose a size that is large enough to fit the picture. And since you are in Illustrator, you can convert the tracing into vector paths by converting it to a ‘Live Paint object’.ġ. You can control the level of detail and fills of tracing with the ‘Tracing Options’. With ‘Live Trace’ command you can trace your artwork in 3 clicks. This is the easiest way you can trace any artwork. Automatically trace artwork using Live Trace Command In this tutorial, we will learn both these methods. Or you can always manually trace the artwork by using the base artwork as a ‘template’ and then using the pen or brush tool to draw. Live trace converts your bitmap image into a vector illustration. Adobe Illustrator has a ‘Live Trace’ command that helps you automatically trace the artwork. You may need to trace an image or a picture to create your own graphic based on it.
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