Category Archives: graphics
- September 2, 2008
- Stunning vector images at Designious– also posted in freebies
In a previous post I linked to sites where you can buy and sell vector images. Those sites have big collections of vector images made by many different artists, but this means that the quality of the illustrations are not always the best. But there are also sites dedicated exclusively to vector images made by [...]
- June 24, 2008
- Where to buy and sell vector illustrations– also posted in links
You probably know that there are sites in which you can buy and sell stock photos, but did you know there are also sites in which you can buy and sell vector illustrations? There aren’t as many as the stock photo sites, but there are still a lot of great illustrations available.
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- June 15, 2008
- VectorDesigner tutorial: How to convert raster to vector images– also posted in Mac, software, tutorials
This is a simple tutorial on how to convert raster images to vector images using VectorDesigner. VectorDesigner has a built-in “Convert raster to vectors” command under the “Arrange” menu, but unfortunately the results when converting complex images (i.e. images with more than one color ) aren’t too good. This means that we first have [...]
- June 4, 2008
- Must-have filters and plugins for graphic applications– also posted in downloads, freebies, links
Here is a list of great filters and Color Picker plugins that work in multiple applications, including Pixelmator and VectorDesigner. The essential ones are free, so you can power up your favorite graphic apps without having to spend a cent!
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- June 3, 2008
- Converting Photoshop .abr brushes to .png using Gimp– also posted in tutorials
Edit (21/04/2009): The last Pixelmator update added .abr compatibility, so this method is no longer needed.
Although it’s not mentioned anywhere in the documentation, Gimp is able to use Photoshop .abr brushes. This means that we can save the brushes as .png images, which can then be used as brushes in Pixelmator.
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- May 21, 2008
- ZeusDraw review– also posted in reviews, software
ZeusDraw is a vector application that I found a few days ago on MacZot. At first glance it didn’t seem interesting, but I took the time to watch the demonstration videos and was blown away by the simplicity and intuitiveness of it’s brush and color controls. I’m no expert with graphic applications, but brush capabilities [...]
- May 15, 2008
- Interview with VectorDesigner developer Marco Pifferi– also posted in interviews, software
Marco Pifferi of TweakerSoft is the developer of VectorDesigner, a vector application for the Mac and winner of the Macworld Best of Show Award in January 2008. In this interview we will find out how VectorDesigner was born, and where it’s going in the future.
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- May 11, 2008
- Pixelmator 1.2 Draftsman released– also posted in software
It seems today is the day for graphic application releases - earlier today Pixelmator 1.2 Draftsman has been released too! The updates include curves, grids and rulers, a masks palette, a polygonal lasso tool, a more in-depth help file, and many more Automator actions.
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- May 11, 2008
- VectorDesigner updated to version 1.2.0– also posted in software
Today VectorDesigner was updated to version 1.2.0. The core updates are:
- Smart snap on elements, points and intersections
- Export selection
New video tutorials have also been added to their website.
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- April 29, 2008
- Download: workflows to batch convert Pixelmator brushes– also posted in Automator, downloads, freebies, tutorials
In a previous post I explained how to manually convert .png brushes for use in Pixelmator. After many trials and errors, I was finally able to make an Automator workflow to convert batches of brushes automatically. As Pixelmator doesn’t have the actions I needed in Automator, I had to use the new “Watch Me Do” [...]
