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Dragonlair
USA
2863 Posts |
 Posted - 04/06/2017 : 17:59:44
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It depends on what images you want to import whether there are legal matters to be concerned about.
If it is a public photo, probably not. But if it is a logo or image of something like Disney or a comic book character or something like that, it might be.
If there is any doubt, then you might want to contact the site where you find the image to verify and/or ask permission.
For making an image for something as important as entering into a fair, you should pay attention to some of the general recommendations that have been known to make the "best" patterns.
1 -- chose something relatively simple. Don't make it too complicated -- such as a merry-go-round. That is incredibly complex.
2 -- chose something with a simple background. Focus on the foreground. The simpler the background, the more impressive the foreground image.
3 -- Don't choose something too colorful. Things with a lot of different colors can be difficult for the computer to analyze to choose the colors within your chosen palette.
4 -- Don't be afraid of monochrome or very simple color scheme. Yes, there are only so many of a single color family but shades and variations of similar colors can add the needed shading.
5 -- Make your initial image tiny! Decide up front about what size project you want to do (length & width) as well as the fabric you want to use. Use that information to decide the maximum stitch width and length needed and shrink your image to that size in pixels. Try to make 1 pixel = 1 stitch. That gives the truest pattern without having the computer try to decide among multiple pixels just what color to use.
6 -- Be aware that the colors you end up with may not be what you expected. Not only is the computer influenced by the colors you selected it to use, but the computer sees color very differently than you do.
7 -- Be prepared to take your time tweaking! The first step is to import and choose colors and so forth. That is JUST the first step. It will inevitably result in a lot of confetti stitches and odd shades and colors where you just see a solid line! Even an outlined cartoon of a square box won't end up that way after converted by the computer. There's no ifs, ands, or buts about it -- you will have to adjust what you see.
Keep the original image available to refer to while tweaking. If you see a confetti stitch, decide what color it should be, in your opinion. This is your pattern, take pride and responsibility in the choices that make it what it is or should be for your purposes.
8 -- Consider special stitches. NONE are included in the original conversion. Ideas to consider, half-cross stitches for the background to give them a subtle shading that puts the focus on the foreground. Add backstitches to mark the edges of an item such as something a person is holding or the facial features of a person.
9 -- Have fun! This is your project and you should take the time needed to get just what you want. These are guidelines but like any art -- there aren't any real rules. Do what you think is best!
I hope this helps! A little long-winded but I hope it gives you some inspiration.
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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