 Re: Vector Images opposed to other Types
It seems to me Vector is changing a lot atthe moment (atleastthe software and approach) If you look at the new CS2 (besides now supporting many sign cutting machines as part of its standard) it now provides a simple vectorizing solution in Illustrator2.. The final importance to me is broken down in three
1. I do not expect the client to be a graphic designer or familiar with any of these terms.. so I simply ask them to send me a pic (any format) and vectorize it myself.. that way I dont have to fix other peoples problems.
2. I want it to take up the least amount of time.. meaning you need to become really fast in converting raster to vector... other wise you're loosing big money.
3. Vector is universal.. from your mom and pop print place to the larger print shops.. you send them vector.. it should be exactly what you get back... Send them raster.. you may get the companies graph designers creative hand a bit (IE.. if the image originally had sloppy shadows that are all over the place.. they might smooth it out themselves.. which you may or may not like. Also when using vinyl cutters.. if you're vector angles are excessive it will slow down the plotter and make more sharp edges on the transfer vinyl... which can be harder to weed and may pull away atthe corners...
Hope this added some usefull info.. kinda went on a tangent |