Suggestions for tiling a car wrap
I am building a tiny electric car, and it has bikini-level fiberglas body components, about 30 sq ft. We've settled on a fish-scale graphic design to be done with vinyl car-wrap.
I've never done a big tiling job, and I'd like to have a lot of color&detail variation, very much like a real fish. Any suggestions, or a tutorial I missed?
Of course, with vector graphics, you can work on a very small scale, until you get it right. Then make full size. The problem is that often times, something that looks great at a small size, might look quite boring after scaling up -- especially when going from computer screen to 30 sq ft.
First, note that I just use inkscape as a hobby, and perhaps professionals will have some kind of procedure that that works better.
I would start on a small scale (computer screen/Inkscape window), and work out the basic design, and various ratios for the fish scales, and settings in the Tiled Clones dialog.
Once you have that sorted out, I would decide what constitutes one unit of the pattern. I mean, I would guess it would be easier to have a set of say 20 x 30 fish scales, that repeats across the whole 30 sq ft area.....or depending on the size of the fish scales -- I don't know if you're thinking of real size fish scales (perhaps the size of a fingernail), or if they will be giant scales, more like 1 to 3 inch size fish scales.
Of course, with Inkscape's Tiled Clones dialog, you wouldn't necessarily have to have any repeated patterns. It could be unique as a whole. But I think having a repeated pattern would allow you to work on 1 unit of the design, at the full scale, to get the design so that it looks good at the full size.
I would suggest starting with the manual: http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Tiles.html
And here's a good tutorial, although it's not specifically for such a large project, it probably has all the details you need: http://verysimpledesigns.com/vectors/inkscape-tutorial-seamless-patterns.htm....
And here's another good one: http://www.paulfriedl.com/all-portfolio-list/tileable-pattern-tutorial/
I hope that's helpful :-)
All best, brynn
From: John Fisher Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:33 AM To: inkscape User Community Subject: [Inkscape-user] Suggestions for tiling a car wrap
I am building a tiny electric car, and it has bikini-level fiberglas body components, about 30 sq ft. We've settled on a fish-scale graphic design to be done with vinyl car-wrap.
I've never done a big tiling job, and I'd like to have a lot of color&detail variation, very much like a real fish. Any suggestions, or a tutorial I missed?
helpful, thanks. It looks like I can have a transparent top layer tiled to be the fish-scale edges, and a gradianttweaked with unique features underneath. Kind of the way set designers spray bits of color around to make shapes more interesting. well I could do that on a top layer too.
something a bit like this is the idea: https://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/5584246/il_fullxfull.396415592_q3si.jpg
On 10/08/2014 12:13 PM, Brynn wrote:
Of course, with vector graphics, you can work on a very small scale, until you get it right. Then make full size. The problem is that often times, something that looks great at a small size, might look quite boring after scaling up -- especially when going from computer screen to 30 sq ft.
First, note that I just use inkscape as a hobby, and perhaps professionals will have some kind of procedure that that works better.
I would start on a small scale (computer screen/Inkscape window), and work out the basic design, and various ratios for the fish scales, and settings in the Tiled Clones dialog.
Once you have that sorted out, I would decide what constitutes one unit of the pattern. I mean, I would guess it would be easier to have a set of say 20 x 30 fish scales, that repeats across the whole 30 sq ft area.....or depending on the size of the fish scales -- I don't know if you're thinking of real size fish scales (perhaps the size of a fingernail), or if they will be giant scales, more like 1 to 3 inch size fish scales.
Of course, with Inkscape's Tiled Clones dialog, you wouldn't necessarily have to have any repeated patterns. It could be unique as a whole. But I think having a repeated pattern would allow you to work on 1 unit of the design, at the full scale, to get the design so that it looks good at the full size.
I would suggest starting with the manual: http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Tiles.html
And here's a good tutorial, although it's not specifically for such a large project, it probably has all the details you need: http://verysimpledesigns.com/vectors/inkscape-tutorial-seamless-patterns.htm....
And here's another good one: http://www.paulfriedl.com/all-portfolio-list/tileable-pattern-tutorial/
I hope that's helpful :-)
All best, brynn
From: John Fisher Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:33 AM To: inkscape User Community Subject: [Inkscape-user] Suggestions for tiling a car wrap
I am building a tiny electric car, and it has bikini-level fiberglas body components, about 30 sq ft. We've settled on a fish-scale graphic design to be done with vinyl car-wrap.
I've never done a big tiling job, and I'd like to have a lot of color&detail variation, very much like a real fish. Any suggestions, or a tutorial I missed?
-- John Fisher Znyx Networks
Are you asking for specific steps how to do it? Or for someone to do it for you? From: John Fisher Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 1:32 PM To: Inkscape User Community Subject: Re: [Inkscape-user] Suggestions for tiling a car wrap
helpful, thanks. It looks like I can have a transparent top layer tiled to be the fish-scale edges, and a gradiant tweaked with unique features underneath. Kind of the way set designers spray bits of color around to make shapes more interesting. well I could do that on a top layer too.
something a bit like this is the idea: https://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/5584246/il_fullxfull.396415592_q3si.jpg
On 10/08/2014 12:13 PM, Brynn wrote:
Of course, with vector graphics, you can work on a very small scale, until you get it right. Then make full size. The problem is that often times, something that looks great at a small size, might look quite boring after scaling up -- especially when going from computer screen to 30 sq ft.
First, note that I just use inkscape as a hobby, and perhaps professionals will have some kind of procedure that that works better.
I would start on a small scale (computer screen/Inkscape window), and work out the basic design, and various ratios for the fish scales, and settings in the Tiled Clones dialog.
Once you have that sorted out, I would decide what constitutes one unit of the pattern. I mean, I would guess it would be easier to have a set of say 20 x 30 fish scales, that repeats across the whole 30 sq ft area.....or depending on the size of the fish scales -- I don't know if you're thinking of real size fish scales (perhaps the size of a fingernail), or if they will be giant scales, more like 1 to 3 inch size fish scales.
Of course, with Inkscape's Tiled Clones dialog, you wouldn't necessarily have to have any repeated patterns. It could be unique as a whole. But I think having a repeated pattern would allow you to work on 1 unit of the design, at the full scale, to get the design so that it looks good at the full size.
I would suggest starting with the manual: http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Tiles.html
And here's a good tutorial, although it's not specifically for such a large project, it probably has all the details you need: http://verysimpledesigns.com/vectors/inkscape-tutorial-seamless-patterns.htm....
And here's another good one: http://www.paulfriedl.com/all-portfolio-list/tileable-pattern-tutorial/
I hope that's helpful :-)
All best, brynn
From: John Fisher Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:33 AM To: inkscape User Community Subject: [Inkscape-user] Suggestions for tiling a car wrap
I am building a tiny electric car, and it has bikini-level fiberglas body components, about 30 sq ft. We've settled on a fish-scale graphic design to be done with vinyl car-wrap.
I've never done a big tiling job, and I'd like to have a lot of color&detail variation, very much like a real fish. Any suggestions, or a tutorial I missed?
On 10/08/2014 02:54 PM, Brynn wrote:
Are you asking for specific steps how to do it?
no I wouldn't do that.... checking to see if there was a gotcha or the idea was stupid or....
Or for someone to do it for you?
tempting, but probably break the budget
*From:* John Fisher <mailto:john.fisher@...3014...> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 08, 2014 1:32 PM *To:* Inkscape User Community <mailto:inkscape-user@lists.sourceforge.net> *Subject:* Re: [Inkscape-user] Suggestions for tiling a car wrap helpful, thanks. It looks like I can have a transparent top layer tiled to be the fish-scale edges, and a gradianttweaked with unique features underneath. Kind of the way set designers spray bits of color around to make shapes more interesting. well I could do that on a top layer too. something a bit like this is the idea: https://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/5584246/il_fullxfull.396415592_q3si.jpg On 10/08/2014 12:13 PM, Brynn wrote:Of course, with vector graphics, you can work on a very small scale, until you get it right. Then make full size. The problem is that often times, something that looks great at a small size, might look quite boring after scaling up -- especially when going from computer screen to 30 sq ft. First, note that I just use inkscape as a hobby, and perhaps professionals will have some kind of procedure that that works better. I would start on a small scale (computer screen/Inkscape window), and work out the basic design, and various ratios for the fish scales, and settings in the Tiled Clones dialog. Once you have that sorted out, I would decide what constitutes one unit of the pattern. I mean, I would guess it would be easier to have a set of say 20 x 30 fish scales, that repeats across the whole 30 sq ft area.....or depending on the size of the fish scales -- I don't know if you're thinking of real size fish scales (perhaps the size of a fingernail), or if they will be giant scales, more like 1 to 3 inch size fish scales. Of course, with Inkscape's Tiled Clones dialog, you wouldn't necessarily have to have any repeated patterns. It could be unique as a whole. But I think having a repeated pattern would allow you to work on 1 unit of the design, at the full scale, to get the design so that it looks good at the full size. I would suggest starting with the manual: http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Tiles.html And here's a good tutorial, although it's not specifically for such a large project, it probably has all the details you need: http://verysimpledesigns.com/vectors/inkscape-tutorial-seamless-patterns.html. And here's another good one: http://www.paulfriedl.com/all-portfolio-list/tileable-pattern-tutorial/ I hope that's helpful :-) All best, brynn From: John Fisher Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:33 AM To: inkscape User Community Subject: [Inkscape-user] Suggestions for tiling a car wrap I am building a tiny electric car, and it has bikini-level fiberglas body components, about 30 sq ft. We've settled on a fish-scale graphic design to be done with vinyl car-wrap. I've never done a big tiling job, and I'd like to have a lot of color&detail variation, very much like a real fish. Any suggestions, or a tutorial I missed? -- John Fisher Znyx Networks------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meet PCI DSS 3.0 Compliance Requirements with EventLog Analyzer Achieve PCI DSS 3.0 Compliant Status with Out-of-the-box PCI DSS Reports Are you Audit-Ready for PCI DSS 3.0 Compliance? Download White paper Comply to PCI DSS 3.0 Requirement 10 and 11.5 with EventLog Analyzer http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=154622311&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Inkscape-user mailing list Inkscape-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user
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