Theresonly1cryo Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) I need to smooth outlines, and I don't really mean anti analyse it, I mean smooth the surface, here's a demonstration. Is there a tool that can do so? Edited August 3, 2013 by Theresonly1cryo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I use median (Effects>Noise>Median) for this sometimes, but it depends on the subject. Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowman Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Agreed with pdnnoob, median works well if the lines are %100 black and on a transparent layer. Quote My GalleryMy YouTube Channel "PDN Tutorials" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresonly1cryo Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 I use median (Effects>Noise>Median) for this sometimes, but it depends on the subject. Ah, thanks, but that completely changed my picture, um.... I forgot to mention it's not just outline, but an image's outline, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresonly1cryo Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Agreed with pdnnoob, median works well if the lines are %100 black and on a transparent layer. Sorry, I actually meant an outline of an image, it's not just an outline, if you ever used Adobe Illustrator, if you trace (Silhouette) an image with a jagged, rough outline, Illustrator automatically converts it smooth, I'm looking for something similar on Paint.NET, I use Illustrator at school, don't have it at home, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Add a new layer. On the new layer trace the original bumpy lines using the line/curve tool Quote ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Also if you use the right mouse button you will get a bit more control on the curves. You may have to make many small lines in some cases. I recommend working each new line on a new layer until you are happy with the line & then merge it down. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresonly1cryo Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Add a new layer. On the new layer trace the original bumpy lines using the line/curve tool I would've thought of that, but I guess that's gonna take awhile to complete, not really worth it as the result can be very inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I would've thought of that, but I guess that's gonna take awhile to complete, not really worth it as the result can be very inaccurate. I trace images with the line tool quite often. Unless you're trying to trace hair follicles or something equally fine, it's actually a great way to trace. If you want more detail and accuracy, use shorter lines and zoom in. The end result is often not unlike art done with adobe illustrator. Here's something I did recently with the line tool 1 Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELEN Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I tried several things to get the result you showed, but it erases some detail. Personally, I'd retrace it. Believe me, it's a hassle especially if there are a lot of details, but the end result is nice. Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) I'm curious. From a plugin point of view, I assume you would plot the outline and do successive interpolations. Do you have a specific example to test on? Edited August 4, 2013 by TechnoRobbo Quote Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) I came up with a solution that works on the Alpha Channel - Deselect before applying. Note it's menu is Effects->Object If anyone thinks it has merit I will post it as a bonafide plugin. This plugin is not fond of corners. Posted it anyways TR's Str8Edge Plugin V1.0 Edited August 4, 2013 by TechnoRobbo Quote Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresonly1cryo Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 I came up with a solution that works on the Alpha Channel - Deselect before applying. Note it's menu is Effects->Object If anyone thinks it has merit I will post it as a bonafide plugin. This plugin is not fond of corners. Posted it anyways TR's Str8Edge Plugin V1.0 That's a very interesting plugin, cheers, I will take a look at it, really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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