Help with niece's memorial photo

[SlagBandit]

I am currently working on a memorial bench for my niece who passed away a year ago. She was only 28 when she passed. The bench will be placed in our town's public park. I am needing help with getting the picture to look accurate on this bench. My sister and brother-in-law are wanting this picture (attached) on the memorial. (No pressure!) I can do the picture, but for me to do plasma cut ready, it doesn't come out looking very well. Was wondering if any one would be willing to give it a shot or would have any suggestions to help me out? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[mdwalker]

I'm not much good on converting photos but here is a bench back that I cut for a friend that might give you some design ideas.

Danny

[SlagBandit]

Thanks for the response and idea.

[DXF]

Do you have a higher resolution picture?

Dave Hanks

[Larry83301]

Do you have a higher resolution picture?

Dave Hanks

Why don't you just ask for the DXF file if you want to COPY it?

Larry

[DXF]

Do you have a higher resolution picture?

Dave Hanks

Why don't you just ask for the DXF file if you want to COPY it?

Larry

Huh?

Dave

[Larry83301]

Do you have a higher resolution picture?

Dave Hanks

Why don't you just ask for the DXF file if you want to COPY it?

Larry

Huh?

Dave

What else would you want a higher resolution pic for!!!

[Gogitter]

Pretty sure he is talking about a higher resolution picture of the guys niece...not the bench...

Jerry

[muzza]

Post by Larry83301 ? Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:24 am

DXF wrote:
Larry83301 wrote:
DXF wrote:
Do you have a higher resolution picture?

Dave Hanks


Why don't you just ask for the DXF file if you want to COPY it?

Larry

Huh?

Dave


What else would you want a higher resolution pic for!!!

At just under 12kiB for a portrait trace I don't think asking for a higher resolution pic is asking too much. Pretty sure that if slagbandit had a dxf file then a trace wouldn't be requested

[SlagBandit]

That is the best res pict that they gave me to use. That is why I am having issues with it.

[DXF]

I'm going to try out a new program a guy says will vectorize a portrait easily. Going to try several different pictures using it to see if it works. Higher res pictures make tracing a whole lot easier.

Dave Hanks

[BrianMick]

I'm going to try out a new program a guy says will vectorize a portrait easily. Going to try several different pictures using it to see if it works. Higher res pictures make tracing a whole lot easier.

Dave Hanks

keep us informed dave....Im sure we all could use another good program.
Brian

[SlagBandit]

I'm going to try out a new program a guy says will vectorize a portrait easily. Going to try several different pictures using it to see if it works. Higher res pictures make tracing a whole lot easier.

Dave Hanks

I can trace the photo with CAD but still run into issues with what to save and what to leave out. Tried Coral Draw but haven't used it enough to get the results I'm looking for!

[DXF]

I'm going to try out a new program a guy says will vectorize a portrait easily. Going to try several different pictures using it to see if it works. Higher res pictures make tracing a whole lot easier.

Dave Hanks

I can trace the photo with CAD but still run into issues with what to save and what to leave out. Tried Coral Draw but haven't used it enough to get the results I'm looking for!

Portraits are real difficult to make into a dxf file that captures the essence of the subject and won't fall apart. There are some excellent videos on line that show how to trace a photo in Corel. Haven't found an easy way to do it yet.

Dave Hanks

[SignTorch Vector Art]

the DXF doesn't have a frame around it...

[SlagBandit]

Want to thank you all for your replies. Also to Sign Torch for the great job! Will post picture when finished with bench.

[SlagBandit]

Just wanted to thank "SignTorch" for the help! The bench came out great and they loved it! Also thanks to everyone on this sight that keeps me motivated with new ideas.

[SignTorch Vector Art]

You're welcome! And thank you (and everyone). I'm honored to play a small role in such big achievements.

[smazeppa]

Your bench looks amazing. You did a really nice job!!!

[kchoghead]

bench looks awesome.....i love how people on this forum are ready to help...there are some talented people on this forum!

[LakeCruiser]

Looks Great!

[tjrepella]

Sorry to hear about your Niece.