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project: Converting Bitmaps to Vectors
 
   
 

description: In this tutorial you will learn how to use the Trace Bitmap command to transform photographs or other bitmap images.

Files: The trace_bitmap.fla file is in the fla_files folder.
   
 
   
  step 1: File > Import a bitmap image from the 480 x 240 folder. Since we only want the one image choose No in the dialog box. (Figure A)
   
  A
   
  step 2: Your image appears on the stage. (Figure B)
   
  B
   
  step 3: Window > Info (Command-I) to verify it is positioned correctly at 0, 0. (Figure C)
   
  C
   
  •Note: You can also check the position in the Properties Panel.
   
  step 4: Modify > Trace Bitmap and the following dialog box opens. (Figure D) The settings show are the defaults. If yours differ, change the settings to match and click OK.
   
  D
   
  step 5: You image is vectorized and the colors simplified. (Figure E)
   
  E
   
  step 6: Command-Z to undo and call up the Modify > Trace Bitmap dialog box once again. Lower the settings to those shown to pull out more detail and color. (Figure F)
   
  F
   
  step 7: Command-Return to see the results. (Figure G)
   
  G
   
  step 8: Click on the image below to compare the before (bitmap) and after (vector) shots. (Figure H)
   
  H
   
  step 9: Experiment on your own then let's Optimize the new image.
   
   
   
   
 
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