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Introduction
In this episode, we'll master the advanced image trace options: pass, corner, and noise to turn a cat photo into a clean and lightweight vector illustration. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the complete Adobe Illustrator series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. Traced results are often too detailed, full of dots, and heavy. The advanced section in the image trace panel gives full control over the balance of detail and neatness.
Step 1: Photo and preset
Place a CC0 licensed cat photo, then apply the 16 color preset. The result is quite similar to the photo, but look at the information below the panel, thousands of anchor points.
Step 2: Advanced Options
Click the advanced triangle in the image trace panel. The sliders for pass, corner, and noise appear, along with the method and ignore white options.
Step 3: Paths
Pass controls how tightly the trace follows the original pixels. Lower pass, the shape becomes smoother and anchor points decrease. Raise it if you need more detail.
Step 4: Noise
Noise removes small details below a certain pixel size. Raise noise, the fine dots on the cat's fur disappear and the result looks cleaner.
Step 5: Corners
Corner determines how easily curves turn into sharp corners. A low value produces soft curves that are suitable for furry animals. Compare the number of anchor points before and after. Expand the traced result, then group with shift + ctrl + G.
Step: Expand and Clean Up
Each color field can now be selected individually. Remove the brightest background if not needed. Save and export.
Done!
Done. We've already used the 16 color preset. Opening advanced, adjusting pass, noise, and corner.
“ | Done!
Comparing the number of anchor points, then expand and group. In the next episode, we will insert a photo into a shape using a clipping mask. Need a logo design, brand identity, vector illustration, infographic, or print and social media materials? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides vector graphic design services, as well as opening Illustrator courses from beginner to advanced levels. Want to master the entire series? 106 episodes from the interface to the final project? All episodes, complete with PDF step-by-step guides, practice files, and vector project files, are available for premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want just one class? Buy a single class with lifetime access. Subscribe now at the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com Contact our WhatsApp, or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com Thank you for watching, until next episode. Thank you for watching,
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