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Posted on 04/08/07 6:10:16 PM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply  |
Mesh Tool
I picked up a new client who would like me to design some displays for a tradeshow. They have an existing logo, but only in low-res jpeg. I would like to convert it all to vector format, but there are some effects that cannot be accomplished using only vectors in illustrator; such as some outer-glow on objects and shadows. (the Illustrator effects for glow/shadow doesn't seem to scale proportionately to the object when I increase the size of that object. The effect gets smaller as the object gets larger.) I was thinking that a good solution would be using the Mesh Tool on a background layer in Illustrator to simulate these effects, and the Pen Tool/Shape Tools for everything else. I have little experience with the mesh tool. I would like to know if the tool has the ability to scale infinitely and more importantly remain proportionate to the surrounding wireframe. ie, when I increase the size of the artwork for a poster, will the overall look of the logo remain the same? Also, is there a different tool/technique you would suggest? Thanks in advance, --Chris (Windows OS, Illustrator CS3 if it helps with a response) |
Posted on 04/08/07 6:15:16 PM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply |
Re: Mesh Tool
Lastly, how do I change the raster effects to 300 dpi rather than the default setting of 72? All my Illustrator drop shadows and glows around objects are pixellated and u g l y...  |