Inkscape Tutorial: Vector Image Trace

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  • Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
  • Manually create a simple vector tracing of any image. This technique can be used to create vector cartoon images as well.
    Bird image: pixabay.com/en/macaw-parrot-b...
    Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape
    Need a logo made? Request a design at: www.logosbynick.com/
    Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission

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  • @LogosByNick
    @LogosByNick  5 років тому +117

    If you want to learn more about how Inkscape works, I have a 50+ part video series where I explain all of the tools and features in Inkscape and demonstrate how they work. Here's the link if interested: logosbynick.com/inkscape/

    • @ms3009
      @ms3009 3 роки тому +1

      your tutorials are great. I think I am in for your course. I randomly used inkscape with your tutorials. I try to make images from photographs for my Silhouette cutter. Now this bird is easy to section in different colors. I want to do a dog and don't know how to organize it into sections.

    • @desiflavor2633
      @desiflavor2633 2 роки тому +2

      @Fabianus Anka why would he do it for free? He went to school and paid to learn, so you can as well!

    • @desiflavor2633
      @desiflavor2633 2 роки тому

      Sometimes you do. Not everyone is born with skills, they practise and pay to learn

  • @AntonSlavik
    @AntonSlavik 3 роки тому +35

    I was lost at the very beginning until I looked elsewhere and found out I needed "Create Regular Bezier Path" selected on the top left panel

    • @LisaPants40
      @LisaPants40 3 роки тому

      OMFG!!!!!! THANK YOU! I just spent 2 hours on this and I immediately did it!

    • @buttar6490
      @buttar6490 3 роки тому

      yeah i just realized the same thing

  • @laja6108
    @laja6108 4 роки тому +10

    You have the perfect balance of being repetitive without sounding too repetitive. Explaining the keybinds each time really helped me. Old but gold

  • @HYPZwastaken
    @HYPZwastaken 6 років тому +312

    Hi Nick, I really appreciate your videos, especially the GIMP & Inkscape tutorials. Keep up the good work and please don't stop making content.
    Greetings from Germany

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  6 років тому +42

      Thanks! No plans of stopping any time soon.

    • @245meg123
      @245meg123 6 років тому

      haZed b

  • @forageforage3520
    @forageforage3520 5 років тому +45

    Another outstanding video by Nick! Learning to use the Bezier tool is challenging but powerful once you master it.

  • @knytt
    @knytt Рік тому +2

    It's so great that you mention the keyboard shortcuts you use. As a total beginner, this is immensly helpful - much more fun to look at a cool parrot picture being made than just hear/read a list of key bindings with no to little context.

  • @zayneinfous1668
    @zayneinfous1668 6 років тому +2

    You're awesome Nick. Your tutorials are mostly very delicate and time consuming but the quality is top notch. Keep up the good work man.

  • @catherinevega1456
    @catherinevega1456 6 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for this, Nick! I am an absolute newbie and thanks to your tutorials have managed to achieve things I didn't think I could. You are concise and clear and I greatly appreciate your effort and the time you take to share what you know. Thank you, thank you! Kind regards from Colombia, South America!

  • @jayr8048
    @jayr8048 6 років тому +2

    Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm making svg files from jpg images for embroidery, and this tutorial was *extremely* helpful. I'm fairly proficient with GIMP, but had never worked with Inkscape until your tutorial. Thank you again.

  • @SILLYHILLBILLY43
    @SILLYHILLBILLY43 4 роки тому +5

    I think being a good teacher is an incredible skill. You are one of those people who's got it. Your videos are always so well put together and informative, I learn something new every time. There is no other channel on youtube that can hold my attention for 20+ minutes, like yours. Thank you!

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  4 роки тому

      Thank you for the feedback! Glad to hear that what I'm doing is effective.

  • @firozahmad2464
    @firozahmad2464 4 роки тому +4

    I'm really very much thankful. Nick videos are helping me every day. Now, I myself can create vector, low poly potrait, line art etc after watching his videos. His way of teaching is extremely wow. Please make more videos on Inkscape. Thanks for all your efforts to shape us.😍

  • @thechurchofdave
    @thechurchofdave Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this. You just helped me out in a big way. I appreciate how well you presented it. Clear. Consice, and just enough detail of information without a bunch of unrelated stuff. Very well done. Thank you again.

  • @Deepak-xk2ud
    @Deepak-xk2ud 6 років тому +19

    Ah! Brilliant tutorial master. Thank you.

  • @cuddlybear4524
    @cuddlybear4524 5 років тому +2

    This video is EXACTLY what I need all the way down to tracing a tropical bird. Subscribed.

  • @nevergiveup600
    @nevergiveup600 4 роки тому

    your speed of teaching doesn't matter as long as you tell your audience what you are clicking on your keyboard and thanks for that! Love this Vid! Keep it up!

  • @fun-learning
    @fun-learning 6 років тому +58

    thank you so much>>>> I am from Egypt and i learned a lot from you>>>>i need Inkscape a lot in my channel>>>>>and your video helped me a lot

  • @edgarm7353
    @edgarm7353 3 роки тому

    I like how you explain so clearly that anyone can follow along. Thanks for that

  • @marisagonzalez679
    @marisagonzalez679 4 роки тому +1

    Just started learning vector graphics using Inkspace and your tutorial came out super handy! Thank you for the amazing content.

  • @jeffrobarge6378
    @jeffrobarge6378 3 роки тому +4

    Wow! I am very impressed with INKSCAPE as a vector graphics design application. It is exactly what I was hoping as an alternative to Corel Draw, or most any other program, that cost hundreds of dollars to own. I am also very happy with the instructional videos available from logos by nick, and will very likely be purchasing a more in depth training series so that I might finally learn to do the things that I have been wanting to do for a long time. Thanks for the instruction Nick. Kudos to the creators of Inkscape!

  • @DimitriBoyarski
    @DimitriBoyarski 6 років тому +1

    The whole time I was like OMG dude just drag down that layer panel! Kind of wish I had watched this first, would have saved me a good few hours figuring the busier tool out. Thanks man.

  • @hatsunishimura9875
    @hatsunishimura9875 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing tutorial. Everything I ever wanted to know in one video was very informative, short, and well explained! You got my attention there, keep going!

  • @salvistoscano
    @salvistoscano 5 років тому

    i have been learning inkscape and using the Bezier tool for the last 2 weeks, but I just realised that i did not know how to use the Bezier tool, till I saw this awesome video. this is the first video that i have seen, that shows very clearly how to use the Bezier tool to advantage. Thank you for helping dummies like me. Keep up the good work. i think that this is the best Bezier tool video, that i have seen so far.

  • @RobCLynch
    @RobCLynch 3 роки тому +1

    This opens up a whole range of ideas. Excellent tutorial.

  • @luckielifestyle1213
    @luckielifestyle1213 2 роки тому +2

    This video is exactly what I was looking for for my logo project. I appreciate you manifesting it. Very informative and engaging.

  • @shubham_dalvi
    @shubham_dalvi 6 років тому +8

    Thanks. I was waiting for this tutorial from you! 👍

  • @bhinderbinder
    @bhinderbinder 6 років тому +2

    Thanks, as always, an awesome tutorial! Such beautiful results, just takes time and patience. :)

  • @melvyniandrag
    @melvyniandrag 6 років тому

    watching this on my lunch break... cant wait to get home and play around with inkscape! Great tutorial! I love the parrot! Or macaw or whatever

  • @RevvedUpKnowledge
    @RevvedUpKnowledge 6 років тому +1

    Amazing work Nick! I’ve learned so much from your tutorials!!

  • @nh2083
    @nh2083 6 років тому

    Wow! thanks! used this tutorial for my first experience in Inkscape and it was truly a pleasure! thank you!

  • @shareevacorey9802
    @shareevacorey9802 6 років тому

    Your the MAN...and so easy too!!!! Thanks again. YOU have taught me EVERYTHING!!!!!

  • @XavierLeong
    @XavierLeong 5 років тому

    Fantastic tutorial! Really excited to get started using Inkscape, found this very helpful!

  • @chriswant1299
    @chriswant1299 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial Nick, it's really unlocked a lot of new skills for me! (Both for tracing, and for creating things in general.)

  • @MrPresidentSmith
    @MrPresidentSmith 6 років тому

    Thanks for the great tutorial! I really enjoy learning from you. You have a positive attitude and a good teaching style.

  • @user-bx9hy4ht7j
    @user-bx9hy4ht7j 3 роки тому

    Great video. I’m self taught with Inkscape and GIMP and this made things much easier to understand.

  • @raymondespinosa4558
    @raymondespinosa4558 6 років тому

    Thank you I really appreciate all the time you put into making these tutorials

  • @forlorn_nebula
    @forlorn_nebula 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for making these tutorials! Love from Malaysia

  • @hustlezempire
    @hustlezempire 4 роки тому

    Amazing tutorial! I really enjoy the step by step in depth tutorial!

  • @LorisetteAsher
    @LorisetteAsher 5 років тому

    i just downloaded this for vectors to my logos and art. decided to give your video a try to get help on understanding how to do this the right way.

  • @rhemalithduncan8802
    @rhemalithduncan8802 Рік тому

    Awesomeness! I totally enjoyed this tutorial! You have unlocked some treasures for me on this program! I had used Coral Draw for years, but you have saved me a huffa-lump of cash! Thanks so much, Nick!

  • @najeeamurray323
    @najeeamurray323 5 років тому

    Great tutorial with easy instructions for beginners! I had no idea Inkscape existed. Thanks so much! :)

  • @mauricesanchez6804
    @mauricesanchez6804 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for! Great job explaining and the easy to follow instructions!

  • @lakeadaniel1158
    @lakeadaniel1158 6 років тому

    I’m so glad I stumbled across your videos! Thank you so much!

  • @CatalinaPapadia
    @CatalinaPapadia 3 роки тому

    I am just fascinated. I want to learn how make my own designs to cut with my cricut maker in fabric and then use them in my personal quilts and stuff. I just love to watch others drawing now ...I'll watch for hours, over and over ... :)) I even made a few stickers. This is so much fun!! Thank you!

  • @maevelyncaampued5418
    @maevelyncaampued5418 3 роки тому

    The best tutorial i have ever seen.. explained everything as you go.. thank you foe sharing your techniques

  • @scottk7623
    @scottk7623 5 років тому +1

    Just began exploring this software. Absolute beginner. Great video . thanks

  • @Nova-ul3vv
    @Nova-ul3vv 6 років тому +23

    Love your stuff! Can you show us creating cartoons from portrait photos as well? Would be cool to see the process, i have always problems using the right lines to define the face.

  • @fun-learning
    @fun-learning 6 років тому +8

    *pretty cool*

  • @annaanna2643
    @annaanna2643 4 роки тому

    I just discover you and you are amazing! Your tutorial is so easy to follow. This helps me a lot.

  • @mg8642
    @mg8642 6 років тому

    Thanks for making this easy to follow tutorial, it was super helpful.

  • @cmb-w
    @cmb-w 3 роки тому

    I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial. You are awesome! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @edsonbrilhante
    @edsonbrilhante 6 років тому +3

    Nice tutorial! I loved the image, it's a wonderful bird from my region called "arara azul e amarela"

  • @KadeCr0we
    @KadeCr0we 6 років тому

    Thanks for the tutorial! Super easy to follow and a great help!

  • @danielabodea4724
    @danielabodea4724 5 років тому

    thanks so much , Nick! Great content in your videos and really helpful!

  • @chandraprabhadevi7147
    @chandraprabhadevi7147 4 роки тому

    Love your tutorial and the jazz at the end

  • @petslittleworld
    @petslittleworld 6 років тому +1

    Hello Nick, Thank you for making it so simple to understand and follow. I will try my first Vector Art after this!! Subscribed!!!

  • @crizlybear3087
    @crizlybear3087 5 років тому

    hello nick,
    thanks for your very helpful turtorials. you really helped me a lot to come into inkscape. go on with it!
    greets from germany

  • @QuintJer
    @QuintJer 5 років тому

    That was pretty amazing! Great job and thank you.

  • @jackal4444
    @jackal4444 4 роки тому

    very thorough and well displayed. good job! keep up the hard work

  • @korvanon8832
    @korvanon8832 6 років тому

    Excellent! Thank you for another 10/10 tutorial

  • @kolic6538
    @kolic6538 4 роки тому

    This is the best video about Incscape drawing! Tnx a lot.

  • @sheppyfire87
    @sheppyfire87 5 років тому

    Huge help man! Thank you so much for posting this

  • @przemek7465
    @przemek7465 5 років тому +1

    bless you for sharing your knowledge with us!

  • @FolklorCaduco
    @FolklorCaduco 3 роки тому

    Nice. This brings back memories, I used to work at an embroidery shop for a bit and this is how we did some of the work, just using Corel Draw instead.

  • @Freezeray813
    @Freezeray813 3 роки тому

    Thanks, idk how you dont have 10m subs bc you are so good and I can tell you work very hard!
    The click and drag does now work on mac!

  • @muzicella
    @muzicella 3 роки тому

    What a great tutorial! I've managed to do this with a photo after watching.

  • @raeesaessop1989
    @raeesaessop1989 4 роки тому

    Lovely tutorial! Greatly appreciated

  • @sassyk4081
    @sassyk4081 5 років тому

    Lovely tutoral. Thank you Nick.

  • @lauralulu4444
    @lauralulu4444 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial! The tool was a little confusing at first, but once I got it it was pretty easy! Thank you so much!

  • @Chill1332
    @Chill1332 5 років тому +1

    This was so helpful. I've had that program on my desktop for so long but every time I try and use it I get frustrated because it's tools are so different than the ones I am accustomed to using. I really appriciate this tutorial.

  • @user-co8gd1ji3z
    @user-co8gd1ji3z 11 місяців тому

    I LOVE LOGOS BY NICK. HE IS THE GOAT!!!

  • @Sawer
    @Sawer 2 роки тому

    I love you for these videos, thanks for unlocking a new acchievement :D

  • @fiffy6572
    @fiffy6572 2 роки тому

    Finally the guide I need, just perfect. Thx man

  • @aparnagandotra603
    @aparnagandotra603 4 роки тому +1

    Your videos are a BIG help. Thank you!

  • @koiosproject6927
    @koiosproject6927 6 років тому

    Another Awesome video Nick!

  • @Seeds-Of-The-Wayside
    @Seeds-Of-The-Wayside 3 роки тому

    Bro your vid is so detailed and helpful!! Thanks a million! I followed right along.

  • @Filmblanc
    @Filmblanc 6 років тому +5

    great stuff man, i can tell you're a nice guy in real life too

  • @VoteLaborOut
    @VoteLaborOut 4 роки тому

    Thank you Nick this is really useful, i am finally able to create some nice scalable maps.

  • @adrianmalinowski1073
    @adrianmalinowski1073 4 роки тому

    Pretty cool and smooth tutorial

  • @CinderaceQueen
    @CinderaceQueen 5 років тому +10

    I'm so glad I found this. I recently had to get a new laptop and install Inkscape and GIMP onto it.
    I've been working with Illustrator and Photoshop for years but I am unable to get them right now so I had to find substitute programs to keep working on my digital art. I was recommended GIMP and Inkscape but they're so different than what I'm used to, especially Inkscape, so I was worried!
    Thankfully this helped me understand the basics a lot better! I plan on using my old laptop for an art computer at least until I get the hang of these new programs-just hope it holds out long enough! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial!! I gotta keep in mind that sometimes simple is better and not get so hung up on little details!
    The parrot looks great by the way! :D

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  5 років тому +4

      Glad to hear. Inkscape and GIMP are excellent programs for art.

  • @foo_tube
    @foo_tube 5 років тому

    This was a great tutorial, thank you.
    I wish I could figure out how to show the object toolbar with the raising and lowering icons...

  • @alexandermoia9410
    @alexandermoia9410 5 років тому

    Pretty good tutorial!!!! I love your tutorials!!!

  • @VR_Layno
    @VR_Layno 6 років тому

    Now I know what tools to use! Thanks Nick!

  • @rodrigolopez3295
    @rodrigolopez3295 6 років тому

    I love your work sir thanks a lot , I use both GIMP and Inkscape because they are free resources. Please continue on making content great work :) Greetings from Philippines.

  • @MUHAMMADALI-xi4st
    @MUHAMMADALI-xi4st 4 роки тому

    it was very well explained Nick!!

  • @rockybangalore3830
    @rockybangalore3830 2 роки тому

    You have my respect and gratitude.

  • @gifteepix603
    @gifteepix603 4 роки тому

    This is seriously awesome

  • @abhishekgayakwad9816
    @abhishekgayakwad9816 4 роки тому

    Really Cool Nick!!!! thanks a lot for this tutorial......

  • @chicagocgf773
    @chicagocgf773 6 років тому

    great inspiration nick!!! Thanks a lot buddy.

  • @MuhammedAlhammouri
    @MuhammedAlhammouri 6 років тому

    Really, amazing tutorial, Thank you

  • @zombiedude347
    @zombiedude347 5 років тому

    This looks so much better than what the program gets from using the vectorizing algorithms.

  • @charliecardona4625
    @charliecardona4625 Рік тому

    This was just awesome! Thanks a lot!

  • @jeanlatulipe6280
    @jeanlatulipe6280 6 років тому

    Hi Nick, it's a very good exercise to practice the Bézier tool.

  • @digitalgrowthpals
    @digitalgrowthpals 4 роки тому

    I am so thankful to you for this Video ........for year or more was searching something like this. God Bless you. :)

  • @Aprilmujer
    @Aprilmujer 5 років тому

    Thank you so much! It's really nice work!

  • @mikerobertson6710
    @mikerobertson6710 6 років тому

    Thank you SO much. That was wonderfully helpful! Best, M

  • @tripdontfallxyz
    @tripdontfallxyz 5 років тому

    this was fascinating to watch!

  • @mosaicosaboaria9492
    @mosaicosaboaria9492 3 роки тому

    You deserve a thousand of likes!!! Thank you!

  • @lauradixon607
    @lauradixon607 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tutorial :) I just downloaded Inkscape because Adobe Creative Suite was too expensive so I'm just relearning things the inkscape way (with your help). I'm having trouble recognizing how I should know where to start the next point to work with the pen. Is it just something you choose naturally or do you have any tips when choosing to get the correct curvature?

  • @iabram8993
    @iabram8993 2 роки тому

    Fantastic tutorial, thank you

  • @muidotcom958
    @muidotcom958 6 років тому

    Wow! I like it. Thank you so much for this video😃