Lightburn tutorial : How to trace an image

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
  • Lightburn tutorial: How to trace an image
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    In this video, I'm going to show you how to trace your own artwork using Lightburn. There are a lot of great advantages to using LightBurn over other software when it comes to vector tracing and getting Lightburn to trace images.
    Vector tracing is more accurate than other methods because the software within Lightburn is designed specifically for vector graphics - It can trace any type of image, not just photos and you don't need an expensive license or secondary piece of software like Adobe products to get great results.
    I'll also show you some shortcuts and tricks that will make things easier for you and finish with a product you can create yourself when practising these techniques using Lightburn to trace images.
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Комментарии • 72

  • @toekneeburke
    @toekneeburke 16 дней назад +1

    Much better explained than LB official tutorial.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  16 дней назад

      @@toekneeburke Thank you for your feedback. What are you planning to use the trace function in Lightburn to make?

  • @jayclinton1811
    @jayclinton1811 Год назад +1

    Thanks. Very informative. I have found tracing in Lightburn is easier and sometimes better than in dedicated graphic programs.

  • @daveh93
    @daveh93 2 года назад

    Excellent video just what I was looking for, thank you very much.

  • @sputnik4216
    @sputnik4216 5 месяцев назад

    Superior communicator here, well worth watching this video and saving the link for future review.

  • @MrNugs67
    @MrNugs67 Год назад +2

    Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos. Us newbies would have a hard time learning without people like you. Your time is greatly appreciated and I might have the right to speak for all newbies on here. I have also joined your Facebook group in hopes of finding a helping hand when needed.
    Again, thank you very much for giving us newbies your time and well made videos.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  Год назад

      Welcome, and thank you for the feedback. LOve hearing that people are learning and trying something new.
      Love to see what you create. Catch us on the Livestream and share your journey! :)

  • @Darkdc
    @Darkdc 2 года назад +1

    Awesome! Always helpful and great!

  • @stuartmcmillan284
    @stuartmcmillan284 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Gil, Love this feature of lightburn. Top video very informative as usual. 🎆

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      Too kind Stuart 🙏 Thank you and I love seeing your work on the Laser Livestream :)

  • @andrewvanderweg5075
    @andrewvanderweg5075 8 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent explanation of this subject, thanks for the video

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  8 месяцев назад +1

      You are totally welcome Andrew. What are you planing to use the amazing trace function in Lightburn to create with your laser? Always interested to hear how Lightburn users create with the tools available, and if yo want to share images, hit us up on the Facebook page! :)

  • @geraldlamothe6091
    @geraldlamothe6091 2 года назад +1

    Great tutorial Gil.I also like the trace option

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      Thanks Gerald 🙏 What kind of things have you made with the trace function and your laser?

  • @sur-ronrides
    @sur-ronrides Год назад +1

    right click, edit pic, trace image, also works

  • @jimmccall4599
    @jimmccall4599 2 года назад +2

    Hey Gil, just found your channel. i have been lasering for about 10 months and absolutely love it. This video fits in perfectly with a project im trying to do. I have a customer that hand drew some art work and i just can not seem to get it cleaned up. This video seems to be the ticket for cleaning up the image. The image has a million nodes. I 'm going to ty this today and see if i can get it cleaned up. Thank you or your videos. Jim in Idaho USA

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      Great to hear Jim! Welcome aboard :)
      Thanks for letting me know that the tutorial is a help with a job your working on. I'm interested to see if you can optimise the node count and still get the hand drawn image working. If you could share your results with us on the Laser Livestream facebook group, that would be awesome! The link is in the description. Very exciting :)

    • @jimmccall4599
      @jimmccall4599 2 года назад +1

      @@LaserLivestream will do I will take a few screen shots as I go

  • @DanslatetedeFrancky
    @DanslatetedeFrancky Год назад +1

    Thank you very much !!!!!!!!

  • @jeffreibling4074
    @jeffreibling4074 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video!

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Jeff. Bow that you understand Lightburn's trace function, what are you planing to make with it on your laser?

  • @Alasdair-Morrison
    @Alasdair-Morrison Год назад +1

    You earned my SUB!

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. Glad the tutorial was helpful. What have you created with the trace tool in Lightburn?

    • @Alasdair-Morrison
      @Alasdair-Morrison 8 месяцев назад

      🙂@@LaserLivestream Almost any image with defined outlines can be traced easily.

  • @tonysfun
    @tonysfun 10 месяцев назад

    When I try to insert or copy+paste image or clipart, the image is gray! What am I doing wrong?
    Thank you for your videos!

  • @quetzalcoatlhermeticus8024
    @quetzalcoatlhermeticus8024 Год назад

    Hey man, you could show us how to make it multilayered from what you created. That would be amazing.

  • @jocelynmyre1424
    @jocelynmyre1424 2 года назад +1

    Hey Gil, just learning and trying to bring in images. I dont understand all the different types of files such as png or svg etc. I only use lightburn on the Otur lasermaster 20w. when trying to copy an image from the internet, what files should I be looking for or which is a better file type. thank you for a great video. The comments are also informative.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      File types like JPG and PNG are raster image files (made up of little pixels). SVG is a vector image file (made up of lines). If you want to make trace like the tutorial, look for high-resolution JPG or PNG files. Sometimes they are compressed for placement on the WWW, so look for large files when you do a google search (You can choose "Large" files on the search options).
      If you can find an SVG file,. use that as you can scale it up and down without having to trace the image. In fact, running a trace turns your image into a vector, just like an SVG!
      Let me know how you go, and I would love it if you could share with me your results on the Laser Livestream Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/laserlivestream

  • @mp6814
    @mp6814 2 года назад +2

    Ha! So, I learned something new after all - the possibility to make a sub-selection when tracing - cool, thanks, Gil.
    It may be easier to focus on this if the music is completely muted off.
    Great vid, thanks!

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      Glad i was able to show you something new! :)

  • @rebelmarshall3632
    @rebelmarshall3632 3 месяца назад

    Im trying to trace a.patterm that I have drawn myself in lightburn, but it's showing double lines in places.

  • @LarryBerg
    @LarryBerg Год назад

    ff topic question.
    Running macOS using supplied cable using an USB-A to USB-C adapter. Xtool D1 10 w
    The only software that connects is XTool Creative Space. It runs on this software.
    I am unable to get so lightburn or laser box software to discover D1. Kind of weird seeing how laser box and creative space is the same developer. I think. any help would be appreciated.

  • @margueritewhite3038
    @margueritewhite3038 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the informative video. Do you have any pics of things like this you actually cut so us newbies can see what it would look like when using line vs fill vs cut?

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the feedback. If you check out some of the past Laser Livestreams, we show a number of projects that use traced images and the results after processing on a laser.
      Let me know if you would like a comprehensive rundown on the different modes as a tutorial. :)

  • @lorencaulum5344
    @lorencaulum5344 Год назад +1

    Gill, off topic…. Is there a way to neutralize burnt wood smell? (Please say yes!)

    • @lorencaulum5344
      @lorencaulum5344 Год назад +1

      Btw, great show every😊 time! Thank you.

  • @iratsum
    @iratsum 2 года назад

    Do you have a video that shows glass etching on the Fox Alien Resizer??? Thank you Frank

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      Hi Frank. You are going to have to help me out here. Fox Alien Resizer?

  • @davekolp4552
    @davekolp4552 10 месяцев назад

    I would love to see a video of the process, rather than a history or i like doing it this way. Short to the point.

  • @bobmartin6118
    @bobmartin6118 Год назад +1

    can you do a trace say of a fish for an engraving and set it to cut the perimeter of the fish . so you will then have a fish shape as your picture and the body is laser engraved. I'm sure there is a way to do this if so can you show us please.Thank you so much.

    • @tiffanymosser3606
      @tiffanymosser3606 Год назад

      You can ungroup everything and then select the out line of shape that you want to cut. Once that is selected, you select the setting to cut. Everything else should remain as engrave. Once that's done, you select all and group again.

  • @zebo-the-fat
    @zebo-the-fat 2 года назад

    Very nice, what font did you use for the logo?

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      I believe that one is called NASA... I like it as it emulates the old NASA worm font used in the 70's... :)

  • @ditto767
    @ditto767 2 года назад +1

    Idk if this works on mac but if you click and hold the middle button. "scroll wheel" you can move across the grid instead of zooming out then back in.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад +1

      Great tip, I will try it the next time. Don't tell anyone, but when I make my tutorials, all my USB ports are taken up and I actually use mt trackpad. I'll see if your tip translates to the trackpad as well. Thank you 🙏

    • @ditto767
      @ditto767 2 года назад +1

      @@LaserLivestream Get a bluetooth mouse, no need for a dongle or or cables or a free usb port.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      @@ditto767 Great suggestion 👍 I think Santa 🎅 might have read your mind!

  • @emieldebruijn4804
    @emieldebruijn4804 2 года назад +2

    Hello Gil,
    Can you tell me how to engrave an image and cut the design uit after engraving it ?

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад +1

      Hi Emiel, I think I know what your asking, but if this is not what your looking for, let me know. You can put a border around your image using the offset tools in Lightburn, or manually create one using the shape tools. Then cut the border on a seperate layer set to cut. Let me know how that works out!

    • @emieldebruijn4804
      @emieldebruijn4804 2 года назад

      @@LaserLivestream Thanks i will show when i am ready

  • @aztecwarrior1421
    @aztecwarrior1421 2 месяца назад

    Definr " VECTORS"
    How eouldvit engrave? All i want to know is how to actually trace a object and not the inside?

  • @malingehring165
    @malingehring165 4 месяца назад

    I still do not understand the value of all this. What piece of work can you use all this for?

  • @MasterTheNEC
    @MasterTheNEC 7 месяцев назад

    Does LightBurn accept SVG files from CorelDraw or AI?

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  6 месяцев назад

      Yes, LightBurn does accept SVG files, which means you can use SVG files created in CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator (AI). Just save your designs in these programs as SVG files, and then you can import them directly into LightBurn for your laser projects. What are you planning to work on that involves designs from CorelDraw or AI? 🎨🖌️💻

  • @burtgraham3689
    @burtgraham3689 Год назад

    at 12.41 of the video you removed the outer layer - what command did you use.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  Год назад

      At that time mark, I did not remove anything from the logo on the workbench, what I did was centre the work area by hitting Zoom to Page (Ctrl + O).
      Hope that helps!

  • @JL-it9wo
    @JL-it9wo 2 года назад

    Thanks Gil. I love your videos.
    I’m new to lightburn and I want to draw a rope. Can someone help me?

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      Hey JL, thanks for joining us here.
      First, what do you need the rope to be doing in your image?

    • @JL-it9wo
      @JL-it9wo 2 года назад

      @@LaserLivestream
      I need a circle rope and sometimes curved ropes on some logos

  • @krisknowlton5935
    @krisknowlton5935 2 года назад +2

    Gil, good presentation. I hate to say this because it is so picky, but if you would turn off the traverse lines on the preview it would be easier to see the end product. Also all those scan lines tell me you are not using the "Fill shapes individually" function on the cut settings editor. By using that function you can save a lot of burning time. I don't mean to be critical, just trying to help out.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      Not a problem at all. I will be covering those features in a future video, just wanted to create what someone would experience “out of the box” 📦 :)
      Incredibly valuable information. Thank you.

  • @warrenthompson6454
    @warrenthompson6454 7 месяцев назад

    How do I save vector

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  6 месяцев назад

      I'll create a vtutorial and walk you through the steps. Keep watching :)

  • @lartemarinaresca713
    @lartemarinaresca713 2 года назад

    Buongiorno Gil ottimo video ti volevo chiedere se si vettorializza un immagine con doppia linea come si può tagliare con linea centrale esempio volevo vettorializzare un cuore a puzzle ma ci sta la doppia linea e viene male come posso fare grazie

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад +1

      Ciao Michele,
      Il tipo di tracciatura eseguita da Lightburn crea la doppia linea. Si desidera utilizzare il tracciamento della linea centrale, disponibile in Adobe Illustrator o Inkspace.
      Ho avuto lo stesso problema con alcuni dei tracciati che ho fatto. Ho usato Inkspace per creare il vettore di cui avevo bisogno. Spero che sia d'aiuto.

    • @lartemarinaresca713
      @lartemarinaresca713 2 года назад

      @@LaserLivestream grazie mille provo questa soluzione gentilissimo

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  2 года назад

      @Michele Riondino Your welcome! 👍

  • @tammysamson1993
    @tammysamson1993 2 года назад +1

    Too many adds otherwise great info.

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  8 месяцев назад +1

      I agree. I wish RUclips would stop adding them into my videos. :(

  • @edwardpodgorski983
    @edwardpodgorski983 11 месяцев назад

    Interesting but too much waffel

  • @philippkowalski1105
    @philippkowalski1105 Год назад

    This is super easy, but what would be really interesting to see something more complex. Little bit disappointing video

    • @LaserLivestream
      @LaserLivestream  8 месяцев назад

      Sometimes people need to walk before they run. :) How about you send me a image you think is more complex and I'll see what I can do to create a tutorial that wont disappoint?