Vectorizing a Logo From an Image

Part VI: Assemble The Vector Logo

63. Next we want to add the vector map to the FreeHand butterfly file (which is the logo in progress) then place it in a new layer. Then we want to save the file as a new file name. In this case we will call it eco-life logo.fh11. Please view the QuickTime® movie below to see how to do it step by step.

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Commands used in the movie: Macintosh to Windows translations

64. Next, we will create the PMS colors for the spot color version of the logo using the standard PANTONE library that comes with FreeHand. Then we will assign the colors to the various objects and tweak the line weight of the butterfly while we are at it. Please view the QuickTime® movie below to see how to do it step by step.

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65. Next we want to add the text to the FreeHand logo file. First create a create a new layer for the text, then add the text to this new layer. Please view the QuickTime® movie below to see how to do it step by step.

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Commands used in the movie: Macintosh to Windows translations

66. Shown below is the before and after screen shots of the logo. On the left is the original GIF image and on the right is the finished vector logo. As you can see, it's a pretty close match. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it useful. This was a real world example of how to use a variety of software and techniques to accomplish the desired result.