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2005-08-12, 7:16 pm

hi,

could someone tell me how to do writing in a circle like the bit that says
'new for 2005' on the following page:

http://www.themuddybikeshop.co.uk/bikes_90cc.htm

thanks


edjh

2005-08-12, 7:16 pm

example wrote:
> hi,
>
> could someone tell me how to do writing in a circle like the bit that says
> 'new for 2005' on the following page:
>
> http://www.themuddybikeshop.co.uk/bikes_90cc.htm
>
> thanks
>
>

Which program? In Photoshop CS and above make a circular path with the
Circle Shape, plunk your cursor down on the line and type away. In other
versions it's harder and in other programs it's different. Google "text
on a circle".

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Wizard of Draws

2005-08-12, 11:15 pm

On 8/12/05 2:42 PM, in article Y36Le.4530$QU4.1307@newsfe5-win.ntli.net,
"example" <example@example.com> wrote:

> hi,
>
> could someone tell me how to do writing in a circle like the bit that says
> 'new for 2005' on the following page:
>
> http://www.themuddybikeshop.co.uk/bikes_90cc.htm
>
> thanks
>
>

The best way, with the most control is to use Illustrator instead of
Photoshop.
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johnboy

2005-08-12, 11:16 pm


"Wizard of Draws" <jeffbREMOVE@REMOVEwizardofdraws.com> wrote in message
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> The best way, with the most control is to use Illustrator instead of
> Photoshop.


If the poster has only PS/cs then he's got the tools he really needs. Yes,
it's great to have Illustrator but later version of PS (CS) does a good job
for the $$$.


Wizard of Draws

2005-08-13, 4:14 am

On 8/12/05 8:55 PM, in article 11fqh906vnnrfe5@news.supernews.com, "johnboy"
<nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>
> "Wizard of Draws" <jeffbREMOVE@REMOVEwizardofdraws.com> wrote in message
> news:BF22ACDA.27D60%jeffbREMOVE@REMOVEwizardofdraws.com...
>
>
> If the poster has only PS/cs then he's got the tools he really needs. Yes,
> it's great to have Illustrator but later version of PS (CS) does a good job
> for the $$$.
>
>

No argument from me. I don't have CS so I can't speak to it's capabilities.
I use Illustrator for text because PS7 just doesn't do what I need.
--
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Photoshop Domain Mailing List

2005-08-13, 7:14 pm

> could someone tell me how to do writing in a circle like the bit that says
> 'new for 2005' on the following page:
>
> http://www.themuddybikeshop.co.uk/bikes_90cc.htm


Once you have created your text, use the "Create warped text" button
(available on the Options bar when you select the Type tool) to call up the
Warp Text dialog, select the Arc style from the pop-up menu and then tweak
the sliders as required.

If you have Photoshop CS, create a circular path and then type on it.
There's good info in the help file on how to edit type on a path.

Trevor Morris has a good tutorial for earlier versions of Photoshop:
http://user.fundy.net/morris/redirect.html

HTH.

Regards,

Shangara Singh.

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Sean

2005-08-15, 7:14 pm

On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:42:00 GMT, "example" <example@example.com>
reverently intoned upon the aether:

> hi,
>
> could someone tell me how to do writing in a circle like the bit that says
> 'new for 2005' on the following page:
>
> http://www.themuddybikeshop.co.uk/bikes_90cc.htm
>
> thanks
>


This can also be done in earlier version of PS by using the Polar
Coordinates filter on a super high resolution image of the text. The
reason I say you need super high resolution text to start is due to
the distortion and blurring Polar Coordinates create.

As for tutorials, any decent course on complex analysis (math or
engineering class) or simply google for a tutorial on it.

All said and done, the text on a path option will likely require the
least effort.

enjoy,

Sean


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Duncan Allan

2005-08-15, 7:14 pm

Do it in Freehand or Illustrator it's less work then import to PS if you
need too.

Duncan


"Sean" <sdemerchREMOVE@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:oeu0g119q8tc9auhsj6ffqcvspmn9f6ene@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:42:00 GMT, "example" <example@example.com>
> reverently intoned upon the aether:
>
says[color=darkred]
>
> This can also be done in earlier version of PS by using the Polar
> Coordinates filter on a super high resolution image of the text. The
> reason I say you need super high resolution text to start is due to
> the distortion and blurring Polar Coordinates create.
>
> As for tutorials, any decent course on complex analysis (math or
> engineering class) or simply google for a tutorial on it.
>
> All said and done, the text on a path option will likely require the
> least effort.
>
> enjoy,
>
> Sean
>
>
> "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies,
> but the silence of our friends."
>
> - Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)
>
> New Website
> http://www.envisagement.com/
> Last Updated 23 June 2005



Sean

2005-08-16, 4:14 am

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 07:29:25 -0500, "johnboy" <nospam@nospam.com>
reverently intoned upon the aether:

> "Sean" <sdemerchREMOVE@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:oeu0g119q8tc9auhsj6ffqcvspmn9f6ene@4ax.com...
>
>
> Oh heck, somebody make an es-curve and post the postscript snippet here so
> anyone can open it in PS and drag it into their document.
>


There are simple tutorials on the polar coordinates filter out there.
But they do not lead to understanding just the ability to use it.

Albeit, text on a path is the simplest way. But knowing multiple ways
to achieve the same effect lends itself to giving people the power to
do a lot more. Here, the polar coordinates filter lends itself to
warping any design to transform it into a circular form or vice versa.

enjoy,

Sean


"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies,
but the silence of our friends."

- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

New Website
http://www.envisagement.com/
Last Updated 23 June 2005
Dan M

2005-08-21, 4:16 am


"example" <example@example.com> wrote in message
news:Y36Le.4530$QU4.1307@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
> hi,
>
> could someone tell me how to do writing in a circle like the bit that says
> 'new for 2005' on the following page:
>
> http://www.themuddybikeshop.co.uk/bikes_90cc.htm
>
> thanks
>

Look on http://www.good-tutorials.com/ There are several good Photosop
tutorials there. Or google search for photoshop tutorials and then just
check sites.


A. van der Ree

2005-08-23, 7:14 pm

Or look at my homepage http://home.planet.nl/~avdree/index.html

avdree

"Dan M" <dm.moore7@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>
> "example" <example@example.com> wrote in message
> news:Y36Le.4530$QU4.1307@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
says[color=darkred]
> Look on http://www.good-tutorials.com/ There are several good Photosop
> tutorials there. Or google search for photoshop tutorials and then just
> check sites.
>
>



Lorem Ipsum

2005-08-23, 7:14 pm

"A. van der Ree" <avdree@tref.nl> wrote in message
news:430b57d7$0$28356$ba620dc5@text.nova.planet.nl...
> Or look at my homepage http://home.planet.nl/~avdree/index.html


Pretty cool. If the OP has CS he can type directly on a path and maintain
the vectors.


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