anybody got a clue how to do this?
Inner portion near the center is pinched leaving the outer portion un-pinched.
TIA
I remember having a special app that would do that for you back in the day, when I worked on a SE/30, I think it was called "Type Styler". But I'm sure it could be done in Illustrator now. But don't know how off-hand.
Still have the Type Styler box in the "really old software that we can't run anymore but we keep because we're afraid to throw anything away" closet. And yes it could do all kinds of neat type tricks.
Joe, now the hoarder question, do you have a computer that will still run it? :popcorn:
No. Hence the "really old software that we can't run anymore" part of the closet name. :rotf:
That closet also still has the original box and CD for Suitcase for Mac OS8.
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Quote from: david on September 03, 2020, 03:16:12 PM
anybody got a clue how to do this?
Inner portion near the center is pinched leaving the outer portion un-pinched.
TIA
I don't know if it's the best way but you can use the Arc effect at 100% instead of typing on a path. Then bring down your vertical distortion. And just do opposite for the bottom half.
I think Kai's Power Tools may have helped too, but Photoshop plug-in. That was fun software.... that we can't run anymore 8)
Skyrber got skills!
I fumble around with type on a circle
Quote from: Skryber on September 04, 2020, 09:24:35 AM
I don't know if it's the best way but you can use the Arc effect at 100% instead of typing on a path. Then bring down your vertical distortion. And just do opposite for the bottom half.
You win the Golden Rocket Pony!!!
this works very well.
Thanks for your help!!
DRINKS ON ME!!!
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Thanks I need it after today. :drunk3:
Quote from: Skryber on September 04, 2020, 09:24:35 AM
Quote from: david on September 03, 2020, 03:16:12 PM
anybody got a clue how to do this?
Inner portion near the center is pinched leaving the outer portion un-pinched.
TIA
I don't know if it's the best way but you can use the Arc effect at 100% instead of typing on a path. Then bring down your vertical distortion. And just do opposite for the bottom half.
handy to know... will stick that somewhere in my brain for future reference!
Quote from: david on September 03, 2020, 03:16:12 PM
anybody got a clue how to do this?
Inner portion near the center is pinched leaving the outer portion un-pinched.
TIA
There used to be a plugin for Illustrator called, "Envelopes," but I think Adobe bought the company and incorporated the tools. What Skryber showed is just what Envelopes would do... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KPHYfDVq_0
There's Envelope Distortion but I couldn't get it to work right. I don't know if that's the same as what you're talking about.
It's pretty much a yes. Back in the day, it was an extension you could buy and add on to Illy. But at some point Adobe bought the company and incorporated most functions as standard. There used to be a functional demo on the Illy install CD.
There's this huge landscaping company whose logo was made in TypeStyler in the 90's. It's insanity trying to get it ready for a press.
Quick fix is open it in Photoshop at 300 dpi and save as a jpeg. I only do that to people that deserve it.
Quote from: Joe on September 09, 2020, 03:42:22 PM
Quick fix is open it in Photoshop at 300 dpi and save as a jpeg. I only do that to people that send me jobs.
fixed
:lmao:
typestyler! i remember that sucker - loved it back in the day :git off mah lawn:
Quote from: david on September 09, 2020, 03:49:49 PM
Quote from: Joe on September 09, 2020, 03:42:22 PM
Quick fix is open it in Photoshop at 300 dpi and save as a jpeg. I only do that to people that send me jobs.
fixed
:lmao:
I'm sorry but isn't that what I said? Only to people that deserve it. And ALL people that send me a job deserve it. Every single last one of them!
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