Vector mosaics (Pointillizer effect)
The Pointillizer effect lets you create high-quality vector mosaics from any number of selected vector or bitmap objects. Whether you are looking to create precise halftone patterns or artistic effects that resemble pointillistic art, this effect will give you the inspiration and tools you need to create striking designs.
A vector mosaic created with Pointillizer
Vector mosaics created with Pointillizer are ideal for vehicle wraps and window decor projects. You can fine-tune your designs to perfection by using an array of controls.
To create a vector mosaic
To fine-tune a vector mosaic
Use any of the controls in the Pointillizer inspector to customize and fine-tune your vector mosaic.
Density: This control lets you adjust the number of tiles per square inch.
Scale: This control lets you adjust the size of all tiles by scaling them up or down. Values higher than the default value of 1 increase the tile size; values lower than 1 decrease the size.
Screen angle: Use this control to rotate each row of tiles about the horizontal axis by the angle you specify. Positive values rotate the rows counterclockwise.
Keep original source: When you enable the Keep original check box, the source graphic is preserved, and the vector mosaic (output) is placed on top. Disable the check box to have the source deleted automatically after the mosaic is created.
Limit colors: Enable this check box to control the number of colors that are used for rendering the mosaic. To specify the maximum number of colors in the output, type a value in the Number box.
Choose from a selection of tracking algorithms to customize the mosaic.
Method lets you choose a technique for interpreting the source graphic. Three tracking methods are available — Uniform (white matte), Size modulation 1 (opacity), and Size modulation 2 (luminosity).
Merge adjacent lets you specify the maximum number of tiles of similar color to be combined into a single tile. This setting has effect only if there is enough space available.
Weld adjacent overlap lets you weld together overlapping tiles. Enable this check box to render the output in clusters of color; disable the check box to preserve more details.
The Shape list box lets you pick one of the preset tile shapes such as a circle or square. To use a custom tile shape, do the following:
