What actually changes.
A photograph of a drawing often includes paper, shadows and small splashes. Separate these from the actual motif in Result view. Only then is the clean black shape rebuilt as vector geometry.
Fine lines depend on mesh, ink, squeegee, material and output size. Vector Boy can create the shape but cannot know which line your specific production setup can hold. Confirm that limit with the print shop.
Clarify before making film
- Set final size and material
- Confirm minimum strokes and mesh with the printer
- Inspect black areas for unintended gaps
- Separate multi-colour artwork into individual colour layers
Step by step.
- Load a straight, evenly lit source.
- Reveal all intended print areas with Black level.
- Remove paper and shadows with Contrast and Brightness.
- Delete splashes only when they are not part of the design.
- Inspect tight counters and fine lines in Vector view.
- Export the vector format requested by the print shop.
Vector Boy does not create halftone frequency, multi-colour separations or exposure settings. Halftones and multiple colours require a suitable prepress workflow.
Questions before export.
Can I turn a photograph into a screen-printing halftone?
Not in a controlled way. Vector Boy creates a hard black-and-white separation. A defined halftone belongs in prepress software.
Why does black need to be opaque?
The film controls exposure. Semi-transparent black can let light through and open the screen unintentionally.
Can I choose the print colour in the export?
Yes. The vector colour is selectable, although a printer may still require opaque black for the exposure film.