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**qCGfQR9T** · 06-18-2007, 08:44 PM

Hi Guys....

I was hoping somebody could help me with this.

I have written a book which is being published, however the map which goes with the story is becoming a problem. I had originally hand drawn the map but since cannot get a decent scan into my computer without it looking grainy or not picking up the detail. I have tried to draw one on my pc but it still looks rubbish!

Does anyone know of any basic map drawing programs which would be free to use? I only want a basic map with roads and trees and some text etc...

Thank you for any help given!

Lv bllx xxx

**PilotVertolet** · 06-18-2007, 09:19 PM

I'm pretty sure any vector drawing program would cut it, like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator...

**sanddrareyk** · 06-18-2007, 09:30 PM

I'm sure if you posted a scan of the map someone here would photoshop it for you to remove the unwanted artifacts.

**Emapymosy** · 06-19-2007, 12:03 AM

I'm sure if you posted a scan of the map someone here would photoshop it for you to remove the unwanted artifacts.

Yup, I would take a crack at it if you did post up a scan.

**anatmob** · 06-19-2007, 03:18 AM

You could post the scanned map, and somebody (hell, I'd take a crack at it) could trace it in a vector program, and then somebody with good skills and/or actions could PS it to make it look like whatever you'd want it to be.

So, is it a Tolkien-ish style map, or is it something more modern?

**qCGfQR9T** · 06-19-2007, 06:01 AM

oooh thanks for the replies!

When Im at work tomorrow then Ill pop the scan on here, its a very basic map...id like it to be tolkein style but I think that might be a bit too complicated! I need to show exaclty where everything is!

Ill post it on here tomorrow,

thanks again guys!!!

Bllx xxx

**qCGfQR9T** · 06-21-2007, 05:52 PM

Here is the map, the bottom left bit of woods should also read Wharfingdale but it hasnt shown up on the scan, I did it all in pencil you see.

Thanks guys!

Bllx Xxx

**Ekrbcbvh** · 06-21-2007, 09:41 PM

What is the book title/what is it about? When is it due out?

**omaculer** · 06-22-2007, 02:17 AM

What is the book title/what is it about? When is it due out?

If you change the darkness, you should be able to get the rest to show up
If you scanner cant do that go to officemax or a copy place with the fancy copiers and mess with it there. (make a dark scan there and do a normal scan onto your computer.

**sanddrareyk** · 06-22-2007, 05:01 AM

Or just go over the lines in a dark pen and scan again.

06-18-2007, 08:44 PM	#1
qCGfQR9T Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 346 Senior Member	Drawing maps? Hi Guys.... I was hoping somebody could help me with this. I have written a book which is being published, however the map which goes with the story is becoming a problem. I had originally hand drawn the map but since cannot get a decent scan into my computer without it looking grainy or not picking up the detail. I have tried to draw one on my pc but it still looks rubbish! Does anyone know of any basic map drawing programs which would be free to use? I only want a basic map with roads and trees and some text etc... Thank you for any help given! Lv bllx xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-18-2007, 09:19 PM	#2
PilotVertolet Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	I'm pretty sure any vector drawing program would cut it, like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-18-2007, 09:30 PM	#3
sanddrareyk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	I'm sure if you posted a scan of the map someone here would photoshop it for you to remove the unwanted artifacts. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-19-2007, 12:03 AM	#4
Emapymosy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	I'm sure if you posted a scan of the map someone here would photoshop it for you to remove the unwanted artifacts. Yup, I would take a crack at it if you did post up a scan. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-19-2007, 03:18 AM	#5
anatmob Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 598 Senior Member	You could post the scanned map, and somebody (hell, I'd take a crack at it) could trace it in a vector program, and then somebody with good skills and/or actions could PS it to make it look like whatever you'd want it to be. So, is it a Tolkien-ish style map, or is it something more modern? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-19-2007, 06:01 AM	#6
qCGfQR9T Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 346 Senior Member	oooh thanks for the replies! When Im at work tomorrow then Ill pop the scan on here, its a very basic map...id like it to be tolkein style but I think that might be a bit too complicated! I need to show exaclty where everything is! Ill post it on here tomorrow, thanks again guys!!! Bllx xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-21-2007, 05:52 PM	#7
qCGfQR9T Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 346 Senior Member	Here is the map, the bottom left bit of woods should also read Wharfingdale but it hasnt shown up on the scan, I did it all in pencil you see. Thanks guys! Bllx Xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-21-2007, 09:41 PM	#8
Ekrbcbvh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	What is the book title/what is it about? When is it due out? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-22-2007, 02:17 AM	#9
omaculer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	What is the book title/what is it about? When is it due out? If you change the darkness, you should be able to get the rest to show up If you scanner cant do that go to officemax or a copy place with the fancy copiers and mess with it there. (make a dark scan there and do a normal scan onto your computer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-22-2007, 05:01 AM	#10
sanddrareyk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Or just go over the lines in a dark pen and scan again. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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