Inkscape Trace Bitmap Tutorial: How to Convert Jpeg to Vector + Remove Background | Astronaut Mural

Inkscape step-by-step beginner, intermediate tutorial on how to create a vector image from a jpeg, PNG, raster image in Inkscape using the Trace Bitmap tool. Follow along in this Inkscape screen capture showing a quick demonstration of how to take a NASA image of astronauts, extract a vector, and create a virtual mural on a brick building. In this video you'll learn:

1. How to optimize Trace Bitmap Brightness Cutoff for the best results.
2. How to remove background area from vector image.
3. Recolor a photo to make a virtual mural.
4. Add Trace Bitmap of shadows to composite image.
5. How to use Trace Bitmap to extract lightness using the Invert function.

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REFERENCE: Image of Buzz Aldrin collecting rocks. Courtesy of NASA: https://history.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/ap11-S69-32245HR.jpg William Real Photo of Building: https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/9eddb951-af53-461b-b409-45a29b0b183d Locust Insect Trace BitMap Practice: https://pixabay.com/photos/locust-jumping-grasshopper-animal-674064/

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