Re: Turning photographs into something usefull for our hobby

Andy,

There is another software called microcarve that does an excellent job.

http://www.microcarve.com/

Ask for the latest version. V4.

Wayne

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "andrew.mathison" <andrewdavid.mathison@...> wrote:
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> Hi,
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> if this advert is out of place here, please accept my apologies immediately.
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> I was looking for some software to turn pictures of my Dog into something that I could cut into wood with my CNC machine. (Would be usefull for Laser Engraving too I feel!)
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> Price IS important for me.
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> I found two useful pieces, both from the same company and one is free, the other is available as free or as a bought Pro version.
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> They are called:-
> Instant Sketch, which turns any photo (colour or B/W) into a pencil sketch. Totally free.
>
> Instant Mask, which helps you to remove the background of any photo.
> There is a -pro version which needs to be paid for, but it is also still VERY cheap!!!
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> There is also an interesting piece of software to remove wires/cables and similar from Photos. Could also be useful to someone in our area of hobby I feel too.....Its called Instant Wire Cleaner.
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> The web address is:-
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> http://clipping-path-studio.com/instantmask-pro/
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> Prices lie between $15 and $30 and there is a "dual" offer which really saves money.
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> All versions can be downloaded, even the pro versions may be used for 2 weeks for free....the other versions are free all the time.....!!
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> I hope:-
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> a) nobody is upset by the ad and me posting it here
> b) it helps someone further with our hobby.
>
> regards
> Andy
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> PS. I have not as yet tested the software for viruses or Malware, so please be careful when using for the first time as "you never know!"
> If anything like that is found, I will come back and post a proper warning here on this blog!
>