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Article(s): Franco-Prussian War, Les Miserables (based on the Franco-Prussian War and Paris Commune, after all)
Request: -- Please stitch these two images together! It's too big for me to scan in one go. I've scanned them quite large - 400dpi when 300 dpi is usually quite sufficient, so you may want to shrink them a tiny bit, although I wouldn't do so excessively, much under 300dpi and you get Moire and loss of details. And, yes, I know: I named them funny, with that Image- at the start. Lose that in the final version. Sorry! Adam Cuerden talk 21:52, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Okay Right on it > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 07:09, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s):
Request: Great image but doesn't read well in article(s). Could be cropped a bit a the top (keeping some of the redstone brick visible) and is there anything to make the engraved text "pop" more? Any help appreciated. Benjiboi 11:08, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I'm on it... see what a little Photoshop will do. -- VegitaU 11:46, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): none yet
Request: This will probably take a Wikigraphist about five minutes once they stop laughing at how simple it is, but I can't figure out how to rotate this picture. I can rotate it in my image viewer on my computer, but images aren't really my thing and I don't know how to modify the actual file. I don't have any image software so, even if I did know how, I probably don't have the right tools.-- Natalie 00:16, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I got this, don't worry. -- VegitaU 00:17, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:Franco-Prussian_War-_Illustrated_London_News,_September_17,_1870_-_Discussing_the_War_in_a_Paris_Café - right.PNG Image:Franco-Prussian_War-_Illustrated_London_News,_September_17,_1870_-_Discussing_the_War_in_a_Paris_Café - left.PNG
Article(s):
Franco-Prussian War,
Siege of Paris, etc.
Request: Another simple piece-together that I just don't have the software for. I don't think it'll be too difficult, and I feel a right idiot for having to ask. Sorry! It might benefit a bit from straightening, though it's not too far off. Also, it might need shrunk down a tiny bit to get it within size limits - probably not too much, though, as this one isn't full-page like the last one: it was surrounded by a discussion of T.H. Huxley, of all things. -- Adam Cuerden talk 08:09, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I'll get on this. vlad§inger tlk 11:29, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: Goree
Request: If possible, an SVG map of the place, if not, something less pixelated or of higher resolution. If absolutely nothing else, a better scale marking that doesn't equate 500 yards with 500 meters! 68.39.174.238 16:48, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Opinion: I'm nearly done with this. vlad§inger tlk 18:38, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Siege of Strasbourg, which doesn't currently have an image.
Request: Another basic piece-together and straightening, I fear. Forgive the typo in the upload name (Strasbourg, not Strausbourg). By the way, I'm told that JPEGs don't suffer the thumbnail problem, so use that if you think it worth it.
Please, please tell me if I'm asking for too many of these. I don't want to be a pain. -- Adam Cuerden talk 15:04, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I got this. -- VegitaU 15:19, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:HWLongfellow001.PNG Image:HWLongfellow002.PNG
Article(s): Have a guess ;)
Request: Another stitch-together. But we ought to have a good image of him, and this is better than any we have. If you're feeling ambitious, remove the minor printing error that created a white line about three-fourths down. (And mark the modification on the image page: They get cranky over there if you don't) -- Adam Cuerden talk 17:33, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Okay, done. This was a little harder; the pictures didn't stitch as seamlessly as before and a lot of the features were at odd angles. I tried to fix all these problems and that line. -- VegitaU 21:28, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
(unindent)What's up with that thumbnail bug? That's confusing. -- VegitaU 18:40, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
Hey, just wanted to ask before I started uploading everywhere: Would you mind stitching together a few more? I have several images at about this size that would make good illustrations for various things...
Adam Cuerden
talk 13:26, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
..Well, if this one is done, why don't we delete the two halves? vlad§inger tlk 02:37, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Coat of arms of Laos
Request: In looking for information on the above Laos Scout emblem (thanks so much, guys), I found that we have a black-and-white coat of arms rather than a colored one. I would like it colored. Chris 05:06, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I imagine you'd want an SVG? If so I'll have a go but I might mess up: that's all I seem to have done recently. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 15:13, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
:) Here's a first upload: I did the bottom half of the image and the temple accurately, but I did a rough version of everything else so you can get an idea of the colours and the finished image. I didn't trace the text, however, as I didn't think a trace would look good. If someone could help with this I'd appreciate this. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 10:19, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
It's on my to-do list! -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 21:46, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
Wow, that's fantastic research, that really helps a lot! I agree, the image looks like a PD image, but which image tag do you think would be best? I looked in WP:ICT for PD tags, but I couldn't find a specific tag that would be appropriate, apart from {{ PD-because}}. I checked Image:Flag of Laos.svg, which is tagged with {{ Insignia}} and {{{ PD-Self}}. DO you think the the same should be done for the coat-of-arms, or should a new tag be made (for Laos COA and flags)?
On another note, on one of the links Valentinian had a link to the font for the Laos script. I'll use this to generate the text instead of just tracing it as soon as I can. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 08:37, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s):
Astana
Request: As the new capital of a large post-Soviet republic, this article should have a better coat of arms than one cropped from one of my photos. Help? Chris 19:14, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Darn... this one looks fun. I will be on vacation though so I can't promise anything-- Cronholm 144 19:20, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Hey Chris, here is a rough start. More to come, just wanted to get the upload done. -- Cronholm 144 12:56, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks DTR! Comments on current revision?— Cronholm 144 17:47, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
If your okay with it so am I.— Cronholm 144 19:44, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: United States gubernatorial elections, 2010
Request: 1st, to SVGify, if possible. Second, the following changes:
Opinion:Why do you always misspell opinion(I normally wouldn't ask but this is the 5th time)? Anyway, we already have a US map svg so this is really just a colouring project.-- Cronholm 144 19:45, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Done— Cronholm 144 17:54, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Of course...but all I did was click and fill. I find that I am pretty good with maps but I find them tedious, so one at a time would be appreciated. Cheers— Cronholm 144 19:28, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
This a map for the Central Citylink page, a rail brand in the UK. The map I originally uploaded was deemed unsuitable, and I was advised to come to this page. A copy of the map is below. Could you make a version appropriate for Wikipedia? Many thanks, Dewarw 15:51, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:No prob. I'm on it.
Since I deleted the original on request of the uploader, here is a link to it [6]. - Andrew c [talk] 15:07, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks a lot! The map is excellent- it will improve certin pages tremendously! Thanks again!
Dewarw 17:35, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
I've done an SVG version of the map, which is smaller (in terms of filesize) than the PNG and is also scalable. Apart from that, there's not much difference. Time3000 15:01, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
I do not like this new version, the SVG version is the best so far. Dewarw 17:42, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
It might be good to follow the geography a bit closer. For example, Cardiff is in Wales, which is off the west hand side of England. If it's any help, I've plotted all the stations on a map and joined them up. Perhaps a map can be made to roughly follow that: http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8906/citylinklc9.png CountingPine 22:01, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
Why has the map been deleted? please return an image soon as the pages are reduced in quality! Dewarw 17:39, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
I'm working on an SVG version which won't be subject to copyright (and will be a bit better than the current version when it's finished). It should be done in a couple of days. Time3000 09:33, 13 July 2007 (UTC)
I've uploaded a version of my own. Unfortunately, the circular station markers are being displayed funny. If anyone can find a simple fix, that would be appreciated. CountingPine 02:21, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Dots added-- Cronholm 144 19:09, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
I've finished the version I was working on - it follows the geography reasonably well (from CountingPine's map). Time3000 11:26, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Iran Scout Organization
Request:
Graphist opinion:
Okay, i'll get to work on a vector. > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 16:57, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
Second Edit, looking okay ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 16:52, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
Okay i think i've done what you intended now, but before I put in the scroll, we need to decide on the head on the badge, what do you want me to do with that (on the SVG is the exact thing that is on the photo) > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 09:35, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Fair Use Image Discussion
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Okay, I searched on Google for a better image and found one ( luckily
) and have created a vector of the Lion's face
1) Is the lions face okay?
2) I shall now go onto the color, either you can specify a color scheme or I can make a guess on it according to the photograph you gave
3) Do you wish me to include the text like in the r/w/g emblem, at the bottom in the 'banner-like' shape?
Done, awaiting your advice on the 'winged-thingamabob' as you put it :-) > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 10:18, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Okay I understand everything except for the first part about the 'warping' I'll get on this as soon as possible however i've hurt my neck and so it's not so good for me to be on the pc, at the very latest i'll be back on two days from now. Sorry for any inconvenience. > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 16:15, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Okay I'm back !! I'll get to work doing the feather pattern oon the image, however on the warping thing, do you mean on the Faravhar.png image and not the SVG i'm working on ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 09:14, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
Half way through the feathers, however I need someone to change the shape of the feathers to fit the emblem. Anyone ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 10:04, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
On it, may take me an hour or two though.-- Cronholm 144 10:45, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
I made the wings and individual feathers editable as separate svgs in inkscape, I didn't fiddle with anything else. I can if you want though.-- Cronholm 144 12:24, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
Does that look ok? I didn't have anything to base it off of...-- Cronholm 144 06:47, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
Also, this needs to be uploaded at commons not WP once we are finished.-- Cronholm 144 07:03, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
Yeah that looks great thanks ! And about Commons, I acknowledge that, it's just that I didn't know the copyright status at the beginning of the request and so I uploaded it to Wikpedia so it would be safe from deletion if there was still copyright standing. Anything else to do Chris ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 08:04, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
Thank you again so much! Chris 17:47, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
kickstands?! Anyway I have made some preliminary changes. I am not sure if they are what you wanted though.-- Cronholm 144 13:39, 16 July 2007 (UTC)
Point done, now all that remians is the feathers :-) > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 17:18, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
I will have to get an older version to edit the feathers and I am about to go on wikibreak(vacation), so this might have to go on hold for a week-- Cronholm 144 13:02, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
White??? I'm confused. All I did was spread the feathers, but I started from an earlier version. -- Cronholm 144 10:14, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Well, it is saved in the history in any case. What would you like done?-- Cronholm 144 01:28, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
I'm not gone, and I suppose that I'm it... I'll try to fix everything today.-- Cronholm 144 17:38, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
No it's fine. I did everything but thicken the text, which I don't feel qualified to do.— Cronholm 144 17:44, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
I need the script I can't make it out.-- Cronholm 144 03:37, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
Size doesn't matter with svgs I can make them as large or as small as I want. What I need is a legible copy of the text.-- Cronholm 144 13:33, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
What about the red-white-green emblem? I have uploaded my version(I still have the lossless file so if you think I can improve it somehow please say so) Is this emblem free of copyright or is there a way to post it anyway? I am very bad at copyright rules and I think I may have uploaded my version of the emblem with the wrong copyright rules. But I really need to know what I should change about the image to comply with the rules and keep the quality good at the same time. Akiramenai 18:52, 30 June 2007 (UTC) Any suggestions?
You folks really work well together! WikiProjects should all take lessons! Some thoughts:
Thanks! Chris 20:42, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
@Akiramenai, Do you know how to use Bezier curves in Inkscape? You seem to use multiple nodes where it is not always advantageous to do so.-- Cronholm 144 22:06, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
I think that my work should be used to compliment Akiramenai's. For example, I have smoothed out some of the curves on both the scroll and the large lettering using beziering and I have tried to add that @%$# knot but to no avail. I also adjusted the alignment of the center stroke (look closely) of the large letters, it is off kilter in Akiramenai's. If these changes can be incorporated into his then we will be very close.-- Cronholm 144 22:30, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Using forbidden techniques, I have synthesized the images. All that is left is the knot..... sigh-- Cronholm 144 23:54, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
@Cron, Unfortunately I find it easier to use macromedia flash than Inkscape. I only use Inkscape to convert metafiles from Flash to SVG. Please Please Please, if you think you can improve my images by smoothing etc. do so. If SVG is lossless it shouldn't be a big problem, otherwise I can send the metafiles in some way. Akiramenai 09:42, 2 July 2007 (UTC) Akiramenai By the way, the scout logo looks much better now at the top (much smoother). Thank you CRonholm. But the shading I added is gone now ??? :( Akiramenai 09:44, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
Sorry bout that, but Chris said he didn't want it (I realize that it probably took awhile) @Chris and Rugby sure thats fine with me...but I didn't draw it... Akiramenai did.-- Cronholm 144 12:25, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
Oh ok, It's all good then. All that is left is...."The knot". I'd leave it as it is though. Akiramenai 14:01, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
I'll get on it.-- Cronholm 144 21:40, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
Uhh... I changed the image a while back... comments?-- Cronholm 144 07:00, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
I was going to leave that one to Rugby... but I will take a look at it.-- Cronholm 144 07:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Just a slight warning here - the logos are copyright (by the templates on the original images) so creating SVGs with too high a level of detail could be seen to go beyond fair use (see Wikipedia:Logos). It might be best to create SVGs and then render those as PNGs at 300x400 resolution, which is probably low enough. Since SVGs are vector, not raster, they potentially have any resolution (within reason) so PNGs would be better, although SVGs with a relatively low level of detail should also be OK. Time3000 08:08, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): No one yet, but I would like it to be a Featured Picture at Commons. It's a Rainbow Lorikeet, and I'll put it in the article when it's fixed. The picture is good and has great potencial, and I'd like it to be featured.
Request: The picture is a little unsharp around the head area on the bird, the tail, and the right leg (the bird's left). Please make those areas sharper. Thank you! — H92 ( t · c · no) 21:20, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: This is a very good quality picture to begin with, but I'll see what I can do. -- VegitaU 21:28, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
(unindent)Not sure, but I tried to fix the problems and uploaded a new version. It's in 4:3 perspective. -- VegitaU 14:28, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Zhou Tong (archer)
Request: This request is not directly about this image. Rather, this featured article lacks a freely licensed lead image of decent quality. A suggestion was made to trace the figure of Zhou Tong (the old man seated on the rock) from the public domain image above, and use that for the lead, instead of this portion of a copyrighted work which replaced an awful crop of the above image.
I made an attempt to trace this with Inkscape, but owing to my lack of time, and also lack of experience, I didn't get too far. Note also that Zhou Tong's face is quite blurry due to some camera shake, making that portion rather difficult.
So, I would like somebody to use this image and the others in the article to create a servicable lead image suited to an article of such quality. It shouldn't be a great challenge to somebody who knows what he/she is doing. Thanks. vlad§inger tlk 02:07, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I added an outline that I made, by no means my best work. People can use it as a springboard.-- Cronholm 144 13:55, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
I am the author of the
Zhou Tong (archer) page, so I would like to comment on the work so far. The overall shape and body is excellent, but (as mentioned above) the face structure needs to be established and skin tone needs to be uniform. I think the tanning of his highest hand most closely matches that of the original painting (but maybe cut back on the color a little). A famous folklore describes him as having "a golden tan" anyways. The belt needs to be rendered differently as well. If you look closely, the belt is actually a gold-toned rope with frills at the end.
I fiddled around with the pic on the old window's paint program and drew in a face. Here is a comparison of the two. It's not my best work, but it looks better than the original. I made the skin color uniform as best I could, but I wasn't able to change the shading on the ears or bottom hand (I don't have any rendering software). This serves only as an example that someone can work off of. -- Ghostexorcist 23:42, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Does anyone think that Zhou looks a little bit sinister? I have no experience with faces but is there any way to introduce a little bit of cheer?-- Cronholm 144 17:35, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Well, this is a fantastic response so far. It is a pity that the face was so blurry in the original image.
Besides that, this is very satisfactory. None of these are major issues, especially when one considers the intended size of the image in the article. vlad§inger tlk 23:33, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
How's this [7] ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 08:57, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Looking at it I think that the teeth should be made a touch more visible (I am stepping back for now...too much to do)— Cronholm 144 19:31, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: A ton, including everything the "Public Finance" template touches.
Request: Rotation so that the square edges of the bill agree with the square edges of the image. 68.39.174.238 23:08, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Opinion: Wow, big-impact project. I'll get on it. -- VegitaU 23:24, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Used in: Zenith, Nadir, Horizon and possibly others.
Request: A simple SVG of a spherical area that shows the relative locations of the above names.
Graphist Opinion: Do you think you could be more specific? For the horizon do you just want the tangent lines? -- Cronholm 144 19:21, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
I will get to this eventually, if anyone else wants to help...— Cronholm 144 17:19, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
He said he wanted 3-d, so I added an old sphere I did to the gallery, Maybe we could combine them for a more 3-d feel. Anyways, I think yours looks fine DTR, so let's just wait and see what 68 has to say.— Cronholm 144 20:01, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Sorry for being so unspecific, the one with the dude standing on the earth looks fine to me, I didn't realize that they could all be shown on a single plane. 68.39.174.238 21:59, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
I could add in the visible horizon as well, but other than that I think this request is done. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 21:28, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
Request: Could someone help remove the halftoning or whatever those hideous speckled dots are! -- Chris.B 08:58, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Bold text
Article(s): {{ GAonhold}}
Request: I need the gray clock on the 2nd picture replaced with the purple clock. Panoptical 19:13, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Done. OK? — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 19:56, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:1882 Kingston Fire top.png Image:1882 Kingston Fire bottom.png
Article(s): Kingston, Jamaica
Request: Another stitch-together. I think they're pretty much lined up. If there's any problems, I can re-scan. -- Adam Cuerden talk 18:30, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Okay > Rugby471 talk ⚔
Right just done it, two points:
1) The final size (after some cropping) is 3808 x 5104, what size do you want me to upload it at on Commons?
2) Due to some inaccuracy (who knows what) the bottom image is about 4 pixels more stretched than the top. Now for what we need it for, you can't really spot anything, it is only when you zoom in pixel for pixel that you see any misalignment. Do you want me to try and scale it so it is exactly correct?
> Rugby471 talk ⚔ 19:11, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
As for the file size, I'd probably go in the region of 1800 x 2000. And for the aligning , i've just realised that it is quite bad, you can see it looking at the image normally, not just pixel for pixel. Could you try and scan them again maybe? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 07:08, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
I think I've got it. How's it look to you? — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 23:45, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
Yep that's done, just for reference though, how did you do that ? >
Rugby471
talk ⚔ 07:15, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Both Billingham and Billingham Forum, hopefully/eventually
Request: I know this isn't a brilliant image, particularly because there's a big while blob at the top. Would it be possible to remove or un-emphasise this blob? I'd also appreciate any other improvements to the image. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 20:11, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist Opinion: I'm on it. vlad§inger tlk 22:14, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): for Dykes On Bikes article (should go up within a day or so) although I imagine others will be interested as well
Request: This lovely photo doesn't read well as it's a bit panoramic and shoots action down a street at a too broad angle. If the two motorcyclists on the right side of the photo could be cropped closely I think the resulting image could convey more clearly the riders, costuming and decoration and thus the spirit of the riders as the turn onto the parade route. As is, all the Dykes On Bikes aren't that visible so the photo is less than exciting and less usable. Other touch ups might be good but that's your call. All help appreciated. Benjiboi 13:32, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I cropped as you asked (I think), adjust the colour balance, brightened, contrasted and sharpened. Is this any better? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 09:20, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:Bristol 1873 - Top half.png Image:Bristol 1873 - Bottom half.png
Articles: Bristol, History of Bristol, Colston Hall, Bristol Cathedral, Blackfriars, Gloucester
Request: Two requests: First, can you stitch these images together, secondly, can you break up the images so that
and
can be used to illustrate the relevant articles?
Note the combined image will probably have to be a jpg, or shrunk a bit to be displayed.
Adam Cuerden talk 22:42, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Juju
Request: I'd like some opinions on this image. It's not bad as an engraving, but I'm worried it may not accurately reflect reality, since the accompanying text is very sensational (as noted on the image description page). Can you have a look and give your opinions? If it is encyclopædic, it could use straightening. -- Adam Cuerden talk 21:54, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Article(s): Ages Ago, Royal Gallery of Illustration, Frederic Clay, potential use in various others
Request: Can you correct the tilt, and, if possible, remove that ugly wrinkle near the top of it? There's a couple other minor printing errors, like the white line below Cherry Maybud's dress, or the one through Lady Maud's arm (the lady on the far right) but they don't matter so much. If you don't mind, I'll also send the corrected version over to the Gilbert and Sullivan Archive-- Adam Cuerden talk 21:15, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Done. This actually turned out better than I'd hoped. I thought the wrinkle was going to be just about impossible to deal with using the software I had, given the nonlinear distortion of the part above and to the left of it, but then I got the idea of cutting the image into two pieces along the wrinkle, with some overlap to the bottom left of it, and stitching those back together in hugin with barrel distortion correction applied to the upper part. That was an ugly hack, but it seems to have worked. I had to play with resynthesizer quite a bit to correct the resulting gaps along the wrinkle line, so I went ahead and corrected some of those white lines too. I could've perhaps done even more retouching, but I didn't want to alter the original too much. — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 00:51, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles:
Sinhala alphabet
Request: The red parts mark the diacritics, the black parts are the 'main' letter (lu and luu are wholly red, that's OK and intended). I converted the original *ps to *png to colorize, but the edges are now smudgy. So the request is to produce a file with neat edges and colorized as indicated. I can also provide the *ps, but wp does not allow the upload, so I converted them to *pdf. The pdf files contains material for both images. Other formats like svg would also be fine. Jasy jatere 20:48, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist's Opinion:
Conversion of PDF to SVG isn't hard, but the PC I'm on at the moment doesn't have the right software. I'll do it probably tomorrow unless someone beats me to it. Time3000 11:35, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Request: Is it possible to bring out the statue in the center? Right now it kind of blends in with the background, and I would like it if the statue popped out a bit more. -- Natalie 23:00, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Okay i'll see what I can do >
Rugby471
talk ⚔ 06:58, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
To be honest, I wasn't sure whether I should or shouldn't in the first place. I've uploaded it with the fountain left sharp. > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 17:09, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
This is pretty good, but I'd like to try and see if I can't make it just a little bit better: the sharp areas could use some denoising, and the borders of the blurred area don't quite match those of the statue. Let's not archive this just yet. — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 11:47, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s):
Request:
Graphist opinion: I'll get right to it. -- VegitaU 20:45, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Mandarin (linguistics), Northeastern Mandarin
Request: SVG plz, sans ugly colors ˉˉ anetode ╦╩ 18:52, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Anyway, here's a first b&w draft over at Commons for the first image. Please check for accuracy, and give me some input on design. After that, I'll make some aesthetic improvements. vlad§inger tlk 23:35, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Northern (Mandarin) = Language | ||
Jin = Dialect | Bei = Dialect | Dungan = Dialect |
Lots of subdialects |
According to Mandarin dialects there are eight (nine if one includes Jin, largely considered to be a language equal to Mandarin) dialects of Mandarin. vlad§inger tlk 15:51, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
I would make a seperate SVG, as the first image is a comparison of languages, whereas the second is a comparison of dialects. I think the SVG might be better if you spread out some of the information, it looks a bit cramped to me. BTW, your heirachy look right to me. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 16:00, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
Argh! Why is Jin on there twice? vlad§inger tlk 16:18, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
...I would love an expert on this to review the information once this is done. :P vlad§inger tlk 16:54, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
I worry that these image is quite inaccurate, and far too simplified. The subject itself is under heavy dispute, anyway. Look at the talk page of the first image. There are issues raised that have not been resolved. vlad§inger tlk 17:51, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
Nice job on the images so far, Vladsinger! The hierarchy is very complex and subject to some dispute, that's why I thought that a more utilitarian and flexible format like SVG should be used to present such density of information. I'm no expert on Mandarin dialects, but as long as the layout is consistent with the original image, there will be a good basis for addressing future concerns, such as the ones brought up at the talk page. The layout of the first image should remain unobtrusive, all the information should be preserved with minimal stylistic addition. The color scheme does play a small role, so perhaps you should change the connecting lines to reflect that. The second image in particular appears to be an improvement, it is now legible and focuses entirely on offshoots of Mandarin. ˉˉ anetode ╦╩ 19:32, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: The Princess (play), Princess Ida, etc.
Request: I know, it's stupid, but I don't have any image editing software but M.S.Paint (still, I think I did pretty well with my retouching work). Could you adjust the tilt on this? Adam Cuerden talk 02:38, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
*sigh*, I just noticed that Gimp's de-tilt added loads and loads of artefacts - you can easily make out where it was shifted. Can someone have another go with a different program? Adam Cuerden talk 23:31, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Okay, I've got it: I stretched the image up by a factor of 500% (or 2500% if you'd rather go by area), THEN applied the tilt, then I could reshrink it. This protects the lines, but takes bloody ages. Adam Cuerden talk 03:26, 27 August 2007 (UTC) Insert non-formatted text here
Articles: Antelope Canyon, Featured pictures candidates
Request: The picture is a bit too noisy. If possible, you should reduce the noise. -- Lucas Löffler 10:09, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
I've applied a salt and pepper filter to it, which has worked well; there's still some noise, but I can't get rid of that without introducing faceting. Time3000 17:21, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Yue Fei , Zhou Tong (archer) , Northern Praying Mantis (martial art) , Han Shizhong , Chinese painting
Request: Can someone please make the painting look crisper. It is just too faded and choppy looking -- Ghostexorcist 08:28, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: That's an eight hundred year-old painting, of course it looks faded. To edit that, I'd be altering what the artist's intentions were for the painting. I'm not a professional restorer and, if I were, I'd have to work on the painting itself, not a copy of it. -- VegitaU 17:07, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
I've made it less orange, increased the contrast and uploaded it to the commons - see commons:Image:Four_Generals_of_Song.jpg. Time3000 13:35, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: Principia Mathematica
Request: That this awful scan be redone, maybe as an SVG? Note that the scanned image should probably be kept as a source or something, but not displayed on the page as it looks horrible. (Note that the book was published in 1912 US ... PD-US. 68.39.174.238 22:46, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
Opinion:
Something like...
54-43. :.
etc. Adam Cuerden talk 00:55, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Ps. Getting the scanned image out of the PDF file was indeed somewhat difficult, since couldn't find a program that could do it. My eventual solution was to convert the PDF to PostScript, extract the first page only (with
psutils) and to add the following line to the PostScript code before %%EndPageSetup
:
/image {(P4 ) print 4 index = 3 index = {dup 1024 string readstring exch print not {exit} if} loop 5 {pop} repeat} bind def
This very ugly kluge will, assuming the image is a 2-color bitmap and supplied as a file object, print it out as a valid
PBM file instead of rendering it when run through a postscript renderer like
gs -q -dNODISPLAY - <input.ps >output.pbm
. —
Ilmari Karonen (
talk) 01:08, 28 August 2007 (UTC) —
Ilmari Karonen (
talk) 02:14, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Boy Scouts of America
Request: This a map for the Boy Scouts of America page, which has been brought to my attention as a copyvio, a situation I never want. The map I originally uploaded (Image:RegionMap copy.jpg) was deemed unsuitable. I was planning to leave you guys alone for a while ;), but this is important. Could you make a version appropriate for Wikipedia, perhaps lighten the colors to pastel, or change them for legibility? Thanks, Chris 12:07, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Councils will be listed by Region according to the BSA division of 1992.
Central Region The BSA Central Region covers all or parts of the following US States: IA IL IN KS MI MN MO NE ND OH SD VA WI WV
Northeast Region The BSA Northeast Region covers all or parts of the following US States: CT DC DE MA MD ME NH NJ NY PA RI VA VT and Puerto Rico, Germany, and the Virgin Islands.
Southern Region The BSA Southern Region covers all or parts of the following US States: AL AR FL GA IL KY LA MS NC OK SC TN TX VA
Western Region The BSA Western Region covers all or parts of the following US States: AK AZ CA CO HI ID MT NE NM NV OR SD TX UT WA WY and Japan and Guam.
Note, some of those on the borders are split between two regions. Chris 01:59, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
The splitting is what worries me here. Is there no free version available? -- BsayUSD [Talk] [contribs] 17:23, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
All of Montana lies within Western Region, except for Daniels and Sheridan counties, as part of Central Region.
All of South Dakota lies within Central Region, except for Harding, Butte, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, Fall River, Meade, Shannon, Haakon, Jackson and Bennett counties, as part of Western Region.
All of Nebraska lies within Central Region, except for Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Banner, Kimball, Cheyenne, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Cheyenne, Sheridan, Garden, Deuel and Grant counties, as part of Western Region.
All of Texas lies within Southern Region, except for El Paso, Hudspeth and Parmer counties, as part of Western Region.
All of Indiana lies within Central Region, except for Jefferson, Clark, Scott, Floyd and Washington counties, as part of Southern Region.
All of Kentucky lies within Southern Region, except for Kenton, Pendleton, Campbell, Bracken, Mason, Robertson, Lewis and Greenup counties, as part of Central Region.
All of Virginia lies within Southern Region, except for Tazewell, Bland and Giles counties, as part of Central Region, and Loudoun, Fairfax, Stafford, Prince William, King George, Westmoreland and Northumberland counties, as part of Northeast Region.
All of West Virginia lies within Central Region, except for Pendleton County, as part of Southern Region, and Grant, Mineral, Hardy, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson counties, as part of Northeast Region.
All of Maryland lies within Northeast Region, except for Frederick County, as part of Southern Region.
Article(s): Bill Clinton
Request: In line with discussion at Wikipedia:Peer review/Bill Clinton it would be helpful to get the image recreated as an SVG file. I would greatly appreciate anyone with the skills to please convert it. Thank you! LordHarris 22:45, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Wow, boring request(no offense but dry graphs are no fun)...I will take this one if no one steps up for a day or so...-- Cronholm 144 01:40, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Umm... are we still needed?— Cronholm 144 17:46, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
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Graphics Lab Wikiproject, is an
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Article(s): Franco-Prussian War, Les Miserables (based on the Franco-Prussian War and Paris Commune, after all)
Request: -- Please stitch these two images together! It's too big for me to scan in one go. I've scanned them quite large - 400dpi when 300 dpi is usually quite sufficient, so you may want to shrink them a tiny bit, although I wouldn't do so excessively, much under 300dpi and you get Moire and loss of details. And, yes, I know: I named them funny, with that Image- at the start. Lose that in the final version. Sorry! Adam Cuerden talk 21:52, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Okay Right on it > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 07:09, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s):
Request: Great image but doesn't read well in article(s). Could be cropped a bit a the top (keeping some of the redstone brick visible) and is there anything to make the engraved text "pop" more? Any help appreciated. Benjiboi 11:08, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I'm on it... see what a little Photoshop will do. -- VegitaU 11:46, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): none yet
Request: This will probably take a Wikigraphist about five minutes once they stop laughing at how simple it is, but I can't figure out how to rotate this picture. I can rotate it in my image viewer on my computer, but images aren't really my thing and I don't know how to modify the actual file. I don't have any image software so, even if I did know how, I probably don't have the right tools.-- Natalie 00:16, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I got this, don't worry. -- VegitaU 00:17, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:Franco-Prussian_War-_Illustrated_London_News,_September_17,_1870_-_Discussing_the_War_in_a_Paris_Café - right.PNG Image:Franco-Prussian_War-_Illustrated_London_News,_September_17,_1870_-_Discussing_the_War_in_a_Paris_Café - left.PNG
Article(s):
Franco-Prussian War,
Siege of Paris, etc.
Request: Another simple piece-together that I just don't have the software for. I don't think it'll be too difficult, and I feel a right idiot for having to ask. Sorry! It might benefit a bit from straightening, though it's not too far off. Also, it might need shrunk down a tiny bit to get it within size limits - probably not too much, though, as this one isn't full-page like the last one: it was surrounded by a discussion of T.H. Huxley, of all things. -- Adam Cuerden talk 08:09, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I'll get on this. vlad§inger tlk 11:29, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: Goree
Request: If possible, an SVG map of the place, if not, something less pixelated or of higher resolution. If absolutely nothing else, a better scale marking that doesn't equate 500 yards with 500 meters! 68.39.174.238 16:48, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Opinion: I'm nearly done with this. vlad§inger tlk 18:38, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Siege of Strasbourg, which doesn't currently have an image.
Request: Another basic piece-together and straightening, I fear. Forgive the typo in the upload name (Strasbourg, not Strausbourg). By the way, I'm told that JPEGs don't suffer the thumbnail problem, so use that if you think it worth it.
Please, please tell me if I'm asking for too many of these. I don't want to be a pain. -- Adam Cuerden talk 15:04, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I got this. -- VegitaU 15:19, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:HWLongfellow001.PNG Image:HWLongfellow002.PNG
Article(s): Have a guess ;)
Request: Another stitch-together. But we ought to have a good image of him, and this is better than any we have. If you're feeling ambitious, remove the minor printing error that created a white line about three-fourths down. (And mark the modification on the image page: They get cranky over there if you don't) -- Adam Cuerden talk 17:33, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Okay, done. This was a little harder; the pictures didn't stitch as seamlessly as before and a lot of the features were at odd angles. I tried to fix all these problems and that line. -- VegitaU 21:28, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
(unindent)What's up with that thumbnail bug? That's confusing. -- VegitaU 18:40, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
Hey, just wanted to ask before I started uploading everywhere: Would you mind stitching together a few more? I have several images at about this size that would make good illustrations for various things...
Adam Cuerden
talk 13:26, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
..Well, if this one is done, why don't we delete the two halves? vlad§inger tlk 02:37, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Coat of arms of Laos
Request: In looking for information on the above Laos Scout emblem (thanks so much, guys), I found that we have a black-and-white coat of arms rather than a colored one. I would like it colored. Chris 05:06, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I imagine you'd want an SVG? If so I'll have a go but I might mess up: that's all I seem to have done recently. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 15:13, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
:) Here's a first upload: I did the bottom half of the image and the temple accurately, but I did a rough version of everything else so you can get an idea of the colours and the finished image. I didn't trace the text, however, as I didn't think a trace would look good. If someone could help with this I'd appreciate this. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 10:19, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
It's on my to-do list! -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 21:46, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
Wow, that's fantastic research, that really helps a lot! I agree, the image looks like a PD image, but which image tag do you think would be best? I looked in WP:ICT for PD tags, but I couldn't find a specific tag that would be appropriate, apart from {{ PD-because}}. I checked Image:Flag of Laos.svg, which is tagged with {{ Insignia}} and {{{ PD-Self}}. DO you think the the same should be done for the coat-of-arms, or should a new tag be made (for Laos COA and flags)?
On another note, on one of the links Valentinian had a link to the font for the Laos script. I'll use this to generate the text instead of just tracing it as soon as I can. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 08:37, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s):
Astana
Request: As the new capital of a large post-Soviet republic, this article should have a better coat of arms than one cropped from one of my photos. Help? Chris 19:14, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Darn... this one looks fun. I will be on vacation though so I can't promise anything-- Cronholm 144 19:20, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Hey Chris, here is a rough start. More to come, just wanted to get the upload done. -- Cronholm 144 12:56, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks DTR! Comments on current revision?— Cronholm 144 17:47, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
If your okay with it so am I.— Cronholm 144 19:44, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: United States gubernatorial elections, 2010
Request: 1st, to SVGify, if possible. Second, the following changes:
Opinion:Why do you always misspell opinion(I normally wouldn't ask but this is the 5th time)? Anyway, we already have a US map svg so this is really just a colouring project.-- Cronholm 144 19:45, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Done— Cronholm 144 17:54, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Of course...but all I did was click and fill. I find that I am pretty good with maps but I find them tedious, so one at a time would be appreciated. Cheers— Cronholm 144 19:28, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
This a map for the Central Citylink page, a rail brand in the UK. The map I originally uploaded was deemed unsuitable, and I was advised to come to this page. A copy of the map is below. Could you make a version appropriate for Wikipedia? Many thanks, Dewarw 15:51, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:No prob. I'm on it.
Since I deleted the original on request of the uploader, here is a link to it [6]. - Andrew c [talk] 15:07, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks a lot! The map is excellent- it will improve certin pages tremendously! Thanks again!
Dewarw 17:35, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
I've done an SVG version of the map, which is smaller (in terms of filesize) than the PNG and is also scalable. Apart from that, there's not much difference. Time3000 15:01, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
I do not like this new version, the SVG version is the best so far. Dewarw 17:42, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
It might be good to follow the geography a bit closer. For example, Cardiff is in Wales, which is off the west hand side of England. If it's any help, I've plotted all the stations on a map and joined them up. Perhaps a map can be made to roughly follow that: http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8906/citylinklc9.png CountingPine 22:01, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
Why has the map been deleted? please return an image soon as the pages are reduced in quality! Dewarw 17:39, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
I'm working on an SVG version which won't be subject to copyright (and will be a bit better than the current version when it's finished). It should be done in a couple of days. Time3000 09:33, 13 July 2007 (UTC)
I've uploaded a version of my own. Unfortunately, the circular station markers are being displayed funny. If anyone can find a simple fix, that would be appreciated. CountingPine 02:21, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Dots added-- Cronholm 144 19:09, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
I've finished the version I was working on - it follows the geography reasonably well (from CountingPine's map). Time3000 11:26, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Iran Scout Organization
Request:
Graphist opinion:
Okay, i'll get to work on a vector. > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 16:57, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
Second Edit, looking okay ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 16:52, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
Okay i think i've done what you intended now, but before I put in the scroll, we need to decide on the head on the badge, what do you want me to do with that (on the SVG is the exact thing that is on the photo) > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 09:35, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Fair Use Image Discussion
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Okay, I searched on Google for a better image and found one ( luckily
) and have created a vector of the Lion's face
1) Is the lions face okay?
2) I shall now go onto the color, either you can specify a color scheme or I can make a guess on it according to the photograph you gave
3) Do you wish me to include the text like in the r/w/g emblem, at the bottom in the 'banner-like' shape?
Done, awaiting your advice on the 'winged-thingamabob' as you put it :-) > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 10:18, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Okay I understand everything except for the first part about the 'warping' I'll get on this as soon as possible however i've hurt my neck and so it's not so good for me to be on the pc, at the very latest i'll be back on two days from now. Sorry for any inconvenience. > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 16:15, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Okay I'm back !! I'll get to work doing the feather pattern oon the image, however on the warping thing, do you mean on the Faravhar.png image and not the SVG i'm working on ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 09:14, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
Half way through the feathers, however I need someone to change the shape of the feathers to fit the emblem. Anyone ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 10:04, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
On it, may take me an hour or two though.-- Cronholm 144 10:45, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
I made the wings and individual feathers editable as separate svgs in inkscape, I didn't fiddle with anything else. I can if you want though.-- Cronholm 144 12:24, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
Does that look ok? I didn't have anything to base it off of...-- Cronholm 144 06:47, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
Also, this needs to be uploaded at commons not WP once we are finished.-- Cronholm 144 07:03, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
Yeah that looks great thanks ! And about Commons, I acknowledge that, it's just that I didn't know the copyright status at the beginning of the request and so I uploaded it to Wikpedia so it would be safe from deletion if there was still copyright standing. Anything else to do Chris ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 08:04, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
Thank you again so much! Chris 17:47, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
kickstands?! Anyway I have made some preliminary changes. I am not sure if they are what you wanted though.-- Cronholm 144 13:39, 16 July 2007 (UTC)
Point done, now all that remians is the feathers :-) > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 17:18, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
I will have to get an older version to edit the feathers and I am about to go on wikibreak(vacation), so this might have to go on hold for a week-- Cronholm 144 13:02, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
White??? I'm confused. All I did was spread the feathers, but I started from an earlier version. -- Cronholm 144 10:14, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Well, it is saved in the history in any case. What would you like done?-- Cronholm 144 01:28, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
I'm not gone, and I suppose that I'm it... I'll try to fix everything today.-- Cronholm 144 17:38, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
No it's fine. I did everything but thicken the text, which I don't feel qualified to do.— Cronholm 144 17:44, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
I need the script I can't make it out.-- Cronholm 144 03:37, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
Size doesn't matter with svgs I can make them as large or as small as I want. What I need is a legible copy of the text.-- Cronholm 144 13:33, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
What about the red-white-green emblem? I have uploaded my version(I still have the lossless file so if you think I can improve it somehow please say so) Is this emblem free of copyright or is there a way to post it anyway? I am very bad at copyright rules and I think I may have uploaded my version of the emblem with the wrong copyright rules. But I really need to know what I should change about the image to comply with the rules and keep the quality good at the same time. Akiramenai 18:52, 30 June 2007 (UTC) Any suggestions?
You folks really work well together! WikiProjects should all take lessons! Some thoughts:
Thanks! Chris 20:42, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
@Akiramenai, Do you know how to use Bezier curves in Inkscape? You seem to use multiple nodes where it is not always advantageous to do so.-- Cronholm 144 22:06, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
I think that my work should be used to compliment Akiramenai's. For example, I have smoothed out some of the curves on both the scroll and the large lettering using beziering and I have tried to add that @%$# knot but to no avail. I also adjusted the alignment of the center stroke (look closely) of the large letters, it is off kilter in Akiramenai's. If these changes can be incorporated into his then we will be very close.-- Cronholm 144 22:30, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Using forbidden techniques, I have synthesized the images. All that is left is the knot..... sigh-- Cronholm 144 23:54, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
@Cron, Unfortunately I find it easier to use macromedia flash than Inkscape. I only use Inkscape to convert metafiles from Flash to SVG. Please Please Please, if you think you can improve my images by smoothing etc. do so. If SVG is lossless it shouldn't be a big problem, otherwise I can send the metafiles in some way. Akiramenai 09:42, 2 July 2007 (UTC) Akiramenai By the way, the scout logo looks much better now at the top (much smoother). Thank you CRonholm. But the shading I added is gone now ??? :( Akiramenai 09:44, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
Sorry bout that, but Chris said he didn't want it (I realize that it probably took awhile) @Chris and Rugby sure thats fine with me...but I didn't draw it... Akiramenai did.-- Cronholm 144 12:25, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
Oh ok, It's all good then. All that is left is...."The knot". I'd leave it as it is though. Akiramenai 14:01, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
I'll get on it.-- Cronholm 144 21:40, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
Uhh... I changed the image a while back... comments?-- Cronholm 144 07:00, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
I was going to leave that one to Rugby... but I will take a look at it.-- Cronholm 144 07:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Just a slight warning here - the logos are copyright (by the templates on the original images) so creating SVGs with too high a level of detail could be seen to go beyond fair use (see Wikipedia:Logos). It might be best to create SVGs and then render those as PNGs at 300x400 resolution, which is probably low enough. Since SVGs are vector, not raster, they potentially have any resolution (within reason) so PNGs would be better, although SVGs with a relatively low level of detail should also be OK. Time3000 08:08, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): No one yet, but I would like it to be a Featured Picture at Commons. It's a Rainbow Lorikeet, and I'll put it in the article when it's fixed. The picture is good and has great potencial, and I'd like it to be featured.
Request: The picture is a little unsharp around the head area on the bird, the tail, and the right leg (the bird's left). Please make those areas sharper. Thank you! — H92 ( t · c · no) 21:20, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: This is a very good quality picture to begin with, but I'll see what I can do. -- VegitaU 21:28, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
(unindent)Not sure, but I tried to fix the problems and uploaded a new version. It's in 4:3 perspective. -- VegitaU 14:28, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Zhou Tong (archer)
Request: This request is not directly about this image. Rather, this featured article lacks a freely licensed lead image of decent quality. A suggestion was made to trace the figure of Zhou Tong (the old man seated on the rock) from the public domain image above, and use that for the lead, instead of this portion of a copyrighted work which replaced an awful crop of the above image.
I made an attempt to trace this with Inkscape, but owing to my lack of time, and also lack of experience, I didn't get too far. Note also that Zhou Tong's face is quite blurry due to some camera shake, making that portion rather difficult.
So, I would like somebody to use this image and the others in the article to create a servicable lead image suited to an article of such quality. It shouldn't be a great challenge to somebody who knows what he/she is doing. Thanks. vlad§inger tlk 02:07, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I added an outline that I made, by no means my best work. People can use it as a springboard.-- Cronholm 144 13:55, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
I am the author of the
Zhou Tong (archer) page, so I would like to comment on the work so far. The overall shape and body is excellent, but (as mentioned above) the face structure needs to be established and skin tone needs to be uniform. I think the tanning of his highest hand most closely matches that of the original painting (but maybe cut back on the color a little). A famous folklore describes him as having "a golden tan" anyways. The belt needs to be rendered differently as well. If you look closely, the belt is actually a gold-toned rope with frills at the end.
I fiddled around with the pic on the old window's paint program and drew in a face. Here is a comparison of the two. It's not my best work, but it looks better than the original. I made the skin color uniform as best I could, but I wasn't able to change the shading on the ears or bottom hand (I don't have any rendering software). This serves only as an example that someone can work off of. -- Ghostexorcist 23:42, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Does anyone think that Zhou looks a little bit sinister? I have no experience with faces but is there any way to introduce a little bit of cheer?-- Cronholm 144 17:35, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Well, this is a fantastic response so far. It is a pity that the face was so blurry in the original image.
Besides that, this is very satisfactory. None of these are major issues, especially when one considers the intended size of the image in the article. vlad§inger tlk 23:33, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
How's this [7] ? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 08:57, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Looking at it I think that the teeth should be made a touch more visible (I am stepping back for now...too much to do)— Cronholm 144 19:31, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: A ton, including everything the "Public Finance" template touches.
Request: Rotation so that the square edges of the bill agree with the square edges of the image. 68.39.174.238 23:08, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Opinion: Wow, big-impact project. I'll get on it. -- VegitaU 23:24, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Used in: Zenith, Nadir, Horizon and possibly others.
Request: A simple SVG of a spherical area that shows the relative locations of the above names.
Graphist Opinion: Do you think you could be more specific? For the horizon do you just want the tangent lines? -- Cronholm 144 19:21, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
I will get to this eventually, if anyone else wants to help...— Cronholm 144 17:19, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
He said he wanted 3-d, so I added an old sphere I did to the gallery, Maybe we could combine them for a more 3-d feel. Anyways, I think yours looks fine DTR, so let's just wait and see what 68 has to say.— Cronholm 144 20:01, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Sorry for being so unspecific, the one with the dude standing on the earth looks fine to me, I didn't realize that they could all be shown on a single plane. 68.39.174.238 21:59, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
I could add in the visible horizon as well, but other than that I think this request is done. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 21:28, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
Request: Could someone help remove the halftoning or whatever those hideous speckled dots are! -- Chris.B 08:58, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Bold text
Article(s): {{ GAonhold}}
Request: I need the gray clock on the 2nd picture replaced with the purple clock. Panoptical 19:13, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Done. OK? — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 19:56, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:1882 Kingston Fire top.png Image:1882 Kingston Fire bottom.png
Article(s): Kingston, Jamaica
Request: Another stitch-together. I think they're pretty much lined up. If there's any problems, I can re-scan. -- Adam Cuerden talk 18:30, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Okay > Rugby471 talk ⚔
Right just done it, two points:
1) The final size (after some cropping) is 3808 x 5104, what size do you want me to upload it at on Commons?
2) Due to some inaccuracy (who knows what) the bottom image is about 4 pixels more stretched than the top. Now for what we need it for, you can't really spot anything, it is only when you zoom in pixel for pixel that you see any misalignment. Do you want me to try and scale it so it is exactly correct?
> Rugby471 talk ⚔ 19:11, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
As for the file size, I'd probably go in the region of 1800 x 2000. And for the aligning , i've just realised that it is quite bad, you can see it looking at the image normally, not just pixel for pixel. Could you try and scan them again maybe? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 07:08, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
I think I've got it. How's it look to you? — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 23:45, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
Yep that's done, just for reference though, how did you do that ? >
Rugby471
talk ⚔ 07:15, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Both Billingham and Billingham Forum, hopefully/eventually
Request: I know this isn't a brilliant image, particularly because there's a big while blob at the top. Would it be possible to remove or un-emphasise this blob? I'd also appreciate any other improvements to the image. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 20:11, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist Opinion: I'm on it. vlad§inger tlk 22:14, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): for Dykes On Bikes article (should go up within a day or so) although I imagine others will be interested as well
Request: This lovely photo doesn't read well as it's a bit panoramic and shoots action down a street at a too broad angle. If the two motorcyclists on the right side of the photo could be cropped closely I think the resulting image could convey more clearly the riders, costuming and decoration and thus the spirit of the riders as the turn onto the parade route. As is, all the Dykes On Bikes aren't that visible so the photo is less than exciting and less usable. Other touch ups might be good but that's your call. All help appreciated. Benjiboi 13:32, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: I cropped as you asked (I think), adjust the colour balance, brightened, contrasted and sharpened. Is this any better? > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 09:20, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Image:Bristol 1873 - Top half.png Image:Bristol 1873 - Bottom half.png
Articles: Bristol, History of Bristol, Colston Hall, Bristol Cathedral, Blackfriars, Gloucester
Request: Two requests: First, can you stitch these images together, secondly, can you break up the images so that
and
can be used to illustrate the relevant articles?
Note the combined image will probably have to be a jpg, or shrunk a bit to be displayed.
Adam Cuerden talk 22:42, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Juju
Request: I'd like some opinions on this image. It's not bad as an engraving, but I'm worried it may not accurately reflect reality, since the accompanying text is very sensational (as noted on the image description page). Can you have a look and give your opinions? If it is encyclopædic, it could use straightening. -- Adam Cuerden talk 21:54, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Article(s): Ages Ago, Royal Gallery of Illustration, Frederic Clay, potential use in various others
Request: Can you correct the tilt, and, if possible, remove that ugly wrinkle near the top of it? There's a couple other minor printing errors, like the white line below Cherry Maybud's dress, or the one through Lady Maud's arm (the lady on the far right) but they don't matter so much. If you don't mind, I'll also send the corrected version over to the Gilbert and Sullivan Archive-- Adam Cuerden talk 21:15, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: Done. This actually turned out better than I'd hoped. I thought the wrinkle was going to be just about impossible to deal with using the software I had, given the nonlinear distortion of the part above and to the left of it, but then I got the idea of cutting the image into two pieces along the wrinkle, with some overlap to the bottom left of it, and stitching those back together in hugin with barrel distortion correction applied to the upper part. That was an ugly hack, but it seems to have worked. I had to play with resynthesizer quite a bit to correct the resulting gaps along the wrinkle line, so I went ahead and corrected some of those white lines too. I could've perhaps done even more retouching, but I didn't want to alter the original too much. — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 00:51, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles:
Sinhala alphabet
Request: The red parts mark the diacritics, the black parts are the 'main' letter (lu and luu are wholly red, that's OK and intended). I converted the original *ps to *png to colorize, but the edges are now smudgy. So the request is to produce a file with neat edges and colorized as indicated. I can also provide the *ps, but wp does not allow the upload, so I converted them to *pdf. The pdf files contains material for both images. Other formats like svg would also be fine. Jasy jatere 20:48, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist's Opinion:
Conversion of PDF to SVG isn't hard, but the PC I'm on at the moment doesn't have the right software. I'll do it probably tomorrow unless someone beats me to it. Time3000 11:35, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Request: Is it possible to bring out the statue in the center? Right now it kind of blends in with the background, and I would like it if the statue popped out a bit more. -- Natalie 23:00, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Okay i'll see what I can do >
Rugby471
talk ⚔ 06:58, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
To be honest, I wasn't sure whether I should or shouldn't in the first place. I've uploaded it with the fountain left sharp. > Rugby471 talk ⚔ 17:09, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
This is pretty good, but I'd like to try and see if I can't make it just a little bit better: the sharp areas could use some denoising, and the borders of the blurred area don't quite match those of the statue. Let's not archive this just yet. — Ilmari Karonen ( talk) 11:47, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s):
Request:
Graphist opinion: I'll get right to it. -- VegitaU 20:45, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Mandarin (linguistics), Northeastern Mandarin
Request: SVG plz, sans ugly colors ˉˉ anetode ╦╩ 18:52, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Anyway, here's a first b&w draft over at Commons for the first image. Please check for accuracy, and give me some input on design. After that, I'll make some aesthetic improvements. vlad§inger tlk 23:35, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Northern (Mandarin) = Language | ||
Jin = Dialect | Bei = Dialect | Dungan = Dialect |
Lots of subdialects |
According to Mandarin dialects there are eight (nine if one includes Jin, largely considered to be a language equal to Mandarin) dialects of Mandarin. vlad§inger tlk 15:51, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
I would make a seperate SVG, as the first image is a comparison of languages, whereas the second is a comparison of dialects. I think the SVG might be better if you spread out some of the information, it looks a bit cramped to me. BTW, your heirachy look right to me. -- Dave the Rave (DTR) talk 16:00, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
Argh! Why is Jin on there twice? vlad§inger tlk 16:18, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
...I would love an expert on this to review the information once this is done. :P vlad§inger tlk 16:54, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
I worry that these image is quite inaccurate, and far too simplified. The subject itself is under heavy dispute, anyway. Look at the talk page of the first image. There are issues raised that have not been resolved. vlad§inger tlk 17:51, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
Nice job on the images so far, Vladsinger! The hierarchy is very complex and subject to some dispute, that's why I thought that a more utilitarian and flexible format like SVG should be used to present such density of information. I'm no expert on Mandarin dialects, but as long as the layout is consistent with the original image, there will be a good basis for addressing future concerns, such as the ones brought up at the talk page. The layout of the first image should remain unobtrusive, all the information should be preserved with minimal stylistic addition. The color scheme does play a small role, so perhaps you should change the connecting lines to reflect that. The second image in particular appears to be an improvement, it is now legible and focuses entirely on offshoots of Mandarin. ˉˉ anetode ╦╩ 19:32, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: The Princess (play), Princess Ida, etc.
Request: I know, it's stupid, but I don't have any image editing software but M.S.Paint (still, I think I did pretty well with my retouching work). Could you adjust the tilt on this? Adam Cuerden talk 02:38, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
*sigh*, I just noticed that Gimp's de-tilt added loads and loads of artefacts - you can easily make out where it was shifted. Can someone have another go with a different program? Adam Cuerden talk 23:31, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Okay, I've got it: I stretched the image up by a factor of 500% (or 2500% if you'd rather go by area), THEN applied the tilt, then I could reshrink it. This protects the lines, but takes bloody ages. Adam Cuerden talk 03:26, 27 August 2007 (UTC) Insert non-formatted text here
Articles: Antelope Canyon, Featured pictures candidates
Request: The picture is a bit too noisy. If possible, you should reduce the noise. -- Lucas Löffler 10:09, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
I've applied a salt and pepper filter to it, which has worked well; there's still some noise, but I can't get rid of that without introducing faceting. Time3000 17:21, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Yue Fei , Zhou Tong (archer) , Northern Praying Mantis (martial art) , Han Shizhong , Chinese painting
Request: Can someone please make the painting look crisper. It is just too faded and choppy looking -- Ghostexorcist 08:28, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion: That's an eight hundred year-old painting, of course it looks faded. To edit that, I'd be altering what the artist's intentions were for the painting. I'm not a professional restorer and, if I were, I'd have to work on the painting itself, not a copy of it. -- VegitaU 17:07, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
I've made it less orange, increased the contrast and uploaded it to the commons - see commons:Image:Four_Generals_of_Song.jpg. Time3000 13:35, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Articles: Principia Mathematica
Request: That this awful scan be redone, maybe as an SVG? Note that the scanned image should probably be kept as a source or something, but not displayed on the page as it looks horrible. (Note that the book was published in 1912 US ... PD-US. 68.39.174.238 22:46, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
Opinion:
Something like...
54-43. :.
etc. Adam Cuerden talk 00:55, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Ps. Getting the scanned image out of the PDF file was indeed somewhat difficult, since couldn't find a program that could do it. My eventual solution was to convert the PDF to PostScript, extract the first page only (with
psutils) and to add the following line to the PostScript code before %%EndPageSetup
:
/image {(P4 ) print 4 index = 3 index = {dup 1024 string readstring exch print not {exit} if} loop 5 {pop} repeat} bind def
This very ugly kluge will, assuming the image is a 2-color bitmap and supplied as a file object, print it out as a valid
PBM file instead of rendering it when run through a postscript renderer like
gs -q -dNODISPLAY - <input.ps >output.pbm
. —
Ilmari Karonen (
talk) 01:08, 28 August 2007 (UTC) —
Ilmari Karonen (
talk) 02:14, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
Article(s): Boy Scouts of America
Request: This a map for the Boy Scouts of America page, which has been brought to my attention as a copyvio, a situation I never want. The map I originally uploaded (Image:RegionMap copy.jpg) was deemed unsuitable. I was planning to leave you guys alone for a while ;), but this is important. Could you make a version appropriate for Wikipedia, perhaps lighten the colors to pastel, or change them for legibility? Thanks, Chris 12:07, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Councils will be listed by Region according to the BSA division of 1992.
Central Region The BSA Central Region covers all or parts of the following US States: IA IL IN KS MI MN MO NE ND OH SD VA WI WV
Northeast Region The BSA Northeast Region covers all or parts of the following US States: CT DC DE MA MD ME NH NJ NY PA RI VA VT and Puerto Rico, Germany, and the Virgin Islands.
Southern Region The BSA Southern Region covers all or parts of the following US States: AL AR FL GA IL KY LA MS NC OK SC TN TX VA
Western Region The BSA Western Region covers all or parts of the following US States: AK AZ CA CO HI ID MT NE NM NV OR SD TX UT WA WY and Japan and Guam.
Note, some of those on the borders are split between two regions. Chris 01:59, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
The splitting is what worries me here. Is there no free version available? -- BsayUSD [Talk] [contribs] 17:23, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
All of Montana lies within Western Region, except for Daniels and Sheridan counties, as part of Central Region.
All of South Dakota lies within Central Region, except for Harding, Butte, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, Fall River, Meade, Shannon, Haakon, Jackson and Bennett counties, as part of Western Region.
All of Nebraska lies within Central Region, except for Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Banner, Kimball, Cheyenne, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Cheyenne, Sheridan, Garden, Deuel and Grant counties, as part of Western Region.
All of Texas lies within Southern Region, except for El Paso, Hudspeth and Parmer counties, as part of Western Region.
All of Indiana lies within Central Region, except for Jefferson, Clark, Scott, Floyd and Washington counties, as part of Southern Region.
All of Kentucky lies within Southern Region, except for Kenton, Pendleton, Campbell, Bracken, Mason, Robertson, Lewis and Greenup counties, as part of Central Region.
All of Virginia lies within Southern Region, except for Tazewell, Bland and Giles counties, as part of Central Region, and Loudoun, Fairfax, Stafford, Prince William, King George, Westmoreland and Northumberland counties, as part of Northeast Region.
All of West Virginia lies within Central Region, except for Pendleton County, as part of Southern Region, and Grant, Mineral, Hardy, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson counties, as part of Northeast Region.
All of Maryland lies within Northeast Region, except for Frederick County, as part of Southern Region.
Article(s): Bill Clinton
Request: In line with discussion at Wikipedia:Peer review/Bill Clinton it would be helpful to get the image recreated as an SVG file. I would greatly appreciate anyone with the skills to please convert it. Thank you! LordHarris 22:45, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
Graphist opinion:
Wow, boring request(no offense but dry graphs are no fun)...I will take this one if no one steps up for a day or so...-- Cronholm 144 01:40, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
Umm... are we still needed?— Cronholm 144 17:46, 12 August 2007 (UTC)