Artist, propagandist graphic experts. Help needed (Text to path)

[alfredo]

That's one thing I haven't mastered.

Here's the graphic I am working on.



I want to replace the text there with this: Abteilung der Homelandsicherheit (Department of homeland security) I know it is over some people's head, but I figure it will play well with those who remember the Stasi.

[Lerkfish]

1. wuestion:

what program are you working in? that would help and make the advice different.

[alfredo]

2. I have three that could be used, Photoshop, Inkscape, Gimp

I've never had to use the function, so I never learned it.

[Moochy]

4. about says:

http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/photoshop/qt/cstextonapath.htm

Put Text on a Path or in a Shape in Photoshop CS

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Let Your Text Follow a Path or Fill a Shape in Photoshop CS

[alfredo]

6. I don't have PS CS. All they have is warp in PS7

[Moochy]

8. I think you might be gescrewed! achtung baby!

[alfredo]

11. When i was learning Linux they had a saying,

"There's More Than One Way To Do It." Google helped me find the other way.

[alfredo]

9. Found it for Inkscape

http://www.angelfire.com/mi/kevincharles/inkscape/p8c2.html

BTW, inkscape is free and open source.

[Richard Steele]

3. Sorry, Alfredo, I never learned that one myself.

I end up positioning letters one at a time
when they need to follow a curve.

I really need to get a Photoshop manual someday....:-(

[alfredo]

5. I drive all night, never asking directions too.

:)

I guess I should break down and do it that way. Or Read the manuals I have.

[dogday]

7. Here is the graphic you wanted

A Blank one to practice on

[alfredo]

10. Terrific. After I choke down some ribs I am smoking,

I will work on it some more.

Thanks. I seem to have the technique down for Inkscape, I just have to refine it.