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dakmonf
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3D to 2D

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I purchased a 3D sea turtle from Vectorart 3D and would like to know if it can be used in a 2D setting. If this is not possible, does anyone know of a good 2D model of a sea turtle that is available?

Thanks to all for any advice.

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Re: 3D to 2D

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I am not sure exactly what you are looking for, but try goggling

silhouette turtle image

Lots of interesting things come up.
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Re: 3D to 2D

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Thanks Paul, but I am looking for something with more detail. I like the 3D model from Vectorart but I cannot find a method for tracing the vectors and using it as a 2D image. (maybe that is not possible).
I tried tracing other images but the outcome was not acceptable to me.

Greg

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Re: 3D to 2D

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You can find the 2D version of that Turtle here - http://www.vectorart.com/store/index.cf ... +turtle&a=

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Re: 3D to 2D

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Thank-you Adrian.

Greg

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