Finally figured out how to make a template 'axewrapper' in photoshop, and here are a few of the results:

Finally figured out how to make a template 'axewrapper' in photoshop, and here are a few of the results:

Now the only variable seems to be the question that is on everyone's mind: What goodies can the axewrapper do? Can it rotate the image? Can it move the image? Can it size the image? What can this axewrapper do? And here is why I ask these questions:

1. The 4th template I posted has a circular design, and I think the only way for that image to fit the guitar right is exactly how it is right now. So I would have to render the image out of Apophysis so that when it's applied onto the guitar, no adjustments will be necessary.

2. The difference in styles and dimensions of the guitars/controllers are also an interesting concept. One design may not work for a real guitar, but would better suit a Fender GH controller, and vice versa. Will the customer have the option to choose the template of a guitar, and different kinds of controllers in the axewrapper? These are perplexing questions, they are...

But of course, the way I set up the templates above are to my liking and may not necessarily be to another's liking.

These are just some thoughts on my brain today as I punch out templates and re-render my images to Axewrapper specs...

Now the only variable seems to be the question that is on everyone's mind: What goodies can the axewrapper do? Can it rotate the image? Can it move the image? Can it size the image? What can this axewrapper do? And here is why I ask these questions: 1. The 4th template I posted has a circular design, and I think the only way for that image to fit the guitar right is exactly how it is right now. So I would have to render the image out of Apophysis so that when it's applied onto the guitar, no adjustments will be necessary. 2. The difference in styles and dimensions of the guitars/controllers are also an interesting concept. One design may not work for a real guitar, but would better suit a Fender GH controller, and vice versa. Will the customer have the option to choose the template of a guitar, and different kinds of controllers in the axewrapper? These are perplexing questions, they are... But of course, the way I set up the templates above are to my liking and may not necessarily be to another's liking. These are just some thoughts on my brain today as I punch out templates and re-render my images to Axewrapper specs...

Yes, those are excellent points to consider. The Axe Wrapper is designed to take a specifically sized image, position it and rotate it to fit the guitar body with minimal overlap all the way around the body template. Based on the design specs of 2700 px wide by 2100 px tall, you will end up with an image that just fits the body of most guitars, including GH controllers which will be scaled up to fit the Wrapper template. So although you won't have the ability to move things around in the wrapper, if the design is cropped properly you should get the effect you're looking for. Hope this helps and feel free to follow up with any other questions. By the way; love the designs.

Yes, those are excellent points to consider. The Axe Wrapper is designed to take a specifically sized image, position it and rotate it to fit the guitar body with minimal overlap all the way around the body template. Based on the design specs of 2700 px wide by 2100 px tall, you will end up with an image that just fits the body of most guitars, including GH controllers which will be scaled up to fit the Wrapper template. So although you won't have the ability to move things around in the wrapper, if the design is cropped properly you should get the effect you're looking for. Hope this helps and feel free to follow up with any other questions. By the way; love the designs.

Here is an image:

Here is an image:

Oh Cool! :-) wanna share how you got the template? id love to try some of mine to see how they look :-)

Oh Cool! :-) wanna share how you got the template? id love to try some of mine to see how they look :-)

only in front :)

[quote=Addicted2fractals]I understand now. The wrap will literally 'wrap' the entire guitar, front and back?[/quote] only in front :)

just save one pic and use the magic eraser tool in Photoshop. u will ad the layers of the images as u like and see if they fit :)

[quote=Amorina]Oh Cool! :-) wanna share how you got the template? id love to try some of mine to see how they look :-)[/quote] just save one pic and use the magic eraser tool in Photoshop. u will ad the layers of the images as u like and see if they fit :)

u figured it out? :P

[quote=Addicted2fractals]Finally figured out how to make a template 'axewrapper' in photoshop, and here are a few of the results: [/quote] u figured it out? :P

SfinxMagnum, I used the magic wand select tool, selected only the parts of the guitar I wanted to apply the image to, then right clicked/Select Inverse, which will essentially select everything BUT those parts, then at the bottom of the toolbar on the left, I clicked 'quick mask', then I make sure that in the layers box on the right that there are no layers highlighted or selected. Open the image you want to paste onto it, Ctl-A, Ctl-C, then go back to your template, Ctl-P, and in the blending mode of the layer(you know, lighten, darken, dodge, screen, etc) (right above the layers, next to opacity) and choose Screen. Then if you wish, you can choose your little arrow tool so as to move around the image on your template, then save as.

So yea, it took me awhile to figure that out, hahaha. But it was worth it, because now I have a resuable template.

I think I'll make a video tutorial on this if anyone's interested.

SfinxMagnum, I used the magic wand select tool, selected only the parts of the guitar I wanted to apply the image to, then right clicked/Select Inverse, which will essentially select everything BUT those parts, then at the bottom of the toolbar on the left, I clicked 'quick mask', then I make sure that in the layers box on the right that there are no layers highlighted or selected. Open the image you want to paste onto it, Ctl-A, Ctl-C, then go back to your template, Ctl-P, and in the blending mode of the layer(you know, lighten, darken, dodge, screen, etc) (right above the layers, next to opacity) and choose Screen. Then if you wish, you can choose your little arrow tool so as to move around the image on your template, then save as. So yea, it took me awhile to figure that out, hahaha. But it was worth it, because now I have a resuable template. I think I'll make a video tutorial on this if anyone's interested.

Another one:

Another one:

A2F- a video tutorial would be cool.

A2F- a video tutorial would be cool.

@axewraps

Video tutorial is complete and I have sent an email to Andrew asking the best or preferred method of submission for it. Waiting on a response.

@everyone else

For everyone else, I can attempt to upload the video to youtube, as long as YT doesn't destroy the video quality. If it does, I'm removing it. It just won't be worth the effort at a lower quality.

Whichever way I decide to go, I'll post here and on DeviantArt with the update.

@axewraps Video tutorial is complete and I have sent an email to Andrew asking the best or preferred method of submission for it. Waiting on a response. @everyone else For everyone else, I can attempt to upload the video to youtube, as long as YT doesn't destroy the video quality. If it does, I'm removing it. It just won't be worth the effort at a lower quality. Whichever way I decide to go, I'll post here and on DeviantArt with the update.

@admins


Embed Video link for my Axewrapper Tutorial on YouTube:

<object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4g-DYc2rW8U"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4g-DYc2rW8U" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>

@admins Embed Video link for my Axewrapper Tutorial on YouTube: <object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4g-DYc2rW8U"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4g-DYc2rW8U" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>

i sued that 2 weeks ago when i started to send images to axewraps :)))) i was ironic about it... cause u asked me a few days ago how i did it.

anyway, check SfinxMagnum on youtube and let me know about what u thing about my videos i just started :)

[quote=Addicted2fractals]SfinxMagnum, I used the magic wand select tool, selected only the parts of the guitar I wanted to apply the image to, then right clicked/Select Inverse, which will essentially select everything BUT those parts, then at the bottom of the toolbar on the left, I clicked 'quick mask', then I make sure that in the layers box on the right that there are no layers highlighted or selected. Open the image you want to paste onto it, Ctl-A, Ctl-C, then go back to your template, Ctl-P, and in the blending mode of the layer(you know, lighten, darken, dodge, screen, etc) (right above the layers, next to opacity) and choose Screen. Then if you wish, you can choose your little arrow tool so as to move around the image on your template, then save as. So yea, it took me awhile to figure that out, hahaha. But it was worth it, because now I have a resuable template. I think I'll make a video tutorial on this if anyone's interested.[/quote] i sued that 2 weeks ago when i started to send images to axewraps :)))) i was ironic about it... cause u asked me a few days ago how i did it. anyway, check SfinxMagnum on youtube and let me know about what u thing about my videos i just started :)

Well, I was asking you how you did it because I haven't had photoshop for a while and I was a bit rusty, but after 15 minutes or so I figured out how to make a pretty mean template. :)

As for your videos, I only found one that was synced to Mindfield by The Prodigy, and it was pretty damn cool. :)

How do I upload a high quality video? How did you get that option of high quality?

Well, I was asking you how you did it because I haven't had photoshop for a while and I was a bit rusty, but after 15 minutes or so I figured out how to make a pretty mean template. :) As for your videos, I only found one that was synced to Mindfield by The Prodigy, and it was pretty damn cool. :) How do I upload a high quality video? How did you get that option of high quality?

Thanks A2F. I'm having the video embedded on our help page. Also, Axetech is going to post some more of the templates of other style guitars. We're working out the last few kinks on the axewrapper so that should be up soon. Our July 3rd launch is rapidly approaching!

Thanks A2F. I'm having the video embedded on our help page. Also, Axetech is going to post some more of the templates of other style guitars. We're working out the last few kinks on the axewrapper so that should be up soon. Our July 3rd launch is rapidly approaching!

axewraps, fantastic news sir!

Thank you muchly for using my video tutorial. I hope people will find it useful. Sorry about no voice guidance or music. I don't have a microphone that works, and for filesize reasons, I didn't put in music.

More templates for different style guitars will be very nice.

axewraps, fantastic news sir! Thank you muchly for using my video tutorial. I hope people will find it useful. Sorry about no voice guidance or music. I don't have a microphone that works, and for filesize reasons, I didn't put in music. More templates for different style guitars will be very nice.

Also, this video will show you how to post a high quality video on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLtTNE61iik
Hope this helps.

Also, this video will show you how to post a high quality video on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLtTNE61iik Hope this helps.

Oh, and by the way, I happened to come across YOUR video on youtube, which was a huge help on what the final product will look like, which better helps me tailor my designs for consumption. :)

Oh, and by the way, I happened to come across YOUR video on youtube, which was a huge help on what the final product will look like, which better helps me tailor my designs for consumption. :)

axewraps, give me until 1:00EST (an hour from now) and I'll have a high quality version of my tutorial on YouTube and a new embed link. I will post it here.

Thanks for the link, it did help! :)

axewraps, give me until 1:00EST (an hour from now) and I'll have a high quality version of my tutorial on YouTube and a new embed link. I will post it here. Thanks for the link, it did help! :)

Size will be a little larger, however.

Size will be a little larger, however.

Video is being processed by YouTube.

Release time is tentative.

I will update you when it posts with an Embed link.

Video is being processed by YouTube. Release time is tentative. I will update you when it posts with an Embed link.

Video posted. Better quality, but not great by my standards.
It's definitely better than the last one, however.

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NtUFunSinPg&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NtUFunSinPg&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Video posted. Better quality, but not great by my standards. It's definitely better than the last one, however. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NtUFunSinPg&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NtUFunSinPg&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

FYI for anyone trying to embed a Youtube video in the Forums. Instead of the 'embed' code from youtube, use this format.

It will accept the url as either the url from your browser:
{{youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYTJ9v2vsaE&mode=related&search=}}

or the url taken from the embed code:
{{youtube:http://www.youtube.com/v/fYTJ9v2vsaE}}

Then replace the curly brackets with straight brackets.

FYI for anyone trying to embed a Youtube video in the Forums. Instead of the 'embed' code from youtube, use this format. It will accept the url as either the url from your browser: {{youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYTJ9v2vsaE&mode=related&search=}} or the url taken from the embed code: {{youtube:http://www.youtube.com/v/fYTJ9v2vsaE}} Then replace the curly brackets with straight brackets.

Sorry about that, I was actually only trying to post the embed code itself for the admins to post it in the News section, not embed the actual video into the forums.

admin, I don't see the format you've mentioned. I only saw the videos of gerbils.

Sorry about that, I was actually only trying to post the embed code itself for the admins to post it in the News section, not embed the actual video into the forums. admin, I don't see the format you've mentioned. I only saw the videos of gerbils.

oh ok...i will change it back then. I figured you wanted to embed the actual video.

I am working on the format example. When I try to give an example, it posts the actual video...imagine that.

oh ok...i will change it back then. I figured you wanted to embed the actual video. I am working on the format example. When I try to give an example, it posts the actual video...imagine that.