[Gimp-user] 3' x 6' Sign - Word to GIMP

[geronimo1111 <forums gimpusers com>]

Hi, Rick,

Thank you for noticing the lack of letter kerning.  That was a bit disturbing
that the print company would send that to us as an acceptable version.

G.

> The most disturbing difference I noted was the lack of letter kerning 
> (space) between the "t" and the "i" in "Scientist". They should not be
> joined in Calibri.
>
> I can see how you prefer the "debossed" version better.
>
> Rick S.
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: geronimo1111
> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 3:25 AM
> To: gimp-user-list gnome org
> Cc: notifications gimpusers com
> Subject: [Gimp-user] 3' x 6' Sign - Word to GIMP
>
> I'm fairly new to GIMP and just wondering about how difficult it would
> be to
> recreate a fairly simple 3' x 6' sign design produced in Word 2013 to
> an .ai
> file.
>
> I just trying to get an idea of what kind of learning curve is ahead
> of me
> before I dive in.
>
> The graphics company recreated our design, but it lost some of the
> nuances
> (which, admittedly, are somewhat minor, but we would like to try to
> keep
> them if
> possible).
>
> I'll see if I can attach the original Word design in .pdf and the
> graphics
> company's version...
>
> Any help would be much appreciated...breadcrumbs, tips, anything that
> gets
> us
> going in the right direction.  Thank you.
>
> Attachments:
> * 
> http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/413/original/Back_Entrance_Sign_-_Reversed_Orange_-_Calibri_with_Design_Enhancements_3.4.pdf
> * 
> http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/414/original/mockup_template_epanel_36x72_firstchurch_rev1-1.pdf

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