vector picture of the earth

[johnny_loves_amy]

I was wondering has anyone has a vector picture of the earth? Not a cartoon one, but a real one. I have some trash trucks to do, and I need to blow the pic up really big to go on the side of them. If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks and God Bless..

Johnny
Southern Style Sign & Graphix
:thankyou:

[Bigdawg]

Here's (http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&text=Earth&oldtext=earth&textDisambiguation=%7B%22l%22%3A+%224%22%2C+%22m%2 2%3A+%5B%7B%22t%22%3A+%22Earth%22%2C+%22l%22%3A+%2 24%22%2C+%22c%22%3A+%5B%221_4828%22%5D%7D%5D%7D&oldTextDisambiguation=&majorterms=&fileTypeSizePrice=%5B%7B%22type%22%3A+%22Image%22% 2C+%22size%22%3A+%22None%22%2C+%22priceOption%22%3 A+%221%22%7D%2C+%7B%22type%22%3A+%22Illustration+% 5BVector%5D%22%2C+%22size%22%3A+%22Vector+Image%22 %2C+%22priceOption%22%3A+%22All%22%7D%2C+%7B%22typ e%22%3A+%22Flash%22%2C+%22size%22%3A+%22Flash+Docu ment%22%2C+%22priceOption%22%3A+%22None%22%7D%2C+% 7B%22type%22%3A+%22Video%22%2C+%22size%22%3A+%22No ne%22%2C+%22priceOption%22%3A+%221%22%7D%2C+%7B%22 type%22%3A+%22Standard+Audio%22%2C+%22size%22%3A+% 22None%22%2C+%22priceOption%22%3A+%221%22%7D%2C+%7 B%22type%22%3A+%22Pump+Audio%22%2C+%22size%22%3A+% 22None%22%2C+%22priceOption%22%3A+%221%22%7D%5D&showPeople=&printAvailable=&exclusiveArtists=&extendedLicense=&collectionPayAsYouGo=1&collectionSubscription=1&taxonomy=Include+Vetta&illustrationLimit=Exactly&flashLimit=Exactly&showDeactivatedFiles=&membername=&userID=&lightboxID=&downloaderID=&approverID=&clearanceBin=&vettaCollection=&color=&copySpace=&orientation=7&minWidth=0&minHeight=0&showTitle=&showContributor=&showFileNumber=1&showDownload=1&enableLoupe=1&order=Best+match&perPage=&tempo=All&audioKey=All&timeSignature1=All&timeSignature2=All&bestmatchmix=60&within=4) bunches.

[johnny_loves_amy]

I looked through istock, and everything was cartoonish. I need a real picture..But thanks for the help!! God Bless

[Bigdawg]

not sure what you need then... some of those were pretty realistic...

upload the raster image of what you are trying to find in vector :smile:

[kraigsnowden]

I love iStock. Those looked great...not sure what was cartoonish about them.

[Pat Whatley]

If the ones Stacey posted are cartoonish would you mind posting the realistic one when you find it?

[jiarby]

Why don't you just build a big rocket and launch yourself into outer space and take your own! LOL

[Border]

Why not just blow up a high quality photo of the Earth?

[jiarby]

yeah, seriously though....

go to nasa. They have some ginormous pix of the earth... after all, THEY took all of them!

[Replicator]

1. A vector image is a cartoon to a certain extent.

2. The images that Stacy linked to from iStock are truly amazing realistic quality and would most certainly enlarge on the side of a trash truck.

Infact they'll look better than the trash truck itself . . .

[The Vector Doctor]

If you are looking for a real one than you likely won't find vectors. Only photos (raster)

[MilanoGuru]

Why not use the Trace tool in Illustrator or Corel. Then Just choose High Quality Photo Trace. Then When its done Simplify the Paths so its not a multigig file. Good Luck Sir ;) if you need me to help ya email me i can walk ya through it.

[HaroldDesign]

A vector photo? If anyone finds one of these, please let me know.

[D&Tgraphics]

A vector photo? If anyone finds one of these, please let me know.
:ROFLMAO:

[Fred Weiss]

This photo (http://www.signs101.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5) was licensed from NASA by the client. My recollection was that he paid NASA about $300 for the license. This photo (http://www.signs101.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=92&ppuser=394) shows one vehicle we rendered it on. In other uses, we have produced the graphic at just under 48 inches tall and the quality was stunning.

[johnny_loves_amy]

Thanks for all the help guys

[johnny_loves_amy]

This photo (http://www.signs101.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5) was licensed from NASA by the client. My recollection was that he paid NASA about $300 for the license. This photo (http://www.signs101.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=92&ppuser=394) shows one vehicle we rendered it on. In other uses, we have produced the graphic at just under 48 inches tall and the quality was stunning.Those were very nice.. I am looking for something similar to those..Thanks and God Bless

[trakers]

Why did he have to pay (again) for that image?
Obviously they are public domain since (we the public) paid to have the original images taken.

From the NASA site:
"Many NASA images and most film and video footage are in the public domain can be used for advertising purposes."


As far as a high quality image of the entire earth, there is one very hi-res version (not vector though) on the NASA web site, but I'll be damned if I can find it now. It prints at 54x54 just fine.

[Bigdawg]

Why did he have to pay (again) for that image?
Obviously they are public domain since (we the public) paid to have the original images taken.

From the NASA site:
"Many NASA images and most film and video footage are in the public domain can be used for advertising purposes."


As far as a high quality image of the entire earth, there is one very hi-res version (not vector though) on the NASA web site, but I'll be damned if I can find it now. It prints at 54x54 just fine.


I am wondering that too...

we've used NASA images that were public domain too

[Artildawn]

A vector photo? If anyone finds one of these, please let me know.

While the term "vector photo" may be an oxymoron, it is very much possible to create a photorealistic vector image. I haven't found one of the earth yet, but check these out to see some examples of what is possible in vector if you have the patience to learn the mesh tools.

http://basangpanaginip.blogspot.com/2006/07/worlds-most-photorealistic-vector-art.html

[kraigsnowden]

A vector photo? If anyone finds one of these, please let me know.

It's like a "soccer taco" right professor?

[Fred Weiss]

Why did he have to pay (again) for that image?
Obviously they are public domain since (we the public) paid to have the original images taken.

From the NASA site:
"Many NASA images and most film and video footage are in the public domain can be used for advertising purposes."


As far as a high quality image of the entire earth, there is one very hi-res version (not vector though) on the NASA web site, but I'll be damned if I can find it now. It prints at 54x54 just fine.


I am wondering that too...

we've used NASA images that were public domain too

Insomuch as I did not make the arrangements for his license or acquiring the photo, I was just passing along what he said. It was eight years ago and that may have been their policy for as high a rez version as it was. I would have expected it was public domain also but there may have been other considerations or different interpretations.