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August 21, 2020
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How to create this round dots effect?

  • August 21, 2020
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Looking to see if anyone have experience creating an effect from a shape to this? Goal is that dots have to be round (can't achieve this through built-in filters). Appreciate any input. Thanks!

 

Sample shape to create from:

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Fill an object with a pattern, here: Stipple fine from Patterns > Basic Graphics > Basic Graphics_Textures

Object > Expand > Fill

Object > Ungroup as may times as possible

Pathfinder Panel > Crop

Object > Ungroup

Effect > Convert to Shape > Ellipse (try 3 px)

Object > Expand Appearance

Shift Select a range of color swatches

File > Scripts > Other Script > Random Swatches Fill

See here for the script:

https://github.com/robotwood/Random-Swatch-Fill

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
August 21, 2020

Fill an object with a pattern, here: Stipple fine from Patterns > Basic Graphics > Basic Graphics_Textures

Object > Expand > Fill

Object > Ungroup as may times as possible

Pathfinder Panel > Crop

Object > Ungroup

Effect > Convert to Shape > Ellipse (try 3 px)

Object > Expand Appearance

Shift Select a range of color swatches

File > Scripts > Other Script > Random Swatches Fill

See here for the script:

https://github.com/robotwood/Random-Swatch-Fill

Inspiring
August 23, 2020

wow. thanks so much for the illustration. am experimenting it.

KShinabery212
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Community Expert
August 23, 2020

I think with Ton's answer.... everything works perfectly.  You just may need to manually place some of the greenish colored dots.  But his advice is spot on!

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Monika Gause
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August 21, 2020

You could also check out the plugin Stipplism

Inspiring
August 23, 2020

thanks!

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Participating Frequently
August 21, 2020

In my own way,
1. Color Halftone


2. Image Trace


3. Expand
4. Ungroup
5. Transform Each


6. Duplicate and overlay on top (Multiply)

7. Transform Each



Inspiring
August 23, 2020

this sounds promising! still trying and will let you know. thanks so much.

lambiloon
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Community Expert
August 21, 2020

Hi you can use it by scatter brush to achieve it and by playing it option like color variation...regards

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
Inspiring
August 23, 2020

thanks!