Graffiti Creator v2.0

Initial planning for Graffiti Creator version 2.0 has begun. This update will completely overhaul the user interface, having the Graffiti Preview on screen, full screen, all the time with hide-able toolbars displaying the several drawing tools. 

Also, a tutorial will be included , describing how to layer Graffiti within an image, and how to import images from the Photos app and use them as the background. Maybe a few videos, too. The layering wiring will also be redone, allowing for instant-layering instead of 1.) saving to Photos, 2.) import and use as new background. 

Possible new line drawing options, such as dashed, and maybe even patterned lines.

Release Date: End of Year 2009

Many thanks to everyone around the world who has downloaded Graffiti Creator! 

Michael Nolivos

SoviloN Software

Graffiti Creator Version 1.1

Graffiti Creator for iPhone Version 1.1

Background Image Support.

- Original image size and resolution is retained

- All of the Graffiti tools are compatible with background image support.

- Allows for layering Graffiti. Make Graffiti, save as image, use as background, and make additional Graffiti. This allows for multiple words, and layering of different designs.

- Simply go to Colors > Background Color > Image.

New Features.

- Selecting pattern stroke color with Color tool is now available.

- Upgraded Gradient tool and UI. Now you can specify the exact interpolation of the gradient colors, allowing for unique and custom gradients.

- Save Graffiti in Portrait Orientation! Instead of double tapping in landscape, hold your Lock Button on your iDevice, then press the Home button. The Graffiti is then saved in Portrait Orientation.

New Fonts

- amsterdam, GRAFFPITY, Kingthings Xander and Kingthings Xander Outline

Bug fixes.

- Fixed a bug that displayed the "Black" color button in BW rather than RGBA color mode.

- Fixed a bug for the Kingthings Calligraphica & Dearest fonts that did not display capital letters.

Thank you for your continued use of the Graffiti Creator for iPhone App.

Special Thanks to Kevin King, creator of the Kingthings line of fonts.

Street graffiti

Street graffiti
Originally uploaded by micksabox

This Graffiti is an example of keeping it simple: you don't need advanced patterns or even gradients to make sick Graffiti. This graffiti works well because the colors complement each other so well. Inspired by an NBA Street mentality.

Hulk graffiti

Hulk graffiti
Originally uploaded by micksabox

This is a cool example of the kinds of effects that the patterns allow. By lowering the opacity of the green pattern color, it looks like this Hulk graffiti has veins, which is appropriate for the deezed Hulk.

Flickr group for Graffiti Creator

The Official Flickr Group for Graffiti Creator for iPhone is located here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/graffiticreatoriphone/. Here you are able to upload your creations, discuss techniques for making your Graffiti even better and comment on other tagger's creations.

Note that Flickr has an email-to-Photostream feature that gives you an email where you can send your attached Graffiti to. The Graffiti picture is then automatically added to your Photostream.

Graffiti Creator is Live on App Store!

Today is July 10, 2009 and Graffiti Creator is officially live on the App Store! Its been a long journey to get to here, but in the end I am proud in the quality of Graffiti Creator.

-----

As of July 11, 2009, we have 2, 717 downloads worldwide! Remember, get yours while its still free! Thanks to everybody who downloaded it and reviewed it, I appreciate the feedback.

More Efficient

Reprogrammed the drawing algorithm for the Graffiti. Previously, whenever the view needed to be updated, the mini iPhone background was redrawn along with the Graffiti. However, this resulted in the iPhone losing memory quickly and slow redraw times, as the image that depicted the iPhone background had to get stored to memory, drawn, and then the Graffiti would be drawn.

Now, whenever the Graffiti preview view needs to be redrawn, only that view is redrawn, resulting in WAY better performance.

Possible Background Image

Upon using and creating Graffiti with Graffiti Creator, the importance of having a background image has dawned on me, especially to enhance the appeal of saving Graffiti and using it as your wallpaper.

Will probably update after release, as this functionality is not too hard to add.

Comment.

Pre-Development

As of June 7, 2009, Graffiti Creator is close to release. I need to add some graphics for the pattern selector and maybe change the algorithm that repositions the shadow. Other than that, I am hoping for a smooth App Store submission, as I have heard that it can be quite complicated.

Graffiti Creator for iPhone Official Blog

Hello, and welcome to the official blog of Graffiti Creator for iPhone. I want to first thank you for downloading my app, hopefully it is the first of many to come. 

Here, you may post comments and feedback concerning the App. Did the app crash? Post what happened here.

Also, any suggested improvements are gladly welcomed, as I plan to provide some updates should the need arise.

Thanks again, and may your graffiti's be live and your tag's be monsters!