Mumblesnore
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Post by Mumblesnore on Sept 2, 2016 11:05:34 GMT 9
Ok who here has had to make a map for work? Not translate one, but make one from scratch??
I have to make three maps: one from Sendai station to the bus terminal, a similar one for the city of Ichinoseki, and then a larger scale highway driving map from various places to Rikuzentakata.
Where do I even start? Am I allowed to just use an image from google images for my base? What is the best program to use?
Any guidance, advice, warnings and 応援 will be appreciated.
Thanksss,
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Post by miscreative on Sept 2, 2016 11:17:32 GMT 9
what will this be for? newsletters? websites?
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Mumblesnore
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Post by Mumblesnore on Sept 2, 2016 11:20:22 GMT 9
It will just go up on the city website as a reference for foreign visitors and (if we ever get any) residents
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Post by Caic on Sept 2, 2016 11:20:26 GMT 9
i have no idea how to go about this
surely it would just be easier to use a japanese version as a base
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Mumblesnore
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Post by Mumblesnore on Sept 2, 2016 11:24:54 GMT 9
there might be a japanese version of the highway driving one, but i don't think there are any for the other two...hmmm...i'll try to 検索
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G-Rex
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Post by G-Rex on Sept 2, 2016 11:25:53 GMT 9
i have seen very complex maps made in powerpoint, and simpler ones in excel before hue
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Mumblesnore
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Post by Mumblesnore on Sept 2, 2016 11:26:53 GMT 9
i have seen very complex maps made in powerpoint, and simpler ones in excel before hue Yeah I was thinking powerpoint would be my best bet |
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Post by King Quailbee on Sept 2, 2016 11:37:40 GMT 9
Yeah, considering that they make the newsletter here using powerpoint, that might be your best option.
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Post by marudate on Sept 6, 2016 10:46:43 GMT 9
Pretty much all the printing companies we work with have map templates they use for tourism maps, etc. Maybe you can see if any of these already exist and if you can get one without words/letters. Otherwise maybe build live custom maps in Google Maps to embed. That's more useful for foreigners anyway than static maps. I'm sure you've seen embedded directions in Google Maps. You can drag the route if there is a particular path they recommend. Here's a sample of what it looks like to build a map with pins showing various locations of interest: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=19A4YcuBIWo04wG1n3Qve-fZkoDM |
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NDVI
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Post by NDVI on Dec 16, 2016 19:34:50 GMT 9
Hi mumblesnore, I am actually an aspiring 2017 CIR applicant that is a professional cartographer. (employed by city, freelance, and grant funded research)
It seems that you are trying to make a static map, and for that purpose, I highly recommend against using an image from Google Maps as a base. The source of their base maps can differ among various companies, resulting in various copyright violations. In general, if the source is from a government entity such as NOAA or USGS, they may let you use it (check their terms first). If it is from a private company such as Digital Globe, I would be wary of using it due to the small chance that someone sees it, and sends your office a cease and desist order. (Probably won't happen but you never know)
If you are making a online map using Google Maps API as a base, you should be fine due to the reason that it should be within Google's agreement with their sources.
In order to make static maps, the easiest way would be by using a GIS program such as QGIS. (QGIS is open-source and free)
It has a tiny learning curve but it shouldn't be any harder than using powerpoint for your purposes.
For the base map, check with either the urban planning or property tax branches of each city and there is a high chance that they already have GIS files that you can import. (Most modern cities run on them these days)
If not, just scan them in and use as is, or trace over them if you want.
In the worst case scenario that they do not have any data to give you, just go in Google Earth and create your own features by digitizing over the satellite imagery using the line, point, and polygon tools. Then export the data as a mL file and import it into QGIS.
I am also willing to make the maps for you, in exchange for credit. (Letting me leave my name on a bottom corner of the map)
Good Luck!
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Mumblesnore
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Post by Mumblesnore on Dec 19, 2016 14:50:15 GMT 9
I think they forgot they ever asked me to do this, and I did too hue. But I'll keep this in mind if they ever bug me about it again.
Good luck during the application process!
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