I don't know where to put this. What subject does this belong in? I'm not sure. How can I tell you that there is software now that can give you the save files to print comics the Blind and Low Vision can read? It doesn't stop there, some of these printers print black and white or color on the sheets before embossing them, so the art is visual AND haptic.
The only three issues are finding someone with the printer(saving files doesn't require the printer), working with 20dpi, and having Microsoft Office 2010 or 2007 32 bit installed on your computer.
It's kinda challenging, but on my first try at a hand it's readable as a hand. I sure so many here could do amazing things with it, even convert a comic page they already did for fun.
The software is Tiger Designer... from the TSS suite(Tiger Software Suite). For whatever reason, the installation of any part of the suite doesn't work without Microsoft Office 32 bit, even this little application. The TSS Suite may also be able to automatically convert pictures in Microsoft Office, or in the case of certain printers/embossers print the picture in ink, then emboss a version of it. I've only played with this piece of the suite, though opening to a larger audience like this is quite neat.
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Agree with you all, it is cool. Still, I don't believe the people selling this software and printers believe it will be used for comics. I hope they will be surprised soon. Imagine a table at a convention with comics out a comic or two that is visual and haptic so the person who knows someone who is blind or has bad eyesight can enjoy the same visual story with the person who can see well. Certainly an awesome idea.
Very cool. Always love hearing about ways to engage people with challenges.
It was my pleasure to share this. I did share this as a potential CAD(Computer Aided Drafting) asset on my 3D Style page.
This is awesome, thanks for sharing. I would say that if you're on Facebook or Twitter, I would get the word out about this software there as well.