Graphic-izing a drawn map

[DM Cross]

So. I have this map. That I drew. I need [or rather, want] someone to use their graphic prowess [as if any of you have any Kidding] to make it look like a "real map". You know, like an old map drawn on a scroll type thing? Tan parchment color, ink, frayed and whatnot. I can detail everything from forests and mountains and rivers, but I just need to know I can depend on someone to actually do this for me.

It's not "for" anything, but I want it done.

 

[duyen]

Mind to post the map?

 

[gameman]

So. I have this map. That I drew. I need [or rather, want] someone to use their graphic prowess [as if any of you have any Kidding] to make it look like a "real map". You know, like an old map drawn on a scroll type thing? Tan parchment color, ink, frayed and whatnot. I can detail everything from forests and mountains and rivers, but I just need to know I can depend on someone to actually do this for me.

It's not "for" anything, but I want it done.

I know a way of heating paper to make it look aged, and then scan it to the computer: would you have any kind of issue with that?

 

[Whitesock]

I have a great paper stock that you can use, although it's a gigantic file.

If you want to post the map sketch I can merge it onto the paper and make it look like an ancient map.

 

[esb]

Here's a tutorial... It's alright, could use some modifications though
http://www.tutorialcut.com/tutorials/photoshop/special-effects/Parchment-Paper

 

[gameman]

Here's a tutorial... It's alright, could use some modifications though
http://www.tutorialcut.com/tutorials/photoshop/special-effects/Parchment-Paper

that tutorial really adds the thought to my head "why does (everybod think) every map have burn mark(s) in it?" I think there would be a tear or something.

 

[esb]

Because old maps that are kept for long are usually to an important/secret location. Thus some evil guy tries to take it, but someone else tries to destroy it (Burning it). Plus, it adds a dramatic effect

 

[Pineapple]

I dont know about you but in Canada it is a law that once a peice of paper/parchment/etc... reaches 25 year old you must burn parts of it, else you face upwards of 10-15 years of jail time.

 

[DM Cross]

How much detail would be required? Do I have to make it look like a map was painted or drawn in ink? Or do I just have to sketch out the regions, mountain/forest areas, rivers and such?