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New Video: CHEAPEST, EASIEST and BEST EasyCap setup 2011
Aug 11th
In this video I go over the best easy cap set-up available. It’s the cheapest, most simple and also offers the highest quality compared to other set-ups such as the ‘splitter’ method.
In order to use this set-up you will need some sort of available output (from TV, Amp or any other unit your console may pass through. ) If you do not meet these requirements other less preferred methods such as the splitter method are recommended.
What you will need.
- EasyCap
- Male to Male (connections) RCA/composite cables (red, white and yellow cable)
- And of course an available output ( as mentioned above)
The cable and EasyCap can be found quite cheap on online resellers such as Amazon or eBay.
*View some of my other EasyCap Videos*
Easy Cap setup Tutorial: Capturing Colour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jckdIWQZalQ
Xbox 360 Easycap quality test MW2 [new set-up]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cho4-gZoUfo
EasyCap FAQ video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oAYXFOES1M
Remember if you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment or send me a PM!
Thanks for watching!
How to Design a Creative Logo
May 29th
This is an overview on the ideas behind creating a creative logo, in the coming weeks I will be making another tutorial on how to actually build a site logo looking at many aspects of other famous logos.
I recommend having a read of the smashing book 2 which is an amazing and in-depth read into the many different elements of design and development.
View the book here:
https://shop.smashingmagazine.com/smashing-book-2-intl.html
All logo images where sourced from http://www.logofaves.com where a fantastic collection of logo inspiration is held.
Bmaxim13 requested this tutorial, view their channel here:http://www.youtube.com/user/Bmaxim13
Thanks again for watching, don’t forget to check out my portfolio at:http://www.aaronvanston.com
Don’t forget… Free Tobuscus Stickers still available!
May 24th
The free give away of Tobuscus Stickers is still open, check out the original post here to enter.
Free Tobuscus Sticker Giveaway!
Some time next week the winners will be announced on this blog, and respective winners will be emailed. There is plenty of stickers left so enter your favourite or memorable Tobuscus or Toby Turner quote to this email: tobuscusstickers@gmail.com
*Terms and Conditions apply, see original post for further information.
Free Tobuscus Sticker Giveaway!
May 17th
As posted a couple of days back, I got some really cool ‘Tobuscus’ Stickers printed, you can view the whole article here. Now I have no need for the majority of the stickers and thought, “why not just give them away!” So I have a limited collection of stickers that I will give away for FREE.
To enter, all you have to do is email: tobuscusstickers@gmail.com, you’re most favourite or memorable Tobuscus or Toby Turner quote. Users will be announced on this blog in the coming weeks, and make sure you use an email that I can contact you if you win!
Best of luck and check back soon for the announced winners, peace off!
Note: Postage and handling will not be free, and upon selection of winners a standard postage and handling fee will be charged, please note this before entering competition.
Portal 2 lacking re-playability? wait until the DLC
May 15th
With portal 2 being gradually completed by the many that purchased the game, will we stop playing it? Once everyone completes the single player campaign, which tipped the scale towards the shorter side, as its length being arguably shorter than some would hope. With then the major shift of players tacitly the fantastic co-op, is there really a basis for re-playability? Once all the test champers are completed is it really that fun to re play them through and through?
With the lack of multiplayer that offers a unique experience all the time (unlike the linear co-op) will be see a major shift of players leaving portal 2?
With the announcement of new DLC already, I hope this is not the case, with introduction of new test chambers, leaderboards and new modes there should a new influx of user’s running back to portal. But I think until we see a level or map editor the major crowd of gamers will simply move on after the DLC.
What do you think?
Tobuscus Stickers!!
May 7th
I just recently got these Tobuscus stickers printed,They featured a white jagged background, with the famous black ‘TOBUSCUS’ text and sized at 260x35mm. They are produced by printing on print acceptable vinyl that is backed with adhesive to form the sticker, they are then cut out using the same machine built in plotter using the supplied cut file for the image.
My new website!!
Apr 26th
I’ve just finished up a new website for all my work, so in a scene a portfolio website. It has proper spots and information about myself and the availability to hire as a freelance designer.
You can view the site here:
My work: Visit here
Hire me: Visit here
Free Tobuscus (Toby Turner) Desktop Wallpaper SET/PACK!
Apr 14th
I’m proud to release a brand new Tobuscus desktop wallpaper set, the set includes many different screen resolutions including iPhone and iPad screen resolutions (full list of screen sizes below). I will have some other Tobuscus or Toby Turner desktop wallpapers designs coming soon if you would like a variety of other styles, so stay tuned!
Thanks,
Aaron Vanston
(Click image below for larger preview)
Screen Resolutions(Right Click -> Save As)
1920-1080px
1680-1050px
1440-900px
1280-1024px
1280-800px
1280-720px
1024-768px
iPhone (640-960px)
iPad (1024x768px)
*Added* 1600x900px
You can download the complete set here, or click your preferred screen size to view the individual file.
Like these designs? visit the hire me page to find out more
Tobuscus poster NOW available for purchase?
Apr 10th
I just came across this website here : http://forhumanpeoples.com/
The website is the shopfront to purchase the new Tobuscus poster that I originally designed and Spencer Johnson edited for printing. The posters are priced at $9.99USD but there is also a limited edition poster that is signed by Toby himself (seen here) for $19.99 USD.
Check out my original poster about the design I did for Toby Turner here:
Is CS5 Worth The Price Tag?
May 8th
With the commercial realise of CS5 packs (Design Premium pack) being sold online at adobe for US$1,899.00 (or at Adobe Australia: AU$2,172.00) with Photoshop Extended just along (separate sale) costing a whopping US$999 (or at Adobe Australia: AU$1,168.00) is it really worth it?
Tobuscus Sticker giveaway winners announced!
May 30th
Posted by Aaron in Articles
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Thanks everyone who took the time and submitted, there were some fantastic quotes submitted which really made this an enjoyable contest for me to judge!
So getting to the good part! These are our winners for our giveaway:
The respective winners will all be emailed back with further instruction. Thanks again to everyone who submitted, if you didn’t win or would like a free Tobuscus sticker keep tuned for more Tobuscus fuelled competitions!