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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
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?
Ribbon effect in Cinema 4D
May 13th
This is just a really fast test, mucking around with some ‘ribbons’ inside cinema 4D.
Props to greyscalegorilla for the tutorial on this one please visit it here:
http://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/2011/05/how-to-make-a-ribbon-wall-graphic-in…
Music: Punching In A Dream – The Naked and Famous
Photoshop Tutorial Tip: How to quickly and effectively straighten your images.
May 11th
This is a very quick tutorial for straightening your images inside Photoshop CS5 and other programs within the CS range.
Please visit my new site www.aaronvanston.com for more of my designs and tutorials.
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
Sci-fi /Disaster movie poster [Uni Assignment]
Apr 17th
This movie poster design, was originally designed for a uni class of mine where we had to pick a theme in which we would explore for the rest of the semester, creating art work such as movie posters and menu screens. Love some feedback on the design, enjoy!
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 [Toby Turner] Desktop Wallpaper
Apr 11th
Hey everyone,
This is just a very quick mock of a desktop wallpaper conversion of the current official poster Toby Turner users for his Tobuscus channel (my design), tell me what you think i will bring out other variations and of course again a wallpaper pack, enjoy!
Click image for larger view
Click here for 1920 x 1080 version
Free floral grunge desktop wallpaper
Apr 11th
Hey everyone,
I again just quickly whipped this image up in Photoshop and I thought I might share it! Again i will eventually get around to creating a wallpaper pack to accommodate different screen resolutions, enjoy!
Click image for larger preview.
Cinema 4d Render Explosion Effect [Another test - Video]
Apr 10th
This took an amazing 91 hours to render! due to all the tiny fragments, and after all that there is an issue/bug in the lighting and you should notice a flickering that is quite annoying, especially after the long wait. I’m also concerned that there was some timing issues between the music and editing, but overall it wasn’t a bad render, what do you think?
My Tobuscus AND OFFICAL (Toby Turner) Poster Design
Apr 8th
This poster was submitted to Toby Turner himself (YouTube super start, view here) and It was accepted as the poster that he will use to promote his channel, and in fact it is being printed right now and sent out.
This was the poster design that was accepted (slight changes where made before printing)
Click for larger/detailed preview
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?
