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Photoshop tutorial: Custom Abstract Desktop Wallpaper 2.0 [2011]
Aug 21st
Final Product, what you will be creating:
http://acj.cc/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Abstract-Desktop-Wallpaper.jpg
Within this video we learn how to create a really simplistic but also eye catching abstract desktop wall paper design. We archive this by using simple brushes and overlay techniques.
**Gradients/Colour Values**
Colour overlay Layer-
- Purple: #8C1482
- Red: #96091D
- Blue: #138BCC
Pale Yellow Gradient -
- #E1E9A0 to #E5E696
Pale Green Gradient
- #A4C855 – #CCEA89
**Brushes**
Abstract brush pack vol. 7
http://forty-winks.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-brush-pack-vol-7-141754084
Abstract brush pack vol. 8
http://forty-winks.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-brush-pack-vol-8-142903400
Abstract brush pack vol. 10
http://forty-winks.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-brush-pack-vol-10-152031718
**Info**
Previous Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRXdLpSDAQ
Thanks for watching!
Don’t forget to PM me your Photoshop creations!
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!
Photoshop Time lapse: Retro Wallpaper
Jul 17th
View final product here (click for large preview):
http://acj.cc/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Retro-Poster2.jpg
A video time lapse to one of my newest creations within Photoshop. The image is inspired by retro/old poster design or coloured stripes.
Music: Girls Like You – The Naked And Famous
If you would like a tutorial for this poster, please like/comment and I will get onto it ASAP!
Cinema 4D: Animale – Don Diablo Ft. Dragonette Animation
Jul 2nd
I bring you another animation using Cinema 4D. This animation is mixed to Don Diablo’s Animale (Club Mix), with all visuals inspired and learnt via Grey Scale Gorilla’s Cinema 4D tutorial.
The tutorial viewed here:
http://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/2011/05/how-to-make-and-modern-art-gallery-i…
Song: Animale [Club Mix] – Don Diablo Ft. Dragonette
The animation was produced over a couple of weeks, with multiple camera angles, shots and edits consuming all my time.
Hope you all enjoy, I shall have more animations up soon!
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
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.
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
Portal 2: First look at single player
Apr 19th
This is just quick intro/first look at portal 2, if you would like to see some more of the single player please comment as I am willing to record some more.
Refraction/Editing Animation
Apr 17th
Again a quick render (followed a tutorial) for a refraction test within Cinema 4D mixed with some editing and some music, enjoy
Tutorial here: http://vimeo.com/10793946
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?
Cinema 4D Render Tests [Video]
Apr 9th
Hey everyone,
These are just some simple render test that I did inside Cinema 4D using plug-ins such as mograph’s sound effector, enjoy!
