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Photoshop tutorial: Custom Abstract Desktop Wallpaper 2.0 [2011]

Aaron — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:47:37 +0000

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

Aaron — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:23:33 +0000

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!

Cinema 4D: Animale – Don Diablo Ft. Dragonette Animation

Aaron — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:14:50 +0000

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!

Photoshop Tutorial: Meteorite Impact Tutorial

Aaron — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:16:35 +0000

Final Image here: http://acj.cc/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Meteorites-tut.jpg

Within this Photoshop tutorial we quickly show you how to create an easy to make meteorite effect using simple filters and blending options.

Please leave a comment on what tutorials you would like me to make.

Don’t forget to check out my websites for more digital art and tutorials.

Blog: http://acj.cc
Portfolio: http://aaronvanston.com/

Sci-fi /Disaster movie menu slides [Uni Assignment]

Aaron — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:43:12 +0000

These images where created in a series of Movie menu/navigational slides for a Multimedia. The images where to be inspired by the poster that we originally designed previously, this can be viewed here. The assignment at hand was to create an image computation showing proper editing and masking techniques. All images are sourced of Google (credited within the psd file) and not taken/created myself as this was not the focus of the assignment. All image rights are reserved by image owners.

*Note: Click images for larger preview.

Main Menu:

Extras:

Settings:

Photoshop Tutorial Tip: How to quickly and effectively straighten your images.

Aaron — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:23:34 +0000

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!!

Aaron — Sat, 07 May 2011 03:58:01 +0000

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!!

Aaron — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:01:27 +0000

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:

www.aaronvanston.com

My work: Visit here
Hire me: Visit here

Portal 2: First look at single player

Aaron — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:30:35 +0000

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.

Tobuscus Wallpapers spotted in the wild!

Aaron — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:14:14 +0000

Quick snaps of the Tobuscus desktop wallpapers in use

View the wallpaper pack here:

Sci-fi /Disaster movie poster [Uni Assignment]

Aaron — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:29:33 +0000

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!

Photo by wili_hybrid.

Refraction/Editing Animation

Aaron — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:13:35 +0000

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

Free Tobuscus (Toby Turner) Desktop Wallpaper SET/PACK!

Aaron — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:21:48 +0000

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

Aaron — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:18:54 +0000

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

Aaron — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:02:13 +0000

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.