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Posts tagged Photoshop
Abstract space scene tutorial
Oct 17th
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Another gimps at another up and coming tutorial I have planned.
New Clock Photoshop tutorial coming soon!
Oct 14th
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Right there is a new preview for a new and up and coming detailed tutorial!
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!
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!
Sci-fi /Disaster movie menu slides [Uni Assignment]
Jun 12th
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:
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
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.
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!
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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!
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