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Abstract space scene tutorial

Aaron — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:45:34 +0000

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Another gimps at another up and coming tutorial I have planned.

New Clock Photoshop tutorial coming soon!

Aaron — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:44:07 +0000

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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]

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!

Photoshop Time lapse: Retro Wallpaper

Aaron — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:02:53 +0000

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!

RE: Photoshop Tutorial: Custom Grunge Desktop Wallpaper [Diagonal Stripes]

Aaron — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:29:16 +0000

Video response to my tutorial here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQvGTI–aLg

This is quick update video to my previous tutorial where I showed you how you can make your very own custom grunge wallpaper. In this video we go a step further and show you how to make diagonal lines as an overlay.

Download the Diagonal pattern here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fa52wtekoo41co2

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

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Photoshop Tutorial: Custom Grunge Desktop Wallpaper

Aaron — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:33:11 +0000

Final Image preview:
http://acj.cc/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/grunge.jpg

In this tutorial I will go over how to create your very own custom grunge textured wallpaper for your desktop! By using very simple images and blending options we can create a grunge/gritty effect.

Grunge Texture used:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3209035197_8605d3723c_o.jpg

Get Other Textures At:
http://www.textureking.com/index.php/category/concrete

DOWNLOAD THE GRADIENT AND PATTERN SET HERE:
http://www.mediafire.com/?bblel2239cgcsjm

Download the Font:
http://www.dafont.com/birth-of-a-hero.font

Original Gradient Colours:
0% : #388235
50%: #9bbb50
100%: #cade97

View the Original Blog Post on this Wallpaper:
http://acj.cc/2010/04/free-grunge-wallpaper-pack/

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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:

How to Design a Creative Logo

Aaron — Sun, 29 May 2011 05:19:54 +0000

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.

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 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.

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

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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!

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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!

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