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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!

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

Cinema 4D Render Tests [Video]

Aaron — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:48:01 +0000

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!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgyPkp-ABo0

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyVuRCA4QIY

My Tobuscus AND OFFICAL (Toby Turner) Poster Design

Aaron — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:11:05 +0000

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)

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Here is also another design that I submitted in as well.

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Dreamweaver Tutorial: Adding Hot spots/ Image maps to Images

Aaron — Fri, 07 May 2010 07:07:26 +0000

Hey this tutorial is one of many old tutorials I had produced a while back and only starting to post them on this blog, I hope you enjoy!

Looking for Flash Tutorial Writers.

Aaron — Thu, 06 May 2010 06:25:35 +0000

I’m looking to place some Flash tutorials up on my blog, to broaden the range of viewers. I have somewhat a basic understanding in flash but nothing compared to other work in Photoshop etc. So if you’re a keen Flash user and would like to get your name out there for the work that you do, here is a great chance.

Drop us in a comment or message if your interested.

Regards,
Aaron

Dreamweaver Tutorial: Basic Website layout [Part 2/2]

Aaron — Thu, 06 May 2010 05:50:12 +0000

Hey this tutorial is one of many old tutorials I had produced a while back and only starting to post them on this blog, I hope you enjoy!