CREATE YOUR OWN SURREAL MENTAL HALLWAY INSPIRED BY “THE PATIENT”
by Kirk Nelson
The new FX series, The Patient, attempts to dig deep into the mind of a compulsive killer and his...
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Going Old School with Adventures in VHS Cover Designs
by Kirk Nelson
There’s a handful of recent entertainment properties that bank on the sweet nostalgia of the...
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Escape To A Surreal Sci-Fi Storybook Dreamscape
by Kirk Nelson
Ever get lost in a good book? Ever get so lost that it feels like you’re immersed in a totally different environment that barely even resembles our own world? There is perhaps no more escapist form of entertainment than a novel you just can’t put down. In this project, we attempt to visualize that surreal, almost dreamlike, experience of losing yourself in a vivid sci-fi dreamscape.
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Enhancing Cosplay Photos with Special Effects
by Corey Barker
So it’s that time of year when we all get a little silly and dress up for Halloween. Have you ever thought about what you could do if you took photos of yourself, friends, or family in their favorite cosplay and enhanced them with special effects in Photoshop…
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Create a Sci-Fi Watercolor Effect in Photoshop
by Kirk Nelson
As Star Trek: Discovery finished up their third season, we were still transfixed by the unique design of the title sequence. The blend of tech sketches and watercolor brushes work surprisingly well together. In this project, we boldly explore a technique inspired by that very effect. It’s accomplished by some clever uses of filters, blending modes, and stock images but proves to be a versatile technique that can be applied to your own work. One of the essential elements of the technique is a set of watercolor brushes freely available on Adobe’s website.
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