How-To Go Retro
Ever wanted to use a really expensive super-fast modern computer to create a logo design that looks like it was airbrushed on the front of a 70’s T-shirt? Well you’re in luck! Freelance designer Harry J. Frank has posted a nice little tutorial that’s all about the chrome logo and glowing grid that floats in space for no reason (don’t forget the cheesy star filters). All you need is a couple hours of spare time a copy After Effects and an unhealthy nostalgia for electric pink and blue.
LINK to the full tutorial on graymachine.com
July 9th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Having shot 100’s of jobs on Film using multi-pass in-camera Back-lit animation techniques(ala Tron) in this style complete with 4, 5 and 8 point star filters (oh, to spin or not to spin? Not as many people doing large amounts of cocaine now.), hairlines, bezels, glows, airbrush grads, short stroke “searchlight” streaks, and the ubiquitous 80’s “techno-grid” all I can say is NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Let it Die. This stuff was a minimum of 6 to 10 passes in the day plus endless exposure “wedging” (aka “Girl in a Dress Shop” aka Pink and Blue) for days before hand. I don’t care if it is After effects or not Seriously, when your done it is still just flying type. TYPE. No one cares except other type obsessed “designers” Ptuiii.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Nyarls,
I thought you of all people would get a kick out of the silliness of all this. And I’ve seen your exposure sheets. Sheesh!