tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68390688912586109222024-10-07T02:25:13.845-04:00We make stuff in the basement.Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-37929013382467920322010-05-19T15:37:00.003-04:002010-05-19T15:38:41.124-04:00

It's on once again folks, the annual camping trip is upon us. New flyer, do you like? Feel free to click for larger version...

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-56365307874192784302010-02-02T09:47:00.000-05:002010-02-02T09:47:49.330-05:00

 Here is a quick test I did last night with one of the shots I took on Jan 27th. Once I get through the remaining photos and can put some time to editing them I'll have an entire set up for everyone!

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It's been a slow month for things so far, busy with life and stuff. But, I have gathered a good batch of images for the tilt shift photo project. I'll have them edited and up asap. Meanwhile here is a shot I took using a friend's Nikon D300 w/ the Lensbaby Composer lens. Offers great focusing effects on the spot. Check out what they gots: Lensbaby

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-32505618043285888742010-01-03T18:08:00.001-05:002010-01-03T18:09:00.362-05:00

So with the new year comes more and more projects that I'd like to try out. I'm going to do a series using the tilt shift photography technique. Using selective focus to make the scene look miniture, there are lenses for this which fetch a hefty price so I'm doing all of mine in post with photos I'll be taking over the next few weeks. Above is my first attempt at this using an old photo I took

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-32224214415609230782009-12-22T12:07:00.000-05:002009-12-22T12:07:40.763-05:00

I can't believe Friday people will be opening presents already. This year def went by way too fast for me and I've made a mental note to try and take next year a little slower. Project 1 is coming along nicely, should have it done during the next week. Got caught up in some home projects(painting radiator covers, organizing and cleaning of the basement, etc.) so it has taken a bit longer than

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-11185705483696906542009-12-15T22:21:00.002-05:002009-12-15T22:33:59.406-05:00

So two walls have been painted in the studio, some furniture rearranged, more things cleaned up. Have a few before and after photos below, enjoy. Look for my official review of this product on Leafygreen.info.

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This one is for all of you who wished they could have a little more Ed Crane time. I will make it so you can have me around whenever you need me. Project result will explain all, hopefully it works well.

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-41203422810423318942009-12-11T14:37:00.000-05:002009-12-11T14:37:30.778-05:00

So to keep things moving over here I'm instituting a project per week quota for the Face Punch basement. Today I'm doing some cleaning and starting the first project, I def need to find my tripod though... Readers (all 3 of you) please comment on what kind of projects you'd like to see from us, can be anything you can think of...within reason of course...

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With the eating holiday officially over I can return to my task of basement studio stardom... Updates abound! I have purchased all the supplies I need to begin painting the basement walls. The final section of the studio has been cleaned up and gone through so that we are no longer surrounded by any clutter which is nice, can't believe how much room there is down here for activities. I've been

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-4128125162422418512009-11-19T09:19:00.002-05:002009-11-19T21:23:24.104-05:00

Through the years I must say my photoshop skills were put to rough use for the side of evil rather than good. Requests from people wanting to see the infamous "Mak Face" used in different ways provided me with time in Photoshop and others time spent laughing. Hit the link below for more of the "Mak Face" phenomenon.... Many Mak Faces

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So I was approached in conjunction with my good friend Mike's site, Leafygreen.info, to see if I was willing to review some paint. This turned out to be perfect since I decided not long into the process of making the basement into a design studio that I wanted to change the colors down there. The product is Safe Paint from The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co., Inc.. So I said yes, the

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-11603193918867902662009-11-13T06:44:00.001-05:002009-11-13T08:17:00.107-05:00

Here is a t-shirt design I did for Mike over at Leafygreen.info. It's yet to go into production but was well received by the Leafygreen faithful. Click image for larger version. Check out Leafgreen.info!

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-56854277314987384332009-11-12T11:20:00.000-05:002009-11-12T11:20:57.463-05:00

1st Draft Final At the top is initial design ideas for a Behnke Boys Clan Logo to be used for the Warhawk Game on PS3 for my clan I was heading up. After a few changes, mainly to the flame the lower image shows what I ended up with. Just some fun photoshop work done for S&G's. Used an image of a quarter to make the coin behind the skull, the skull was an actual image of a human skull

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-49672844678623969492009-11-12T09:54:00.001-05:002009-11-12T09:55:54.354-05:00

Well week is moving slow, did minimal design things during this period which is disappointing. Today we take a new photo for the banner of this blog. Keith gets to get punched in the face(with my fist, not the fists shown above), he believes in his art and is willing to take a good shot to the dome for realism. In other news we'll be painting the basement soon, I'm taking before pictures

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-60890850018049435842009-11-10T09:04:00.000-05:002009-11-10T09:04:46.519-05:00

So the weekend seemed long but was nice. Friday had Moe and I rearranging parts of his apartment to provide added room/creative space. Saturday morning was spent in the basement doing the same thing for myself, cleaning/rearranging/organizing. It's coming along quite nice down there. More tutorials and Dreamweaver work, snuck in a little Photoshop. Next week, pictures of the basement set up so

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So this friday Face Punch has some work to do at the Off Site office of the studio, Dirty Jersey City Style. So Moe and I will be working on getting his place optimally set up for optimal creativity. Gonna Feng Shui the shit out of it so he can go between his art, his movies and entertainment, his video games, and of course his food with maximum efficiency. Also, sometimes when you live in a

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-70878462502776425852009-10-30T14:27:00.000-04:002009-10-30T14:27:13.365-04:00

So I haven't been able to fully set up my new machine yet. I own all firewire 400 drives, without USB. So with the new iMac only having a firewire 800 port, I am unprepared. I ordered one a 400 to 800 cable online along with an optical audio cable to hook up to the receiver. I've also been pondering wall and ceiling speakers in the basement so went ahead and picked up some in wall rated

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-82445070436186105162009-10-30T10:50:00.002-04:002009-10-30T10:50:25.734-04:00

saw this online today, its awesome...

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-59937408969297968002009-10-27T10:40:00.000-04:002009-10-27T10:40:24.092-04:00

Here is another Photoshop Camping Flyer. 2008 Edition.

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with photo and messy basement in background...let the work begin...

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-67326730832394826652009-10-24T12:32:00.002-04:002009-10-24T12:34:13.593-04:00

The new computer has arrived to the studio..and Ed and I couldn't be any happier.Ed just needs to put some pictures up (coming soon)

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The first camping flier I made for our annual "Manly Weekend" camping trips. Photoshop is a wonderful program...

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-49832858408572132172009-10-21T22:41:00.000-04:002009-10-21T22:41:19.192-04:00

So my computer should be here sometime between the 23rd and the 29th. Can't wait to get things moving. will review on the new machine and the new multi-touch "Magic Mouse." Also I've been thinking I want to paint the basement a different color for the studio side. This may need to happen...

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-55241812265522049422009-10-20T08:23:00.001-04:002009-10-20T08:23:29.963-04:00

Can I really post from the road. This is a test of my mobile logging system...

Ed Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231872169446931258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839068891258610922.post-47384109346153889172009-10-19T09:32:00.000-04:002009-10-19T09:32:05.244-04:00

That the new iMacs will finally drop. Let's hope so, my wait will finally be over and we'll get to producing some real content. Until then, click over to Moe's DIY Art Blog for some constantly updating art content. Moe's Blog

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