Photoshop Effects for Movie Posters

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Objective

I can demonstrate how to use at least three Photoshop effects to create a specific mood or style for a movie poster.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

3 questions

1

Describe how the Oil Paint filter and High Pass filter, used in combination, transform a photograph into an image resembling a retro movie poster.

2

Explain how adjusting the blending modes of different layers (e.g., Linear Light, Overlay, Vivid Light, Soft Light) contributes to the final airbrushed effect. Why is blending mode manipulation important?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how you would use the Oil Paint filter, High Pass filter, and blending modes to create a gritty, realistic mood for a war movie poster. Include specific settings or blending modes you would use. Explain how you would use the Poster Edges filter, noise, and a paper texture to create a vintage, aged look for a classic horror movie poster. Include specific settings or blending modes you would use. Describe how you would use the channel selection technique, vivid light blending mode, and soft light blending mode to enhance colors and contrast for a vibrant action movie poster. Include specific settings or blending modes you would use.

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