Creating a Sci-Fi Movie Poster in Photoshop - Professional Techniques

Overview

Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on creating a professional Sci-Fi movie poster using Adobe Photoshop. Follow along with expert Jesús Ramirez as he demonstrates advanced techniques including layer management, image scaling, sky replacement, atmospheric perspective, compositing, and special effects. Learn to work with multiple Adobe Stock images, utilize blend modes and layer styles, apply Camera Raw filters, and master custom brush settings. Discover tips for adding realistic elements like AT-ATs, stormtroopers, and a Jedi character, as well as enhancing the scene with lightsaber effects, cast shadows, and typography. Perfect for designers looking to elevate their skills in the entertainment industry and create stunning movie poster designs.

Syllabus

Start
Jesús talks about his work - plan for today’s session
Naming layers - creating an action to name layers
Adjusting the scale of images - sky replacement
Starting with a black mask - infinite mask
Adding AT-ATs - scaling with pivot point
Explaining atmospheric perspective - applying with color overlay
Composting the Death Star into the scene - blend if functions
Adding grain/noise preview
Adding a line of storm troopers - fill pattern along path
Masking subject - adding a Jedi to the scene
Name options for the Jedi character
Making the Jedi layer a smart object and adding to composition
Keyboard shortcuts for brush size and softness
Merging the comp down, adjusting in Camera Raw Filter
Adding mask overlays in Camera Raw Filter
Working on the Jedi lighting - Saturation tip
Editing the lightsaber color with layer styles - adding lens flare
Color noise reduction with the Camera Raw Filter
Editing the beach
Compositing the feet to fit in with the sand - custom brush settings
Contact shadow on the feet
Lightsaber highlights - blend modes and blend if to add color
Compositing Stormtroopers into the water
Searching by image on Adobe Fonts - adding type
Compositing birds into the scene
Adding a cast shadow to the Jedi - adjusting blur/layer mask
Adding flyaway hair
Wrap up and sign off