How to Use Gradient Maps and Curves in Photoshop

Overview

Learn to recreate the Mauritanian movie poster in this comprehensive Photoshop tutorial. Master essential tools and techniques including gradients, guide layouts, shapes, blending modes, masks, and the channel mixer. Follow along step-by-step to create a striking poster design, from setting up the document to adding final touches like grunge effects and noise. Gain practical skills in photo manipulation, color grading with Gradient Maps and Curves, and typography layout. Perfect for intermediate Photoshop users looking to enhance their design capabilities and create professional-quality movie posters.

Syllabus

Intro
Original poster
Create a new document
Add Gradients
Create Guide Layout
Snap to Guides
Clean Up Selection
Adding the Man
Camera Raw
Gradient Map
Adding Anchor Points
Adding grunge
Adding noise
Adding titling