1950s Movie Posters

Today, we are going to create posters in the style of 1950s movie posters,

These posters are very stylized.

Turn to your partner:

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE 1950s MOVIE POSTER STYLE?

WHAT ELEMENTS OF ART ARE APPLIED?

Take 4-5 photos to create your own 1950s movie poster.

Open PS

Create a new doc 11x17 300 ppi

Place your images on the document

Edit your photos to create a poster:

• turn them black and white
• mask them
• blend them together
• colorize your black and white photos
  • make a new layer
  • paint photo realistic colors on the layer
  • use the blending modes
• add texture
• add text
• to add a retro filter follow the steps on this link: https://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/photoshop/add-authentic-looking-vintage-look-photo/

Your poster can be based on a real movie or on one you create!

Make it school appropriate (of course!)

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