Vintage Letterpress Poster Design Photoshop Tutorial

In today's Adobe Photoshop tutorial I'm going to take you through my process of creating a vintage style advertisement poster with letterpress print effects. We'll start by laying out the design with a selection of fonts inspired by the era of wood type, along with some hand-drawn graphic elements using a limited 3-colour palette. Then I'll show you some useful tricks to simulate the visual traits of old prints with the help of some Photoshop filters and my free brushes and texture packs.
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[@nigarhuseynova4847]

Thank you 🤩

[@coryallenhall]

This was one of the most helpful tutorials I've watched in a long time, thank you!

[@JamesGowan]

YOURE the “Best in Town”!

[@tgreenwald]

Thank you so much. I needed to add text to a painting to make it look like it had been painted in and your brushes and creased paper images made it look so believable. Rare to find decent tech videos these days.

[@afraeshragh1415]

Thank you so much. Truly... I live in Iran which means i don't have access to ANYTHING that requires paying. Which is almost EVERYTHING!! So i really really appreciate a free bundle of quality photos i can use within my work. Thank you💓

[@drfaustus71]

Nice work! Also, thoroughly impressed at your ability to not laugh. 🤣

[@troyspoelma]

When selecting the colors to seperate for each layer, instead of using the magic want tool and selecting them by hand, the easiest and most efficient way to select all of them would be going to the top menu > select > color range > then using the eye dropper tool for each color.

[@oreoillionaire]

thanks dude; exactly what i was looking for!

[@troyspoelma]

@@oreoillionaire absolutely, glad I could help!

[@misterwhyte]

Another solution is to simply uncheck "contiguous" in the magic wand parameters. It will then automatically select every pixel of the same color within the entire document. I'm actually surprised he didn't do that, but I guess even Photoshop experts can't know everything. :)

[@linz.3935]

SIR THIS IS SO GOOD! I thought I knew photoshop well until I saw this vid. remarkable

[@thwaitey]

SUCH a good tutorial. I always learn SO MUCH from you. Thank you.

[@kristinaandrejeva4687]

Great work! I'm an absolute fan of your tutorials. Thanks for sharing your art supplies!!

[@GretaSia]

Same! Love these tutorials! I'm such a fan o illustrator, always fun to learn smth new :)

[@rian7266]

Thanks because of you i can make my own pinup 50s style , thank you !!!!!!!!!!

[@sytsebakker]

what a great inspiring tutorial. Thanks from the Netherlands

[@SoftwareManiacLSM]

Fast pace, for sure, but some of the best Photoshop how-to videos available. Going to sign up for the Spoon Graphics program.

[@oreoillionaire]

thanks for this video dude - i learned a lot and i got stuck at two places: 1. there's no star shape, use polygon tool and look at properties/watch a tutotrial 2. magic wand tool didn't select properly for me, so someone in the comments shared this: select an item of the colour - go to top menu -> select -> color range and using the eye dropper select that colour

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[@whoisshedi]

its not active

[@eliseamell2615]

Wonderful artwork! Thank you very much for tutorial and packs!

[@elams1894]

Dang, that is some good stuff right there, thank you!!!

[@magicchair6969]

it's finally ti. i'm ready to learn.

[@SamueleFaulisi]

What a bunch of cool suggestions 🎉

[@Max-hf3ku]

Quick nice tip as well, if you want all of one color to be selected at once just unclick 'contiguous' at the top :)

[@kimmyrodil8564]

Hello there Spoon Graphics! I’m new to design like seriously diving into it. So I need inspiration to create my portfolio. I happen to like this poster since I like retro. Just letting you know one of my artwork is inspired by you. Hoping no problem! Thank you!!!

[@asphaltandtacos]

@ 8:00 I completely lost it! 😂

[@FrancescPunsola]

Thanks, this will helps me to provide some illustrations a great look.

[@joeschenaidar3672]

You make it look easy. Well done!

[@Hyper5nic]

Hi Chris, old vinyl albums from the period can give you lots of inspiration. Do check out the covers of K-Tel collected hits on vinyl LPs. :-) I do wish you'd mention this channel more in your mailing because these video's are a great resource too!

[@Luciano_mp]

Beautiful work, amazing. Thank you.👍

[@LeahJacksonMedium]

Excellent as usual 🙏🏻

[@anoopdas3025]

Your website is the best.

[@hariwishnawa9178]

More tutorial like this dude 🔥 good content

[@parthenopee]

this is incredible !!! thankyou ♥

[@FreshApplePie]

thank you for the tutorial and awesome resource packs!

[@thepowerpointclub2820]

Top stuff, Chris!

[@ruthboglarvisky6488]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, it was exactly what l needed!

[@orbitzdesign1994]

Excellent work

[@alexgunawan5860]

Thankyou so muuch, really helpful

[@willgiron7027]

Awesome Awesome !!! Thank U !!!!!

[@jesuismt17]

Great tutorial!

[@gingerbreadzak]

00:00 🎨 Creating Vintage Style Advertisement Poster Demonstrates creating a vintage-style advertisement poster with letterpress print effects. Uses a limited three-color palette and vintage-inspired fonts and graphics. Shows how to simulate old print effects using Photoshop filters and free brush packs. 01:11 🛠 Design Layout and Setup Explains setting up a new document in Adobe Photoshop for poster design. Guides on laying out fonts and organizing text elements. Shows the process of choosing and applying an old paper texture for background. 03:03 🖌 Adding Design Elements Demonstrates adding graphical elements like banners, stars, and text. Shows techniques for creating drop shadows, outlines, and text effects. Provides tips for aligning and distributing design elements evenly. 05:42 📐 Refining Text and Graphic Details Explains techniques for refining text elements, adjusting fonts, and kerning. Demonstrates adding effects like skew, warp, and drop shadows to text. Shows creating graphical elements with smooth lines and detailing. 09:19 🎨 Applying Vintage Print Effects Guides on separating artwork onto different layers for color manipulation. Demonstrates applying Photoshop filters like ripple and median to simulate vintage print effects. Shows adding grain texture using brushes and adjusting contrast for authenticity. 12:01 📜 Final Touches and Texture Application Explains adding a mis-registered effect by offsetting the red artwork. Demonstrates applying an old paper texture overlay for vintage feel. Provides tips for adjusting texture blending mode and intensity for desired effect.

[@valeriewang6244]

This is soooooo great! Thank you!!!!!!

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

Cool, and thanks for the textures.

[@davidsmusic]

Amazing!

[@elliryc3307]

@3:40 Here's a faster tip, go to VIEW > NEW GUIDE LAYOUT > Set your desired margins or if you want more add columns and rows.. You're welcome!

[@faithmaples]

this was awesome, thank you!

[@waqasgulrez]

Very informative and easy way. Thanks

[@marcelolima591]

Very nice!! Thank you!!

[@emmadavis8546]

Looks nice! Love your video.

[@mauriciohenrique2673]

u are awesome, thank u veruy much!

[@eduardotv4476]

Nice!!!! Thank you

[@reynaldcruz1128]

Amazing video, thanks

[@hertzdesigns9166]

Great work

[@firdaussalif]

amazing! thank youu

[@tegartifriyadi4934]

thankyou❤

[@andythooid]

i managed to spend 5 hours following a 13 minutes tutorial

[@Apostle92627]

Hey, you linked to Scriptorama Tradeshow JF but used Scriptorama Markdown JF.

[@paoooo8717]

thank you

[@seannorton69]

How were you able to select various areas on one layer and when selecting the red triangle not select "with all the trimmings?"

[@darejuviz1210]

Nice

[@kellydeabreuart8755]

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[@Lissandro_Silva]

Thanks for the tips. I have a question if anyone can help. How do you select the colours with the magic wand without having their layers selected, as you did in the video? It doesn't work for me, I had to merge all the layers and then, with this new layer selected, I could use the magic wand and pick each colour and create the colour separation layers...

[@spoongraphics]

There's a setting in the top toolbar for 'Sample All Layers', give that a try. It's something I should have mentioned in the guide but it's easy to forget if you have it set up that way all the time!

[@ivanduarte1464]

Please, Please, Please include "New Quantize Jumps" also in "Edison" and "Slicex".

[@sparetent]

Great tutorial, thank you. Made it to 9:28 but cannot select all "red" elements, because they are on different layers! >.< You cannot use the magic wand tool if multiple layers are selected either! I had to merge all the visible layers, then use the shift+magic wand method to select the colors, and paste them into an entirely new PSD file. After that, I closed my main design, did NOT save it, and re-opened it. After which, I took the Red/Yellow/Brown layers from the new PSD and copy/paste them back into my design. I had to move them around to align them. This was a LOT of extra steps that was not covered in the tutorial. Also, I had a hard time finding a "lair" in Photoshop! >.< I found many "layers" but definitely no "lairs"! :P Furthermore, the so-called "free" brushes are hidden behind a membership or $10 fee, so not exactly free. -.-

[@phoebehatch4328]

for some reason i dont have the star! i have such limited shapes, where can i get the star

[@bongothewonderchimp]

Really? Not one comment about the "girth of your wiener" line? Brilliant demo and thank you for sharing!

[@mr.kritthamethkhairod6067]

not work in my PS. Someone can do now pls comment me

[@adnanbimo8348]

Can you/somebody tell me the grain brushes and the old paper texture is it free for personal use or i can use it for commercial ?

[@TheBodoque77]

Could you share the fonts that you use please? thanks

[@RoosTube24]

can artwork like this be screenprinted???

[@woodtady3959]

wow) make spase grapfix USA 60-70 Comix style )

[@sabihulikhfai270]

❤

[@damien3725]

how do you use your gta effect action filter?

[@steveparkins6854]

brilliant! (esp approx girth of your sausage :)---tried to subscribe to your website do have not received confirmation email?cheers

[@ronaldramones9384]

none of them are free, why you say they are free

[@userXhasetran]

I am a newbie, i’m thanks you,… but everyone can help me to fine a font vintage like a video??? because i can’t find its. thanksss 😅😅😍

[@jetpackkblues]

4:58 my photoshop doesnt have the shape presets... is there a way i can activate it?

[@ryoach]

When you have opened the symbols panel you should click on the little gear icon, you have all the symbols presets, then select shapes and you will have your star preset

[@downee7025]

keren bang

[@Dennis-uh2cu]

stars what stars? where?

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

"Appropriate girth of your sausage" 7:43

[@_0O0O0O0_]

All his delivery is dead pan which makes it even better

[@fazlemunim1179]

Hi I am munim give a neon graphics style for illustrator in Aperance plate

[@shriganeshphotocopy7888]

20 years old and just pirated tNice tutorials software. i love making soft

[@jimmymenzo4754]

Hello Snap: postervintage Il Envoi de partout dans le monde entier

[@VintagePosterArts]

These vintage propaganda posters are mind-blowing! The graphics are bold and intense! 😱 @VintagePosterArts #artofpersuasion

[@blxckovt]

the appropriate girth of my WHAT?