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Man Of Steel Movie Poster Tutorial

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It’s time for PTC’s second movie poster tutorial! (The first was the Bourne Legacy Movie Poster Tutorial)

In this tutorial, we’ll recreate the cool looking Superman Man of Steel teaser movie poster using some cool professional techniques.

You’ll also learn how to create the Superman logo, the “S”, using the pen tool, and use textures to make it more realistic.

The Man Of Steel Movie Poster Tutorial is probably one of my longest tutorials but it’s also one of my best,  I think it’s going to be very interesting and a lot of fun for you, I hope you enjoy it!

Leave your comments and questions below, or send me a Tweet!

In This Tutorial You Will Learn How To:

02:03 – Add guides using percentages.
02:34 – “Place” images into your composition.
04:13 – Use channels to make a selection.
05:18 – Create a vignette using the clouds filter.
07:10 – Create a highlight using the “blend if” options.
09:50 – Use the pen tool to create the Superman logo.
14:30 – Add layer styles to add a bevel & emboss, and textures.
17:18 – Duplicate layer styles using alt (command) + drag.
20:38 – Add textures to the image.
22:50 – Make the logo look 3D.
24:34 – Add gradient overlays to add color & highlights.
30:50 – Paint with black and white to create highlights and shadows.
35:55 – Create a shadow for the entire logo.
38:20 – Create the Man of Steel text.
40:55 – Use a lens flare to create text highlights.

Final Image:

Man Of Steel Movie Poster Tutorial

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Tutorial Files

008 - Man of Steel Poster (11789 downloads)

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  1. Ali says

    October 3, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    great tutorial. thanx
    but i have one question please.
    can you do the same tutorial with an “A” letter?

    that’ll be very nice

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      October 3, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      You can follow the tutorial,
      just use any shape you like.

      you can either trace the letter “A”,
      or you can even use a font.
      Just apply the same styles!

      Thanks for watching!

      Reply
      • Ali says

        October 9, 2012 at 9:55 am

        OK. I will try it 🙂

        Reply
  2. Michel says

    October 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Quite a long tutorial… 45 min! but the result is worth it. Such a high quality image.

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      October 11, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      Michael,

      I wanted it to be a “high quality image” as you said,
      and the only way to get it is to put in the work and spend some time!

      Thanks for watching!

      Reply
  3. Rmpro7788 says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    ok im not a photoshop guru ….but this guy knows his stuff….he goes really fast so i had to keep pausing…and also used my own back ground and created the heart logo using circles…may be i should have gotten a pic online or something..also i just duplicated the j to get that effect..but ..I really could nt keep up with all of the layer mask stuff. I think hes a really good teacher .

    Reply
    • Rmpro7788 says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      I posted the picture on here for those who want to see ..please let me know what you think…for a rookie am I
      http://internetsecretforum.com/thread-26.html

      Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      February 28, 2013 at 10:28 am

      Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  4. Aqib ali says

    November 6, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Hi,

    I have watched your video and made it by myself too you r awsom. i am a newe person just trying to be a professional and you videos are helping me alots.

    Thanks & Regards,

    Aqib Ali

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      November 6, 2012 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks for watching Aqib!

      Reply
  5. Matthew says

    December 8, 2012 at 3:02 am

    Learned so much from this! Super awesome! Some great techniques in this tutorail! Love it!

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      December 8, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks for your comment Matthew!

      Glad you liked this tutorial! It has been my most popular tutorial so far!

      Reply
      • Dolores Russo says

        August 28, 2018 at 7:45 pm

        It’s a good one – I’m a PS teacher as well but I don’t do it online. I do use online tutorials (good ones, like yours) as part of my teaching along with teacher demo and peer teaching too. I teach high school – my students have come back to me and said they didn’t want to take photoshop all over again in college but were told by the college they had to. My kids knew more than the instructors! Underhanded compliment.
        I also have many Hispanic students and you have shown them that photoshp is easy once you put in the work.
        Good job

        Reply
        • Photoshop Training Channel says

          May 29, 2019 at 7:57 am

          Thank you so much, Dolores!

          Reply
  6. ululf01 says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    thank his video tutorials

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      February 28, 2013 at 10:28 am

      No prob!

      Reply
  7. Verticies says

    February 22, 2013 at 12:15 am

    Downloaded the file. Can not extract.

    Reply
  8. Verticies says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I was able to download the file once but unable to extract or open it. I can’t download it again. Evertime I try the download button does not appear.

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      February 22, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      sent you an email with the link

      Reply
      • Verticies says

        February 22, 2013 at 11:26 pm

        Thanks Got it. Works.
        I think because I don’t belong to facebook, google+ or tweet is the reason I can not get a download button to appear. In the future instead of bothering someone who has a plate full already with all the help you are providing I will find similar photos and textures on my own to follow along with.

        Great tutorials by the way and thanks again 🙂

        Reply
  9. Verticies says

    February 23, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Done
    Learned a lot from this. Thanks

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/verticies/8500028515/in/photostream/lightbox

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      February 28, 2013 at 9:34 am

      Nice Verticies!

      I like the glare you added!

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  10. Verticies says

    February 25, 2013 at 4:59 am

    I posted my results on CGconcept

    http://jr9982.wpengine.com/man-of-steel-movie-poster-tutorial/

    Reply
  11. arjun says

    April 21, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    I just love this place….

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:12 am

      Thanks Arjun!

      Reply
  12. supermanfreak says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:05 am

    hi
    where can you find the “S”-psd file??it is f***ing awsome…

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      I don’t have the PSD file available for download. You have to create it by following the tutorial! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Scotty says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Hi there. Great tutorial.
    But I have one difficulty. At 26.24 you create a new material adjustment layer and change its blending mode to multiply/ But When I do the same thing it multiplies with the gradiented extrusion but not the background group so no background comes through at all. When you put its opacity down to 40% afterwards its still very grey and you can hardly see the background.
    Do you have any idea what could be wrong?

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Scotty, I really can’t tell what’s wrong by your description. Sounds like it could be a layer order problem, or another layer has a blending mode that should not be there. Feel free so send me you file and I could look at it. (Although it might take me some time to reply back)

      Reply
  14. it is a great logo says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    hi can you send me the fifle please i can not download it
    my email is [email protected]

    Reply
  15. Adarsh says

    August 28, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Hey, Excellent work!!!!
    But can you provide me with the background pictures you worked with????
    I just cant find them…

    Reply
    • Adarsh says

      August 28, 2013 at 10:11 am

      how do you make the classic superman logo also??

      Reply
      • Photoshop Training Channel says

        August 28, 2013 at 10:29 am

        It’s on this page!

        Right below the final image.

        Reply
  16. shlomi says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:22 am

    Work of art!!!!!!
    You have blessing in your hands…….
    I enjoy as always!!!!
    Thank’s Bro!!

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      September 15, 2013 at 10:52 pm

      Thank You, Shlomi!

      Reply
  17. Jay says

    September 25, 2014 at 1:12 am

    I’ve tweeted but download link doesn’t appear & my newsletter signup gets rejected. Could you add me and send link to the tutorial files? Thanks for the AWESOME tutorial!!!!

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      October 21, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Try clicking on the “X” to the right of the buttons. Does it come up? If not message me through the Contact Us page. Thanks!

      Reply
  18. Cris says

    October 19, 2014 at 7:25 am

    I’m trying to do this, however when I do the logo (Select a ney layer+ make the logo, etc.) I cannot do the extra shapes on the logo and afterwards i cannot duplicate them on the background. I do not have the option in the duplicate to. Can you help me with a tip, please?

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      October 21, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      It’s hard to help you just by what you wrote. Can you provide links to screenshots where you describe your issue?

      If you do send me links, send them through the Contact form in the Contact Us page.

      Thanks!

      Reply
  19. harsha says

    January 17, 2015 at 1:49 am

    where is the .psd file of logo? you said it is included here. i want it to get the shapes better. can provide me one?

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      February 6, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      The files for download are above. I don’t provide the finished .PSD only the assets to follow along.

      Reply
  20. bruno says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:36 am

    What lines would you use in the flash logo instead of the superman logo?

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      August 27, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      I’m not sure what you mean by lines. Can you explain your question?

      Reply
  21. Kaedo says

    September 10, 2015 at 2:02 am

    Your awesome man. I had to create a youtube account just to say so. I’ve seen plenty of tutorials and never felt compelled to create an account to say “Thank You!” Keep it up. Also, I run a digital apparel printing business. Check it out on facebook. Genius Apparel.

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      September 10, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you so much for the comment! I really appreciate it! 🙂
      I’ll check out your FB page!

      Reply
  22. KeiKi says

    July 5, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Thank you for your tutorial. It’s really useful and worth to follow.

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      July 9, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  23. Ajay Susvirkar says

    September 27, 2016 at 4:00 am

    Thank you so much bro. You are brilliant.
    I followed your tutorial as part of my college assignment and trust me I learnt way more than what I did in the academy.
    For some reason the image looks too saturated in my phone but it looks normal in my laptop. Any idea why it is like that.
    Here’s the link to my image, would appreciate you critiques.
    http://i.imgur.com/zzlUuXO.jpg

    Reply
    • Photoshop Training Channel says

      November 27, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      All displays are not the same. Read up on proofing colors, and how images are displayed on different screens. It’s not an easy thing to answer on a comment.

      Reply

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