{"id":13528,"date":"2012-08-10T04:01:06","date_gmt":"2012-08-10T08:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=13528"},"modified":"2023-07-10T16:01:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T20:01:42","slug":"photoshop-tutorial-how-to-design-urban-style-rock-concert-show-posters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2012\/photoshop-tutorial-how-to-design-urban-style-rock-concert-show-posters\/","title":{"rendered":"Photoshop Tutorial: How To Design Urban Style Rock Concert Show Posters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many different kinds of music event posters have their own themes based on the venue of or the music genre to be played on the said event. In this tutorial, you will learn the step by step process of creating an urban style gig poster that is akin to the urban retro posters of yesteryear.<\/p>\n<h3>Here Is What We Will Be Making Today!<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13562 lazyload\" title=\"image063\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image063.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"559\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 401px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 401\/559;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em>Final Image<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Now Let\u2019s Get Started!<\/h3>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Setting up the document on Photoshop is the first step of course. You\u2019re most probably looking into printing this poster so it\u2019s mandatory to set the correct Width, Height and Resolution that is apt for poster printing. Remember to use a high value for the resolution (minimum of 300ppi) and set the color to CMYK color mode for four color printing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13560 lazyload\" title=\"image002\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0021.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"467\" height=\"287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 467px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 467\/287;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 With the new document open, we first fill it out with a theme background color. In our example, we are going to use a fairly \u201cwashed out\u201d (#8ca9c) green color as the foreground and a darker hued version based on this original color. Just use the \u201cGradient Color\u201d tool to fill out the background.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13559 lazyload\" title=\"image004\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0041.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"309\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 469px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 469\/309;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Next, create a new layer by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+N.\u00a0 Then using varying sizes of a soft brush and a light green and dark green color paint some spots at random in our new layer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13558 lazyload\" title=\"image006\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0061.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"417\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 295px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 295\/417;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Next, go to Filter -&gt; Blur -&gt; Gaussian Blur.\u00a0 Use a very high value for the radius to make these brush strokes very blurry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13557 lazyload\" title=\"image008\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0081.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"372\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 441px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 441\/372;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Then, change the blend mode of this layer to \u201cOverlay\u201d and change its opacity to around 30%.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13556 lazyload\" title=\"image010\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0101.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"190\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 424px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 424\/190;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Great, we now have dynamic background layer for our poster. The next step is to add some foreground details. Using the Ellipse tool, inscribe a small very light yellow circle into our design. Take note that holding the SHIFT key as you inscribe circles constrains its proportions and makes it a perfect circle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13555 lazyload\" title=\"image012\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0121.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"264\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 302px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 302\/264;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Change the fill of this shape to 0%. Then, double click on this layer and click on the \u201cStroke\u201d in the layer options window and set the shape to have a 1px stroke of the same color of your shape. You may also want to reduce the opacity of this stroke layer if you want. (to around 50%)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13554 lazyload\" title=\"image014\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0141.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"204\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/204;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Great. Now duplicate this circle two times and vary the duplicate\u2019s size. Center the duplicates again to get this effect:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13553 lazyload\" title=\"image016\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0161.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"244\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0161.png 249w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image0161-65x65.png 65w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 249px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 249\/244;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Group these circle layers into one group. Then duplicate the group two times for a total of 3 groups of these circles. Resize and re-position these circles creatively into the poster.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13552 lazyload\" title=\"image018\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image018.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"393\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 367px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 367\/393;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0 Now, we will create quick grid. If you are good with your hands and the mouse you can simply create equally spaced horizontal and vertical lines using the line tool. If not, you can use the \u201cGrid\u201d custom shape to create a grid. Simply go to the custom shapes tool and pick the \u201cGrid\u201d as your shape of choice. Then place a row of grid shapes (hold down the shift key to make them proportional) on top of our poster. Use the same light yellow color of course.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13551 lazyload\" title=\"image020\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image020.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image020.png 470w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image020-320x190.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/280;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11.\u00a0 Then, merge the top grid layer as one grow. Duplicate it to make the next row, and keep duplicating until you create the grid.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13550 lazyload\" title=\"image022\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"357\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 323px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 323\/357;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12.\u00a0 With your grid finished, let us distort it up a bit by going to Filter -&gt; Distort -&gt; Twirl\u2026 Use a 50% twirl value and reduce the grid\u2019s opacity by 30%.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13549 lazyload\" title=\"image024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"353\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 460px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 460\/353;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>13.\u00a0 Now, using the grid as guide, create a set of horizontal lines of equal spacing like so. Do not forget that you can actually hold down the shift key and move the line tool downwards to create a perfect straight line. Merge all these lines into one layer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13548 lazyload\" title=\"image026\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"241\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 469px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 469\/241;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14.\u00a0 Then go to Filter -&gt; Distort -&gt; Waves\u2026 Set the following values for the Wave Distort filter:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wavelength: Min-100, Max-999<\/li>\n<li>Amplitude: Min-35, Max-350<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13547 lazyload\" title=\"image028\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image028.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"325\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/325;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>15.\u00a0 You will see the vertical lines get broken up. Afterwards, go to Filter -&gt; Distort -&gt; Polar Coordinates. Select the option \u201cRectangular to Polar\u201d to change the orientation of the broken horizontal lines.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13546 lazyload\" title=\"image030\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image030.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"370\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 460px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 460\/370;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>16.\u00a0 Finally, for the background paste in an old cardboard texture as the top layer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13545 lazyload\" title=\"image032\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image032.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"351\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 303px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 303\/351;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>17.\u00a0 Then set its blending mode to overlay to apply it correctly to the design.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13544 lazyload\" title=\"image034\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image034.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"369\" height=\"163\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 369px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 369\/163;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>18.\u00a0 \u00a0If you think that the texture darkened your design too much, you can try lightening it up by going to Image -&gt; Adjustments -&gt; Brightness Contrast and then adding some values to the Brightness setting.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13543 lazyload\" title=\"image036\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image036.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"376\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/376;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>19.\u00a0 Paste in a picture of a cutout skyline. This will be our \u201cCityscape\u201d.\u00a0 If this was from a real skyline, you might want to adjust the Brightness and boost the contrast to a high level to make the colors more lively and distinct.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13542 lazyload\" title=\"image038\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image038.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"265\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 472px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 472\/265;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>20.\u00a0 Duplicate the skyline image and then press CTRL+T. Right click on it to flip it Vertically and position the duplicate so that it looks like the reflection of the city. Reduce its opacity a bit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13541 lazyload\" title=\"image040\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image040.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"216\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 469px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 469\/216;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>21.\u00a0 Merge both layers. Then go to Image -&gt; Adjustments -&gt; Hue Saturation. Change the Hue to 25, the Saturation to 55 and the Lightness to 20. Make sure that the \u201cColorize\u201d box is ticked.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13540 lazyload\" title=\"image042\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image042.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image042.png 469w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image042-320x190.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 469px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 469\/280;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>22.\u00a0 Finally, change the blend mode of the skyline image to \u201cMultiply\u201d to integrate it properly to our poster design.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13539 lazyload\" title=\"image044\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image044.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"168\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/168;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>23.\u00a0 Next, we will highlight a couple of buildings in the skyline. Behind the skyline layer, create a long red rectangle that fits a building and goes towards the top of our poster. Change the blend mode of this layer to \u201clighten\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13538 lazyload\" title=\"image046\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image046.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"370\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 244px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 244\/370;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>24.\u00a0 Next, using the eraser tool, erase part of the top of this red rectangle. First rasterize this layer by right clicking on it and selecting \u201cRasterize\u2026\u201d Make sure that you use a large soft brush, and reduce the brush opacity by around 60%.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13537 lazyload\" title=\"image048\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image048.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"284\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 394px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 394\/284;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>25.\u00a0 Next, apply two filters to distort our red rectangle. First go to Filter -&gt; Distort -&gt; Ripple\u2026 Set a 110% amount and set the size to large.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13536 lazyload\" title=\"image050\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image050.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"379\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 357px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 357\/379;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>26.\u00a0 Next, go to Filter -&gt; Blur -&gt; Radial Blur\u2026 Then select an amount of 5, a Blur Method of Spin, and quality set to best.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13535 lazyload\" title=\"image052\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image052.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"358\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 321px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 321\/358;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>27.\u00a0 Duplicate the process for the 2 or more buildings as appropriate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13534 lazyload\" title=\"image054\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image054.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"356\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/356;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>28.\u00a0 Great! Now, you can type in your title text. Use a white color for your text so that it is easy to see.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13533 lazyload\" title=\"image056\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image056.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"303\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 292px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 292\/303;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>29.\u00a0 Then, double click on a text layer and on the layer styles window that opens, apply a drop shadow with a 20 size value.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13532 lazyload\" title=\"image058\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image058.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"358\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/358;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>30.\u00a0 Next, using the same processing as the skyline, we place in a guitar image to reinforce the message of a musical event.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13531 lazyload\" title=\"image060\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image060-295x213.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"213\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 295px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 295\/213;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>31.\u00a0 Finally, we add in some more detail text below the skyline. We changed one text set to a light yellow color to emphasize its importance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13530 lazyload\" title=\"image062\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/image062.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"109\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 160px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 160\/109;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>32.\u00a0 Once done, you should have an amazing Urban Poster style with retro elements built into it. Even more impressive to your prospects is if you had matching brochures or business cards to go with your poster design. You can still use the steps in this tutorial but you have to make sure to adjust the dimensions at the very beginning. 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