10 Retro Effect Photoshop Design Tutorials

Sometimes a design begs for a blast from the past – a retro look that will take viewers back in time.  You might need to make a single photo look old and aged, or you might want to create a completely retro-themed design, such as an old B-movie poster.  Learn how to use Photoshop to give any design a retro look with the following 10 retro effect Photoshop design tutorials.

1.  Retro Analog Photo Effect

Turn back the clock on any photo with this Photoshop tutorial.  It turns this:

How To Give Your Photos a Cool Retro Analog Effect - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-41-59

into this:

How To Give Your Photos a Cool Retro Analog Effect - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-42-07

 

2.  Retro Boxing Poster Photoshop Tutorial

Use Photoshop to create a retro boxing poster, then place them around town to advertise the big fight!

How to Create a Retro Boxing Poster in Photoshop  Psdtuts  - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-42-59

 

3.  Retro Pinup Effect

Turn any model into a retro pinup poster with this step-by-step Photoshop tutorial.

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4.  Retro Poster Photoshop Tutorial

Advertise your big event with an attention-getting retro styled poster.  Learn how to make one with this Photoshop tutorial.

Design a Retro Styled Poster  PSDFan - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-45-20

 

5.  Vaudeville Poster Design Tutorial

Craft a convincing Vaudeville poster design with the techniques outlined in this Photoshop tutorial.

Make a Turn of the Century Vaudeville Poster  Psdtuts  - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-46-28

 

6.  Vintage Photo Effect Tutorial

Turn any landscape photo into a vintage masterpiece with this tutorial for Photoshop.

Photoshop vintage effect  Veerle's blog 3.0 - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-47-32Photoshop vintage effect  Veerle's blog 3.0 - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-47-38

 

7.  Retro Collage Poster Photoshop Tutorial

Make a retro collage poster using the tips, tricks and techniques outlined in this step-by-step Photoshop tutorial.

Create A Cool Vintage Collage Design In Photoshop  Psdtuts  - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-49-19

 

8.  Retro Photo Coloring Tutorial

Use Photoshop’s coloring tools to give a modern-day photo a vintage appearance.

Retro Color Effect Photoshop Tutorial - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-50-35Retro Color Effect Photoshop Tutorial - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-50-29

 

9.  Make a Retro B-Movie Poster

B-movies were awesome, especially the horror movies – but they weren’t half as good as their posters!  Make your own retro B-movie poster with this tutorial.

Create incredible B-movie poster art - Tutorials - Digital Arts - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-51-41

 

10.  Retro Travel Poster

Duplicate the styles used on vintage travel posters to make your own modern masterpiece.

How to Make a Worn Vintage Beach Ad in Photoshop - Google Chrome_2012-12-14_12-52-52

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Brian Morris serves in various capacities as a freelance writer, content developer and public relations specialist for growing small businesses. When he’s not writing, he can be found on the racquetball court - usually getting his tail kicked by guys 20 years older.

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