Classy Poster Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Behance
Need to show a movie poster to a client? This classy poster mockup does the job in a few minutes.
It’s a handy file for event promoters and graphic designers. A small tip: check your artwork’s aspect ratio against the smart object before you start, or faces and logos get cropped.
Showing a campaign in context helps clients see the scale; a design that feels loud on a laptop can look quiet on the street. Show the same visual on a billboard and a flyer to present a consistent campaign.
Good for
- A movie poster
- An art print
- A gig poster
This is a free file from a designer on Behance. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Classy Poster Mockup: editable parts
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
- Brightness to match the scene
Add your design to the Classy Poster Mockup
- Export the ad artwork large so it stays sharp in the scene.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Match the ad’s brightness to the scene with the lighting layers.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Ways to use this Classy Poster Mockup
- Show a gig poster on your online shop or product page.
- Share a movie poster on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Use it as the cover image for a campaign visual in your portfolio.
Before you download
- Made by a designer on Behance. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
More free poster mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
A designer on Behance sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
How do I put my artwork on the poster?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
What ratio should my artwork be?
Open the smart object and check its canvas; design to that ratio. Most outdoor mockups use common print ratios, but it varies from file to file.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so a designer on Behance gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
