Magnificent Vintage Poster Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
A movie poster looks better on a magnificent vintage poster mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
Useful for illustrators as much as for event promoters. One thing worth knowing: night or backlit scenes usually have a glow layer. Push it up for lightboxes, down for printed paper.
It’s also handy for student and portfolio work, when you want to show a campaign that never went live.
Zippypixels created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Editable options in the Magnificent Vintage Poster Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Brightness to match the scene
How to edit this Magnificent Vintage Poster Mockup in Photoshop
- Check the smart object’s ratio first, then build the ad to match it.
- 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.
- Check the crop so faces and logos stay inside the frame.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Ways to use this Magnificent Vintage Poster Mockup
- Show a movie poster to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of an art print and let the client pick.
- Share a campaign visual on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Before you download
- Made by Zippypixels. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Browse more free poster mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Zippypixels 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 add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
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 Zippypixels gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
