Theatre Poster Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Sellfy
Show an art print the way it will actually look: on a theatre poster mockup.
Good pick for illustrators, event promoters or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick 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.
Credit goes to Sellfy. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Theatre Poster Mockup: editable parts
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Brightness to match the scene
How to edit this Theatre Poster Mockup in Photoshop
- Keep the ad simple: one image, a short headline and the logo.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Check the crop so faces and logos stay inside the frame.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
One more thing: night or backlit scenes usually have a glow layer. Push it up for lightboxes, down for printed paper.
Ways to use this Theatre Poster Mockup
- Show an art print on your online shop or product page.
- Share a campaign visual on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Make two or three colour versions of a gig poster and let the client pick.
Before you download
- Made by Sellfy. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
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Questions about this mockup
Can I use this poster mockup for client work?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
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.
Can I change the surroundings?
Usually only lighting and shadows are adjustable. The street, sky or building are part of the photo.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Sellfy gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
