How to design a retro funk album cover in Photoshop
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Create a new document in Photoshop
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Add the free resources
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Choose the image of the singer
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Add gradient over the image
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Add texture overlay
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Change colours on the image
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Add text to the album cover
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Convert text to Smart Object
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Add actions to create a long shadow effect
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Finish the type effects
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Bring the face and hands of the singer in front of the text
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Add more details to the poster
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Add a border to the poster design
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Curves adjustments to the image
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How to design a retro funk album cover in Photoshop
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Create a new document in Photoshop
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Add the free resources
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Choose the image of the singer
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Add gradient over the image
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Add texture overlay
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Change colours on the image
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Add text to the album cover
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Convert text to Smart Object
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Add actions to create a long shadow effect
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Finish the type effects
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Bring the face and hands of the singer in front of the text
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Add more details to the poster
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Add a border to the poster design
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Curves adjustments to the image
Description:
Learn to create a funky retro album cover from the 70s in this 30-minute Photoshop tutorial. Start by setting up a new document and importing free resources, including The Beardy typeface. Select a singer image, apply gradients and texture overlays, and adjust colors to achieve a vintage look. Add and style text using Smart Objects and long shadow effects. Bring elements to the foreground, incorporate additional details, and apply a border to complete the design. Master techniques such as curves adjustments, texture blending, and typography manipulation to craft an authentic retro album cover. Gain hands-on experience with professional design resources and expand your Photoshop skills for creating eye-catching vintage-inspired graphics.
How to Create a Funky Retro Album Cover in Photoshop