Create a retro photo effect

Hello and welcome to our 20th tutorial on AREA 1!

Here’s what can you achieve by following this tutorial:

First, open the image you want to convert into a retro photo in Adobe Photoshop.

Then go to Filter > Texture > Grain (Intensity: 0 / Contrast: 100 / Grain Type: Soft).
See Screenshot 1.

After this, go to Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation (or hit CTRL + U) and check the Colorize box. Use Hue: 200 / Saturation: 30 / Lightness: 55.
See Screenshot 2.

Duplicate your layer and then go to Filter > Blur > Motion Blur (Angle: 90 / Distance: 35).
See Screenshot 3.

Change the blending mode of this layer to Color Burn.

You can use any settings you want at the Hue/Saturation step. If you want other color, just change the settings until you are satisfied.

That’s it! Hope you like it!

Author: Mihai Opariuc - E-mail

My name is Opariuc Mihai, I'm a graphic/web designer from Ploiesti, Romania and I'm the owner of AREA 1. I hope we can share a lot of information, tips&tricks and ideas through this website. Follow me on Twitter @area1.

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