This is a tutorial show you how to transform the normal photo of the actor into movie poster with pro effects that was used by the designer of the movie .



Choosing the photo:
when you choose a photo for this tutorial make sure it's high quality and fully with blade thats all

1-Duplicate the background layer (Ctrl+J) then go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur then:


2-Add a layer to the duplicated layer a layer mask :


3-With a small brush with 50 hardness start painting on the edges of character's body then click on the layer mask while holding Alt (alt+click on lyer mask) to finish the hole area of the body:







this is the result until now:










4-Now duplicate the background layer 3 times like this:
5-select the second layer (like next pic) then change it's opacity to 75
6-Press Ctrl+U then :
7-Select the third Layer then change it's blend mode to Soft Light:
8-Press Ctlr+U then:
9-Select the fourth layer then change its blend mode Overlay And the Opacity to 75:
10-Press on Ctrl+U then:
11-Add a new layer drag it to the top then select the gradient tool (from black to transparent ) and add one like this: (to keep the gradient straight hold Shift while drawing it)
12-Select a big brush(black) with 0 hardness (by click right in the photo area :
13-Now start painting in the Edges like this :
14-Add a layer mask to the previous layer:
15-with a small brush (black) paint the hands and sword area (not the legs):
16-Now select the second top layer lik this:
17-Press Ctrl+U then follow this pic :


And this is the final result: