Affinity Photo: Basics Training

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Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics

This video tutorial is an excellent introduction to image editing in general and to using Affinity Photo in particular. Tool by tool and layer by layer, Marco Kolditz explains in over 11 hours what the program functions are for and how to use them. Basics plus practice!

Comprehensive Affinity Photo tutorial to get you started with image editing and the program
Introduction: Get an overview of the desktop and settings.
Layers: What are layers, what types are there and how do you work with them?
Tools: Each individual tool is presented and its use explained.
Adjustment layers: Find out what effect tonal value correction, white balance and co. have.
Typical methods of image processing: Apply what you have learned directly in practice.
Basics: Brought to the point step by step by Marco Kolditz in over 11 hours

One training course - all the basics! This tutorial is the perfect starting point for your successful entry into the world of image editing with Affinity Photo.

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content: 12 h Video training
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Introduction to the video training

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This is what you can expect in the video training "Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics"

You can expect a video training on the basics of "Affinity Photo".

Introduction

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.1 | What is Affinity Photo - Pixel vs. vector

In this video, you'll find out exactly what kind of program Affinity Photo is and how it differs from vector-based programs such as Affinity Designer.

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Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.2 | Workspace overview

Watch this video to find out how the program interface of Affinity Photo is basically structured and how you can customize it according to your needs.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.3 | Recommended presets

The Affinity Photo presets allow you to make helpful settings that will support you in your work with Affinity Photo from now on. In this video, video trainer Marco Kolditz presents his recommended presets.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.4 | Colors in Affinity Photo

In this video you will learn how to work with colors in Affinity Photo, how to select them, mix them and save them for further work.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.5 | Open an image

To be able to work with an image in Affinity Photo, it must first be opened. Learn about the different ways to open images in Affinity Photo in this video.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.6 | Create a document

Sometimes you don't want to start with an image as source material, but want to start on a new blank canvas. In this video you will learn what options you have for creating a new document in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.7 | Navigating through an image

When working with Affinity Photo, whether retouching, painting or creating graphic content, you will often need to navigate through an image - in this video you will learn how to navigate through images in a practical way.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.8 | Grid and Alignment

Affinity Photo offers the option of displaying grids for better orientation when working with photos and graphic content. In this video, you will learn how to display and adjust such a grid and how to ensure that objects are aligned with this grid.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.9 | Personas at a glance

To keep Affinity Photo clear, Serif has decided to divide the program into different "personas". Learn in this video what these personas are and what benefits they have.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 1.10 | Saving and exporting images

Once you've finished your work, you'll naturally want to save it in Affinity Photo - you can find out how to do this in Affinity Photo in this video.

Working with layers

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.1 | What are layers?

Layers are the foundation of working with Affinity Photo and therefore it is especially important to understand the basic principle of the concept of layers. Learn exactly what layers are in this video.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.2 | Working with Layers I

Working with layers is particularly important in Affinity Photo. Therefore, in these two videos you will learn the basic correct handling of various layers in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.3 | Working with Layers II

Working with layers is particularly important in Affinity Photo - here is the second video on the subject.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.4 | Layer Masks

Layer masks can be used to show or hide areas of a layer. Learn more about the different types of masks and how to use them in this video.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.5 | Layer Blend Modes

To mix different layers with each other, there are so-called "layer mixing modes". Watch this video to find out exactly what these blending modes are all about.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.6 | General Adjustment Layers

In addition to classic layers, there are also so-called customization layers. In this video, you can find out exactly what these customization layers are and what they are basically intended for.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.7 | Live Filter Layers

Live filter layers allow you to use effects non-destructively in Affinity Photo. Learn more about this special type of layer in this video.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.8 | Layer Effects

Layer effects can be used to influence the appearance of different layers in various ways. In this video, you can find out which effects are available in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 2.9 | Set up wizards

Affinity Photo's assistant helps you work with the program. In this video, you will learn how to set up the assistant optimally according to your needs and your individual way of working.

The toolbar

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.1 | Customize Toolbar

Affinity Photo's toolbar gives you quick access to the most important tools. In this video, trainer Marco Kolditz shows you how to customize the toolbar according to your needs.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.2 | Move tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's Move tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.3 | Selection Tools

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's selection tools are for, what functions they offer and how to work with them.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.4 | Crop tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's cropping tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.5 | Color Pipette

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's color pipette tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.6 | Repair Tools

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's repair tools are for, what functions they offer and how to work with them.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.7 | Brush Tool

Watch this video to find out what the Affinity brush tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.8 | Pixel Tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's Pixel tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.9 | Clone Tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's cloning tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.10 | Gradient Tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's gradient tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.11 | Dodge and Burn

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's Dodge and Burn tools are for, what functions they offer and how to work with them.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.12 | Sharpen and Blur

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's sharpen and blur tools are for, what functions they offer and how to work with them.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.13 | Blur Tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's blur tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.14 | Pen tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's pen tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.15 | Text Tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's text tool is for, what functions it offers and how to work with it.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.16 | Shape Tools

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's shape tools are for, what functions they offer and how to work with them.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 3.17 | View and Zoom Tool

Watch this video to find out what Affinity's view and zoom tools are for, what functions they offer and how to work with them.

Levels of adjustment

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.1 | Tone Correction

In this video, you will learn what the "Tone Correction" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.2 | White Balance

In this video, you will learn what the "White Balance" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.3 | HSL and luminosity

In this video you will learn what the "HSL" and "Luminosity" adjustment layers are for and how to use these adjustment layers effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.4 | Recoloring and Lens Filters

In this video, you will learn what the "Recolor" and "Lens Filter" adjustment layers are for and how to use these adjustment layers effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.5 | Black & White

In this video, you will learn what the "Black & White" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.6 | Tone Separation and Threshold

In this video, you will learn what the "Tone Separation" and "Threshold" adjustment layers are for and how to use these adjustment layers effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.7 | Shadow Lights

In this video, you will learn what the "Shadow Highlights" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.8 | Gradation Curves

In this video you will learn what the "Gradation Curves" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.9 | Channel Mixer

In this video, you will learn what the "Channel Mixer" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.10 | Gradient Conversion

In this video, you will learn what the "Gradient Conversion" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.11 | Selective Color Correction

In this video, you will learn what the "Selective Color Correction" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.12 | Color Balance

In this video, you will learn what the "Color Balance" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 4.13 | Split Toning

In this video you will learn what the "Split Toning" adjustment layer is for and how to use this adjustment layer effectively in Affinity Photo.

Examples from practice

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.1 | Optimize and save profile photo

Watch this video to learn how to resize and optimize a profile photo for web display using Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.2 | Simulate depth of field

Affinity Photo can be used to simulate a convincing depth of field gradient. Learn in this video how to set this filter optimally and achieve convincing results.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.3 | B&W Conversion and Color Key

Not all black and white is the same. In this video, learn how to create a black and white conversion in Affinity Photo in different ways and how to customize it with an exciting contrast.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.4 | Sepia toning with vignette

In this video, learn how to use Affinity Photo to give a black and white image a beautiful sepia look and create a vignette that draws the viewer's eye.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.5 | Adjusting contrast in the image

With the help of a contrast adjustment, the contrast of an image can be specifically reduced or increased. Watch this video to learn how to adjust the contrast of images using Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.6 | Using Overlays

Overlays can be used to create interesting and atmospheric effects in Affinity Photo. In this video, video trainer Marco Kolditz shows you some examples of the use of such overlays.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.7 | Remove image objects and scratches

Photos often have unsightly defects in the form of unwanted image objects or scratches. In this video, you will learn how to remove these defects quickly and efficiently using Affinity Photo.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.8 | Crop object

In this video, video trainer Marco Kolditz shows you how to skillfully cut out a technical object in the form of a path using the drawing pen tool.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.9 | Small Portrait Retouching

In this video, video trainer Marco Kolditz performs a small portrait retouching by removing imperfections in the skin area, neutralizing a color cast and lightening and changing the color of the eyes.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.10 | Liquefy

Affinity Photo's Liquify Persona can be used not only to create fun effects, but also to adjust the shape of models or objects in a professional and targeted way. Get to know the basic operation of liquifying image content in this video.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.11 | Remove or add noise

Some photos have a lot of noise, which is usually caused by poor lighting conditions during the photo shoot. In this video, you will learn how to minimize such noise, remove it completely or even deliberately add noise in order to achieve a harmonious overall result after complex image processing.

Affinity Photo Tutorial - Basics: 5.12 | Correcting perspective

Sometimes it is not possible to photograph a building from the front so that it appears distorted in perspective. Affinity Photo offers various tools to perform the perspective correction required in this case. In this video you will learn how to use these tools.

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New features in Affinity Photo 2.0

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The basics of Affinity Photo - learn now and use directly
Affinity Photo is a photo and image editing program from Serif. You've come to the right place if you want to learn how to use the software from scratch. By the end of the 11-hour video tutorial, you'll be familiar with Affinity Photo, you'll know all the important tools and functions, and you'll have already taken your first steps towards image editing - just the right tools for you to edit your own images, photos and image compositions in the future.

The basics - perfect for getting started: pixels and layers

Trainer Kolditz starts with the basics to motivate you to make your first image edits during the course of the tutorial. We start with the user interface in Affinity Photo, targeted presets and an overview of the workspaces, the so-called personas. You will learn how to load images into the program, work with the grid and export your work in a meaningful way. Particularly important: learn all about working with layers. What are they all about? How does the Affinity Photo layer principle work? What different types of layers are there and why do you need them - you'll find the answers in the tutorial.

Tools and adjustment layers - why you need them and how to use them

The software provides you with a huge number of tools and adjustment layers for image editing. The Affinity Photo tutorial will guide you through the almost endless possibilities: For each tool, you will learn what you need it for and how to use it. The same applies to the numerous adjustment layers. Whether color pipette, cloning, drawing pencil or pixel tool, whether tone value correction, gradation curves or split toning - after the tutorial you will know your way around and you will know when to use which function.

Affinity Photo practice - because do-it-yourself leads to skill and knowledge

With the Affinity Photo basics under your belt, you can get started right away: Marco Kolditz will show you typical image editing methods that are always needed. Among other things, you will optimize a profile photo for use on the web, perform a black and white conversion, adjust the contrast or correct the perspective. Once you have completed the tutorial, you can then deepen your knowledge with us and learn, for example, how to retouch, crop image elements or creatively apply overlays in Affinity Photo.