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*Recently updated to cover the new features in Affinity Photo 1.7. *

Affinity Photo is the hottest new image editing program for the Mac and Windows. It has many powerful tools for making your photos really shine. But you need to know how to use it, and how to get the best out of it.

This course has been designed with that in mind. With around 80 lectures and 11 hours of content, Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations takes you from complete beginner through to accomplished user. The major features of the 1.5 and 1.6 updates have been added for free to the course - this course intends to grow as Affinity Photo does.

I study Udemy courses myself and it struck me how much time I spend making notes I can refer to. I estimate it increases my study time by a factor of at least 4. So I've made notes for you. The second lecture of this series has an extra resource - a downloadable 50+ page PDF with a table of contents plus an index. This PDF contains notes based directly upon the Affinity Photo courses I offer. Bullet points, screen shots, tips - they are all there and you can keep the PDF and refer to it whenever you want. This should save you dozens of hours of note taking.

I assume no knowledge on your part. All you need is a willingness to learn, and I'll take you though all the basics like getting the color and tone sorted. rotating and cropping, sharpening and reducing noise, selections, layer masks etc. Then we'll go on to more advanced topics like layer blend modes, vector art, text and painting. By the end of the course you will know how, when and why to enhance your photos, and really make them shine.

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Rating 4.6 based on 1,545 ratings
Length 12 total hours
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Cost $14
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Instructor Simon Foster
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Language English
Subjects Art & Design
Tags Photography Photography & Video

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so far so good

So far so good.

Yes So far so good, I am enjoying Simon's presentation.

So far so good well.. is super nice that the teacher goes thru each little button to explain how it works, with nice sense of humor and very clear voice.

This seems to be about the right level for me So far so good, learning stuff already I want to learn Affinity to replace it for Photoshop Because so much info.

superklasse So far so good!

Reassuring instructions when it looks so daunting so far so good Excellent start to course.

An the good humor is a bonus Great Job so far so good... yes Oui.

Yes so far so good.

so far so good Really like the course!

So far so good,these tutorials give a better reason for the context as to when you need to use the tools I particularly like the individual elements, tackling normal editing techniques, one at a time, it enable one to easily backtrack and revise the video again and again.

So far so good!

Wow so far so good.

10/10 easy to understand So far so good.

this course explained complicated course with ease Its okay nothing I haven't learnt already so far so good Easy to follow watching on iPad .Working on course on MacBook .

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solid foundation

This course is a really solid way to build the foundations to manage Affinity photo, fantastic resources and very well explain tutorials, A+ Solid Foundation.

Done quite a few photography and other courses in Udemy, but this course sure help building a solid foundation.

A course like this can't cover everything about a very complex program like Affinity, but it never claims to do that in the first place, but it gives you a solid foundation as a launching point to explore it further.

Gives you a solid foundation for an amazing software!

yes, this course is great, simon is great at explaining things, thanks simon This was a really good course that fits the description - gave a solid foundation in all the tools, with solid lessons on basic techniques of photo editing.

Excellent teacher, great pace, getting a solid foundation.

A reluctant believer in full mark awards as it leaves no room for rewarding future improvement so my 41/2 star would represent my maximum Simon's way of teaching, and his humor, fit me very well, so I went for Affinity Designer Solid Foundation as well, so good was it... A great learning experience from a very knowledgeable professional.

Since I don’t have any experience with Photoshop It really gives you a solid foundation on multiple aspects.

I have done nearly all the Affinity courses with Simon F. Hig Overall The course achieves its aim of laying down a “solid foundation” for using Affinity.

Having now completed the course I can say that it really is a solid foundation to Affinity Photo.

It has given me a rock solid foundation in mastering the Affinity software.

The course tutor is very knowledgeable and whilst it feels like he could delve very deep into the individual topics, he wisely chooses to provide a course with the widest possible syllabus whilst giving enough depth that will allow users to take what they have learned and use this course as a solid foundation.

This course not only gives you a solid foundation in Affinity Photo, but also helps you understand the "why" when it comes to photo editing.

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looking forward

I'm looking forward to the more advanced sections.

looking forward to moving on from basics really, really good So far it is easy to understand.

Looking forward to watching after I complete this course.

I am looking forward to editing the photos as much as taking them!

Affinity now replaces the other one and looking forward to Serif's DAM next year (?)

I am looking forward to the remainder of the course.

I am looking forward to putting it to work and being able to review some lectures.

Looking forward to future courses.

As a complete novice, I'm looking forward to working with the thousands of photos I have.

Looking forward to the rest!

I'm already looking forward to going back over some of images and getting creative.

The only reason I have not given 5 stars is that I have not reached the end of the course and I am looking forward to the typography usage.

I'm looking forward to the remainder of the training.

Looking forward to the rest of it.

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step by step

Simon calmly takes you through the process step by step and provides plenty of little tips with a style that is not boring but is also not OTT Walks through every bit of affinity photo .

The course is a explained step by step.

Step by step Since I have used photoshop for years most of it was basic but I did learn a couple or things.

WITH OUT PUTTING THEESE TUTORIALS INTO PRATICE I'M STILL LEANING ALL THE TIME Thanks for the easy step by step lessons I have now decided to watch the whole video before putting anything into pratice yes Well done Simon, a very explanatory course without blinding us with to much science.I would certainly recommend this course to anyone.Thank you very much, John Easy and enjoyable way to learn the ins and outs of Affinity.

The format allows you to replay so you can take step by step notes when learning.

The beauty of it is to be able to go back & go through it step by step.

Affinity can be fairly involved, so a step by step tutorial makes the program a lot more approachable!

I would prefer having step by step instructions as where to click and what tools to use for each task.

Compared to the Affinity videos this is so step by step and personal.

just as needed as step by step intro Excellent for the beginner, very well delivered.

step by step instructions with very systematic approach and good explanations.

A clear picture that zooms in and out of details, clear step by step by step instructions at a rate I can follow, and a person who's voice, accent, and vocabulary I can follow.

Excellent match for an ancient 73 year life long pix snapper.... Great step by step intro into the best alternative to photoshop.

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easy to follow along

The instructions are easy to follow along with the sample photos provided to work with.

i like the humor Easy to follow along with and I appreciate the Star Trek references!

Great beginners tips so far, easy to follow along, looking forward to more direct instruction.

Simon Foster is a natural teacher, and easy to follow along.

its very good liked it and learned a lot good teacher Was very informative and easy to follow along!

Great source material and very easy to follow along.

Easy to listen to, easy to follow along Explanations are good and presented with flair.

Super helpful and easy to follow along if you have the program open!

The guys very funny and easy to follow along with.

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highly recommend this course

Highly recommend this course.

I highly recommend this course.

I would highly recommend this course.

Thank You It was great, I highly recommend this course!

I highly recommend this course whether you have some prior experience like me or are totally new to the subject.

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sense of humor

The instructor has a nice sense of humor that makes learning something complicated less intimidating.

Simon has a great sense of humor and an equally wonderful sense of pacing.

His sense of humor keeps things interesting.

Very articulate with his explanations..and he has a sense of humor!

The instructor has a good sense of humor and is able to keep me engaged in the topic.

The training approach suits me and what is more important the trainer is able to keep my attention and has a good sense of humor in it.

Great lecturer Like the flow, and instructors sense of humor.

I like the sense of humor and the recognition that all of this can look very scary to a beginner.

Great teaching style and sense of humor.

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well worth the money

Absolutely well worth the money You make it so easy to learn!

Having said all of this, I found the course well worth the money and will be watching the rest of Simon Foster's videos on Affinity Enjoyed the course, being a new user found it to be very helpful, some of the videos I found to be a bit advanced for a beginner but that said being able to come back to the course time and again it helps a great deal.I would recommend this course to any one.

Overall, thanks Simon easy to foliow and covers everything well worth the money a lot of learning and practice should fill the long winter nights here in Scotland Great course, really helpful but some of the lessons I was not able to download the material.

Well worth the money for me.

Need to go through it a few times, but well worth the money!

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little box of tricks

So much so, that I have now invested in 2 more courses, Raw Image Development and The Little Box of Tricks.

The Little Box of Tricks is a much more profound approach to Affinity Photo, so I am rushing to complete the Solid Foundations course in order to resume the Little Box of Tricks.

Have already purchased Affinity Photo: The Little Box of Tricks and Raw Image Development.

I can't wait to start the little box of tricks course.

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knows his stuff

Simon really knows his stuff, I am one of those users who pop onto youtube to find out things, and I agree that it is not always helpful, Simon on the other hand has covered everything I need to know and much more.

He knows his stuff.

Simon knows his stuff (about Affinity) and he's thorough-- yet he has the knack for not talking "over my head" Good course for beginning and learning Affinity Photo.

An excellent, thorough course suitable for beginners to Affinity and to photo processing in general, at an appropriate pace, with an instructor who clearly knows his stuff and has a very likeable way of getting it across.

Simon obviously knows his stuff and I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants a solid and fun way into using Affinity Photo.

Good lecturer, obviously knows his stuff and also knows the mistakes that everyone makes.

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layer masks

This course is perfect for beginners and those with a bit more experience who want to get to grips with Affinity and explains things like layer masks and blending modes which I've never really understood.

Extremely useful, particularly the sections on layer masks, layer blending and blend ranges.

This course is excellent, Learning layer masks and how to use the correctly.

There are some parts which are more difficult eg selections and layer masks, but these can be revisited as required.

Layer masks are still a little confusing, but practice, practice, practice!

Could have gone over selection methods and layer masks in a slower pace to get them embedded into our minds better.

I am still going to have to do a lot of practice to get the hang of layer masks but I'm hopeful this will become easier with time.

vrij basaal in het begin, soms iets teveel grapjes, layer masks vond ik uiteindelijk voor mijn intelligentie te moeilijk (waarom zwart-wit laag erbij?)

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easily understood

Easily understood Great class.

The course was very informative, well narrated, and quite easily understood, but I have had previous experience with PS, and that did help me a lot, new users may be overwhelmed by the details in this course, but if you persevere, and try the different techniques, your ability and skill will improve, I finally enjoyed the section on Macro, something I will most definitely be using, to save me some big time, Thanks again Thank you This is a great way to learn Affinity Photo.

The way this has been explained so far is easily understood for a total newbie at photo editing As an experienced photographer, I can highly recommend this for any beginners wanting to understand the basics through to the slightly more advanced techniques used in editing photography.

Very comprehensive and easily understood.

course is easily understood and moves at a good rate.

A little to "wordy" but does get the info over I am an editing novice, and this course breaks down the intimidation of Affinity into bite size pieces that are easily understood.

good info - easily understood I’m trying to replicate the actions in Affinity on another computer and I have to keep stopping to make sure I’m doing or selecting the right thing.

Easily understood.

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Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.

Assistant Photo Researcher & Photo Editor $40k

Data and Photo Processor $43k

Affinity Marketing Representative $52k

Photo Host $57k

Photo Reviewer $58k

Photo Editor 1 $67k

Affinity Installation Specialist $69k

Affinity Sales Agent Manager $73k

Affinity Sales Agent Manager 2 $77k

Senior Affinity Sales Agent Manager $78k

Photo Editor 3 $101k

Affinity Marketing Manager $114k

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Rating 4.6 based on 1,545 ratings
Length 12 total hours
Starts On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost $14
From Udemy
Instructor Simon Foster
Download Videos Only via the Udemy mobile app
Language English
Subjects Art & Design
Tags Photography Photography & Video

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