Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations from Udemy

*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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Taught by Simon Foster, a recognized expert in Affinity Photo

Develops skills in Affinity Photo, a highly relevant tool in the image editing industry

Assumes no prior knowledge and takes learners from beginner to accomplished user

Covers essential topics like color correction, cropping, noise reduction, and layer masks

Includes advanced topics like blend modes, vector art, and painting

Provides a downloadable PDF with notes, saving learners time on note-taking

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations with these activities:

Review image editing techniques

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Reviewing prior image editing knowledge will provide necessary foundational skills for this course

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Look over previous notes on image editing
Experiment with basic editing tools in Affinity Photo

Explore Keyboard Shortcuts

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Being familiar with and practicing keyboard shortcuts will save you lots of time in the long run.

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Read through a list of keyboard shortcuts
Practice using the most helpful shortcuts in your daily projects

Follow Affinity Photo Tutorials

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There are many excellent tutorials available online that can help you learn how to use Affinity Photo.

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Search for tutorials on specific topics or techniques
Follow the steps in the tutorials carefully
Experiment with the techniques you learn on your own images

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Layer Mask Practice

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This topic is notorious for being difficult for students. Layer masks are a critical skill to master for creating selections and making edits to your images.

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Complete guided exercises in the tutorial
Follow a tutorial on layer masks
Experiment with layer masks on your own images
Seek feedback on your work from a peer or instructor

Create a Photo Collage

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By creating a photo collage, you'll reinforce your skills in layer masking, blending modes, and image resizing.

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Gather a selection of images that complement each other
Import the images into Affinity Photo and create a new document
Use layer masks to combine the images seamlessly
Experiment with blending modes to create different effects
Resize and arrange the images to create a balanced composition

Career center

Learners who complete Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Photojournalist

A Photojournalist uses photos to tell a story. They document current events and news stories. Taking photos is a big part of the job, but photographers need to be able to edit and enhance images to make the story pop. Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations can help photojournalists understand the tools needed to effectively enhance photos.

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Photo Editor

A Photo Editor selects, edits, and prepares photos for print or online publication. This course can help build a foundation for success in this role by teaching users to edit photos for maximum impact.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. A solid background in photo editing is required to enhance graphics. Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations can give graphic designers this background.

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Photographer

Photographers may work in a variety of different fields, but a solid background in photo editing is increasingly becoming essential. Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations can help photographers master the advanced editing tools that are essential to success in this field.

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Fashion Designer

Fashion Designers develop original clothing, accessories, and footwear. They sketch original designs, select fabrics and create patterns. This course helps build a foundation for success by teaching professionals to touch up photos of clothing and accessories to enhance visual appeal.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers create and implement marketing campaigns. Strong photo editing skills are increasingly essential to success in this field. This course may help build a foundation for success by giving professionals the tools they need to create visually stunning marketing materials.

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Social Media Manager

Social Media Managers develop, execute, and manage social media strategies. They help build a brand's online presence. Strong photo editing skills are essential to engaging audiences on social media. This course may help build a foundation for success in this role by teaching learners the tools needed to visually enhance content.

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Web Designer

Web Designers create websites, which includes determining the site's layout, text, images, and colors. Advanced photo editing skills are increasingly important as designers seek to add visual appeal to their projects. This course may help build a foundation for success by teaching users to edit photos for web in a way that makes them look amazing.

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Art Director

Art Directors oversee the visual style and production of a variety of media, including magazines, websites, and advertisements. Strong photo editing skills are essential to ensuring that visual products are cohesive and visually appealing. This course may help build a foundation for success by teaching users to edit photos to make them align with an artistic vision.

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Creative Director

Creative Directors develop and execute creative visions for a variety of media, including advertising, marketing, and design. Editing photos to perfection is critical to executing brand visions. This course may be useful by teaching users to edit photos to convey a specific message or emotion.

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Digital Marketing Specialist

Digital Marketing Specialists plan and execute digital marketing campaigns. They use a variety of digital channels to reach their target audience. Strong photo editing skills are increasingly essential to enhancing digital marketing content. This course may help build a foundation for success in this role by teaching learners the tools needed to visually enhance digital marketing content.

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Public relations manager

Public Relations Managers develop and implement public relations campaigns. They help build and maintain a positive public image for their clients. Strong photo editing skills are increasingly essential to convey the right image to the public. This course may be useful by teaching users to edit photos in a way that reflects the desired public image.

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UX Designer

UX Designers research, design, and test user interfaces for websites, apps, and other digital products. Strong photo editing skills are increasingly essential to enhance the visual appeal of user interfaces. This course may be useful to UX Designers who want to improve their skills for enhancing the user experience of visual components.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use data to solve business problems. They analyze data to identify trends and patterns. Strong photo editing skills are not typically required in this role, but this course may be useful for analysts who want to enhance data visualizations. The course can teach users to edit photos in a way that makes data more visually appealing and easier to understand.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. Strong photo editing skills are not typically required in this role. However, this course may be useful for engineers who want to create visually appealing software interfaces. The course can teach users to edit photos in a way that makes software more visually appealing and user-friendly.

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