Are you ready to learn the entire suite of Affinity products and up your design game? This course guides through learning the many tools in Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher and the Affinity mobile apps.
In Affinity photo, Jermey Hazel will build 3 popular advertisements using the Affinity Photo program, as well as 3 separate Youtube thumbnails….an essential skill for any creator using the software. Lastly we will be building a complete movie poster using custom made brushes ...so you learn everything you need to build the poster.
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Are you ready to learn the entire suite of Affinity products and up your design game? This course guides through learning the many tools in Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher and the Affinity mobile apps.
In Affinity photo, Jermey Hazel will build 3 popular advertisements using the Affinity Photo program, as well as 3 separate Youtube thumbnails….an essential skill for any creator using the software. Lastly we will be building a complete movie poster using custom made brushes ...so you learn everything you need to build the poster.
Are you ready to learn the entire suite of Affinity products and up your design game? This course guides through learning the many tools in Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher and the Affinity mobile apps.
In Affinity photo, Jermey Hazel will build 3 popular advertisements using the Affinity Photo program, as well as 3 separate Youtube thumbnails….an essential skill for any creator using the software. Lastly we will be building a complete movie poster using custom made brushes ...so you learn everything you need to build the poster.
In Affinity Designer Lindsay Marsh will work through all of the major tools and work on an engaging downloadable tracing worksheet, so you can master that pen tool, shapes tool and create a series of icons in your very first hour. We then conquer a bright and colorful logo design as we work with typography and learn how gradients work. Next, we will focus on layout design as we create a front and back of a business card. Want to create a cool type only poster? We will do this and learn how to work with layers and textures. Lastly, we will create a practical tri-fold brochure and learn how to prepare and export files for print.
There is even a section where you learn the Pixel persona option in Affinity designer and create brushes that help you build a complete Sci-fi space scene like you would find in a professionally illustrated children’s book.
In Affinity Publisher, Lindsay Marsh will teach you a wide variety of tools like master pages, character styles, photo frames and how to work with large blocks of copy and content to create a beautifully styled front cover of a cookbook and several inside spreads. We will talk about exporting both digital and print files.
Lastly, Jeremey Hazel will cover the mobile Affinity apps - Both Designer and Photo where you will build out a complete Tshirt mock-up for use in multiple projects. We will show you how to do a digital illustration in both vector and pixel personas. In photo we will take 6 photos and create a cohesive themed portfolio for placement and display on instagram from a trip he recently took to Chicago and Milwaukee.
This class is HUGE. With well over 10+ hours of video content, downloadable project files, software instruction and practical fun projects, Jeremey and I are both proud to present this course to you today. Not only will you learn and feel comfortable with all of the software taught in this course you will also be able to create a wide variety of awesome practical projects. I will see you in the first lesson of the course.
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Learning objectives
- You will master the affinity designer, photo, publisher and mobile apps - the full suite of affinity software
- Master photo editing techniques - layers, masking, lighting, blending modes, effects and more
- Get comfortable using the pen tool and other vector tools to create logos, icons and graphics of all kinds
- Create multiple page books and layouts
- Know how to export and work with digital and print files
- Create a wide variety of projects including logo designs, brochures, books, instagram posts, posters, business cards, create brushes, digital graphics, advertisements and more!
- Learn design basics like layout, color and working with fonts and type, and mastering grids
- You will be able to create your own custom brushes in multiple programs
- Learn how to work with your own photos to create awesome compositions
- You will master the affinity designer, photo, publisher and mobile apps - the full suite of affinity software
- Master photo editing techniques - layers, masking, lighting, blending modes, effects and more
- Get comfortable using the pen tool and other vector tools to create logos, icons and graphics of all kinds
- Create multiple page books and layouts
- Know how to export and work with digital and print files
- Create a wide variety of projects including logo designs, brochures, books, instagram posts, posters, business cards, create brushes, digital graphics, advertisements and more!
- Learn design basics like layout, color and working with fonts and type, and mastering grids
- You will be able to create your own custom brushes in multiple programs
- Learn how to work with your own photos to create awesome compositions
Syllabus
The Course Introduction, Outline and Guide
Class Intro and Preview
IMPORTANT!! Please Watch! The Course Guide and Resources
Learn the basic 6 skills you will need to walk through Affinity Photo
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Syllabus
Download the image here for the basic section of the course
In this lesson we cover the basics of the Affinity Photo interface,including
The major 3 sections of the interface
How to customize the interfaceHow to dock and un-dock tools and windows
In this lesson we cover the basics of cropping , including
Adjusting the crop
Straightening the image
Working with overlays
How to create a layer
How to move a layer
How to nest a layer
The 5 types of layers in Affinity Photo
Pixel images are different than vector images, in this lesson we cover
How to rasterize an image
Why you want to rasterize the image
What is a clipping mask
How to apply effects to layers
How to adjust effects on a layer
Masking basics , including
What a mask is
How to adjust masks non-destructively
How to do soft masking and sharp masking outlines
downloads for the 2 projects in this section
In this lesson we cover
How to do a flood select
How to make a selection into a clipping mask
In this lesson we add gradients into the image we clipped in the previous lesson
How to create a gradient
How to adjust a gradient
In this lesson we add text and embellishments to the advertisement
Download the zip file for all the images brushes and tear textures used in this project
Create pixel brushes in affinity Photo and designer
Prepare photos for brush making in Affinity Photo
Export photos in an appropriate format for brush making in photo
Create a pixel brush off from a less than ideal photo
Modify and flatten an image for use in Affinity Photo
Import and export brush sets in Affinity Photo
Use the stock tab to find awesome stock images
Layer the images and apply the brushes we made in earlier course lectures
Utilize transparency to line up multiple images
Create light and shadow in the paper texture using pixel based brushes
Add in lighting filters to separate layers and create depth
Add in lens filters to change the feel of a piece
Add text to images using the artistic text tool
Add in curves adjustments to bring out defined areas of an image
use the 3-D effect on text layers to add visual interest
Utilize multiple light layers in the same image to tell a story
Download and unzip the file to get the images I use in the project
In this lesson we cover the basics of HOW to make a Youtube thumbnail for creatives, including
How to layout the image to handle objections before they watch your video
How to establish the 3 things the viewer looks for , and answer those questions through your image
Download and unzip the file for all the resources used in this project
Download all the files for the space project here
Make your own flare brush from a stock image
Prepare a brush file for creation of a pixel based intensity brush
Just another brush for your set where you:
Make your own flare brush from a stock image
Prepare a brush file for creation of a pixel based intensity brush
Lay out the vector assets and major blocks in the space scene
Nest layers inside of one another
Cover the techniques of size and space to create depth in the space scene
Add in pixel layers to the planets to create interest
Change blend modes to darken and lighten
Nest pixel layers to use the vector images as clipping mask
Add effect layers to the vector images
Add 3-D layer effects to the pixel layers
Add outer glow adjustments to the image layers to create soft glow effects
Add in flares and vector images to create rays
Adjust transparency of vector layers used
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Activities
Practice Cropping Images
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Practice cropping images using Affinity Photo to improve composition skills and develop an eye for detail.
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Open an image in Affinity Photo.
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Click on the Crop Tool from the toolbar.
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Adjust the crop handles to define the desired area.
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Use the Straighten Tool to correct any skew in the image.
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Click Apply to crop the image.
Design a social media post using Affinity Designer
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Reinforce your understanding of Affinity Designer's tools and features by practicing designing a social media post.
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Social Media Design
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Open Affinity Designer and create a new document with the appropriate dimensions for your social media platform.
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Use the 'Shape' and 'Pen' tools to create your design.
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Add text and graphics to your design.
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Export your design as a high-quality image.
Create a Poster using Layers
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Create a poster using layers in Affinity Designer to gain proficiency in organizing and manipulating design elements.
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Layers
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Create a new document in Affinity Designer.
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Add a background color or image to the document.
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Create a new layer for the poster's text.
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Add text to the layer and customize its font, size, and color.
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Create additional layers for images, graphics, or other elements.
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Position and arrange the elements on the poster using layers.
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Export the poster as a high-resolution image file.
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Create an animation using the pixel persona
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Practice using advanced techniques and tools in Affinity Photo to reinforce what you've learned and expand your skillset.
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Digital Art
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Open Affinity Photo and create a new document.
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Locate the 'Pixel Persona' tab and click on it.
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Create a new layer and start sketching your animation.
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Use the 'Timeline' panel to create frames for your animation.
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Animate your layers by moving them or changing their properties over time.
Create a digital magazine using Affinity Publisher
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Apply your knowledge of Affinity Publisher by creating a complete digital magazine, showcasing your layout and design skills.
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Digital Publishing
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Open Affinity Publisher and create a new document.
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Set up your master pages including page size, margins, and columns.
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Create your magazine layout, including articles, images, and graphics.
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Add interactivity to your magazine, such as hyperlinks and embedded videos.
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Export your magazine as a high-quality PDF.
Practice Cropping Images
Show steps
Practice cropping images using Affinity Photo to improve composition skills and develop an eye for detail.
Show steps
- Open an image in Affinity Photo.
- Click on the Crop Tool from the toolbar.
- Adjust the crop handles to define the desired area.
- Use the Straighten Tool to correct any skew in the image.
- Click Apply to crop the image.
Design a social media post using Affinity Designer
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Reinforce your understanding of Affinity Designer's tools and features by practicing designing a social media post.
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Social Media Design
Show steps
- Open Affinity Designer and create a new document with the appropriate dimensions for your social media platform.
- Use the 'Shape' and 'Pen' tools to create your design.
- Add text and graphics to your design.
- Export your design as a high-quality image.
Create a Poster using Layers
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Create a poster using layers in Affinity Designer to gain proficiency in organizing and manipulating design elements.
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Layers
Show steps
- Create a new document in Affinity Designer.
- Add a background color or image to the document.
- Create a new layer for the poster's text.
- Add text to the layer and customize its font, size, and color.
- Create additional layers for images, graphics, or other elements.
- Position and arrange the elements on the poster using layers.
- Export the poster as a high-resolution image file.
Create an animation using the pixel persona
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Practice using advanced techniques and tools in Affinity Photo to reinforce what you've learned and expand your skillset.
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Digital Art
Show steps
- Open Affinity Photo and create a new document.
- Locate the 'Pixel Persona' tab and click on it.
- Create a new layer and start sketching your animation.
- Use the 'Timeline' panel to create frames for your animation.
- Animate your layers by moving them or changing their properties over time.
Create a digital magazine using Affinity Publisher
Show steps
Apply your knowledge of Affinity Publisher by creating a complete digital magazine, showcasing your layout and design skills.
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Digital Publishing
Show steps
- Open Affinity Publisher and create a new document.
- Set up your master pages including page size, margins, and columns.
- Create your magazine layout, including articles, images, and graphics.
- Add interactivity to your magazine, such as hyperlinks and embedded videos.
- Export your magazine as a high-quality PDF.
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