Affinity Photo for the iPad from Udemy

Please note: Version 2 of Affinity Photo for the iPad has been released. The interface is almost identical but uses different graphics for the icons, and version 2 has new features. This course contains a wealth of tuition that is directly relevant to Affinity Photo 2, but was made using Affinity Photo 1. I've added extra videos to cover the differences plus new features, but I recommend looking at the course sample videos when considering this course.

Affinity Photo for the iPad is a game changer. There's never been a complete photo editing software app for a mobile platform, until now. But all that power can be daunting at first, and that's where this course comes in.

I assume no knowledge on your part, only that you have a copy of Affinity Photo installed on an iPad. With over 9.5 hours of tuition I'll take you through the basic five steps you should consider when you edit any photo. I'll give you downloadable photos to follow along with and set you exercises to lock down your new skills.

Then we go through five photos and work each one up from scratch so you can go through the entire process from start to finish and get your workflow locked in place.

Then I'll take you through more advanced topics like selections, layer masks, layer blend modes, converting images to black and white, dodge and burn techniques, the best way to use filters and adjustment layers, using shapes, gradients and text, why Hollywood selfies sometimes fail and how to correct them, advanced selections, using curves (the professional's choice, according to some of them...), cloning out blemishes etc.

I'll teach you about the tools in Affinity Photo. But just as importantly I'll teach you about workflow and technique - when you use a tool, why you use a tool, and the potential pitfalls of certain tools. I can do this for you because I've been a designer for over 30 years and some of the lessons I'll give you have been heard earned. I also spent some time as a teacher and I'm always asking myself 'How will this lesson help people to learn? What would help me to understand this concept if I came to it as a beginner?' Feel free to read the reviews of other courses I offer at Udemy and see what other users think of my lessons. I'm happy to stand by their words.

This course will take you from novice to competent. I don't teach you a whole load of fancy effects to smother your photos with. I teach you Solid Foundations to build upon. I'll help you make your photos shine.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Enhance photos using affinity photo for the ipad
Use techniques as well as tools to make their photos shine

Learn to identify and fix common problems with photos
Take a photo from start to finish using tried and trusted methods

Enhance photos using affinity photo for the ipad
Use techniques as well as tools to make their photos shine
Learn to identify and fix common problems with photos
Take a photo from start to finish using tried and trusted methods

Syllabus

Get over the hurdle of opening up Affinity Photo and find your way around the program

Start Right Here!

Affinity Photo 2 is here and there are some changes to tell you about...

Creating new files in Version 2 of Affinity Photo for the iPad

New for version 2: The Command Controller and Quick Menu

A basic workflow for you to find your feet

Learn how to rotate and crop, Adjust the tone and color balance, fix blemishes, sharpen and deal with digital noise

Rotate and Crop, part 1

Rotate and Crop, part 2

Rotate and Crop, part 3

What is a Layer, part 1

Layers, part 2

Layers, part 3

Get the dark and light right, part 1

Get the dark and light right, part 2

Get the dark and light right, part 3

Get the dark and light right, part 4

Get the dark and light right, part 5

Get the color balance right, part 1

Get the color balance right, part 2

Get the color balance right, part 3

Get the color balance right, part 4

Blemish removal, part 1

Blemish removal, Part 2

Noise reduction

Sharpen your images, part 1

Sharpen your images, part 2

Sharpen your images, part 3

Sharpen your images, part 4

Five steps to a better photo, five photos developed from start to end to practice what we've learned...

Practice part 1 - Feeling a bit sheepish...

Practice part 2 - Kick this one around...

Practice part 3 - Make Heathcliffe's day.

Practice part 4 - Because some photos are not nice...

Practice part 5 - Summertime hues...

Learn how to isolate parts of your image to work on it separate from the rest of your photo

Selections, part 1 - the rectangular marquee

Selections, part 2 - the elliptical marquee

Selections, part 3 - drawing selections

Selections, part 4 - quick mask

Selections, part 5 - auto select

Selections, part 6 - modify selections

Selections, part 7 - the magic wand

Selections, part 8 - the refine brush

Selections, part 9 - combine selections

Layer masks - the concept

Layer masks, part 2

Layer masks, part 3

Layer Masks, part 4 - built in layer masks

New for 2.0 - Live Layer Masks

Curves, part 1

Curves, part 2

Curves, part 3

Layer blend ranges, part 1

Layer blend ranges, part 2

The clone brush, part 1

The clone brush, part 2

The hue, light and saturation adjustment layer

Dodge and burn, part 1

Dodge and burn, part 2

Use Affinity Photo to creatively enhance your photos

Converting to black and white, part 1

Converting to black and white, part 2

Clipping layers

Layer blend modes, part 1

Layer blend modes part 2 - uses

Affinity 1.9 - Divide Layer Blend Mode

Filters, part 1

Bonus lecture - Affinity photo 1.7 does things a bit differently...

Filters, part 2

New for 2.0 - The Live Mesh Warp Filter

Gradients

Shapes

Shapes and the transform studio

Shapes, part 3 - the pen tool

Layer effects and styles

Using text

Liquify, part 1

Liquify, part 2

Export your files, part 1

Exporting formats

New for 2.0 - WEBP and JPEG XL Formats

Conclusion

1.7 is here! Here are the highlights...

Levels and HSL adjustment layer improvements

The Assets Studio

New filters

Alternate histories

Affinity 1.9 - The Develop Persona

Using the Develop Persona, Part 1

Using the Develop Persona, Part 2

Using the Develop Persona, Part 3

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Students with little to no experience in photo editing will benefit from this course

If you already understand photo editing basics, this course can help you master many advanced topics

The instructor has over 30 years of experience in design and teaching

Teaches you how to isolate parts of an image to edit

Explores advanced topics like curves, layer blend modes, and dodge and burn techniques

Covers the fundamentals in the initial lessons

Activities

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 for the iPad with these activities:

Review key concepts of digital photography

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Strengthen your understanding of essential photography concepts, such as composition, lighting, and exposure, to enhance your photo editing skills.

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Read articles or watch videos on digital photography basics.
Practice applying these concepts in your own photography.

Review basic photo editing techniques

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Brush up on foundational photo editing skills, such as cropping, color correction, and exposure adjustment, before delving into Affinity Photo.

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Go through a beginner's guide to photo editing software.
Practice editing photos using basic tools.

Apply photo editing techniques to practice images

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Reinforce your understanding of Affinity Photo's tools and techniques by practicing on sample images.

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Download and import practice images provided by the course.
Apply the editing techniques covered in each lesson to the practice images.
Compare your edited images with provided solutions for feedback.

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Offer to help beginner photo editors

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Solidify your understanding while helping others by providing guidance and support to начинающим фоторедакторам.

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Identify online forums or communities where beginner photo editors seek assistance.
Offer your help and provide constructive feedback on their editing questions.
Consider creating your own tutorial or resource to share your knowledge.

Explore additional Affinity Photo tutorials

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Expand your knowledge of Affinity Photo by following online tutorials that cover advanced techniques and specific editing scenarios.

Browse courses on Affinity Photo

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Search for Affinity Photo tutorials on platforms like YouTube or Udemy.
Choose tutorials that align with your interests and skill level.
Follow the instructions and practice the techniques demonstrated in the tutorials.

Attend photography or photo editing workshops

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Network with other photographers and photo editors, learn from industry experts, and discover new techniques.

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Research and identify relevant workshops in your area.
Register for workshops that align with your interests and skill level.
Attend the workshops and actively participate in discussions and exercises.

Create a photo editing portfolio

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Showcase your skills and progress by creating a portfolio of edited photos that demonstrate your proficiency in using Affinity Photo.

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Select a diverse range of photos to edit.
Apply advanced editing techniques to enhance the photos.
Organize and present your edited photos in a cohesive portfolio format.

Contribute to open-source photo editing projects

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the photo editing community by participating in open-source projects.

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Identify open-source photo editing projects that align with your interests.
Familiarize yourself with the project's codebase and documentation.
Make code contributions or suggest improvements to the project.

Career center

Learners who complete Affinity Photo for the iPad will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Image Editor

Image Editors work with images to enhance their visual appeal or correct technical issues. This course will teach you how to use Affinity Photo on your iPad to edit and manipulate images, giving you the skills to improve the quality and presentation of your images.

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Photo Retoucher

Photo Retouchers use software to correct and enhance photographs, removing imperfections and improving overall image quality. This course will teach you how to use the advanced tools in Affinity Photo on your iPad to retouch and enhance photos, giving you the skills to restore old photos, remove unwanted elements, and improve the overall appearance of your images.

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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. In this course, you'll explore the basics of photo editing using the Affinity Photo app for iPad, which is crucial for creating visually appealing designs for various platforms.

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Product Photographer

Product Photographers specialize in taking photographs of products for use in marketing and advertising. This course will teach you how to use Affinity Photo on your iPad to enhance and edit product photos, ensuring that your images are visually appealing and showcase the product's features effectively.

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Photojournalist

Photojournalists use their skills in photography and storytelling to capture and share important events and stories. This course will help you enhance your photo editing abilities using Affinity Photo on your iPad, enabling you to effectively communicate your stories through powerful and visually appealing images.

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Photographer

As a Photographer, you use your skills in composition, lighting, and photo editing to produce visual content for a variety of purposes, including commercial, artistic, and journalistic. This course, Affinity Photo for the iPad, will teach you how to use a powerful software to edit photos, giving you the skills you need to improve your images and create stunning visuals.

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Content Creator

Content Creators produce a variety of content, including written, visual, and audio, for online platforms. By taking this course, you'll learn how to edit and enhance photos using the Affinity Photo app, enabling you to create visually stunning content that captures the attention of your audience.

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Web Designer

Web Designers use their understanding of web design principles to create visually appealing and functional websites. This course will provide you with the knowledge to edit and enhance images for use on websites, ensuring your designs are visually stunning and meet the requirements of the web.

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Digital Marketing Specialist

Digital Marketing Specialists plan and execute marketing campaigns across various digital channels. This course will provide you with the knowledge to edit and enhance images for use in digital marketing materials, ensuring your campaigns are visually impactful and resonate with your target audience.

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Social Media Manager

Social Media Managers are responsible for creating and managing content on social media platforms, which often includes images. By taking this course, you'll learn how to edit and enhance photos using Affinity Photo on your iPad, enabling you to create engaging visual content for your social media campaigns.

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E-commerce Manager

E-commerce Managers are responsible for managing the online presence of businesses, including product listings and marketing campaigns. This course will provide you with the skills to edit and enhance product photos, enabling you to create visually appealing listings that increase sales and conversions.

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Art Director

Art Directors oversee the visual aspects of a wide range of projects, including advertising campaigns, magazines, and websites. This course will provide you with the skills to edit and enhance photos, giving you a deeper understanding of image manipulation and its role in visual communication.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers oversee the development and execution of marketing strategies for businesses and organizations. This course will help you enhance your visual presentation skills by teaching you how to edit and improve photos using Affinity Photo, ensuring that your marketing materials are visually engaging and impactful.

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UX Designer

UX Designers focus on enhancing the user experience of websites and mobile applications. This course will teach you how to optimize images for use in UX design, ensuring that your designs are visually appealing and user-friendly.

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Visual Effects Artist

Visual Effects Artists use their skills in computer graphics to create visual effects for movies, television, and video games. This course will provide you with the knowledge to edit and manipulate images, giving you a strong foundation in the technical aspects of visual effects.

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