Master Blend Modes in Affinity Photo

Learn how blend modes combine a blend layer with a base layer beyond simple opacity, using multiply, screen, and overlay to create the final result.

Learn how the multiply blend mode darkens images by combining darkness from base and blend layers, with practical demos using gray fills, black and white, and color.

Master the screen blend mode in Affinity Photo, the brightening counterpart to multiply. See how black, white, and gray areas interact with the underlying image to produce lighter, transparent results.

Explore overlay, a contrast blend mode that brightens or darkens based on the layer. Compare it to multiply and screen; 50% gray yields no change.

Discover the secret of blend modes in Affinity Photo by concentrating on the three essentials: multiply, screen, and overlay.

Learn to use the place image tool in Affinity Photo, locate it in customize tools, and quickly add images to your document, preparing for practical applications of blend modes.

Learn to add birds to a photo using the place image tool and the multiply blend mode to remove the sky, then refine with a curves adjustment and masks.

Place a texture in affinity photo, align it with the image using shift, and blend with overlay while masking to protect the subject. Find textures on pixabay, unsplash, or pexels.

Sharpen photos in affinity photo using a 50% gray high pass filter with overlay or soft light, emphasizing edges with a small radius.

Master dodge and burn in Affinity Photo by painting on a pixel layer with white and black, using the overlay blend mode to brighten the subject and darken the surroundings.

Apply a vintage effect with free vintage overlays and the overlay blend mode in Affinity Photo, adjusting HSL saturation, white balance, and curves to brighten and tint.

Create a soft glow in Affinity Photo by duplicating the layer, using the screen blend mode, blurring with Gaussian blur, and darkening shadows with a curves adjustment.

Learn to create a double exposure in Affinity Photo by blending two images with screen mode and refine with a curves adjustment to control light and contrast.

Add film grain to photos in Affinity Photo using overlays from the course resources PDF, blending with overlay or soft light for a vintage look.

Place light leak overlays in Affinity Photo, use screen blend mode, and stack leaks for color and glow. Add curves, white balance, and film grain to simulate a film look.

Download free firework overlays, place them into the photo, and use screen blend mode; blur, mask overlaps, group for brightness, then paint surface reflections to blend with the background.

Learn to add realistic snow to photos in Affinity Photo using free snow overlays, screen blend mode, Gaussian blur, motion blur, and masks to control coverage and create falling snow.

Add stars to a photo in Affinity Photo by placing a star image and using screen blend mode with masking; keep sky color with an HSL adjustment and duplicate stars.

Apply free fog overlays in Affinity Photo using screen blend mode, then mask and adjust opacity, curves, and white balance for a cooler, misty blue effect.

Learn to add light rays to a photo by placing a light ray asset, flipping and rotating for direction, using the screen blend mode, and masking to integrate the rays.

Create sunbursts in Affinity Photo with a radial gradient on an ellipse, screen blend mode, and Gaussian blur. Duplicate the glow and apply a curves adjustment to boost contrast.

Create a neon light effect in Affinity Photo by drawing a white-stroked circle, adding outer glow and blur, using the color wheel for contrast, refining with masking, soft-light painting, curves.

Explore how to use blend modes to enhance text in graphic design in Affinity Photo, experimenting with color, overlapping shapes, and layer techniques to create dynamic typography.

Learn how to enhance designs by applying textures with blend modes such as screen and multiply, adjust curves, and layer textures over text and backgrounds in Affinity Photo.

Explore creative blend modes in Affinity Photo by building a party invitation with smoke textures, gradient fills, film grain, and layered effects like recolor, blur, and outer glow.

Create a vintage style grand opening flower shop flyer in Affinity Photo by layering textures and illustrations with a frame, using overlay, multiply, and color burn blend modes and typography.

You've finished the course as a blend mode master, celebrating your progress in mastering blend modes in Affinity Photo. See you in the next Affinity Revolution tutorial.