
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about blend modes.
First, we will learn how blend modes work. We will take a deep dive into Affinity's most important blend modes, so you can know exactly what they are doing. We will take a look at the technical aspects of how they work, but then also break them down into simple terms that anyone can understand.
After that, we will do 20 practice projects. In these projects, we will practice using all of the blend modes we learned about earlier in the course. During these projects, you will learn how to...
Dodge & Burn
Sharpen
Add snow, sun rays, fog, and stars
Create special effects (vintage effect, soft glow, double exposure)
Use textures to enhance graphic design projects
This course comes with exercise files that we will use throughout the course projects. You will also receive a PDF that shows you where to find free resources online. By combining these free resources with blend modes, you can create stunning effects in your photo editing.
By the time you finish, you will have a deep understanding of how blend modes work, and know how to use them in your own projects.