
Explore the affinity suite—photo, designer and publisher—through guided lessons, downloadable resources, and flexible pacing, led by Lindsay Marsh and Jeremy Hazel, featuring hands-on design projects.
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 interface
How 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
Learn to use mask layers and non-destructive live filter layers in Affinity Photo to control blur. Practice masking with white reveals black conceals, and apply Gaussian blur.
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
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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
Create attention grabbing YouTube thumbnails by learning to skew, warp, and liquify text in Affinity Photo, using grouping, transform, and pixel layers workflows.
Download and unzip the file for all the resources used in this project
Create a repeating flare brush by duplicating and aligning 300-pixel flares, then simulate light bouncing off a solid with a gradient mask and add mode.
Set up images in affinity photo 1.9 by choosing inch-based size and dpi, crop and straighten raw files, adjust exposure and curves, and build clipping masks for composites.
Learn to add lights in Affinity by creating a moon glow with a circle, radial gradient, and Gaussian blur live filter, using blend modes like lighten, screen, and linear light.
Learn how to create seamless backgrounds with pattern layers in Affinity Photo 1.9, using brushes, styles, lightning brush, and live filter layers to stamp and vary patterns with Gaussian blur.
Experiment with Affinity 1.9 by turning a pixel selection into a brush, refine the selection, and use the new brush to build layered bouquets across multiple layers.
Explore applying live filter layers to masks in Affinity Photo 1.9, using gaussian blur to blur masks for background elements and enhance foreground contrast.
Learn the basics of Affinity Designer, a vector-based program and alternative to Adobe Illustrator, mastering shapes, the pen tool, logos, type gradients, textures, and typography-based poster.
Trace a dog icon with the pen tool, switch between node and pen tools (P and A), adjust curves, add nodes, align circles, and trim to a two-tone design.
Add highlight strokes to the type using the pen tool, adjust curve and thickness, and balance typography with popsicle icons to create a cohesive, airbrushed logo.
Explore shapes and gradients by creating an oblong circle backdrop, thickening strokes, layering gradient circles with effects in Affinity Designer to craft a gradient mesh-like background and a polished logo.
Add grain to vector illustrations in Affinity Designer to create texture while preserving vector quality, then export using artboards as PNG with transparency and EPS for print.
Explore vector weaving in Affinity Designer by dividing and subtracting to cut lines, convert to curves, apply gradients and noise for depth.
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!