Affinity Photo

3 days
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Course Description

In this three-day course, you'll develop a thorough understanding of Affinity Photo, the professional photo editing and image manipulation application. You will learn to perform RAW development, advanced retouching, color correction, and compositing using layers, masks, and non-destructive editing techniques. You will master essential tools including the healing brush, frequency separation, live filters, and advanced selection methods. By the end of the course, you will be able to edit and enhance photographs at a professional level and prepare images for both print and digital output.

Who Should Attend

Photographers, retouchers, digital artists, and creative professionals who need to edit, enhance, and manipulate images at a professional level.

Prerequisites:

  • Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X or Windows.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Affinity Photo Interface

  • Understanding the Workspace
  • Customizing the Interface
  • Overview of Tools and Panels

Lesson 2: Basic Photo Editing Techniques

  • Opening and Navigating Photos
  • File Formats and Importing Images
  • Zooming and Panning
  • Basic Adjustments
  • Cropping and Resizing
  • Rotating and Straightening
  • Basic Exposure and Contrast Adjustments

Lesson 3: Working with Layers and Masks

  • Introduction to Layers
  • Creating and Managing Layers
  • Layer Properties and Blending Modes
  • Using Masks for Selective Editing
  • Creating and Applying Masks
  • Refining Mask Edges

Lesson 4: Color Correction and Enhancement

  • Understanding Color Theory
  • Color Balance and Temperature
  • Saturation and Vibrance

Lesson 5: Advanced Color Correction Techniques

  • Curves and Levels Adjustments
  • Using the Histogram

Lesson 6: Photo Editing Techniques

  • Retouching and Repairing Photos
  • Removing Blemishes and Imperfections
  • Cloning and Healing Tools
  • Advanced Selection Techniques
  • Selection Brush Tool
  • Refine Selection and Feathering

Lesson 7: Using Filters and Effects

  • Applying Filters for Creative Effects
  • Blur, Sharpen, and Noise Reduction
  • Artistic Filters
  • Non-Destructive Editing with Live Filters
  • Applying and Managing Live Filters
  • Text and Shapes in Photo Editing
  • Adding and Formatting Text
  • Text Tool Basics
  • Character and Paragraph Styles
  • Using Shapes for Creative Designs
  • Drawing and Editing Shapes
  • Combining Text and Shapes

Lesson 8: Creating a Complete Project

  • Project Planning and Concept Development
  • Editing a Photo from Start to Finish

Lesson 9: Advanced Retouching and Repair

  • Advanced Healing and Cloning Techniques
  • Using the Healing Brush and Patch Tool
  • Frequency Separation

Lesson 10: Professional Photo Enhancement

  • Portrait Retouching Techniques
  • Skin Smoothing and Enhancement
  • Eye Enhancement
  • Creating Professional-Looking Results
  • Understanding Advanced Color Correction Tools
  • White Balance and Color Grading

Lesson 11: Output and Sharing

  • Exporting Images for Different Purposes
  • Understanding File Formats and Compression
  • Creating Optimized Files for Web
  • Preparing Images for Print
  • Batch Processing Multiple Images

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