Affinity Photo: Masking, Retouching, and Compositing

Ready to take your photo editing skills to the next level? While basic adjustments can improve a photo, mastering advanced tools like masking, retouching, and compositing allows you to fully realize your creative vision. This text-based course guides you step-by-step through the essential techniques needed to transform ordinary images into stunning digital art. You will start by building a solid foundation in core terminology, layer structures, and selection mechanics. From there, you will progress to practical editing scenarios, learning how to blend multiple photos seamlessly and clean up portraits with professional precision. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to tackle complex creative projects with a highly efficient, non-destructive workflow. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational layer terminology and non-destructive editing principles. - Master advanced masking techniques to isolate intricate subjects like hair and foliage. - Apply professional retouching methods, including frequency separation and blemish removal. - Combine multiple images into realistic composites with realistic lighting and shadows. - Utilize live filter layers and adjustment layers for flexible, precise color grading. - Configure export settings to maintain high image quality across digital and print media. The course begins with essential definitions and interface navigation before moving into practical, step-by-step written exercises that build your editing confidence. It is designed for beginners who have a basic familiarity with image editing and want to expand their skills, with no advanced prerequisites required. Start reading today to unlock the full creative potential of Affinity Photo.