As mentioned previously, being straight forward is appreciated. The first part with the masking using a gradient was GOLDEN for me. I have used Lightroom for years and thought I’d give this Serif Affinity a try. I became frustrated when searching for a linear gradient masking tool. You are the first person that got straight to it. Another I tut I watched suggested using a Fill Layer and blah… The way Affinity uses their layers is definitely a learning curve. Using clipping masks is what I’m used to from Photoshop, but this is taking some getting used to; as with anything new. Thank you, you have a new sub!
Rite Michael Dude, Found your channel last night and am I so glad I did! After a sabbatical of about 15 years from photography and about 10 for software I've decided to take it back up again (Old n need something to do) The walks and nature are great though! TFS, GB :) Subbed...
Hello Michael, just found your tutorials on Affinity Photo. It's amazing to see how you approach each of the editing tools, with the detailed but easy to understand explanation as to when and how the tool should be used. Thanks so much for sharing. Just subscribed and keep up the great work.
Loved this! To the point, very brief discussion about it but the visuals tell the story. It's hard to learn more of Affinity Photo when you only use it every so often, and these are the types of tutorials I really need to point me to worthwhile editing options. Nice job Michael. Liked, Subbed. Looking forward to going through more of your clips.
One thing about using the gradient tool on a mask is that once you move to another tool, the gradient is applied and you can no longer edit it (although you can of course still edit the adjustment). However if you add a Fill layer instead of the gradient tool it stays editable, even if you go elsewhere and come back: - Add an Adjustment / Live layer. - Add a Fill layer and drag it onto the Adjustment layer’s thumbnail. - With the child Fill layer selected, click the layer’s fill color and select the gradient tab. Make sure the Type is Linear. - Select the right-hand end of the gradient and set it to fully transparent. The color of the Fill layer is not important, but the transparency is. - On the preview, drag the gradient end handles around to get the desired coverage. For many effects, this will be functionally the same as a mask, but since it’s not a pixel layer it remains editable. However, visually it’s not always exactly the same as a true mask, particularly in terms of layer blend modes. If you need a non-destructive layer mask, experiment and see if it works.
5:24 can you please tell me how to do this with Affinity 2 for iPad? I’m struggling to follow what you say because iPad version has completely different user interface
Unfortunately, I don't have the iPad version, so I'm not sure how it works on there. It should be a similar process, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to tell you exactly where everything is. Sorry!
@@MichaelSturgill Yep, i need to learn a lot i just started use that, before i use only lightroom 6 maybe 5 years. Now is time to learn something else and come to better
As mentioned previously, being straight forward is appreciated. The first part with the masking using a gradient was GOLDEN for me. I have used Lightroom for years and thought I’d give this Serif Affinity a try. I became frustrated when searching for a linear gradient masking tool. You are the first person that got straight to it. Another I tut I watched suggested using a Fill Layer and blah… The way Affinity uses their layers is definitely a learning curve. Using clipping masks is what I’m used to from Photoshop, but this is taking some getting used to; as with anything new.
Thank you, you have a new sub!
This was very straightforward. I'm glad I found your video. I'm new to AP2
Thanks man, your tutorial is really helpful.
Yes a detailed video on using the scope would be most helpful!
I'll start working on it then! Thank you!
Thank you for this video, so far is the best I have seen.
Glad I found your videos. They're wonderfully straight forward, and will help me get better with AP.
Thank you! I'm glad to hear that
Just what you need! Simple and fast. Great tips. Thanks Michael!!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for sharing this tutorial with a lot of helpful tools and tips just in few minutes.
I'm glad you liked it!
Rite Michael Dude, Found your channel last night and am I so glad I did! After a sabbatical of about 15 years from photography and about 10 for software I've decided to take it back up again (Old n need something to do) The walks and nature are great though! TFS, GB :) Subbed...
Bro, I'm gonna get the Affinity because of you! It seems so easy to do everything with this! Can't believe that adobe is all the way around!
That's awesome! It's always great to see alternative software option that are great to use. I hope you like the switch
Hello Michael, just found your tutorials on Affinity Photo. It's amazing to see how you approach each of the editing tools, with the detailed but easy to understand explanation as to when and how the tool should be used. Thanks so much for sharing. Just subscribed and keep up the great work.
Awesome, thank you very much!
I just found you - excellent tutorial. I have subscribed and excited to view many more of your tutorials. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Thanks - great tips and working pace.
Glad it was helpful!
Yes a goog idea for using the scope Thanks for your video very interesting
Glad you enjoyed it
Great tips Michael :D Thanks for these
Glad you like them!
Loved this! To the point, very brief discussion about it but the visuals tell the story.
It's hard to learn more of Affinity Photo when you only use it every so often, and these are the types of tutorials I really need to point me to worthwhile editing options. Nice job Michael. Liked, Subbed. Looking forward to going through more of your clips.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it!
Perfect!
Thank you!
yes scope video my friend!
I'll start working on it then! Thanks
Very helpful tips. Keep em coming.
Thanks, will do!
Thank you
You're welcome!
Hi, Just to say I like your style of showing how to use affinity and I've subscribed. Nice one.
Thank you!
Wow thanks you
No problem!
One thing about using the gradient tool on a mask is that once you move to another tool, the gradient is applied and you can no longer edit it (although you can of course still edit the adjustment). However if you add a Fill layer instead of the gradient tool it stays editable, even if you go elsewhere and come back:
- Add an Adjustment / Live layer.
- Add a Fill layer and drag it onto the Adjustment layer’s thumbnail.
- With the child Fill layer selected, click the layer’s fill color and select the gradient tab. Make sure the Type is Linear.
- Select the right-hand end of the gradient and set it to fully transparent. The color of the Fill layer is not important, but the transparency is.
- On the preview, drag the gradient end handles around to get the desired coverage.
For many effects, this will be functionally the same as a mask, but since it’s not a pixel layer it remains editable. However, visually it’s not always exactly the same as a true mask, particularly in terms of layer blend modes. If you need a non-destructive layer mask, experiment and see if it works.
Oh nice! Thank you for the tip!
You sir just got one subscriber more.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Clarity with brevity excellent movie
Thank you!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow
👍
awsome tips
Glad you like them!
5:24 can you please tell me how to do this with Affinity 2 for iPad? I’m struggling to follow what you say because iPad version has completely different user interface
Unfortunately, I don't have the iPad version, so I'm not sure how it works on there. It should be a similar process, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to tell you exactly where everything is. Sorry!
Did you ever do that scope-tutorial? I can't seem to find it..
I did. Here's the link to it: ruclips.net/video/_iXY1Bg5b6s/видео.html
Good tutorial, but hard to follow your mouse arrow on an iPad.
Thanks! Do you mean in terms of following on Affinity photo for the iPad or that you are watching the video on an iPad?
hi i use Affinity Photo 2 and i dont have View >> Studio Why??
(Edit) I found those window >> scope
Yeah, they moved it in Photo 2. I'm glad you were able to find it.
@@MichaelSturgill Yep, i need to learn a lot i just started use that, before i use only lightroom 6 maybe 5 years. Now is time to learn something else and come to better