Initially, I saw it is a 3 years old video, thought it might not be relevant, but it is not only relevant to current version of affinity app. Even it's among one of the best tutorials out there on RUclips. Thank you Jesse
Nicely done! I rarely "like" and comment a tutorial video, but this one is on point for the basics! I'm a lightroom user for awhile. I've been introduced to Affinity and since then I've been searching for a tutorial and trying to decide if it's worth it to switch software. This video made it simple and doable! Thank you!
THANKS Jesse. I am an amateur/pleasure only photographer and have been using Adobe's Photoshop to edit photos. However, as my PS CS5 was a free copy it no longer works and, as an amateur who only edits for my pleasure, I was NOT prepared to pay/rent/subscribe further to Adobe as the costs far outweigh my usage of their software. Now, having bought Affinity One as being the nearest to my limited workings with Adobe PS and the most suited to my needs. I have only now started watching your tutorials which I found concise, clear and well presented and will get me back to editng with fun again. THANK YOU mate! Alex. Keep producing
I just got Affinity yesterday. This is the first video I found & I love it! I didn't know much about PS. The tutorials always treated you like you should know this basic stuff because PS has been around for years. Because of you, I understand the concepts WAY better & I can't wait to jump into Affinity and get started! Thanks for being clear & basic without being condescending.
Very nicely done, Jesse. I've watched several Affinity Photos videos after deciding to abandon PS Elements for AP. This video of yours is head and shoulders above the rest- you speak clearly and enthusiastically, and the instructions are easy to follow. Great job!
I Watched this for one minute and I'm going to buy it right Now I've been waiting for software like this for years!!!!!!!!! I can afford to design again!!!!! Best Day EVER!!!!!!!!!Thanks Jesse!!
Thanks. Much better than other basic tutorials that I've seen. Right to the point. No silly jokes around. Concise and fast. I'm subscribing. I've got Affinity yesterday.
Jesse what a great introduction to Affinity! It would be helpful to "newbies" though if you could zoom into the icon for the tools that you choose so we know clearly what they look like and what they do. Your movements between them are just a little fast! But your presentation has convinced me to give the software a go. Thank you.
Timestamps! 1) 0:43 How to open a photo 2) 1:52 How to crop a photo 3) 4:10 How to remove an object from a photo 4) 7:00 How to remove blemishes from the face 5) 9:03 How to use adjustment layers (to adjust colour, etc.) 6) 10:57 How to use layer masks 7) 13:50 How to select objects 8) 15:25 How to move objects into another photo 9) 16:06 How to add text 10) 17:55 How to save and export your work
Thank you so so much for this video! My dad is a graphic designer and photographer and ended up putting affinity on my computer and I had barely any idea on how to use it (except levels, because I used to play around on photoshop when I was growing up and affinity is very similar). This video will help me edit photos for decals for my ceramics piece! ☺️
This was great! Thanks for these key basics...I used to be proficient in Photoshop but stopped using it for awhile. Then I got a copy of Affinity Photo and wanted to learn how to navigate and do simple tasks. This video was really helpful!
New to Affinity and I coming over from PhotoShop user of almost 20 years. You are greatly helping in the Affinity learning curve ...keep up the great EASY to understand in your tutorials!
I had Photoshop several years ago that my son installed on a computer I was using at the time. The computer crapped out and I lost PS. I've been using various online photo editing software to sharpen, crop and straighten photos of my paintings but yesterday I decided to purchase Affinity. I'm seeing that it's very much like PS and that's great. I downloaded it for half the price and that's so much less than PS. For my use which isn't much, Affinity will be fine. Thank you for making the tutorials!
Just bought the Photo program. Affinity has it on sale for $24.99. I have used Corel PhotoOaibt for over 10 years. What I have noticed so far that many tasks I do are easier in their Program. I won't uninstall PhotoPaint yet. Thanks for this video.
I really like you presentation. I have had affinity for about a year but seldom used it. You have given me a new appreciation for it and I will dig into it more. I am finding I do most of by photo clean up in the Mac PHOTOS edit. But many times want more.
Great video thank you! My extremely old version of Photoshop has decided to constantly crash, so I purchased Affinity Photo a few days ago. So glad I did as it is an awesome piece of software! 📸👌
Bro! I've had this software for about 2 years now and I've refused to stop using my 2007 era Microsoft Digital Imaging Suite software🤫 because I couldn't do basic tasks with ease. You have helped me cross over the line. I may never go back! Thanks for a great tutorial that is easy to understand.
What mac app would you suggest for mass photo editing, similar to what lightroom can do? I'm trying to get away from the monthly cost of creative cloud. Thanks
Great tips. I'll add one. I ALWAYS save my files at around 90-95%. Watch the % and you will notice that you still get near perfect quality, but your file size, for some reason drops dramatically. It is the recommended way to save by many pro's. Also, when saving your work, it can be good to also save the changes/history- there is a simple way to do that.
FWIW, when you were demonstrating the Inpainting Tool at 4:57 your flow was only at 25%. That's probably why it left remnants of his jacket. I imagine at 100% it would have worked as intended. Great video!
Also to back up Jesse's tip about adjustment layers, those of you that are saying for Jesse's 5th tip 'hey Jesse I can do the same thing in the main menu toolbar without using an adjustment layer', yes that's true but you DO NOT want to do that. Why? Because if you use adjustment layers, they are non-destructive and you can easily tweak the photos to your liking. When you use the same adjustments in the main menu toolbar, those are TOTALLY destructive. Excellent tutorial Jesse for beginners. Make it seem less intimidating for people who aren't used to or have never used Photoshop before
Great video!! Taught me many things on how to use the application. I had to be my girlfriends photographer for her graduation pictures bc of the covid 19 and this is really going to help me out! Thanks!!
This has been the best, most clearly explained video I've watched this week! You are superb man in your explanations and examples! I was doubting that I purchased this because my gawd I ended up with so many unworkable layers and was about to ask for my money back lol. You've saved Affinity photo some money on this day lol! Outstanding video, I've subscribed and I hope to become a pro with this to help with my business. Thanks a lot man!
hello, just started using ap . was looking for some good videos (nice intro to ap) this is it, very good clear info for noobs hehehe so thank you. please keep those videos coming
OMG thank you!! This has helped me understand the desktop version so so much!! I have affinity on my iPad pro and find it so different to the desktop version. Cant wait to get creating tomorrow. namaste buddy. x ]
Like every other inexpensive attempt to emulate Photoshop, it loses a lot of the depth, especially in the ease and quality of selections and masking, and the content aware features. Today people tell me that Affinity is "just as good as Photoshop." 20 years ago they were telling me that Paint Shop Pro was "just as good as Photoshop." Yet today, Photoshop is still the industry standard, not GIMP, not PSP, and not affinity Photo. There's a reason for that. Even in this video he uses Photoshop names for tools, like saying "clone stamp" instead of clone brush, which is what AF calls it, or "quick selection," which is what Photoshop calls the selection brush. It will be a long time before Photoshop is replaced.
@@terrymcgovern6846 I did ask the question just for comparison sake but at the same time I do have the advantage of never having used PS. Hence I guess I will be taking AP for what it’s worth with no comparison.
Bought Affinity as my first editing photo tool yesterday, and started watching a bunch of tutorials, so far this has been the best.
I bought it yesterday and I agree
same here
Good to know
we all in the same boat guys
I am planning to buy it tomorrow, I guess you recommend?
Initially, I saw it is a 3 years old video, thought it might not be relevant, but it is not only relevant to current version of affinity app. Even it's among one of the best tutorials out there on RUclips. Thank you Jesse
You speak clearly, you don't add confusing or irrelevant details. Great video.
Thanks for the feedback! Have a good one!
Nicely done! I rarely "like" and comment a tutorial video, but this one is on point for the basics! I'm a lightroom user for awhile. I've been introduced to Affinity and since then I've been searching for a tutorial and trying to decide if it's worth it to switch software. This video made it simple and doable! Thank you!
Not everyone is a pro so this is a great help. Everyone has to start from scratch and you just made it easier. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it
Where has this video been all my life?
the best tutorial ever
I just got this yesterday and out of all the beginner videos I’ve watched this is by far the best! Thank you !
THANKS Jesse. I am an amateur/pleasure only photographer and have been using Adobe's Photoshop to edit photos. However, as my PS CS5 was a free copy it no longer works and, as an amateur who only edits for my pleasure, I was NOT prepared to pay/rent/subscribe further to Adobe as the costs far outweigh my usage of their software. Now, having bought Affinity One as being the nearest to my limited workings with Adobe PS and the most suited to my needs. I have only now started watching your tutorials which I found concise, clear and well presented and will get me back to editng with fun again. THANK YOU mate! Alex. Keep producing
Ok so this program can do all that? Awesome. And this was posted back in 2017. I just bought it this week.
It’s never too late! Go get em!
I am blown away with the possibilities of using Affinity Photo. Your excitement for this program is contagious. 🎉Thank you so much‼️
Your so welcome🤗
I just got Affinity yesterday. This is the first video I found & I love it! I didn't know much about PS. The tutorials always treated you like you should know this basic stuff because PS has been around for years. Because of you, I understand the concepts WAY better & I can't wait to jump into Affinity and get started! Thanks for being clear & basic without being condescending.
Yah!!! waht great feedback. I'm so happy that the videos have helped you.
Finally, thank you. I've been looking for a video that's not mind numbing. Just bought Affinity and that was great for a quick overview.
I’m so so glad I was able to help you out, Richelle! 🤘
By far one of the best tutorials for newbs!!! Love the content and enthusiasm! Subbed! Thank you!
Very nicely done, Jesse. I've watched several Affinity Photos videos after deciding to abandon PS Elements for AP. This video of yours is head and shoulders above the rest- you speak clearly and enthusiastically, and the instructions are easy to follow. Great job!
So good photoshop now has its best alternative. Hope affinity keep developing and making more tutorials like this.
One of the best tutorials on anything that I've ever seen on youtube. Great presentation and delivery of information.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Learned tons. You're a good teacher. I'll watch it again, probably several more times.
I Watched this for one minute and I'm going to buy it right Now I've been waiting for software like this for years!!!!!!!!! I can afford to design again!!!!! Best Day EVER!!!!!!!!!Thanks Jesse!!
Yes!! Go get em, Bret!! 🔥🤘
Thanks. Much better than other basic tutorials that I've seen. Right to the point. No silly jokes around. Concise and fast. I'm subscribing. I've got Affinity yesterday.
Oh thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! Welcome aboard!!🤙🤙
Jesse what a great introduction to Affinity! It would be helpful to "newbies" though if you could zoom into the icon for the tools that you choose so we know clearly what they look like and what they do. Your movements between them are just a little fast! But your presentation has convinced me to give the software a go. Thank you.
Timestamps!
1) 0:43 How to open a photo
2) 1:52 How to crop a photo
3) 4:10 How to remove an object from a photo
4) 7:00 How to remove blemishes from the face
5) 9:03 How to use adjustment layers (to adjust colour, etc.)
6) 10:57 How to use layer masks
7) 13:50 How to select objects
8) 15:25 How to move objects into another photo
9) 16:06 How to add text
10) 17:55 How to save and export your work
Amazing video! Thanks for all the tips Jesse!
You're so welcome
This is the best top 10 beginner videos i've seen so far on Affinity Photo 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Would love to see more beginner Affinity tutorials Jesse, you do a great job explaining!
Thank you. I'm new to Affinity. Watching many different videos on it. So far this is the best one. Thanks!
OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! HANDS DOWN EASIEST TUTORIAL I WATCHED. not mad, just amazed!
Hahaha, thanks so much Joni for your enthusiasm and encouragement!! 🤘🤘
You made this so easy to use. You earned a subscriber. I will watch all your others for sure. Thanks!!
Thanks so much, Rick! Welcome, aboard!
Thank you so so much for this video! My dad is a graphic designer and photographer and ended up putting affinity on my computer and I had barely any idea on how to use it (except levels, because I used to play around on photoshop when I was growing up and affinity is very similar). This video will help me edit photos for decals for my ceramics piece! ☺️
I’m so glad i was able to help you out, Isabella! You’ve got this!
This was great! Thanks for these key basics...I used to be proficient in Photoshop but stopped using it for awhile. Then I got a copy of Affinity Photo and wanted to learn how to navigate and do simple tasks. This video was really helpful!
I’m so grateful for this RUclips channel !
Just started with Affinity and finding the tips a big help. many thanks.
New to Affinity and I coming over from PhotoShop user of almost 20 years. You are greatly helping in the Affinity learning curve ...keep up the great EASY to understand in your tutorials!
Thanks for watching and supporting
A very good, clear tutorial. Many thanks
Thanks so much, Ann Marie!
I had Photoshop several years ago that my son installed on a computer I was using at the time. The computer crapped out and I lost PS. I've been using various online photo editing software to sharpen, crop and straighten photos of my paintings but yesterday I decided to purchase Affinity.
I'm seeing that it's very much like PS and that's great. I downloaded it for half the price and that's so much less than PS. For my use which isn't much, Affinity will be fine.
Thank you for making the tutorials!
Amazing tutorial no waffle straight to the point thanks!
This was actually really helpful and well made, thanks
I’m so glad I was able to help out, frog fighter! Get out there and make amazing things!!🤘
Good tips, Jesse! Thanks!
Any time!
I have just bought Affinity Photo and I have found you're video very helpful. Thank you. x
I just pirated affinity and also fine your video very helpful.
@@oscar23rd How the heck do you do that, Pirate Bay? Thanks for the tip:))
Just bought the Photo program. Affinity has it on sale for $24.99. I have used Corel PhotoOaibt for over 10 years. What I have noticed so far that many tasks I do are easier in their Program. I won't uninstall PhotoPaint yet.
Thanks for this video.
Get. It! 🤘🤘🤘
Thanks a lot! A great starter for true beginners. Easier to get going with than Affinity own videos.
Thanks! Moving over from Adobe and really enjoying Affinity suite so far!
I really like you presentation. I have had affinity for about a year but seldom used it. You have given me a new appreciation for it and I will dig into it more. I am finding I do most of by photo clean up in the Mac PHOTOS edit. But many times want more.
Yeah dig into it. It's a great tool.
Great tutorial. Appreciate the time, effort and detail explanations.
You got it 👍🏼
Thanks, Jesse. I just downloaded this about half an hour ago. Your tutorial really helped.
I like your style and the content is really to the point and very well explained. Thx a lot.
And thanks to you I gonna purchase the Affinity products.
Awesome thanks for watching
Great video thank you! My extremely old version of Photoshop has decided to constantly crash, so I purchased Affinity Photo a few days ago. So glad I did as it is an awesome piece of software! 📸👌
YES!!!!! Go make amazing things!!!
@@JesseShowalter That is my plan! 👍
great overview, am new to editing and just bought Affinity, but was really not sure how to get started at all, this vid has helped a bunch, thanks.
Yes!! So stoked for you, Jonathan!!!
Bro! I've had this software for about 2 years now and I've refused to stop using my 2007 era Microsoft Digital Imaging Suite software🤫 because I couldn't do basic tasks with ease. You have helped me cross over the line. I may never go back! Thanks for a great tutorial that is easy to understand.
So stoked I was able to help you out!!
Great Video. I discovered Affinity yesterday, bought it and now I´m trying to learn. You were of great help.
Glad I could be a help
That was an AWESOME tutorial, thank you!!! Just learning infinity with no design background at all. Def subscribing to you Jesse!
Hey sarah thanks for watching and supporting the content.
Fantastic job, one of the best tutorial I’ve seen on just about anything I needed to learn
Thanks so much, Mark!
What mac app would you suggest for mass photo editing, similar to what lightroom can do? I'm trying to get away from the monthly cost of creative cloud. Thanks
I don’t know if anything quite like Lightroom
Really clear and helpful thanks
Too cool Jesse! Great that someone is thinking of us beginners.
I'm always here for ya
Thanks man ! Just got Affinity today. ❤️ from 🇳🇴
Woo hoo!!!!!
Amazing your a great tutor.
You have made things easier to follow and understand.
Thanks alot
great video for our best start with affinity, thanks a lot Jesse
Thanks so much for your support!
Thanks for this top notch tutorial. Really ideal for an Affinity beginner like me...
Thanks so much, so glad you liked it!
Great tips. I'll add one. I ALWAYS save my files at around 90-95%. Watch the % and you will notice that you still get near perfect quality, but your file size, for some reason drops dramatically. It is the recommended way to save by many pro's. Also, when saving your work, it can be good to also save the changes/history- there is a simple way to do that.
Amazing!! Thank you. extremely helpful tutorial.
FWIW, when you were demonstrating the Inpainting Tool at 4:57 your flow was only at 25%. That's probably why it left remnants of his jacket. I imagine at 100% it would have worked as intended. Great video!
yess, thought the same!
Thanks , Jesse! This is very useful to start me off with Affinity Photo. Cheers
Thanks so much, James!
Thank you. Very useful information.
So glad i was able to help you out!!
Thank you for the tips and tricks!!🔥⭐️⭐️
Excellent - just what I wanted to get me started. Thank you.
So glad I was able to help you out, Tony! Have a good day! 🤘
You're Awesome, Thank you Jesse !
You are so welcom👍🏼
Also to back up Jesse's tip about adjustment layers, those of you that are saying for Jesse's 5th tip 'hey Jesse I can do the same thing in the main menu toolbar without using an adjustment layer', yes that's true but you DO NOT want to do that. Why? Because if you use adjustment layers, they are non-destructive and you can easily tweak the photos to your liking. When you use the same adjustments in the main menu toolbar, those are TOTALLY destructive. Excellent tutorial Jesse for beginners. Make it seem less intimidating for people who aren't used to or have never used Photoshop before
Your series regarding Affinity is helping me immensely, Thank You
I'm so glad, let me know if you ever have any questions.
This was the most informative. Thank you
Great tutorial. Exactly what and how beginners need to learn. Thanks a lot.
Great video!! Taught me many things on how to use the application. I had to be my girlfriends photographer for her graduation pictures bc of the covid 19 and this is really going to help me out! Thanks!!
That’s so amazing that you were able to see a need and fill it! You’re rad!
Your video is super clear! Nice
Thanks, Sandy! 🔥
Thanks, Jesse. Excellent, concise vid. Stanley Park rules! Respect, fam. Subbed.
Thank you! Thank you! nice and simple now I have an idea how to work with this program.
thanks alot for the short guidance
You’re welcome! 🤘
Excellent.. loved this tutorial.. delivered well, great teacher.. thanks heaps..
This has been the best, most clearly explained video I've watched this week! You are superb man in your explanations and examples! I was doubting that I purchased this because my gawd I ended up with so many unworkable layers and was about to ask for my money back lol.
You've saved Affinity photo some money on this day lol! Outstanding video, I've subscribed and I hope to become a pro with this to help with my business. Thanks a lot man!
Thanks for your support.
Really helpfull for a starter with Affinity Photo, just bought it and you can do amazing things as you shown Thanx.
Great to hear!
Super job bro !! love from India 😊😊😊
Hey Man! thanks so much.
Great tutorial. Thanks
Thank YOU!
Thank you for making this tutorial. Simple, easy instructions which you put across in a great way. Looking forward to learn more from you.
Again, and Again, Thank you for this great work Brother!
Super welcome 👍🏼
Thank you for the basics. It confirms what I was only guessing at on my own.
You’re so welcome, Christopher! Get out there and make rad things!
hello, just started using ap . was looking for some good videos (nice intro to ap) this is it, very good clear info for noobs hehehe so thank you. please keep those videos coming
Great tutorial ....thank you.
Thank YOU! 🤘
Awesome video man!!!
Thanks so much
Im almost done with photoshop . Happy about it.
Yeah!!!
Great job on the video!
Thanks man
I am a beginner in editing and a friend recommended Affinity to me. I will be buying it shortly!
It’s pretty awesome
Hey, Just downloaded the software, trying to get to know the software a little more. Thank you for the brief and insightful vid. I appreciate it man.
Thank you so much! You’ve got this!!!
Thanks, Jesse. This really helped me.
OMG thank you!! This has helped me understand the desktop version so so much!! I have affinity on my iPad pro and find it so different to the desktop version. Cant wait to get creating tomorrow. namaste buddy. x
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I'm so glad it helped, the iPad is great but I feel like desktop is much more efficient.
Bravo! Well done.
Thanks
thank you for making these I'm new to affinity photo and it was a great help to get up and running.
Thanks Theo. Glad it helped
Great tutorial mate.
Thanks 👍🏼
This is such a beautiful piece of software that I can’t help wondering what we are losing when it’s compared to Photoshop. Great tutorial, thanks.
Like every other inexpensive attempt to emulate Photoshop, it loses a lot of the depth, especially in the ease and quality of selections and masking, and the content aware features. Today people tell me that Affinity is "just as good as Photoshop." 20 years ago they were telling me that Paint Shop Pro was "just as good as Photoshop." Yet today, Photoshop is still the industry standard, not GIMP, not PSP, and not affinity Photo. There's a reason for that. Even in this video he uses Photoshop names for tools, like saying "clone stamp" instead of clone brush, which is what AF calls it, or "quick selection," which is what Photoshop calls the selection brush. It will be a long time before Photoshop is replaced.
@@terrymcgovern6846 I did ask the question just for comparison sake but at the same time I do have the advantage of never having used PS. Hence I guess I will be taking AP for what it’s worth with no comparison.
Thanks. Great job.
Your so welcome
Really good tutorial. Appreciate the positive attitude! Thanks a lot.
Thanks so much! You have the greatest day! Get out there and make amazing things!!
Nice and cool explanation. Thanx.
You're so welcome, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Thanks Jesse... excellent explanations easy to follow with all,relevant info and no assumed knowledge content... very good. Cheers mate.
Glad it was a help 👍