Overview
Affinity Pixel—formerly known as Affinity Photo—is a professional-grade image editing application that rivals industry standards at a fraction of the cost. This two-day course gives you a complete foundation in Pixel’s tools and workflows, from basic adjustments to advanced compositing techniques.
Whether you’re editing product photography, retouching portraits, creating digital artwork, or preparing images for print and web, you’ll leave this course with the skills to work confidently and efficiently. No prior Affinity experience is required—just a willingness to learn.
Format: 2 Days | VILT or On-Site
Who Should Attend
- Photographers looking for a professional editing tool
- Graphic designers who need image editing capabilities
- Marketing professionals creating visual content
- Anyone new to Affinity Pixel or photo editing software
What You’ll Learn
- Navigate the Affinity Pixel interface and customize your workspace
- Make precise selections and work with masks and layers
- Adjust exposure, color, and tone using non-destructive techniques
- Retouch portraits and remove unwanted elements from images
- Combine multiple images into composites
- Export optimized files for print, web, and social media
Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Started with Affinity Pixel
- Understanding the interface: toolbars, panels, and Studios
- Personas explained: Photo, Liquify, Develop, Tone Mapping, and Export
- Setting up documents, artboards, and canvas sizes
- Essential preferences and performance settings
Module 2: Selections and Masking
- Selection tools: marquee, freehand, and smart selection
- Refining edges and working with complex selections (hair, fur, transparency)
- Layer masks, quick masks, and spare channels
- Non-destructive editing with adjustment layers
Module 3: Layers and Compositing
- Layer types: pixel, adjustment, live filter, and mask layers
- Blend modes and opacity for creative effects
- Grouping, clipping, and organizing complex layer stacks
- Combining multiple images into seamless composites
Module 4: Color and Tone Correction
- Levels, curves, and histogram-based adjustments
- HSL adjustments, selective color, and color grading
- Working with RAW files in the Develop Persona
- Batch processing and applying adjustments to multiple images
Module 5: Retouching and Repair
- Healing brush, patch tool, and inpainting for seamless repairs
- Portrait retouching: skin smoothing, blemish removal, and frequency separation
- Removing unwanted objects and distractions
- Liquify Persona for reshaping and subtle adjustments
Module 6: Exporting and Output
- Export Persona: slices, presets, and batch export
- Optimizing images for web, social media, and email
- Preparing files for print: resolution, color profiles, and file formats
- Creating reusable export presets for consistent output
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
- No prior Affinity or photo editing experience required
- Affinity Pixel installed (latest version from Canva)
Customization Options
This course can be customized around your industry or project types—product photography, portrait retouching, marketing graphics, or editorial workflows. We can also incorporate your brand assets and real-world files for hands-on practice during class.