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Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Masking & Color

Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Masking & Color

This course is part of Level Up in Affinity Photo: Intermediate to Advanced Skills Specialization

Instructor: Skillshare

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

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Shareable certificate

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Level Up in Affinity Photo: Intermediate to Advanced Skills Specialization

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There are 4 modules in this course

Are you ready to take your Affinity Photo skills to the next level? In this course, taught by Ally, the creator of Affinity Revolution, we’ll dive into two of the most powerful tools in Affinity Photo: masking and color adjustments. These are essential skills for anyone wanting to create stunning photo edits, remove backgrounds, or achieve professional-level control over tone and color.

This class is designed for learners who already know the basics of Affinity Photo—things like layers, selections, and basic adjustments—but want to push further. Even though this isn’t a beginner class, every concept is clearly explained step by step, so you’ll never feel lost. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: * Create clean and accurate masks using a variety of methods * Blend images seamlessly by refining edges and tones * Master global and local color adjustments * Use adjustment layers to dramatically improve the look of your photos If you’re looking to gain more control and confidence in your photo editing process, this course is the perfect next step. join your instructor Affinity Revolution and let’s unlock the real power of Affinity Photo—together! Instructor bio: Ally, the creator of Affinity Revolution, has been teaching people how to use the Affinity creative suite since 2016. Through her easy-to-follow tutorials on Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, she focuses on delivering maximum value in minimal time—making complex tools feel simple and approachable. Ally knows that learning Affinity can feel overwhelming at first, but with her step-by-step guidance, you’ll quickly gain confidence and master the skills to bring your creative projects to life.

Module details

This first module lays the groundwork for powerful photo edits with Affinity Photo’s masking tools. You’ll explore how to create selections, apply masks, and remove backgrounds using both gradient and group-based techniques—equipping you with essential tools for non-destructive editing.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Dive deeper into advanced selection and masking techniques in this module. Learn to use hue and luminosity data for complex masks, fine-tune with blend ranges, and master the Pen Tool for precise cutouts. You’ll finish with the skills needed for high-control, detailed selections.

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6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Now that you can isolate image areas with precision, it's time to enhance them. This module covers how to adjust light and color with professional control. You’ll use curves, color balance, HSL tools, and blend modes to bring your visuals to life.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In the final module, you'll put everything into practice. You’ll work through global and targeted color corrections before completing a guided project that challenges you to bring together selections, masks, and advanced color tools for professional-level results.