Want to create flawless photos without making them look over-edited? This course, with Affinity Revolution, will teach you how to master the retouching tools in Affinity Photo so you can enhance your images naturally and professionally.

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

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August 2025
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces foundational retouching skills in Affinity Photo. Learners will explore the Clone Brush and practice using it on various types of cleanup tasks including edges, clothing, and removing visual distractions. These essential techniques serve as the building blocks for more complex retouching work later in the course.
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This module expands on the foundational cloning tools, introducing more sophisticated methods for manipulating cloned areas. Learners will work with masks and movement tools to reposition content and complete a structured clean-up project, reinforcing learned skills through practical application.
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In this module, learners explore foundational retouching strategies used to enhance photo quality and composition. Techniques like dodging and burning, shadow removal, and background modifications provide the essential tools needed to prepare an image for professional-level refinement.
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This module focuses on high-level finishing details that take images from good to great. Learners will tackle defringing, refine skin textures, and apply everything learned through targeted practice projects. This stage bridges the gap between technical know-how and polished final results.
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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This capstone module gives learners the opportunity to apply all their acquired skills to real-world retouching challenges. Each project represents a different scenario—portrait, landscape, and fashion—allowing learners to adapt and optimize their workflow while building confidence in their professional editing ability.
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3 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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