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There are 5 modules in this course
Follow along with your instructor Ally, the creator of Affinity Revolution and unlock the full potential of your photography with Master RAW Editing in Affinity Photo, your step-by-step guide to transforming dull RAW files into stunning, professional-quality images. This course is ideal for photographers, designers, or hobbyists who want to harness the power of uncompressed RAW data to enhance lighting, recover details, and correct color with precision.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
* Confidently use Affinity Photo’s Develop Persona to edit RAW images in their highest quality state
* Restore shadow and highlight detail, adjust tones, and improve overall lighting
* Move into the Photo Persona for advanced editing with masks, adjustment layers, and targeted corrections
* Apply consistent edits across entire photoshoots using batch processing tools
No prior experience with RAW editing is required, but learners should be familiar with the basic tools and interface of Affinity Photo. If you’ve completed Affinity Photo for Beginners, you’ll be well prepared.
Whether you're editing portraits, landscapes, or anything in between, this course will give you the techniques you need to elevate your work and dramatically improve your images. Let’s dive in—your photos are about to shine!
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.
In this introductory module, you'll get a clear overview of what RAW editing is and why it's essential for high-quality image editing. You'll explore the differences between the Develop and Photo personas in Affinity Photo, understand the role of histograms in evaluating image data, and learn how to set up your workspace with class files. This foundational knowledge will prepare you for hands-on editing in the next modules.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 8 minutes
Class Introduction•1 minute
Histogram•4 minutes
RAW Benefits•2 minutes
Photo Persona vs. Develop Persona•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
Project Instructions•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Foundational Editing Techniques
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module introduces you to the core sliders and adjustments used in RAW image editing. You'll learn practical tips for working with exposure, contrast, and white balance. You'll also explore the tone curve, understand how to use clipping indicators to avoid losing highlights or shadows, and practice essential adjustments through a guided basic RAW edit.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 14 minutes
Basic RAW Edit•3 minutes
Slider Tips•1 minute
Slider Deep Dive•5 minutes
Default Tone Curve•2 minutes
Clipping Indicators•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Refining Your Workflow
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Take your workflow to the next level with a deeper look at lens correction, workspace organization, and editing previews. You’ll explore how to clean up and personalize your workspace, apply optical lens corrections, and experiment with develop options to streamline your editing process. This module helps you build a flexible, efficient editing routine.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 12 minutes
Editing Trick•2 minutes
Before & After•1 minute
Lens Panel•3 minutes
Clean Up Workspace•2 minutes
Develop Options•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Practical Retouching Projects
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
Put your knowledge to the test with hands-on portrait editing projects. This module walks you through the editing process of two different portrait scenarios, allowing you to apply adjustments across both Develop and Photo Personas. These real-world examples reinforce the skills you’ve developed so far and demonstrate how to adapt them to various lighting and subject conditions.
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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 13 minutes
Waterfall Portrait: Develop Persona•1 minute
Waterfall Portrait: Photo Persona•5 minutes
Sunglasses Portrait: Develop Persona•1 minute
Sunglasses Portrait: Photo Persona•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Batch Editing & Conclusion
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
The final module introduces batch processing techniques that can save you time and boost productivity. You’ll learn how to apply presets to multiple images and create custom macros for more advanced batch edits. The course wraps up with a brief conclusion to reflect on your progress and prepare you for continued learning.
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