Are you ready to take your Affinity Photo skills to the next level? In this course, 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.
Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Masking & Color
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Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Masking & Color
This course is part of Level Up in Affinity Photo: Intermediate to Advanced Skills Specialization
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6 hours to complete
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August 2025
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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
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.
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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.
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3 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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