Pixel Perfect Selections
Perfect selections. Everytime.
Making selections is the most difficult skill to master in Affinity Photo, but it’s also the most important. Before you can edit anything, you need to be able to select it.
Ally Anderson – Pixel Perfect Selections
This course is designed to help you become a selection master. You’ll learn the most powerful selection techniques that Affinity Photo has to offer. You’ll also learn how to fix common selection problems, keeping your selections crisp and clean.
By the time you’re done with this course, you’ll be able to select anything, no matter what the photo’s background looks like.
I can’t wait to see you in the course!
Your Instructor
Ally Anderson
Hi there! I’m Ally, and I’m excited to be your instructor.
In 2018, I graduated from BYU with a degree in education. Since then, I’ve taught hundreds of tutorials for Affinity Revolution. I love helping people bring their creative ideas to life, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you!
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
Course Overview (0:45)
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Selections 101
Chapter Introduction (0:26)
The Flood Select Tool (5:40)
Masking 101 (3:18)
Evaluating a Mask (3:20)
Adding and Subtracting From Masks (7:37)
Refining Masks (4:24)
The Selection Brush Tool (6:08)
Freehand Selections (4:33)
Marquee Selections (2:23)
Quick Masking (1:40)
Fixed Selection Size (1:19)
Intersect Mode (1:31)
Selecting and Masking Shortcuts (7:51)
Defringing
Chapter Introduction (0:17)
Defringing Photos (7:22)
Defringing Logos (6:00)
The Pen Tool
Chapter Introduction (0:31)
Pen Tool 101 (3:42)
Bézier Curves (5:04)
Pen Tool Shortcuts (2:11)
Node Tool Shortcuts (2:24)
Masking With The Pen Tool (3:02)
Pen Tool Hack (2:22)
Rubber Duck Practice (5:37)
Softening a Mask (3:08)
Coffee Mug Project
Chapter Introduction (0:34)
Main Mug Selection (1:58)
Handle Selection (2:44)
Defringing (7:51)
Softening the Mask (1:51)
Adding a Shadow (4:11)
Camera Project
Chapter Introduction (0:20)
Rough Selection (2:21)
Refining the Selection (3:20)
Refining the Mask (3:04)
Adding a Shadow (3:36)
Adding a Colored Background (3:21)
Selecting Transparent Objects
Chapter Introduction (0:30)
Choosing the Right Images (1:50)
Removing the Bottle’s Background (3:35)
Layer Prep Work (1:38)
Enhancing the Outline (1:57)
Adding Color (2:03)
Adding Highlights (1:32)
Restoring the Original Bottle (1:44)
Finishing Touches (5:46)
Adding a Shadow (6:16)
Channels
Chapter Introduction (6:20)
Making a Grayscale Layer (2:08)
Adding Extra Contrast (5:42)
Making the Selection (2:59)
Adding a New Sky (4:31)
Selecting Hair
Chapter Introduction (1:24)
Example 1 – Rough Selection (2:40)
Example 1 – Clean Up Selection (3:47)
Example 1 – Defringing (5:21)
Example 2 – Rough Selection (1:28)
Example 2 – Clean Up Selection (3:33)
Example 2 – Defringing (6:46)
Example 3 – Rough Selection (1:30)
Example 3 – Clean Up Selection (3:59)
Example 3 – Defringing (7:06)
Bonus Tutorial: Changing the Wall’s Color (1:26)
Custom Brush Selections
Chapter Introduction (0:49)
Custom Brushes 101 (3:38)
Brush Dynamics (3:49)
Making a Cat Fur Brush (6:00)
Making a Rough Selection (2:35)
Painting Fur (3:22)
Blurring Fur (4:02)
Making Whiskers (4:35)
Adding a Shadow (3:20)
Bonus Tutorial: Making a Blue Cat (3:37)
The Grand Finale
Chapter Introduction (1:09)
Making a Game Plan (2:14)
Making a Rough Selection (3:09)
Refining the Sweater (2:21)
Defringing the Sweater (3:21)
Refining the Hair (1:59)
Making a Hair Brush (9:19)
Hair Painting – Part 1 (6:02)
Hair Painting – Part 2 (6:38)
Hair Painting – Part 3 (3:00)
Blurring Hair (2:32)
Congratulations! (0:33)
