Ally Anderson – Pixel Perfect Selections

Ally Anderson – Pixel Perfect Selections 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.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 InstructorAlly AndersonHi there! I’m Ally, and I’m excited to be your instructor.Back in 2018, I graduated 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 CurriculumCourse IntroductionCourse Overview (0:45)Download the Exercise FilesWatch the Course OfflineQuestions?Selections 101Chapter 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)DefringingChapter Introduction (0:17)Defringing Photos (7:22)Defringing Logos (6:00)The Pen ToolChapter 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 ProjectChapter 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 ProjectChapter 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 ObjectsChapter 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)ChannelsChapter 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 HairChapter 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 SelectionsChapter 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 FinaleChapter 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)