[RAW editing abilities MISSING or....]

I have a Sony A6000 & Nikon D7100 if I’m not mistaken the one time I used their RAW tools I nearly upchucked   

Perhaps I will use Adobe Camera RAW for the time being and just save the RAW file as a TIFF & edit in Affinity Photo 

SIDE NOTE: I want to disagree with the Senior Member who said to watch the tutorials before asking questions on the forum. I think asking questions even if they are addressed brings the community closer, also it helps reaffirm and solidify learned knowledge when you explain it to others. I find myself gaining a deeper understanding and also moving towards unconscious   Competence when I answer questions from members in various forums. The videos are good but they are less personal than having conversations with fellow affinity users 

Jeremy Cowell McMahon   

[RAW editing abilities MISSING or....]

Using Adobe LightRoom & Adobe Camera RAW I have access to several features for aligning my image, straightening, distortion controls, selective color tweaking, white & black, THE LIST GOES ON. Does Affinity Photo have the same tools for editing RAW images?  I simply do not see the breadth of tools  as I would have in Adobe LightRoom or Adobe Camera RAW - am I missing them????  

I can do RAW editing in Adobe Camera RAW & continue my edits using Affinity Photo however I want to TOTALLY & unequivocally FIRE Adobe - I am sick and tired of the monopoly they have had for far too long in the photo editing arena. 

Does Affinity Photo for iOS have the same abilities as Adobe LightRoom or Adobe Camera RAW?  Are the RAW editing abilities of Affinity Photo the same for iOS & desktop? 

Thank you,

 Jeremy Cowell McMahon 

[Is it just me?]

@Ej2019 if you find these controls complicated wait until you start using Affinity Design & editing nodes 

[Affinity Photo User Guide Part 2, Editing Basics]

I like this a lot -  nice

 

 we need support for thumbs up emoji

[What to save my RAW image as for editing]

I am doing RAW processing using Adobe Camera RAW, when I am finished should I save the file as a TIFF or PSD before opening in Affinity Photo?  I do RAW processing in Camera Raw and then save as a 16 bit image I am just unclear what file format preserves the quality the best?

[Take Off - Blade Runner-inspired illustration]

This is good, ArtStation is interesting ive never heard of it before today...

[Crystal Reed - Sophia Falcone vector portrait]

Wow, that is quite good.  Did you have a sketch as Reference?  I like how you used a picture frame mockup for the finished piece.  Perhaps put her in an art gallery mockup also.  May I ask who she is?

[@infinite_canvas (the instagram artwork)]

I like this mess whatever it is.  It looks like my work space when I am using mockups and photos together to make a graphically appealing post on instagram or twitter.

My suggestion would be to GET GOOD at organizing layers QUICK, the more elements you have the more complicated making changes will be also if you are collaborating with others they won't be able to make hide nor tail of this smorgasburg of stuff  

[girl wearing boots]

I like this,  did you do the original on paper or was it all accomplished on software?  

[Question about the quality of a photo after i tap develop]

wait nevermind, affinity photo opens DNG in raw mode, so if I want to use adobe camera raw to process my RAW images but affinity photo to edit what format should I save in adobe camera raw, or should I just stop using camera RAW?  the only reason I do is more edit features it seems like anyway

[Question about the quality of a photo after i tap develop]

One more question.  Let's say I tweak my RAW file in Adobe Camera Raw should I save the file as a DNG to continue editing in Affinity Photo?

[Question about the quality of a photo after i tap develop]

Another example, white balance.  If I don't get the correct look while editing the RAW file I know I can adjust white balance using an adjustment later or filter but do I lose any functionality or quality since I'm no longer dealing with a RAW file?  It's probably not noticeable if there is, correct?  I sometimes after I have already been editing a photo will decide to change the white balance for a different effect 

[Question about the quality of a photo after i tap develop]

My RAW files are .ARW from a Sony mirrorless, another question is, for example when dealing with the RAW image when I adjust brightness lets say, I am dealing with all of the image data, when I develop the image and then modify brightness will I lose some of the quality or function I would have otherwise had if I was still dealing with the RAW image and adjusting brightness as a RAW operation?

[Question about the quality of a photo after i tap develop]

On 7/31/2019 at 3:25 PM, Paul Mudditt said:

Only the RAW file holds all of the RAW data, once you have developed (some people say cooked) the photo is no longer RAW. Develop is like cooking a steak, you can’t reverse it to get back to the raw steak.

Thank you that’s exactly what I was wondering . I have noticed that once I do tap  developed my picture is still 20MG. Not as much as the raw though.  Why does the Photoshop or affinity photo make it so you can edit raw files with filters and stuff I’m sure they could do itT

 

 

[Question about the quality of a photo after i tap develop]

Thank you that’s exactly what I was wondering . I have noticed that once I do tap  developed my picture is still 20MG. Not as much as the raw though.  Why does the Photoshop or affinity photo make it so you can edit raw files with filters and stuff I’m sure they could do itT

[Question about the quality of a photo after i tap develop]

 

My sincerest apologies if this has been addressed before however I couldn't word my search string brief enough to find anything...

Here goes:

When I import my RAW photo into affinity photo iPad and make whatever corrections I want when I tap "develop" does affinity compress the RAW file into a jpg or something. For example after I tap develop and start applying filters, adjustment layers and so on is does that image still contain all the RAW data until I export the finished photo? 

 

 

Se

[Affinity Designer for iPad Storage Size?]

2 hours ago, maco said:

Hi @Cecil

Thanks for the confirmation. I guess affinity products for iPad really do large storage space, huh? I'm fine with my current icloud plan as I don't have anything much in this device. I just have to be more mindful of backups then.

@maco welcome to the wonderful apple eco system  but mark my words once you see how amazing iPad is 200GB of storage won’t seem like a lot at all 

I’m excited for you to begin this journey cuz there is nothing you can’t design on an iPad. 

[Workflow with vectors]

On 7/17/2019 at 4:04 AM, Callum said:

Hi ClarityDynamic,

This would be the best way to do this however it is worth pointing out that once you have exported your vector files to PNG they are no longer vector as PNG is not a vector format. 

C

Yes thank you. Where can I find other people that use vectors on photographs?  I’ve searched online but u don’t even know what this is called. I’m using a vector image as a PNG on pictures to make them more interesting or just for effect. What is that called and are there groups or websites that deal with this specific aspect of graphic design or whatever it’s called?

[Workflow with vectors]

I usually place PNG vectors on photographs like in the example. Usually I’ll download the vector .ai file open in designer remove backgrounds and such and save the file as a PNG then “place” the image on my photograph in affinity photo. I placed the vector picture frame as a PNG and also the 10 and green check mark. Is this the correct workflow or way to accomplish what I’m doing with these photos?  Is there a better way. Also what is this call that I’m doing? 

[Digitally Fearless]

Nice videos, he seems pretty good with the software 

[Great Resource]

@Multi4G will your website help me become an “Affinity Master” I really want to know everything I feel that will open up creative ideas I haven’t thought of yet. True ? I want to know affinity backwards and forwards and in my sleep 

[I have very simple questions]

Can someone point me to paid tutorials where I can totally master using affinity photo for iOS?  I would like to attain the level of “Affinity Master” I had some links on my browser but sadly deleted my history and with it all the sites I had pulled up. I asked for paid because I seem to remember a very good course for $99 somewhere  I would like to know also if the free tutorials are as  comprehensive and all covering as these paid ones

Also, when I place text is there a way to curve the text within Affinity photo?  I just want a slight curve sometimes to fit the text within another graphical element on the main layer. 

 

Thank you 

[Elegance & Intelligence Captured RAW]

The best of Chicago’s south side. This is showcasing the tried & true Sony A6000 with kit lens.  I take this puppy into battle everyday & it hasn’t let me down yet. Shot 100% RAW and all post processing done on iPad using affinity. A quick snap & tons of fun refining - no longer do I spend hours in my armored Cadillac editing photos on a computer - the iPad is always on my person and I edit as I move. I earn my title of “The Chicago Architect” thanks to affinity & the iPad Pro.  

[Looking for an up-to-date list of stock vector sites that are safe for AD]

5 hours ago, LU_Design said:

I'm guessing I could find the right online resources to come pretty close in an hour or so.

Yes I have found basic tutorials for nonsense. I haven’t found a tutorial that explains realistic vector images 

[Where do I find INSPIRATION]

YES! That is genius. I will take a better pic of the yard darken it and keep the design elements consistent and won’t go overboard with fires and crazy vectors  I also agree that so many features I get carried away & over edit especially when I start watching different tutorials on effects.