Michael Bobarev

Future is IP -)

Hi,
 
Starting from the below video done by GraphicalFinity I made two dithering templates, vertical and horizontal.
Each template has the same structure:
 1. background image, named Replace me!. Put your image above this layer,  then delete it.
2.Channel Mixer Adjustment, make any tweaks needed for your image.
3. Dithering layer, hidden by default. If you want to apply any effect to it, make it visible. Apply any effect (see video), then make the Pattern dithering layer (see video). Before that, delete the initial Pattern dithering layer (4).
4.Pattern dithering layer, see video how to create it.
5. Treshold Adjustment, no tweaks needed.
 

dithering-H.aftemplate dithering-V.aftemplate

Hello, Affinity team!
We already have Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo, You work on Affinity Publisher. Are You planning to create an Affinity Webplus instead of a Serif Webplus?
Regards

Hello guys!
Here are the steps:
1. Register @ https://connect.pantone.com/
2. Find your colors
3. Save and you'll get .ASE file
4. Go to swatches - import Palette
And create !

Fresh and secret contact card. Dont tell anybody ! -)

Hello guys!
Here are the steps:
1. Register @ https://connect.pantone.com/
2. Find your colors
3. Save and you'll get .ASE file
4. Go to swatches - import Palette
And create !

It's just about nature ! -)

It's just about nature ! -)

Today, let’s have fun with Gradient Maps…
Gradient Maps are a great way to color grade photos, since they map dark, light, and midtone values according to a pre-defined gradient. This can easily define a “look” for photos that might otherwise be hard to accomplish.
Although I am not a user of Photoshop, our “arch rival” has a wonderful group of gradient maps called “Photographic Toning” that are specifically designed to color grade photos. Although you have to drill down through a few panels and dialog boxes to find them (and you sort of have to know they’re there in the first place) they are a truly nice addition. Also, they are easily obtained by anyone.
But, as they say, there’s the rub. Affinity Photo cannot import Photoshop gradient maps. Affinity Photo can store pre-defined gradients in the Swatches studio, but for some unknown reason the stored gradients are not available from the Gradient Map studio panel. Gradient Maps can be stored as presets, and can be chosen from the Adjustments panel, but I don’t believe they can be easily exported from one computer and brought into a different one.
So… after a long couple of days of transcription, I have created a set of Macros that apply each of the 38 Photographic Toning gradient maps. Since macros are easy to store, and to share, I am making them available for anyone who wants them.
There are actually 2 sets of Macros included - each as an easy-to-import Category from the Library panel. The first group of Macros is called “Photographic Toning Gradients” and these are named according to the gradient map they apply. Each macro creates a Gradient Map layer, applies the appropriate color values, and names the layer according to the gradient map it applied. The second set of macros is called “Photographic Toning Gradients - reduced.” This category also applies the gradient maps in a similar fashion, but then reduces the opacity of the layer to 30%. This reduces the effect of the Gradient Map, and produces a much subtler effect.
Here is an image that shows the full-strength versions of all 38 gradient maps.

And here is a photo to which I’ve applied a full-strength gradient map, and also a reduced-strength gradient map.

These macro categories are included in the ZIP file attached to this post, along with a Letter sized JPG that includes samples of the gradient maps. Also included in the ZIP file is another macro category that includes one more macro. It’s called “Obama Hope Poster” and, as you might have guessed, it turns any photo into an Obama Hope-style poster. Just because…
Please enjoy them!
Photographic Toning Gradient Maps.zip

I see an eye, which is clearly a visual reference to the cameraman, but I don’t see anything relating to sound.
I agree with all of @postmadesign’s comments.

An interesting idea that fits wel with the brand. I do think the colors need some work, as the red and the blue clash and create an unappealing look. I would be interested if the logo would work better if a Sans-Serif typeface was used?

Hallo Affinity Community, mit euch möchte ich meine Länderflaggen Pinsel teilen. Optimiert sind sie für's zeichnen bei 1% Abstand damit ein Streifeneffekt entsteht. Geeignet also für z.B. Texteffekte. Einige Flaggen waren durch ihr Design für runde Pinsel ungeeignet. Um sie dennoch hinzuzufügen habe ich sie umgestaltet, möglichst ohne ihren Wiedererkennungswert einzuschränken. War z.B. ein Emblem mittig und dadurch beim zeichnen schlicht unsichtbar, verschob ich es ein wenig über die Kante des Kreises/Pinsels. Manche Flaggen besitzen deshalb 2 Versionen.
Die Pinsel sind in englisch übersetzt, auf 4 Kategorien verteilt und alphabetisch sortiert. Ohne englisch Kenntnisse wird man sich auch zurechtfinden da die Reihenfolge der deutschen sehr ähnlich ist. Enthalten sind 193 Stück + 59 Zweitversionen mit einer Größe von je 500 Pixel.
Anleitung für 3D Effekt mit zusätzlichem feinen Linien wie auf dem Vorschaubild:
1. Beliebigen Flaggenpinsel wählen und auf die gewünschte Größe ändern, z.B. 60 Pixel bei 2K Auflösung.
2. Eine neue leere Ebene erstellen und 1x mit dem Pinsel darauf klicken/malen.
3. Live Filter "Rauschen hinzufügen" an die Ebene clippen und Wert auf ca. 25 erhöhen.
4. Belichtungsanpassung ebensfalls an die Ebene clippen und Wert auf ca. -2,5 stellen. An diese Anpassung (nicht Hauptebene) einen vertikalen bzw. je nach gewünschter Lichtrichtung schrägen schwarz/weiss Verlauf zeichnen, sodass der Pinselpunkt oben hell und unten dunkel wird.
5. Ebene duplizieren um die originale zu sichern und das Duplikat rastern.
6. Mit angeklickter Duplikatsebene über Pinselpanel "neuer Pinsel aus Auswahl" wählen. Den Pinsel bearbeiten und Abstand auf 1% reduzieren. Der Pinsel ist jetzt fertig vorbereitet.
7. Auf neuer oder zwei neuen Ebenen (z.B. bei übereinanderliegenden Strichen wie bei Buchstabe A oder H) zeichnen, z.B. einen Text.
8. Ebeneneffekte "3D" oder "Kanten schleifen-innen" mit einem runden Profil hinzufügen (bei zwei Ebenen auch jeweils einen Ebeneneffekt für sich (Effekt kann seit Affinity 1.9 verknüpft werden)). Bei einer gewählten Pinselgröße von 60 Pixel empfiehlt sich ein Wert von 25 - 30. Optional "weichzeichnen" hinzufügen. Nun nur noch das Licht an die bei Schritt 4 gewählte Richtung anpassen.
9. Falls zwei Ebenen verwendet wurden kann auf der unteren gegebenenfalls noch ein Schatten, der durch die obere entsteht, hinzugefügt werden. Das verstärkt den 3D Effekt noch mehr. Fertig
Viel Spaß
 
english
Hello Affinity community, i want to share my country flags brushes with you. They are optimized for round brushes by painting with 1% space to create a streakeffect. Because of some flags are unsuitable i had to edit them.
This packs contained 193 brushes + 59 with a second version, separated in 4 categories, translated into english and arranged in alphabetical order. All have a size of 500 pixel.
Tutorial for a 3D effect with additional fine lines like on my wallpaper:
1. Choose a flag brush and set it to a size you like, for example 60 pixel on 2K resolution.
2. Create a new empty layer and paint 1x time on it.
3. Add "add noise" live filter and clip it on this layer. Set the value to around 25.
4. Add "exposure" adjustment and clip it also to this layer. Set the value to around -2,5 and add a vertical (or other light direction you like) black/white gradient on this adjustment layer. Your brush dot is now bright on top and below dark.
5. Duplicate the complete layer to save your original. Rasterize the duplicate.
6. With active duplicate go to brush panel and click on "create brush from selection". Edit this brush and set space to 1%. The brush is now ready to paint.
7. Paint on a new layer (or 2 if your lines cross each other like for letter A or H for a deeper 3D effect).
8. Add layer effect (If you have 2 layers use 2 layer effects. Since Affinity 1.9 it is possible to link them.) "3D" or "inner bevel". I recommend a value of 25 - 30 when you paint with 60 pixel. Optional smooth the effect a little. For a round 3D effect use a round profil. Now only adjust your light direction to a similar like on step 4.
9. If you use 2 layers you can add a shadow on the layer below to increase the 3D effect. Done
Have fun


Country_Flags_A_-_F.afbrushes Country_Flags_G_-_L.afbrushes Country_Flags_M_-_P.afbrushes Country_Flags_S_-_Z.afbrushes

Based on a recent thread started by user Steps, I have finalized and am attaching a macro called "Graphic Novel Effect." It is similar to the "Paint by Numbers" macro I created a while back, but offers better control of the black outlines that are needed in a cartoon or a graphic novel illustration.
The attached file is a macros category (not a single macro) and can be imported through the Affinity Photo Library panel. Once inside Affinity Photo, the category contains a single macro which can be moved into a different category (by dragging it) if desired. Since it is provided as a category, it can also be imported into the iPad version of AP.
When you use the macro, it creates a number of layers inside a group (which can be turned on and off to show or hide the effect entirely). The user is presented with 5 options in a dialog:
1) Posterize - How Many Colors?
The macro is preset to 5 color levels, but anywhere between 4 and 6 generally gives a decent result.
2) Outlines - Adjust Black [line thickness]
This option is preset to 50%, but changing the value will make the black outlines more or less prominent.
3) Outlines - Adjust White [fill smoothness]
This option is preset to 90%. Changing the value will affect the fill (inside the outlines). Keep the value above the value set in option #2 (line thickness).
4) Finish - Adjust the Brightness
5) Finish - Adjust the Contrast
These are preset to Brightness = -15% and Contrast = +30%. Changes made here will have the obvious results, and should be considered a finishing touch.
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As always, I am one person with one computer and have not tested this in every possible scenario. Try it and, if you like it, keep it and enjoy it. This forum has provided me with so many good ideas and answers to questions; this macro is another attempt to “pay it forward.”
Graphic Novel Effect.afmacros

OK, They're back ! Sorry, I never got around to creating a Pixel-based ruler.
Moreover, I think it would be best to Post a Feature Request in the appropriate Forum section.
 
RulerV+H-15cm v2.0.afdesign RulerV+H-30cm v2.0.afdesign RulerV+H-Inch-10th v2.0.afdesign RulerV+H-Inch-16th v2.0.afdesign

It would be great to be able to cut a shape with any other curve (open or closed, straight or not).

Would be great to cut ( crop tool; not only a rectangle ) as much as i want via single line ( not closed, straight one )
Thanks!

Would be great to cut ( crop tool; not only a rectangle ) as much as i want via single line ( not closed, straight one )
Thanks!

This is about the only thing that still prevents me from ditching Corel Draw in favor of Affinity Designer. 
The ability to add configurable snapped dimension lines ( that auto-dimension as needed) is essential to my use case...

Here are some wild animal textures styles, in case anybody needs such things:
 


 
I use such things sometimes for text on flyers and the like...
 

 
 
The compressed AD Styles-file:
 
Wild-animal-textures.zip
 
 
 
 
 

Before I forget, well according to some better soul I damn often tend to...  :rolleyes:   ;) - Here are some Valentine ❤️ style textures for AD to share:
 
 
The compressed AD styles file:
valentine_textures.afstyles.zip  
Time goes by quick, so don't forget to make some lovely card or the obligatory social media greetings and the like!

Here are some metal styles (mostly silver and gold textures):
 

   
The compressed styles file:
 
metal-styles.afstyles.zip

Just the rust styles (grunge rust textures):
 

   
The old rusty compressed styles file:
rust-textures.afstyles.zip

Here are a few wood styles:
 
The compressed styles file:
Knock_on_Wood.afstyles.zip

Here are some Fur styles (based on bitmaps) for those who might have a need for such styles!
The compressed AD styles files ...
Fur styles 1.zip Fur styles 2.zip

In case you have to bake cookies, here are some christmas theme cookies as vector assets (thus you can change or add things to your likes), for reusage in Affinity Photo & Designer & Publisher.

xmas_cookies.afassets  

Have a nice time!