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DM1 got a reaction from Przemysław in Color B/W Photos
If you are using a colour layer mask you can invert the mask using the channel studio. I tend to use Gradient Mask layers, but it’s the same process. Invert the layer and paint with white to reveal. Here’s how I invert a gradient map layer but same method is used to invert any layer.
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DM1 reacted to SharkyAfsar in Check Affinity Designer Raster Image DPI
Hey guys the above works, I exported the design file as pdf and kept the option as 300 dpi and 450dpi for anything images above 450dpi.
And opened the file in Adobe illustrator and the images were 300 dpi. I guess problem solved. Yeeeee
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DM1 reacted to WORTHYimage in Copy from iPad Affinity Photo and paste to iPad Affinity Designer
Thank you
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DM1 got a reaction from SharkyAfsar in Copy from iPad Affinity Photo and paste to iPad Affinity Designer
Not directly (copy/paste won't work). You can open an .afphoto file in Designer. You could export a slice and import that into Designer.
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DM1 reacted to MikeW in Export to EPS files with objects of different transparency
Try svg.
Eps never has supported transparency. But, you could always export as flat color (use the suggested Nothing setting) and add transparency in AI.
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DM1 got a reaction from Natalia59 in Export to EPS files with objects of different transparency
In the Export screen for EPS there is an option called Rasterize. Have you tried setting that to 'Nothing'.?
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DM1 got a reaction from Paul Mudditt in Option to save a copy .afdesign file to Dropbox disappeared
Try going into Files app, select Edit, turn off Dropbox then turn it back on. Make sure you can access Dropbox via Files app, then try Affinity again.
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DM1 got a reaction from shustovcreates in Air Drop usability
No you cannot.
Yes, you can send it via Files app.
You can save the .afdesign file to iCloud, Dropbox etc from iPad using Documents menu Save a Copy. The on either the iPad or Mac use the Open from cloud to access the file.
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DM1 got a reaction from Risha in No pressure!! Tried all
Brush settings control sensitivity by adjusting the amount of variation. For example a solid brush shows little change with pressure. Now if you tap More in context menu you will see Size Variance (change in line thickness with pressure) is set to zero. Change it to 100% and the change in line thickness with pressure changes too. See video.
You may need to try and few different brushes (free brushes are in the Resources thread on this forum) to find ones that work well with pressure, or adjust settings to suit your preferences.
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DM1 got a reaction from jeannelaisa in The Coolest Filters for #AD
Thank you for sharing. These are working on the iPad version too! Your video was helpful.
The asset creates a live filter group and a Replace me group. It is necessary to drag your desired layer until it sits under the filter layer (nested), and then delete the Replace Me group. Double tap the live filter to bring up context menu and adjust away.
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DM1 got a reaction from Frozen Death Knight in The Coolest Filters for #AD
Thank you for sharing. These are working on the iPad version too! Your video was helpful.
The asset creates a live filter group and a Replace me group. It is necessary to drag your desired layer until it sits under the filter layer (nested), and then delete the Replace Me group. Double tap the live filter to bring up context menu and adjust away.
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DM1 got a reaction from Risha in No pressure!! Tried all
Sorry, not familiar with language used in images.
Try painting a line with a brush that has pressure setting and with Pressure selected in context menu. Now change to Move tool and select the line you drew. Now open Stroke studio and see whether any pressure changes were recorded.
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DM1 reacted to smadell in Paint by Numbers
I am attaching an Affinity Photo macro that turns a photo into a “Paint by Numbers” image. The attached file is a macros category, and should be imported through the “hamburger” menu at the top right of the Library panel. The category can also be imported into the iPad version of Affinity Photo, although there is one important limitation (more on this later).
When you use the macro, it creates a Group called “Paint by Numbers Effect.” All of the changes are inside of this group, so you can turn it on and off simply. Once you look inside the group, you will see multiple layers. From bottom to top, these are:
1) Original Image - Merge Visible
This is a “merge visible” version of your photo. It includes all of the editing you may have done up until that point.
2) Posterization Adjustment
This is a Posterize adjustment layer, and is meant to reduce the number of colors/tones used in the effect.
3) Outlines
This is a separate layer, created (in part) by using a Detect Edges filter. It provides outlines for the areas of color. This mimics the outlines that were present on the Paint by Numbers boards we used as kids.
4) Normalize Colors
This is a copy of the original Merge Visible image, and has its blend mode set to Color. This is used to reset the posterized colors to more natural ones.
5) Adjust Brightness & Contrast
This is a finishing adjustment, and can provide a better final effect.
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Once you click the macro, you will be presented with a default version of the effect. A dialog box allows you to set a number of parameters. As you change each of these parameters, the Paint by Numbers effect is updated. You are asked:
Posterize - How Many Colors?
The default value is 4, but values between 3 and 6 generally give good results. If your image is a portrait, judging the final result by looking at what the different values do to the subject’s face is a good idea.
Outlines - Adjust the Opacity
The default is 50%. Adjust this upward to make the outlines more prominent; adjust it downward to make the outlines less obvious. Set to 0 to make them go away entirely.
Finish - Adjust the Brightness
Finish - Adjust the Contrast
The default is 10% brightness, and 20% contrast. Adjust these up or down to give you final effect the desired finish.
When you click Apply, the effect is finalized. Obviously, you can manually change any of the settings after the fact. However, you should know that while the number of posterization levels for the image is non-destructive, the originally chosen number is also used to create the outlines, and this is a destructive change. Although you can change the posterization level after the fact, it is not advisable to do this. The outlines might no longer line up with the individual areas of color.
Also, for some reason, the iPad version of Affinity Photo handles the macro pretty well but will not allow you to change the number of posterization levels before finalizing the effect. It is baked in at 4 levels. You can change this after the fact, but (as above) the number of levels in your posterized image may not match your outlines very well.
Here is the macro in action. The original image is top left; the parameters dialog is shown in its default state, and then changed during the course of the macro; the final effect is shown top right
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 my attempt to “pay it forward.”
[Note: Credit where credit is due. I am indebted to Dave Straker, whose recent YouTube video gave me some excellent ideas for this macro. Dave’s channel is called “InAffinity,” and is a steady source of helpful information. Thanks, Dave!]
Paint by Numbers.afmacros
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DM1 got a reaction from LyricsGirl in The Coolest Filters for #AD
Thank you for sharing. These are working on the iPad version too! Your video was helpful.
The asset creates a live filter group and a Replace me group. It is necessary to drag your desired layer until it sits under the filter layer (nested), and then delete the Replace Me group. Double tap the live filter to bring up context menu and adjust away.
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DM1 reacted to Alfred in Convert transparent text into fillable outlines on ipad
That’s nesting or clipping. To mask or crop, drag the text layer over the thumbnail of the rectangle.
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DM1 got a reaction from Paul Mudditt in Creating Jagged Edges
@PMudditt hi Paul, You can add Live filters to AD (including Ripple).
see here.
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DM1 got a reaction from Kpt in The Coolest Filters for #AD
Thank you for sharing. These are working on the iPad version too! Your video was helpful.
The asset creates a live filter group and a Replace me group. It is necessary to drag your desired layer until it sits under the filter layer (nested), and then delete the Replace Me group. Double tap the live filter to bring up context menu and adjust away.
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DM1 got a reaction from Alfred in Creating Jagged Edges
@PMudditt hi Paul, You can add Live filters to AD (including Ripple).
see here.
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DM1 got a reaction from David.C in Are Affinity files saved in the cloud or only locally?
Or in Affinity Settings choose default 'Save to iCloud Drive'. Once a 'copy' has been saved, when you open the 'saved' copy a new menu item (Save Documents) appears in the Documents menu.
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DM1 got a reaction from Alfred in Affinity designer crashes
Uhhh.... you mean you want some indication that a crash is about to occur and you want it now?
Perhaps read this and post in correct thread when you have a calm moment.
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DM1 got a reaction from Mensch Mesch in Simple hatching styles | Einfach Schraffur Stile
Thank you, very useful.
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DM1 reacted to 276ccm in Vintage Lines - Vector Brushes (Free)
Unfortunately not, but I’m working on some new and better ones.. :-)
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DM1 reacted to Mensch Mesch in Simple hatching styles | Einfach Schraffur Stile
With these simple hatching styles you can hatch your vector objects in Affinity Designer or Affinity Photo. Affinity Publisher Beta seems not working yet (previews looks strange on my machine).
DOWNLOAD: https://mensch-mesch.com/download/affinity-designer-schraffuren-hatchings/
With the red styles you can easily change the color of the hatching while using an adjusment layer recolor.
Keep on drawin'
Norbert
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DM1 reacted to Sara72 in Cutting out vinyl materials
Lol's, the reviews are pretty bad.
I installed the app when it first came out and don't think i was able to log in or do anything with it with my old ipad, so deleted it. Just re-downloaded it and was able to cut a basic shape from it, just need to make sure you have the most up to date Silhouette software, that also updates the Silhouette Link needed to connect. Won't sync with the Library tho, so not much use if you have saved designs and the tools are pretty basic.
