New to AP

[Kmau]

I just purchased the software but never used the PS before. Therefore I m v new to the concept of layers and masks etc. What is the best way to pick these fundamentals? Tutorials? Forum? Any advice please??

[MEB]

Hi Kmau,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

The help file covers all software functionality in detail. If you prefer you can also check Affinity Photo video tutorials.

If you have any question, just ask away here in the forums. There's always someone willing to help :)

[Kmau]

Many thanks. I have started viewing the tutorials now. One quick question: how do I soften the subject's face in a pic! Please point me to the right direction for instructions. Many thx!

[barninga]

among the many ways it can be done, i'd suggest the following one:

 

1) select the image layer

2) apply a live lens blur filter

3) adjust the controls to get the desired effect

4) click on the icon of the live filter layer

5) select the brush tool, black color, hardness 0

6) start painting on the image where you don't want it to be softened

 

if the area you want to soften is only a small portion of the image, insert a 4-b) step in the workflow:

 

4-b) invert the effect mask by pressing cmd-i

 

then paint white where you want the effect, instead of painting black where you do not want it.

[Kmau]

Many thanks!!