edferg Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I want to apply an exposure adjustment to a portion of my photo (Affinity Photo on a PC). I'm able to do this using a paint brush to define the area for correction as explained here: However, I'm not able to figure out how to do the same thing using the pen to make a closed path to define the area for correction, rather than use a freehand paintbrush. Is this possible? If so, is it possible to edit the path later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toltec Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Yes and yes Draw the path. On the Context toolbar, click Selection. Any correction will just affect that area. You can add to or delete from the selection with the selection brush. If you make a Mask, instead, you can edit that separately (resize, edit the path and so forth). You will need to make a duplicate of the image first if you make a Mask. Quote Windows PCs. Photo and Designer, latest non-beta versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edferg Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Thanks Toltec - That works. When I apply a blur to the mask to soften the transition, it changes to a pixel layer. Do you know of any way to have soft edges, yet be able to go back and modify the pen path? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted September 25, 2017 Staff Share Posted September 25, 2017 Hi edferg, Welcome to Affinity Forums You can apply a Blur Layer Effect (FX) to the Curve that you are using as a mask to soften the edges. Select the curve/mask layer in the Layers panel and click the FX button on the bottom of the same panel then add/tick the Gaussian Blur effects and adjust as desired. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edferg Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Thanks MEB & Toltec ! I got it working and can edit the curves that make the soft edge mask, and also adjust exposure level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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