Non destructive editing

[kdphotog]

As a portrait photographer, I use editing software for retouching and portrait editing.  I'm also a big stickler for nondestructive editing.  I've only been working in AP for a few days, and I'm still struggling to figure out how to create a nondestructive workflow similar to the one I use in Ps.

 

Is there a way to use the clone/blemish/patch tools on a blank pixel layer to leave the background layer as is?  If not, I would like to request that feature.  It's a deal breaker for me.

 

I'd also love to hear how other retouchers are adopting AP and about your workflow.

 

Thanks!

[Andy Somerfield]

Hi,

 

I agree that those tools should be able to make non-destructive new-layers with their results - it's something we can do quite easily, but just haven't got round to yet! We will look into it :)

 

We're all about non-destructive - have you checked out https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/6031-filter-layers-like-adjustment-layers-but-for-filters/

 

If everything goes well (which it might not - but here's hoping) - we will ship non-destructive filter layers in the next beta - I think (although could be wrong) that this is an industry first ;)

 

Thanks,

 

Andy.