Affinity Photo Masking tutorial - An alternative method using pixel layer first

In this video, i will share some tips and tricks on creating masks using Affinity Photo. Instead of converting a selection to a mask directly, we will create a pixel layer first. This allows us to easily make modifications.

With the help of the multiply blend mode, we can simulate a mask to test it.

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[bransoncarlton]

I have been compositing for decades, and have always struggled with halos. In past times, I would hand paint the halos out. This is the most complete, clear, and helpful video. I have seen among all on YouTube university. Thank you so much. I just subscribed!

[CarolusChess]

Again a very impressive video. Very useful. Dank je!!!

[dakara]

I really wish Affinity allowed the use of the Selection modifiers while in the Quick Mask preview. It would be so useful to be able to see the true effect of feathering etc. in live preview.

[hdframez]

One of the best videos - if not the best video - explaining masking.

[gregboyce]

Super useful. All the tips! Thank You !!!

[artysanmobile]

People with the iPad version shouldn’t even attempt all the excellent ideas you explain so well, because they don’t exist. I have never been more frustrated with a piece of professional software than with Photo 2 for iPad.

[runosilva]

It means that if I mask any image with this method, the unmasked areas outside the bounderies (canvas) will not appear? I'm facing a lot of issues when I mask things out and when I move them around, the cut edges appear and I need to paint black all over again until everything is cleared, apart from my masked subject.

[ColdCoffeePhotography]

excellent tutorial, but really also shows how badly affinity photo needs a subject and background AI masking to greatly speed up the process?

[onelittlealien]

How can i do the same on ipad version? any tips? thx

[Lysander-Spooner]

Good tips if you only use Affinity. Other apps like Photomator and Pixelmator Pro have much better AI masking tools. Of course Photoshop has much more advancedAI masking.