Affinity Designer Pen Tool and Node Tool Tutorial - Beginner to Advanced

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ArtistWright

ArtistWright

Күн бұрын

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@stephenwilson7865
@stephenwilson7865 3 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is like a lighthouse in the fog. You've laid out the pen n node tools in clear practical usable detail. Also I like your clear diction, no razzamataz - no fluff. Just good old fashioned tutoring, passing on of knowledge. Well done, keep up the good work. I am knew to art n knew to digital art, I need this kind of tutoring to show me the way. Thank you.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen, I appreciate the feedback on the tutorial and my style and glad it's of use to you. Check out my other videos too. All the same pace and style
@jimdart8219
@jimdart8219 3 жыл бұрын
This is an absolute gold mine. I wish I could hit thumbs up more than once. No where on the internet is there such a detailed explanation of the pen and node tools, not even in their own book. I can't thank enough. I have learnt more in the last hour than I did in months of searching and experimenting.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome comment. I made this video because in the early days of learning Affinity Designer there wasn't any detailed videos, so alot of my knowledge has come from trial and error and the workbook. So for this video I wanted to include solutions to all the annoyances i experienced back then :)
@timbeaton5045
@timbeaton5045 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. This is an excellent, clear and concise explanation of the pen tool. Liked and subbed. Looking forward to more from ArtistWright, sir!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!
@johnlepore1562
@johnlepore1562 7 ай бұрын
As a new user, I ran into an interesting issue around linked and embedded. Unknowingly, I double-clicked on a base PDF and began sorting the jumble of curves into base map features like North arrow, scale, etc., not realizing these layers were only captured in the embedded file, so I could not retain their position and scale when I tried to move them into other layers in the design map. A tutorial on how to navigate layers and copy and paste around embedded and linked files would be a helpful topic. The support material is basic, and your strategic approach would be tremendous. Thank you!!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 7 ай бұрын
Ah yes I understand the situation ( I went through a similar situation in the past) I will note down your request for a future video. This video might be somewhat helpful as I do embed a multi page pdf into my affinity file and change colours etc. ( on the phone mockup). kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYXHZ6Cvjshqg9Esi=LEvZHhJMmZtMx28C
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 7 ай бұрын
Note: when you edit an embedded pdf in an affinity file it won't update the original pdf. But if you make that embedded pdf 'Linked' (through resource manager) it will update the original pdf when you press update. You can also get affinity to automatically update the linked pdf in resource manager by selecting auto update.
@johnlepore1562
@johnlepore1562 7 ай бұрын
@@ArtistWright Thanks! Moving layers from embedded PDFs into my base map and maintaining scale did not work. I'm pretty naive about embedded layers and was in awe when they suddenly appeared. It's a good thing I'm experimenting before beginning my project. It's a great app, and I can't say enough about how well you present it!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 7 ай бұрын
most of the time i just open the pdf separately from my affinity designer project and do the old copy and paste. resizing as needed. So is your main issue that you want to retain the same scale of whatever you are copying when it goes into the affinity Designer?
@johnlepore1562
@johnlepore1562 7 ай бұрын
@@ArtistWright@ArtistWright Yes, the original base maps are created in QGIS, with an orthographic background, scale, N arrow, property boundary, hydrologic features, etc., and then exported as PDFs. These are bought into AD, where I group and name the features so I can drag them into the design and modify them. The orthographic photo is clipped, too. Maintaining scale is critical for adding buildings, walkways, etc. Ultimately, I need to develop a repeatable process since I'll be doing multiple designs, which can be very time-consuming. I guess I like protocols too much!
@spiresmedia
@spiresmedia Жыл бұрын
I have been designing for over two decades. This is the ONLY tutorial that has ever made sense of the pen tool for me. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your channel. Your videos have made me a better designer. 💜
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Best comment ever thank you!
@Michael_Butler
@Michael_Butler 3 жыл бұрын
The best tutorial on Affinity Designer pen tool so far. Thank you, and keep them coming.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael that's awesome to hear that.
@kajkjellesvig7110
@kajkjellesvig7110 8 ай бұрын
I saw the runtime of this video and thought, "No way. I'm not watching a 1 hr. and 20 minute video which could have been an email!" I was completely wrong! This is incredible. Thank you for taking the time and meticulous care to craft this video. Cheers!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm very happy to hear that
@mmmhmmm_7
@mmmhmmm_7 5 ай бұрын
Brilliant, clear and easy to follow tutorial! I learned everything important I needed to get started on my first project. Thank You!! Best Educational video I have found on this.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I'm happy to hear that. My other videos will be a good help too. Good luck
@BobShrader
@BobShrader 2 жыл бұрын
The best tutorial for the pen and node tools! Nothing else comes close. Thanks!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob, I very much appreciate your comment
@andrewturnerlasers9128
@andrewturnerlasers9128 3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably thorough!!! Every nook and cranny covered. That must have been some serious work Aron.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew, I tried to cover as much as possible 👍🏻
@dantelegaspi8108
@dantelegaspi8108 10 ай бұрын
So much of what I've been looking to learn is here. Thank you!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Allosteria
@Allosteria 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for all these legendary tutorials
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MaximMüller-s3h
@MaximMüller-s3h 2 ай бұрын
I usually don't write any comments, but this one is a must! Thank you very much. Very understandable and easy tutorial. For anyone like me who is searching for the studio section at 1:00:12 this option has been moved to "window" since the latest updates.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! and thanks for the input
@katm1884
@katm1884 9 ай бұрын
Best pen, stroke, node tutorial available. Thanks!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@the_broly_arms
@the_broly_arms 3 жыл бұрын
This is, by far, the best tutorial I have ever come across for using the Pen and Node tools. I went from, "Eh, this looks... okay" to, "Now that's what I envisioned in my head!" after watching it. Thanks a ton for this!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Broly, I appreciate that!
@andreasfichtinger2552
@andreasfichtinger2552 2 жыл бұрын
Highly informative! If you think you have mastered the pen tool, you haven't watched this video yet - it shows everything about it. Great work, thank you very much!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andreas for the kind words
@abraxas1009
@abraxas1009 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best tutorial I've ever seen on you tube. For this kind of professional teaching you normally pay a lot of money. Absolutely great! Thank you so much
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Abraxas I really appreciate that
@mattlong431
@mattlong431 Жыл бұрын
And just like that, my life is made better!! You have transformed my designing and confidence levels!! Well done to you, Sir.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Reading comments like yours makes the whole video worth making. Thanks Matt
@elcasa6587
@elcasa6587 3 жыл бұрын
Brutha, Brutha, Brutha!!!! Very detailed. Simplistic. Easy to follow. You explained all the features that you used like "actions" and "snaps" and how to use them.... That was an AMAZING tutorial! I thank U! My knowledge thanks U!! My thank U, I thanks U!!!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
El Casa, that is an amazing response! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found it useful
@MedianM
@MedianM Жыл бұрын
It`s always hope! Thanks to ArtisWright.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Cheers El Holio
@baskapes762
@baskapes762 3 жыл бұрын
Just switched from Windows to mac and also from Adobe to Affinity. I feel like this channel and tutorial was just made for me to make the switchover easy. Thank you for this great content.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Alot of changes there, welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment
@peggymccauley3651
@peggymccauley3651 Жыл бұрын
I have just found this site - it is clearly the best I have seen. I am new to Affinity Designer 2. I now feel I have some hope of learning the program. Thank you for the clear concise manner in which you present the videos. There is NO doubt you are a TOP instructor, and to give your time so freely on the "net" is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Hi Peggy, I really appreciate that
@AugustoANouelP
@AugustoANouelP 3 жыл бұрын
So many tricks and details I would have never discovered they exist and how to use them by myself. Great job by explaining them step by step. Thanks a lot!!!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Augusto
@AugustoANouelP
@AugustoANouelP 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright Well deserved!!!
@Lyn-t5e
@Lyn-t5e 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely Brilliant Tutorial! The best pen tool video I've seen.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, this one took ages to plan so I appreciate that
@Evelyn-g8u
@Evelyn-g8u Ай бұрын
you lie not lady, do you design still ?
@hpeterh
@hpeterh Жыл бұрын
Your tutorial is very helpful and clear, thank You! I was used to older simpler tools and had not used them for years. Affinity is used differently but more powerful and this video helped a lot.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Peter! do check out my other tutorials. Affinity is great isn't it
@peterc2248
@peterc2248 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the most understandable and simply presented tutorial I've ever watched. Affinity should hire you immediately! Many many thanks indeed.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter! 🤝
@focusonguitar
@focusonguitar 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with all the other comments. I'm new to designer and have to say yours are the best and easiest to follow by a long way. Thankyou
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@elonanamor6420
@elonanamor6420 3 жыл бұрын
I can't say enough how I have enjoyed your teaching style and this lesson on the pen and node tool. It is filled with so much information. I have learned so much in the last hour. I am very happy that I found your channel.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elona I appreciate hearing the feedback and am happy you have learned so much from it. Thanks for watching!
@pretschious
@pretschious 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, learned a lot, thank you! 👏😊👍
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@artfulwoodcreations1852
@artfulwoodcreations1852 2 жыл бұрын
This unlocked so much for me I have struggled so much learning Affinity Designer Thanks.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to helping others level up! Cheers
@gregboyce360
@gregboyce360 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! I have a good grasp of Affinity Photo but only use the pen & node tool for selections. Lately my grand daughter has asked me to trace her drawings and so I needed to up my skill with these tools. Your teaching style matches my learning style - thank you!!!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
That's wonderful to hear! Thanks for watching!
@SayaAmirulSyamim
@SayaAmirulSyamim 3 жыл бұрын
Heyy, Thanks for your hard work! I'm sure all the people here appreciate your teaching :)
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amirul!
@fngrzart9064
@fngrzart9064 2 жыл бұрын
Big time thanks for this tutorial. Was stuck on how to convert a sharp on a single side of a smooth node. Did a face palm around time stamp 16:05. Thanks again!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching
@SzczereRecenzje
@SzczereRecenzje 3 жыл бұрын
17:43 FINALLY!! I know how to make a sharp angle on a smooth line. Thank you, thumbs up !
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Szczere
@dorsas.5304
@dorsas.5304 3 ай бұрын
wish the best in the world for you . your tutorials are perfeccccccccccccccttttttttttt
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm currently working on a new one right now.
@vveles
@vveles Жыл бұрын
One of the most helpful AD tutorials I've ever come across. Everything works except for the handle manipulation described at 16:38 I'm using the latest version, so it's possible that this is a functionality they decided to remove, although I can't imagine why since it looks like a useful time saver.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Hello there and thanks for your comment much appreciated. That handle manipulation you speak of still exists. In 2.1 I just tested it out. You have to be on the node tool then hold control, click and drag. I am on a mac so if you are using windows I'm not sure of the correct button for that
@pixelrancher
@pixelrancher 3 жыл бұрын
Another great, in-depth tutorial!
@pixelrancher
@pixelrancher 3 жыл бұрын
You wouldn’t happen to have a copy of this video sitting on a cloud somewhere, would you? Downloading videos on an iPad is next to impossible!!! Much appreciated.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't, if you have the KZbin app on the iPad it's easy enough to watch
@SandcityDe
@SandcityDe 3 жыл бұрын
As many of us already said: this is a great in-depth tutorial. I will def come back to it to get the routine needed. Would appreciate a short version of it for the iPad: all those small icons there are hard to figure out. Thank you for this one!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I've never tried the iPad version as I don't have an ipad. But I'm sure that will change. It looks fantastic.
@matthewallen7758
@matthewallen7758 2 ай бұрын
you make it look so easy
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@robertevans8635
@robertevans8635 3 жыл бұрын
Just what I've been looking for. Superb tutorial, excellent clearly spoken English with every step shown and highlighted in detail without showmanship or entertainment gloss. I'm an old Adobe user (as in the days of BW CRT monitors) now retired and can no longer justify Adobe subscription after giving them buckets of dosh over the years. Looking forward to learning more about Affinity with your help. I have followed you on Twitter.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, thank you for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it. I hope you find the rest of my tutorials just as useful. I will be uploading more when I get the time. Also thanks for the follow on twitter, it's a bit more messy there and not always about Affinity FYI 👍🏻
@peace.n.blessings5579
@peace.n.blessings5579 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading this amazing video, clear instructions and taking into account beginner mistakes. Look forward to more videos
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate it
@peace.n.blessings5579
@peace.n.blessings5579 2 жыл бұрын
Please could you make a video on how to create a coloring page; similar to your shark tutorial. Possibly tracing a background picture. Thank you
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
@@peace.n.blessings5579 thanks for the input. I'll keep it in mind
@ninopriore
@ninopriore 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial 👍 I'm sure I'll keep coming back to this for all those great shortcuts
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Nino
@rycoryco2888
@rycoryco2888 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciation for ArtistWright masterful tutorials that always enhance my designing experience. Precise production, video & instruction excels at directing attention for optimum operation & workflow with Affinity Designer's elegant, essential pen/node tools.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Ryco! Good to hear from you, thanks for the epic comment, truly appreciate it
@uem9738
@uem9738 3 жыл бұрын
Best explanatory video I've seen
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i basically made the video I wish I saw when I first started learning Affinity Designer
@mikelount9145
@mikelount9145 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent lot to take in but we'll get there soon x
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, just bookmark it and have it as a reminder as and when. I didn't learnt this pen tool in one go.
@OLIV3R_YT
@OLIV3R_YT Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video ❤ and for correctly painting second fin 😅🐟
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
😂 My pleasure
@andreamoorcroft6127
@andreamoorcroft6127 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Thanks for taking the time to really go step by step through these tools and showing what they do! Now just got to try and remember all the options and key combinations
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Andrea!
@slickrick2704
@slickrick2704 3 жыл бұрын
This is an absolute gold mine. I agree!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@DeniseNepraunig
@DeniseNepraunig 3 жыл бұрын
This is an absolutely amazing tutorial! Thank you for your time and effort! I really liked that you traced the shark at the end so that we can see those tools in action and how to work with them and fix mistakes.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear thanks Denise
@jethroarvingray8981
@jethroarvingray8981 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! I've been able to learn so much in just 3 days, can't wait to apply this for my schoolworks. Thanks ArtistWright!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Jethro
@Saschadegraaf
@Saschadegraaf 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this great tutorial! I’m new to Affinity Designer, so this is so helpful!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sascha thanks for the feedback
@relliehunter
@relliehunter 3 жыл бұрын
Love this tutorial! Best one I've seen. Thank you so much!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@manueldouglas3435
@manueldouglas3435 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help with the pen tool. I am currently doing a vector trace of DB Super Goku and I've been battling with curved and sharp nodes
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Manuel.
@skushassss
@skushassss 3 жыл бұрын
This is really really amazing.. probably the most useful tutorial for me on here. I learn a lot just few minutes in especially on shortcut keys that I never tried before. And it's really easy to understand and follow along.. Thank you so so so much for this I'm not even halfway the video yet. Thanks again!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@digidrawdude
@digidrawdude 2 жыл бұрын
NO OTHER PEN AND NODE TOOL VIDEO COMES CLOSE TO THIS ONE
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Digi draw dude, it took a while to try and structure it and cover everything so I appreciate that
@digidrawdude
@digidrawdude 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright You're welcome! You did a superb job 👊🏾
@ntvtexan5015
@ntvtexan5015 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, several answers to several questions I've had...GREAT VIDEO ! Thanks, new sub !!!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thank you
@elasticlimit808
@elasticlimit808 2 жыл бұрын
Flat out one of the best ever demos. Well done! And thanks so much for your attention to detail. Bravo!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy you think so and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Elasticlimit
@lorrie774
@lorrie774 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial, thank you. I dived straight into Affinity and just worked it out as I went along so it's great to see some of the finer points here that I would never have noticed on my own. Really helpful.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lorraine, I did the same myself at first I think it's the best way, just press all the buttons and see what happens. But when it comes to the finer things it would be hard to just come across it. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it
@kajkjellesvig7110
@kajkjellesvig7110 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 8 ай бұрын
And a super thanks to you ! Cheers
@wordseamstress1
@wordseamstress1 3 жыл бұрын
This was so awesome. I will be practicing. Thank you
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it
@New222ify
@New222ify Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it
@koyomikoyomi
@koyomikoyomi 3 жыл бұрын
At 5:02 the 4th point couldn't snap to the 1st point. Besides the snap settings this tutorial mentioned, there's another snap setting exclusively for the pen tool below it. Turn them on so it'll snap easily.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Koyomi
@adastra6083
@adastra6083 2 жыл бұрын
A very clear and helpful tutorial. Thank you.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adastra
@richardzweiundvierzig
@richardzweiundvierzig Жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorial. Thank you!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric!
@TheFriems
@TheFriems 2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful! So crystal clear explained... thank you so much!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
No worries! Thanks for watching
@jedikeeper
@jedikeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I love your celebration brush set :)
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@kerrywood3794
@kerrywood3794 2 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting to try to work with affinity designer, and found your tutorial informative and pitched at the right level for me as a beginner. i loved being able to find the same image and then follow your steps bit-by-bit until i understood what i was doing wrong. I found the MAC commands somewhat confusing and typically would expect a reference to the windows alternative at some point but having just read your description fully, you do describe them there, so my bad entirely. thanks so much for this.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kerry I'm happy to hear that!
@susanpuckett7682
@susanpuckett7682 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. It is very helpful.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
No problem Susan
@hagachamoru
@hagachamoru 2 жыл бұрын
Learned so much from your tutorials! I'm trying to figure out how to create a wireframe globe grid with the pen tool! Any advice or tutorials for that?
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Haga, you can create a globe grid with the Pen tool but with alot of manual Work. My suggestion, get Inkscape (it's free). Open it up and go to extensions > render > wireframe sphere. Now click on live preview in the popup settings, now play around with the settings until you are happy. Now export that as .SVG and open that in Affinity Designer. Its all still vector.
@hagachamoru
@hagachamoru 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright thank you so much! I will continue to learn from you! Your content is one of the most detailed and easiest to follow on KZbin most definitely!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that. Keep your eyes peeled for a new tutorial
@hagachamoru
@hagachamoru 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright quick question for a pro! Can you flatten vector layers in affinity designer? I'm trying to apply a stroke on the entire design I created, but I'm having an issue. is there anyway we can have a quick chat?
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
make a copy of all the layers first. If you want to add all your layers into one layer, use the boolean operation Add, then you can give this a stroke.
@terryfennell1941
@terryfennell1941 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. A really excellent tutorial.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry
@samwood3292
@samwood3292 2 жыл бұрын
To anyone reading this. I’m just learning, so you use the escape to start a new line. What do I use on a tablet? Thank you, great vid.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam thanks, I haven't used the tablet version yet sorry
@dianaacevedomira73
@dianaacevedomira73 2 жыл бұрын
Oh!! excellent tutorial, i was looking for a way to alter the strokes like you can do it on illustrator and that pressure options was all that i was looking for. Totally useful.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diana
@gfhdesigns4159
@gfhdesigns4159 3 жыл бұрын
Well you have gained a subscriber my friend for this valuable information. Thank you
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you i appreciate that!
@djskate9183
@djskate9183 Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful and informative. Thank you.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@nigelblanchard5571
@nigelblanchard5571 3 жыл бұрын
You are a great tutor and thanks for patiently putting this together with such finesse and agree with all the comments below. I was looking at the mine of information on your website and it is fabulous. One major issue that is of benefit to the beginner i.e ME IS THAT you dont keep switching between MAC and Window commands and keep to Mac albeit you have put a useful table of alternative window commands up so that makes a huge difference as believe me I have some lessons where that happens all the time and it creates a fog and note the same comment was made below by SW where your style is nice and clear. I have wasted so much time replaying videos where the tutor/demonstrator even makes a mistake by having to correct ie starts of with Mac and constantly gives tries to give both windows and command and then inadvertently flips them themselves which means wondering why it is not working only to find it is not the "student" fault but this issue.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nigel, I totally hear you in regards to the mac / pc shortcut keys. I only use a mac so don't want to confuse things further by reeling out a bunch of shortcuts for both whilst designing. Like you say I have included some windows relevant shortcuts in the description so I'm glad you found that. Happy designing and have a happy new year Nigel
@katjab.8101
@katjab.8101 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Thank you so much!!!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Katja
@homecareful
@homecareful Жыл бұрын
Great job. I may get another monitor just so I can watch and listen and follow along live. Or it might be cheaper to get designer for my iPad and run it on that, if they are similar. In the meantime I've grabbed a screenshot of the shark, so I can practice useing that underneith, ghosted.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching! Affinity designer looks very different on iPad.
@homecareful
@homecareful Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the warning.@@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Another option if you have an ipad is, you can use it as a second screen for your mac. its called sidecar.
@homecareful
@homecareful Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I never thought of that@@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
@homecareful no problem
@bullshark1152
@bullshark1152 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome tutorial.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bull Shark, Thanks for watching
@shamelioration
@shamelioration 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for your tutorial 👍
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for watching
@lauriecharlesworth
@lauriecharlesworth 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Laurie!
@Dominatoruke
@Dominatoruke 2 жыл бұрын
13:03 Great Tutorial. Thank You. I'm on PC and holding ALT and clicking does change a smooth node into a sharp node but clicking + right mouse (that's what it says at the bottom of the page, not click + CTRL) does not change back to a smooth node. Google hasn't turned up a solution yet. Still digging around.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot! I wish I could test that 9ut but I don't have a Windows computer. One thing you could do is change the shortcut yourself
@Dominatoruke
@Dominatoruke 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright, thanks! I will see if I can figure out how to do that.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
My new shortcuts tutorial shows how to change the shortcuts btw
@Dominatoruke
@Dominatoruke 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright, there doesn't seem to be an existing item in the Node tool for toggling from sharp node to smooth node. There are 5 options available, 3 for cycling nodes forward, backward or cycling a selection box and 2 for breaking and joining curves. What I need to find out is if there is a way for me to add another entry that would change a sharp node into a smooth node via Ctrl + left mouse click. I didn't see anything about this in your shortcuts video when I watched it.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
So I read this on a forum. Hope it works: using Windows. Right Mouse and Left Click on node = Convert to smooth node
@OllyHitchen
@OllyHitchen 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic walk through! Thanks so much man! :D
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Olly
@Jackripster69
@Jackripster69 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, great teaching style and content thank you. Subbed.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jackster! I appreciate it
@DaveQuail
@DaveQuail 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant...
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@Hilda1967
@Hilda1967 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the detailed information about the pen.... it makes more sense now... :-) It sure most help me a lot in the future. So thanks again!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Hilda and thanks for watching, I'm glad it has helped you
@SKMRify
@SKMRify 3 жыл бұрын
It is the pen tool in conjunction with the node tool that help to make Affinity Designer a top-notch vector design application.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! 👍🏻
@SKMRify
@SKMRify 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright Are you on facebook?
@LizzieMayne
@LizzieMayne 9 ай бұрын
Brilliant video. I enjoyed it throughout. I have a question you may have answered in the video but I couldn’t find it. On some occasions I’ve had a stuck node where I can’t access the handles. How can I get those handles revealed? I’m on a PC. TIA.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I usually hold shift and CMD and drag the curve in a way it won't mess with the design too much
@angelzetina
@angelzetina 3 жыл бұрын
This was amazing. Good job m8!
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Angel! Glad you liked it
@MrSanTang
@MrSanTang Жыл бұрын
At 46:01 the two curves (in my case) cannot be joined with the Geometry Add tool. When I do it, the second curve (the one on top) disappears. (??)
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
I hope you a manged to sort that out as I can't quite understand, sorry
@juancarlosgonzalezmartinez8890
@juancarlosgonzalezmartinez8890 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial thanks
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Juan
@sann.o
@sann.o 3 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial, I need this
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrSanTang
@MrSanTang Жыл бұрын
But... Your tuts are fantastic. Thanks a lot.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Thanks you Andre
@lavolee01
@lavolee01 8 ай бұрын
really very interesting! I'm curious to see how it works on iPad now.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 8 ай бұрын
Cheers
@BilliesCraftRoom
@BilliesCraftRoom Жыл бұрын
What an EPIC video, it solved and answered so many questions I had. Great pace and perfectly explained. 👍 ☕ Thanks so much for posting this tutorial, it's awesome.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Thank you Billie! Check out my other tutorials whilst you are here
@TC-1207
@TC-1207 2 жыл бұрын
What a great tutorial, the best one I have found yet. I have two questions though. Say if I wanted to move and rotate a number of nodes and handles together. For instance say that the sharks dorsal has 20 nodes and handles (I know, that would be insane) and I wanted to sweep the dorsal backwards and also rotate it, is that possible in Designer? I just don't see any controls anywhere that would rotate the 20 selected nodes. Also, is there anyway of moving JUST the handles of two different nodes together at the same time? Thanks for this great video, very helpful.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
You can't rotate multiple nodes at once as far as I know, same with the handles. One handle at a time. But if you find out that you can. Please let me know! Thanks for the feedback!
@TC-1207
@TC-1207 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtistWright Thanks for the quick response
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
No worries
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Here I made a video about this. You can rotate multiple nodes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmiTdpdvottomtksi=hJK9irLi0Z2Ctu-G
@ahmadhh360
@ahmadhh360 3 жыл бұрын
thanks 😊 awesome tutorial
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@carlhughes2946
@carlhughes2946 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial.
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@sunjays234
@sunjays234 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for this very informative tutorial. I have a question, how would one do it on iPAD version . especially with the short hand keyboards actions. if you have another tutorial pls can you provide the link. TIA
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes It's possible on the iPad too, I haven't made an iPad tutorial yet though 😬
@Thiloyeah
@Thiloyeah Жыл бұрын
Great Tutorial. Well explained : )
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@geoffhodgson2492
@geoffhodgson2492 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brill. Keep up the good work🙂
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😁
@mqms71
@mqms71 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, well done 👍🏻
@ArtistWright
@ArtistWright 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc!
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