Top 10 Changes in Affinity Photo Version 2!

[@AffinityRevolution]

I'm so excited for version 2 of Affinity Photo!🥳Be sure to also check out the biggest changes in Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher. 😊 ► Top 10 Changes in Affinity Designer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGbGnq2pmbynb6M ► Top 10 Changes in Affinity Publisher: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4OZm2OfpL5paqs

[@shauryashrivastava8965]

Great work by you and the guys at Serif!! Now can you please update your course for version 2.0?!

[@bang011900]

Please let me use Korean, too

[@chrissutton4256]

Whilst I have some sympathy with those users who only bought AP1 in the last 6 months or so, many of us have been using it since early 2020 (and even earlier), enjoying multiple updates along the way. Paying for a major update after nearly 3 years doesn't strike me as so awful. And, as someone else has commented, you can't seriously expect Serif to survive financially without income AND far from being abandoned, AP1 users not wanting to jump up to AP2 can continue to use the excellent AP1 "til the cows come home" with no loss of functionality/usability. PS. Thank you Ally for your excellent summation of the new AP2; I look forward to more of your outstanding teaching videos 😀

[@AffinityRevolution]

Great perspective Chris! 😊

[@scottmiller9621]

Thank you Ally. You do a great job teaching Affinity Photo. Your classes have saved me lots of time trying to figure out the tools and their functions. I now spend too much time playing with them, but that's where the fun lies. The new masking options are really cool and I know I'm going to enjoy them. I am also pleased that I have support of my new camera in the develop persona for raw imaging. Once again thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great they added support for your camera! There' so many little (but important) improvements like that in Version 2. 😊

[@MargoBeatty]

OMG - I bought this suite of apps as soon as I found out it was available. I am over the moon that the universal license includes both the desktop (MAC & WINDOWS) and iPad version licenses! It was a total no brainer! I paid Adobe thousands of dollars in the 25 years I used their software and just couldn’t bring myself to pay a subscription FOREVER! I switched to Affinitiy 5 years ago and didn’t pay a dime for an upgrade! They deserve my money - I love their software! My favorite is Affinity Designer but I also like using Photo and Publisher! I can’t wait to dig in! Thank your for you excellent videos! I know you’re going to give us some excellent tips and I’m looking forward to watching them all! You are an excellent teacher and I enjoy your channel (looking forward to more videos)!

[@AffinityRevolution]

I agree! The Universal License was such a nice surprise. 😊 And thank you! More videos coming soon.

[@svenspetersen6675]

I had just bought the update - and then your videos showed up. A great combination because the update is quite overwhelming (in a good way). Thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're going to love the new version! But it does take a little getting used to... 😊

[@nls3081]

@@AffinityRevolution please let me know HOW can i install the new version. Bought the pack with all the 3, downloaded, double click, and a big NOTHING happens !!!!! Hardware specs are way beyond the needs of this software> >> 5900X, 32GB RAM, M.2 NVMe SSD, RTX A5000 and i Use Win 10 Pro. Have no problem with DaVinci Resolve, even with 4K.

[@AffinityRevolution]

@@nls3081 I recommend you email the Affinity support team for help: [e-mail]

[@klyiu2006]

Thanks, Ally. I have the Affinity Photo for a few years but for now, I am still undecided whether I should pay (even with the 40% discount) to upgrade to v2. Like most existing users, I still feel that Seriff should have offered a larger discount for the existing users, especially those who recently purchased the v1, on the expectation that they would get free upgrades for the life of the product.

[@JoseVergaraG]

I don´t see major updates in order to pay for the update. In my opinion, they are stetical ones.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I agree. I wish they had given existing customers a discount. Their plan was always to offer “Version 1" updates for free, and then charge for an upgrade to "Version 2”, but I wish they had given a discount.

[@Thirsty_Fox]

​@@JoseVergaraG Yeah they're pretty minor updates to cost more than for the full V1... I think it was about C$45, now it's C$57 at this "discount" with regular price showing as C$100.

[@whereisjohnnow]

i will checkout Luminar Neo instead of paying $45 to upgrade to v2. you shouldn't have to pay full price for each upgrade version or they should at least offer a bigger upgrade discount.

[@duffpaddy3996]

They already shipped 7 years of support and free updates, what more do you want? That's, like, not even 8 dollars per year, I mean really? Too expensive?

[@singularluggage]

Mesh Warp filter FTW! I use the tool all the time, and its a major pain not to be able to adjust the result.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Yes!! It's such a small addition, but is really going to come in handy.

[@wffj-tv2652]

Ally is a wonderful teacher and has taught me a lot about the original version of Affinity I now use, and really like. However, there is not much in this new version that would speed up the workflow on the projects I do. I'll wait around for Affinity's answer to Luminar NEO, then I'll start getting excited about an upgrade.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That would be great if they could compete with Luminar! I'll eagerly await that day. 😊

[@WarriorsPhoto]

You all are giving Photoshop a run for its money. Especially since that program is only on a rental service now. Thank you Seraf.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I left Photoshop over 5 years ago, and have loved using Affinity Photo ever since. 😊

[@quoctam1719]

I've just known Affinity for a month.I'm impressive, it's cheap and full for me.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great to hear! Affinity rocks! 🥳

[@WilliamCadiz]

Being a long time Affinity user, I was a little skeptical about updating. Update didn't look worth it and merely incremental. Some of the changes and tools are definitely well worth the faster workflow. Going to love the non-destructive RAW editing. Thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Ya, the program is still 95% the same, but that extra 5% is worth the upgrade for me too. 😊

[@kiwikevnz]

Hi Ally, It's Kev Borg, and I wanted to pop in and Thank You very much for getting back to me regarding my question in yr Publisher Course I bought from you, it is excellent., thanks for yr help. All the best for 2023. Cheers Kev

[@AffinityRevolution]

My pleasure! Keep up the good work with learning Publisher. 😊

[@cptbrncls7050]

Some nice changes. I'm mostly excited by the luminosity & hue masking. Having Serif make a big deal that their RAW editing is not destructive is actually kind of embarrassing for them. Most RAW editors have been non-desctructive from the get go.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I agree! The new masks are what got me most excited for the update.

[@XRP_321]

let me start out by just say thank you! easy listening, easy to follow. I always tried to get everything on camera but i came to realize this could come in handy one day. I already feel like a pro by watching your videos. Keep them coming!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@mikesrandomchannel]

I think I’ll be waiting for something more groundbreaking like face-aware warp tbh. Affinity 1.0 is already way too powerful for what I do anyway, although Ally’s videos have helped me get much more proficient!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Ed! Glad you've enjoyed the videos. 😊

[@jimtipton8888]

Thanks Ally! Just updated. First thing I noticed was the massive improvement in the RAW processor. That alone was worth the upgrade for me. Keep up the great work!

[@Jonem9]

Yes, I also am very impressed by the performance of the RAW processor in Affinity 2 . Being able to return to the Develop Persona for further adjustments is an Amazing improvement!

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great! I'm glad you're enjoying the update. :)

[@silversurfer4195]

Great trio of videos! Thanks!!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked them. 😊

[@wonderwilds]

love these. the adjustments mask was making me mental. i knew there had to be a secret, no one they would rid that. whew.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@iankelsall25]

thanks for the tips, i had figured that Affinity's radio silence as of late was no doubt due to a major upgrade. I had predicted tweaks to the raw developer, but the mask tools are a welcome surprise as i use masks frequently i conjunction with the curve tool.

[@AffinityRevolution]

The new masking tools are great! Hopefully someday we get some RAW updates as well. I'd love to have something that cab be a "Lightroom" replacement. 😊

[@tjphoto8943]

Thanks for all the videos you put out there! Will have to figure out the new masking features. I had bought publisher awhile back with intent of learning it but never did. I did like some of those new features for adding pictures so hopefully I will work with it with this time with the help of your videos. Plus I never had design before so also will be looking for your videos on that also.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks TJ! 😊

[@titovalasques]

To everyone complaining in the comment section that they had to pay for this upgrade, remember before Adobe went bloodsucking subscription we all still had to pay a minimum of $1500 for any one program and between $300-$400 for any subsequent updates. And here you all are complaining about a sub $200 upgrade for the whole suite on all platforms. Until we’ve all transitioned to a no money Star Trek future we still have to charge others for our work.

[@AffinityRevolution]

True true. A lot of people forget how great of a deal Affinity is, even at the upgrade price.

[@DarkMaster1301]

As always, a great video from Ally. So easy to understand and follow. When you add an adjustment layer, it is a new layer above the image layer. When I add an adjustment layer it is NOT a separate layer, it is the same layer. Any ideas why? How is Ezra these days?

[@AffinityRevolution]

That is a setting you can change from the Assistant. See 4:55 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoGxg2eOmsZsn7c Ezra is helping me plan videos, so that I can make more of them! 😊

[@DarkMaster1301]

@@AffinityRevolution Perfect Thank you Ally

[@StrangelyIronic]

I can drop the money now for the discount for Photo and Designer. Hoping Serif sticks with updating it like Affinity 1 suite so that even if the current changes are mostly QoL and things that should have been an update to Photo 1 (non-destructive RAW). The way I see it, this is basically CS2 to CS3 where CS3 had features but mostly changed the appearance with QoL items bundled and then hopefully the CS4-CS6 levels of improvement/updates can happen over time with Photo/Designer 2. I do wish Serif would take some time to develop a version of Bridge and provide an importer/library management system. There's already a lot of RAW development apps like darktable, Capture1, etc, so I don't really expect them to try and shoehorn their CameraRaw tool into said library management system, but it would be nice to have a selfcontained workflow for easy backup and grouped storage (I import an image from a card, that card is moved over to the assigned library folder + date or whatever, then if I select it to edit it's automatically grouped within the management software grouped with an affinity file that just contains the linked raw edits. From there the edit and base raw is a "single" group entry in the library, I could scan over it seeing all the edits, and then export from there using Affinity's export tool. TBH I would pay an extra 20 bucks for that tool on its own if it received the same quality updates for efficiency, bug fix, etc as the other Serif programs. I could pretty much replace my lightroom/photoshop workflow at that point unless I really need a specific tool/feature.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Good comparison. This is very similar to the old CS upgrades from Adobe. I would also love an "Affinity Bridge". Maybe someday!

[@coolguy1538]

I've not long brought the trinity 3, it said I get free updates but I guess I get none, I was under the impression that v2 would be free, obviously I would of waited if I knew. And it's not working on Windows 11, so when I upgrade to Windows 11 then its like serif has robbed me as there most likely won't be any updates to V1. If they don't get it working on Windows 11 then I'd never recommend or buy from serif ever again, at least they could promise us that they'll stand by its customers and fix this issue. I'd rather have a dedicated ssd with windows 10 on it just for this program than buy v2 and support a company that doesn't seem to care less for its customers. I have to add with what a great teacher you are, your amazing. Thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I wish they had given people like you a better way to upgrade to v2. Hopefully Serif can figure out a better system in the future! 😕

[@Gromelnope]

Although I like the changes, I can't see myself buying it (for another ~50€), except there is a better upgrade price for those who already own the previous version that I just couldn't find.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I don't think there is an additional discount (just the 40% they are offering everyone). But in addition to today's upgrades, you will also get free updates for the next few years. 😊

[@singularluggage]

To find a silver lining, it's way less costly to upgrade to v2 than it would have been to pay monthly for the BIG A software for the last 4 years. And I'm gonna get Publisher as well, rather than faking it with Designer.

[@gandolfred]

I upgraded with a set of all Affinity products and paid $100. Taking into account the fact that there are versions for Ipad, which I did not have, then consider paying $60 extra for the update. It's very profitable! Taking the subscription model as an example, this is a huge savings of hundreds of dollars over time. 💥

[@Reeceline]

@@gandolfred dont forget you also get free updates until version 3.0 too. The price is very generous compared to the market standard!

[@gandolfred]

@@Reeceline Necessarily! In this case, at least I remain the owner of the previous version and may not be updated. And in the case of Adobe, this is some kind of slavery. You use the software - you constantly pay. You do not use software - you also constantly pay. Stopped paying and lost the software. Nightmare. 😂

[@steveatesh]

Thank you, that made it all a lot more clear than previous videos I had watched.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Steve! 😊

[@keithwjones]

Great work Ally. I am thinking that in short term you can run V1 and V2 side by side as 2 separate apps.

[@AffinityRevolution]

You can! I think you will be able to do that indefinitely, since they are considered separate programs.

[@JRodriguez]

I was really impressed with the Designer update but the update to Photo doesn't seem nearly as impressive and quite minor although they are quite useful features.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I agree. The Designer updates are definitely my favorite!

[@pixelfungaming]

To be fair, designer needed the updates the most.

[@N9O]

@@AffinityRevolution Hi, do u know whether the softwares still link flawlessly if i decided only to update one? Quite often I am switching between Designer and Photo on my projects.

[@AffinityRevolution]

@@N9O Sorry, I'm not sure. I recommend you ask on the official Affinity forums: forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/forum/5-affinity-on-desktop-questions-mac-and-windows/

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

@@AffinityRevolution I’m a bit surprised they didn’t include an auto trace feature that even some of the subpar vector programs have. That one was puzzling to me.

[@philcretired5143]

More thoughts. I agree the feature additions are not worth a full point upgrade. Maybe a 1.10 to 1.20, but not to 2.0 with more $$. Editable raw is nice, but there was no mention of improvements to the actual raw engine which are sorely needed. Also missing (still) is a browser to integrate work flows and file navigation. This has been requested for years. It need not be Lightroom like, just simple like Adobe Bridge. Even DxO has now added some basic functionality in their latest release.

[@peterdoring7521]

Yes. The raw engine is mediocre and there is no browser. Affinity is meant more for tuning after raw but most of this work can already been done with good raw converters.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I would love an Adobe Bridge style update to Affinity. Maybe someday!

[@nzedsurfer]

Thankyou Ally. I feel Affinity Photo has made good improvements and helping me. Have even invested in the full package. Designer and Publishing.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great! You're going to love Version 2. 😊

[@simonpayne7994]

Ally just sold me the Affinity Photo update. I had been expecting a bit more after the hype about the changes. But nevertheless it does seem to be worth buying.

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're going to enjoy Version 2! I can't wait to see what updates they bring out next. 😊

[@jozeh47]

Thank you Ally. You made great presentation of crucial changes of Affinity App.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@sachkanade]

Your tutorials are THE BEST! Thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Aww, thank you so much! 🤗

[@haroldlippold4226]

Nice changes!! Really looking forward to seeing the additional charges.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks Harold! More tutorials coming soon. 😊

[@FrankJArado]

Thank you both for your excellent work and education! I have purchased today Affinity V2 Universal License (the latest version of the Affinity Suite) on its first day. Strongly appreciate your extraordinary efforts on this very valuable educational Channel.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Frank! I appreciate your kind comment. 😊

[@Jonem9]

Thank you for your very clear introduction to ten well chosen features of Affinity 2. Without this, it would have taken me ages to figure out how to apply and adapt the knowledge and techniques I have learned using Affinity 1!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@sausamyself7585]

One of the Biggest Drawback i found in affinity app on ipad is we can't switch between designer and photo with same Document we are working on. which is much handy when working with both pixel and vector layer

[@AffinityRevolution]

Ya, that it is too bad. 😕

[@stevelmoon]

Thank you for the video. Have they improved extractions? I do a lot of them in PS.

[@AffinityRevolution]

The Selection tools still work the same, as far as I can tell. 🤷‍♀️

[@stevelmoon]

@@AffinityRevolution Thank you.

[@rgarlinyc]

Very impressive updates - thanks for the great explanations (as usual) Ally!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video and updates. 😊

[@FrankWaltersLovestoteach]

so helpful. Thx for all your hard work

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Frank! 😊

[@tristanb.8561]

Yes, version 2 may bring a lot, but I am extremely disappointed with the update policy that they are showing here. Existing customers should have been given a larger discount. These customers who have supported the products for a long time and have recommended the products to others should at least receive a thank you from the developers. I can understand a company has to make money, but I have to think carefully about whether I can recommend the product that is offered in the future. Because now they leave all Version 1 buyers out in the cold and say "Give me the money, we don't care if you supported us before or not!"

[@StanleyKubick1]

yeah, I'm a recent adopter and I'm also extremely disappointed that V1 has effectively been scrapped now and will receive no further updates or fixes. I'm not in a position to pay for Affinity again for a couple of features and future bug fixes.

[@NotQuiteFirst]

To be fair, that's the downside of the permanent purchase model rather than the monthly subscription. I get the gripe, but it seems like wanting to have your cake and eat it too. To expect a large discount on the new version because you paid for the old version is to effectively say that you want the benefits of the Adobe model where you always have the new updates, but while still making a one-off purchase. I think it's a bit unfair to characterise it as "being left out in the cold" and "give us money, we don't care if you supported us before". You have permanent ownership and use of the software that you paid a modest figure for, you haven't lost anything, and you don't have to upgrade if you don't think the extra purchase is worth it. (I'm lucky, I was planning to buy it recently but figured I'd hold off until Black Friday in case they give a discount, and as it turns out I get a new version _and_ a discount!)

[@tristanb.8561]

@@StanleyKubick1 Especially if they already write in the FAQ you get updates up to version 3 for free. Who tells me when version 3 is coming? Maybe in 6 months or maybe 5 years. But as a customer, I don't know. And then should I pay for something I don't know how long I can use it effectively? Let's be honest without updates, a software product is effectively dead. The fact that they are now killing version 1 speaks volumes. Yes I could buy version 2 but why should I do that with all the factors?

[@tristanb.8561]

@@NotQuiteFirst Yes, I have the license, but what good is software that will no longer receive any updates from the developers? Where do I know as a customer that I will be left alone with the product? In addition, you have to ask yourself what kind of image it gives to the customers when I, as a developer, write in my FAQ "Yes, you will definitely get your updates. But only until version 3 is out. As a potential customer, how do I know when version 3 is out? How long will my product be supported before being thrown in the bin like Version 1?

[@TheRealTaiwanTV]

I've had version 1 since 2016 and it has been updated at least 10 times over that period. 69 bucks was a great deal.

[@roycejohnson929]

This is fantastic as its been sometime since we have had any form of update. Cheers Ally

[@AffinityRevolution]

The developers have been working on this update behind the scenes for a long time. I'm glad it's finally out! 😊

[@D0209962]

Thank you for the really useful summary of the update. Today could have been difficult without your speedy response.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I worked some long hours to get this video out so quickly, so I'm glad it's appreciated. 😊

[@Seeitmove]

Nice update! Thank you for this!!!!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@N9O]

Although I love Affinity a lot...I bought the whole suite for my mac about a year ago, had to buy it AGAIN for switching to a windows PC 3 months ago and now there is a new update that i would have to pay another time for, while the price increased from 50 to 55 to 85€ now, discounts not counted... In case you find yourself also in the position to switch platforms, make sure to text the support, they offer u -20% (actually -30% the first time I texted them a few months earlier). Still not great, but better than nothing and still cheaper than the alternative. For a fan of the software that still left some bitter taste.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I wish they had given existing customers a discount. Their plan was always to offer “Version 1" updates for free, and then charge for an upgrade to "version 2”, but I wish they had given a discount.

[@DigitalDesignDude]

Thank goodness for non destructive raw editing! No more dealing with Luminar's slowness for me!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Yes! I was very excited for that update. 😊

[@filipearruda3]

I'm still not sure if it is really necessary for me to spend this extra money in the upgrade. Hue masks seems interesting and a quick way to process different colors and specific parts of an image, a bit like color range in PS. But I'm a bit confused about Luminosity masks and what is the difference in applying these or a blend range in a curves adjustment layer for example.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Blend Ranges and Luminosity Masks are very similar. It's just a matter of which button you prefer clicking. Don't upgrade just to get Luminosity Masks. haha :)

[@filipearruda3]

@@AffinityRevolution of course. Well I must say having the chance to preview the mask as you work it is a plus. But can you draw over the luminosity mask? I mean, if for example you only want to apply certain adjustment over a small part of the shadows... Btw, anyone knows until when is this 40% applied? Thanks

[@ak49mitchell]

Since your how-to lessons are step-by-step and detailed, it seems you'll have to update (or completely re-do) your previous lessons. I think some people (maybe most?) are like me and will need that extra detail how-to on the 22.0 version.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Yes, I have a lot of videos to make in the next few months! 😅

[@modelcarshouston]

People will still use version 1 though and the past videos would still be relevant I would think?

[@AffinityRevolution]

@@modelcarshouston Yes, that's true. 😊

[@Shultc]

@@AffinityRevolution then better to add to previous vidoes in title "v1", if something is changed so much, that old tutorial is misleadig

[@modelcarshouston]

This is GREAT! Thanks Ally!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@00dfm00]

Hi Ally and Ezra. I just got the 2.0 trifecta. I know nothing about Photo. I'm looking at your "Affinity Photo for Beginners" course. I have a few questions before purchasing: 1. How relevant is this course to the 2.0 overhaul and will it just be confusing to follow along by having to find additional resources to understand how menu items / functionality has moved? 2. What is the date you expect to release a 2.0 update for this course? Will I get an automatic update or credit for the new course by purchasing the 1.x course now? 3. Do you have bundle pricing for your Photo (and Designer courses)?

[@AffinityRevolution]

I recommend you wait a few more days. I will be releasing an updated Affinity Photo course very soon. :)

[@johnredberg]

Regarding the export dialog: So you show a preview (great!) but you still need to essentially eyeball it or use "the magic of video editing" ? How about building in an "Add to comparison" feature (like you can on many websites when comparing product specs)? Could even be a limited amount, like 2 or 3. Then you get to quickly switch between the export settings and can look for differences (as you would when toggling masks). You could even show difference maps, either in real color space or false color, depending on how "strong" the difference is w.r.t. some measure.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That would be a great addition! Hopefully they add that soon in an update. 🤞

[@alainadamski7703]

Very interesting, thank you very much.

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the overview. 😊

[@bflatfive9456]

Long time subscriber here, great video as always!!!! Is Affinity Photo 2 an upgrade to AF 1? or is it a separate purchase. Lastly...if separate...do I need to keep both 1 and 2? Thanks in advance!

[@AffinityRevolution]

It is a separate purchase. But if you get Version 2, then you do not need to keep Version 1. 🙂

[@bflatfive9456]

@@AffinityRevolution great, thanks for the rapid reply!!!

[@nicolaskl9672]

I knew before buying that whenever v2 , v1 would stop having updates. "Sadly" I bought the v1 version a few months ago, so I'll probably pass on this version for now plus I haven't finish most of your amazing tutorials. Thanks for the video!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Oh man, that stinks! Version 1 is still really great though, so I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. 😊

[@definingslawek4731]

I went to install it and to my surprise, despite having purchased affinity four times (designer and photo on mac and on pc) they expect me to purchase it again to get an update, after saying all updates are free. Even tho I own 4 affinity licenses I think I'd rather just install adobe. Atleast the crop tool isn't terrible in photoshop.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Their plan was always to offer “Version 1" updates for free, and then charge for an upgrade to "Version 2”, but I wish they had given a discount to existing customers. 😕

[@Prince_Charming_1]

Great review! Looking forward to use Affinity Photo for the first time, moving from the adobe Photoshop because I don't like their subscription payment structure.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great! Welcome to Affinity. 😊

[@EdwardKilner]

This was informative. I was going to update anyway, but your video was the one that demonstrated the increase in value based on the interface improvements. I’m not a heavy user, but sometimes it is a useful program. If you have suggestions as to use DXO Photolab for this / Affinity for that, I’d be grateful. Currently, I’d tend to finish with DXO to do final noise reduction. Would I get two sidecar files? I’m assuming yes.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Sorry, I don't use DXO, so I'm not sure. But if DXO has good noise reduction, then your plan sounds spot on to me.

[@mahaminmondal6248]

Loved the new features of Affinity Photo, however the creators need to work on Develop Persona. Adobe's Camera RAW is unbeatable.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I hope they work on that in future updates. That would be great!

[@heatherryan8530]

Thank you for all of your videos!! With the new Affinity 2, have you heard anything about the move tool randomly not working? It’s driving me nuts today! I can’t figure it out at all. Thanks again!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Oh no! I haven't heard of that, but maybe someone else has. You can ask on the official Affinity forums: forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/forum/5-affinity-on-desktop-questions-macos-and-windows/

[@danielleclerc4812]

Always clear and interesting. Great. Tks

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks Daniel! 😊

[@mikelockwood2104]

love it !

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@cmbunton]

Thank you for the video Ally!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@Uniblab8]

Ally; Affinity uses masks quite a bit to get work done. Having been a PS user for 30 years. I never did use masks much. While a "get it" when you are showing adjustments but I tend to just lose it all and get confused. I want, in the worst way, to get rid of PS altogether. It costs too much and Affinity was chosen as the replacement. I do use GIMP when I'm in Linux but that is for small adjustments. Have you, or would you consider. doing a video on nothing but explaining masks in general...like a 10-minute lesson? I also have Affinity Designer which I am still learning. I bought that course already. BTW do you think Affinity would ever add neural filters at some point? Thanks and keep these vids coming.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I cover masks pretty extensively in my Affinity Photo Beginner course, and have some simpler mask videos here on KZbin. Hopefully those can help you! :) courses.affinityrevolution.com/p/affinity-photo-for-beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGTSh6GlibxmqJo

[@eyewaves...]

Great video Ali -Thank you for reviewing the main changes... are we ever going to get Affinity Photo APP on our cell phones ?

[@AffinityRevolution]

I don't think so. Just on Mac, PC, and the iPad.

[@HeidiFowler1]

Thanks for that great video. How did you zoom in on the photo in the export window? No matter what tool I am using when I go to the export window, the tool switches to the grabbing hand. In your video, all I can tell is that you are using the pointer and somehow clicking on the image. Help, please!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You can use "Ctrl +" (PC) or "Command +" (Mac) to zoom in. 😊

[@HeidiFowler1]

@@AffinityRevolution That worked. Thank you! I've used that trick before, but I didn't even think to try it.

[@kellybloomfield2836]

Thanks for the overview, really excited for v2. Will the affinity revolution courses be updated to reflect the changes in v2 or will there be new courses later?

[@AffinityRevolution]

I'll be working on new tutorials right away. They should be coming soon!

[@alunrees3056]

Thanks for that useful insight, has helped towards my decision to upgrade or not.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@AngrySSun]

I'm really enjoying your "Affinity Photo / Designer for Beginners" courses in your site, learning a lot and I wanna say Thank you, Ally and Ezra. Now my progress rate of the courses is about 20%. So... Could you keep these courses as long as possible? I'm not sure but just guessing... maybe the time could come when you finish making beginners courses for Affinity V2, uploading them and then sadly removing the previous courses for Affinity V1? (Cuz Affinity V1 gets older and naturally New users wanna buy V2) Before that time comes, I would like to finish this V1 course😂. Thank you again for you guys efforts for Affinity classes

[@AffinityRevolution]

You have lifetime access to all the videos you purchased. You can take your time watching them. 😊

[@Greg-fg1rd]

As usual great video Ally. Disappointed in affinity for "updating"the way they chose. Basically they are asking you to pay for a "new" app disregarding the previous app. Not an update, just bad business. As Pixelmator Pro continues to actually upgrade their product w/o any fees this is a great time to learn more about their robust app that is continuing to improve all the time, no charge.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I wish Affinity had given existing customers a discount, but I do understand they need to charge more money eventually. If all they do is give out free updates, they will eventually go out of business! 😅

[@maartenpsion9036]

I find it fair if im honest. They cant just keep pumping out new free updates. a V2 was expected at some point. tbh i am happy that they released v2 now so that this is behind us all. They improved the programs in pretty big ways (just check how responsive affinity photos sliders are now ZERO DELAY OMG!) I insta bought this. ready set go :)

[@sbr-synrosimbugracing9338]

@@AffinityRevolution I'm not asking for a free version but having V1 should mean something and they should have offered a better discount. Great video as always.

[@MrTrustdesa]

lol whaaaaat? Are you seriously moaning to a company that doesn’t rip you off monthly?

[@pixelfungaming]

I was surprised and a little annoyed by having to download an entirely new app as I should just be able to upgrade my existing version but I'm happy with the new features even if it's a paid upgrade.

[@Yolo_Swagins]

Thank you!!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@tlk752]

Thanks Ally! You're the best!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Ted-F-Strassburg-III]

I was so happy to find Affinity Photo years ago with the license form they decided to take. So happy in fact that I bought Designer and Publisher just to support the company, even though those applications don't get much use. I will continue to support Serif following this license model that I will purchase all three again. Thank you for all the free trainy Ally and the great paid courses! I'm looking forward to the updates.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks so much Ted! 😊

[@MK-ni6gs]

Thank you, looks awesome!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@MrBritishGent]

Great video! Many thanks.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Richard! 😊

[@lissettefeliciano9945]

Love, love, love 💕😍🥰 Affinity! It’s the best for me. Thanks for create software.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Lissette! 🤗

[@cpnock]

Thanks for the info. Do you know if you can use the "presets" in library and assets you have in V1 in V2, as I find them a great starting point.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Sorry, I'm not sure. I don't use presets... 😅 I recommend you ask on the official Affinity forums: forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/forum/5-affinity-on-desktop-questions-mac-and-windows/

[@nausicaminni816]

Hi thanks for the video. I have some questions: 1) I have the old version of the three programs for windows. Do you advise me to switch to version 2 considering that I also use a mac (where, however, I had not yet installed the suite)? 2) I noticed that version 1 of affinity photo doesn't open files created with version 2 even if simple. is there a way to fix it? 3) how long do you think version 2 will last before version 3? if I'm not mistaken the 1 came out in 2015 4) By the way I tested v2 both in mac and windows (equivalent hardware) and on mac it seems more responsive. Did this happen to you?

[@AffinityRevolution]

1. If you use Affinity daily or weekly, then it is worth the upgrade. If you only use Affinity once a month or so, I don't think it's worth it to upgrade. 2. Version 1 can't open Version 2 files, but Version 2 can open Version 1 files. There is no way to fix this. 3. I guess it will be around 4 years of updates. 4. I think the Mac version works better. :)

[@nausicaminni816]

@@AffinityRevolution thanks😍

[@tfr6398]

updated, thank you

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're going to love Version 2! :)

[@timculler1454]

Does AP2 still work with capture 1 Express, which has great raw converter and digital asset manager? If not, the new features in AP 2 are not enough to encourage an upgrade

[@AffinityRevolution]

Sorry Tim, I don't think it does that.

[@fintonmainz7845]

Great communicator

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@extremelydave]

Another great video but there is one bit of info I wish had been included = what is the cost of moving from V1 to V2?

[@AffinityRevolution]

You can get the new Affinity Photo for $40, or all the programs for $100. Then you will get 2.0 updates for free for the next 4 years or so.

[@patrickbell9117]

As with yiour courses I was Impressed by your excited evaluation and description so I bought it. I use Lightroom as my catalog and Photo as an external editor . I have just "pointed" Photo.exe to enab;e this. Not so with Photo 2 though - I cannot find the location of Photo 2 - can you advise?

[@AffinityRevolution]

I don't think Version 2 is working with 3rd party applications yet. Hopefully they can fix this soon!

[@3Dsirius]

Of course we enjoyed and thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@sanderbos]

Thanks for the clear info. And I am sorry for you that you will have to redo all your past videos to match the new user interface... (And what are you going to do with the old videos? I for one do not currently plan to pay for this upgrade, even though I would love to have luminosity mask)

[@AffinityRevolution]

Haha yes, I have a lot of videos to make in the next few months. 😅 I'm not sure what I will do with my old videos. They are still useful for people using version 1, but I don't want to confuse people that have version 2, so I'm not sure yet... 🤔

[@martharetallick1150]

It took a while before Affinity Photo could handle Nikon D850 RAW files. But when it finally did, it did a great job. Does version 2.0 process Nikon Z9 RAW files? If so, I will be a happy camper!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Sorry, I'm not sure. I recommend you ask on the official Affinity forums. I'm sure someone there knows! forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/forum/5-affinity-on-desktop-questions-mac-and-windows/

[@ianbrowne9304]

Thank you :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks Ian! 😊

[@NJM1948]

Thanks for this great walk through. How do we upgrade to version 2?

[@AffinityRevolution]

This is Affinity's first paid upgrade. You can get the new Affinity Photo for $40. Then you will get 2.0 updates for free. 😊 affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/

[@NJM1948]

@@AffinityRevolution Thank you. I already have Affinity Photo and I am looking to upgrade to this free version 2

[@InArcadiaSum]

@@NJM1948 I have AP as well, but, looking at the website, to get the V2.0 requires a payment of £35.99. No free version, I'm afraid.

[@Vinterbukser]

@@NJM1948 It ain't free. You have to pay again. Affinity have stiffed us : l

[@NJM1948]

@@Vinterbukser Well, I won't be paying again!! I don't use Affinity enough to justify it and this will seal it's fate!! Use Luminar NEO and ON1 for all my editing now

[@DillSkin]

These changes are great

[@AffinityRevolution]

Go Affinity! 🥳

[@imtunn3d736]

Would love it if Affinity would have the calibration tool like that in lightroom

[@AffinityRevolution]

That would be great! Hopefully we get that in a future update.

[@mrb2090]

Hey ally will you be revamping the affinity tutorials on the site due to all the new updates to the program? Sorry if this was asked before. I'd love to get some version 2 tutorials :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

Yes! I'm already working on new videos. 😊

[@arijitghosh8064]

I hope they will add a puppet warp tool in the next update

[@AffinityRevolution]

That would be great! I hope so too.

[@kore996]

Did the add a way to edit batches ofRAW photos easier by copying the edits from one pic to another like in Adobe Lightroom?

[@AffinityRevolution]

No, they didn't. I keep hoping they'll do that, but not yet.

[@nieograne]

Great update!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@DANNYBLVCK]

Still no mixer brush update for high end retouching

[@AffinityRevolution]

Sorry, not this time!

[@AndreiCacuciPhotography]

Hello i wanted to ask (i have all 3 affinity but version 1) in the new version in the developer .it's there the possibility to change the vibrance , saturation of colors , like in photoshop lightroom wen you eddit photos? or is the same as version 1

[@AffinityRevolution]

As far as I can tell, it's the same as Version 1. 🤷‍♀️

[@AndreiCacuciPhotography]

@@AffinityRevolution thank you , i will still look forward to it, and maybe they will implement it, i started whit photoshop and i like to eddit as much as i can wen the photo i is in the raw format , and not wen its developet.... and looking forward to see more videos ☺

[@ianmasters8344]

I bought the iPad version 2 through the Apple App Store and it is showing there I purchased apps. When I open the app it tells me to verify licence but it will not open the app when I enter the details. I can open my account but it shows no licence purchased. I liked v1 but this has me very annoyed. It needs sorting now.

[@AffinityRevolution]

You should send the company an email. I'm sure they can work it out for you: [e-mail]

[@swaha55]

have been using Affinity Photo and Design ver1. I have not used Publisher. I have a Avada wordpress website that I want to redesign. Would Affintiy Publisher help with the new website? Also curious if the Selection brush tool in Affinity Photo V2 has gotten more accurate and easy to use.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Sorry, but I don't think Affinity Publisher will help you with your Wordpress website. And the selection brush did not get any better in Version 2. That's something I hope the Affinity team works on soon!

[@saluuhi]

I already bought Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer a year ago. The question I have is, do i need to purchase again to get the new version or is there another process for previous buyers?

[@AffinityRevolution]

Unfortunately, you need to buy the new version. But then you will get free updates for 4 years. 😊

[@3DPGretzn]

Awesome Update!

[@AffinityRevolution]

It sure is! 🥳 🥳 🥳

[@selenitafm]

Wonderful video Ally,

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 🤗