Don't hold your breath. It's a great program for the PC, but for years, they have not been known to offer a version for the Mac.
Bill
Joe, when I had a PC, I used PaintShopPro and liked it a great deal. In fact, in those days, I was a purchasing customer of Adobe and purchased so many upgrades, right up to PSCS6. However, I did switch over to iMac, so PaintShopPro isn't written for Mac. Sad.
However, I've been a user of Affinity Photo for several year, now and extremely happy. Yes, I, too, purchased the hard cover book and I have to admit that I did learn some new things there via Affinity's book. Since Tom's original question is about books, I endorse Essential Affinity Photo by Robin Whalley. I'd also like to suggest you avoid any books by Frank Walters. I've purchased two of his books, and while I do not discredit his mastery of Affinity Photo, his teaching style is very difficult, and sometime impossible to follow, with occasional contradicting statements. Being a life long teacher myself, I'm pretty skilled in "seeing what they intended to really say", but there are too many contradictions in his books. And finally, my personal favorite is the "live" instruction offered by Udemy.com. There are so many different courses, and several on Affinity Photo. They cost, and typically you'll find courses "on sale" for $9.99. I put that in quotes for the sale prices are frequently offered. I'm going through one currently, presented by Simon Foster. He's British, I believe, and he behaves like a good teacher, with many many steps in a $9.99 course, complete with visual examples along the way.
I've been using Photoshop since 2002, with all the books to accompany my studies there. I can't speak for PSCC, but only watch the frustration I see by fellow UHH members. When I installed my PSCS6 into my newest iMac, everything was fine until time to print. The program instantly shut down when I did a command-P. Okay, that's enough, and I have not looked back yet. I'm totally happy with Affinity Photo, and if you can survive the expensive $49 for the software (lolol), I think you'll learn a great deal from the Udemy lesson. And when you pay $9.99 for a course, it's yours permanently. You can return to it at any time.
Okay guys, I'm kicking my soap box aside now.
Bill
R.G. is making an excellent suggestion. Studying what is available is what makes post production even more interesting.
I'm trying something new (to me) about HDR. Now that I'm using ... and studying ... Affinity Photo, once I load up my RAW file, there is an HRD button at the top left. I'm not one who rushes to a 'quick fix', but I thought I'd experiment with a regular image shot. The resulting image is very impressive. There is also an array of options I can 'adjust' to change what I'm seeing. I frequently, but not always, back down some of the contrast. But I have to admit, this is an impressive tool. For those of you who also have Affinity Photo, I invite you to give it a try.
Speaking of staying away from Skylum Luminar AI, can I ask you all your opinion of On1's newest sale software bundle?
Since I teach only on Tuesday and Thursday, I'm dedicating Monday to study day of Affinity. There is so much to learn there, and can instantly use it. In fifteen years I learned so much about Photoshop, so now it is time to learn similar depth of Affinity. Oh, perhaps on Friday, which it is cold outside, I'm going to experiment more with macro photography.
Post you image here, or send it to me via PM, and I'll see if I can help you.
Bill
I know what you mean Mark. But remember, there are many one here that are new to the photography world. And to them, I'd enjoy seeing them purchase an L-series lens.
And let me help a bit in saying to those who have never purchased an L-lens, the glass is amazing. You will notice the improved photo effects.
But without mentioning that, this may be why they are not being bought more quickly.
Jerry, my birth certificate recently turned 77. I've been type 2 diabetic seven years ago, and my two older brother died of heart attacks. No medical issues here at all. I'm sure you did your research before receiving your first injection of the Oxford vaccine. Did you research suggest that a person with my profile would qualify?
rplain1, are you suggesting there is a major concern?
From the very start of the research, I always favored the Oxford study.
I always enjoy seeing the amazing images here. Thanks.