digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

I recently purchased a post-processing “device” called affinity. I would like to learn to use it instead of or in addition to the generic APPLE software that came with my Apple desk-top. Many have recommended u-tube. As an approach to learning this app. But at 72 plus years old, I need practice and SUPERVISION. How could I find class-room type training? RJM

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

If you look on your 1st open window after you start Infinity it will list several options, one of which is Videos. These are basic videos to get you started.

There are many videos on the internet. To access them do a search on Afinity and what it is you want to learn how to do: eye enhancement, importing multiple pictures, Frequency Separation.

They also will sell you a workbook that will step you through projects using aspects of the software and associated on-line files that follow the book. I bought the book and it helped me.

For what I do with my photography I am happy with this program.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

I'm 73 and learned to use more than a half a dozen different post processing software programs proficiently over the last few years without a classroom, and certainly without supervision. I think you can learn Affinity without either as well. Have you looked at any of the many YouTube videos on how to use Affinity? While some review more advanced topics, there are also some fine videos for the newbie.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Is there a high school, junior college or college near you that offers photography classes? I'm thinking more along the lines of your hiring a student tutor rather than attending the class itself, since I suspect most would be Photoshop-related.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

I am a dedicated Affinity user. I did learn by using the videos that are listed in the Affinity web site. They are somewhat organized to get you started in a logical manner. The Affinity Workbook is good but you need to be comfortable with the tools before you tackle the workbook. It is my understanding that there is some training available on Lynda.com. If you have a local library card, it is quite possible that your library gives you free access to Lynda.com from your home computer. I doubt that you will find classroom instruction. The practice is something you can do on your own. When you watch a video use what you learn right away and do it several times. You can practice on any sort of shots.

I am more than willing to help in any way I can and I'm sure there are other Affinity users on the site that would be glad to answer questions and provide help. Just post your questions or problems here on the Post Processing site.

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Anthony Morganti has an outstanding series on Affinity Photo training. https://onlinephotographytraining.com/category/affinity-photo/

digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

Not all 70 plus folks have kept their FACULTIES. I was never a quick- study, but I’ve always been willing to do the extra WORK REQUIRED. THANKS to everyone!!I will start at you-tube. BOB. GO NAVY!!

pmorin Loc: Huntington Beach, Palm Springs

The App Store on your Mac is where you can also find some tutorials for Affinity. The first one on the page is the one I used to get a good start. It’s easy to follow and gives clear instructions. The apps are about $10 each, but then it is within easy reach when you’re working on something and have questions.

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

Wanting someone around when you have a problem or are looking to do something you don't know how to do is an excellent idea. As a former prof who saw what happens with mutual help in computer labs, I know that to be true. I would suggest what Linda suggested. Call a local teacher or prof and ask if you could pay a student to be on call on occasion. If found, set yourself a project, like "crop, enlarge the flower, make the colors more dramatic," and call the student in. Proceed similarly with further projects you WANT to do. No one uses all of any program. By setting a goal and learning what you need to, your idea and your skills grow and grow.

srt101fan

I am also learning Affinity Photo. I have the workbook mentioned by others. It's very good, but, as I believe Cwilson said, it may not be the best place to start learning.

I know you said you are not too big on videos, but you might find some of them helpful. Someone gave you a link to Morganti's videos. He is very good. So, yes, videos can be helpful, but be aware of when they were made. Affinity Photo was updated very recently to version 1.7. Older videos will be based on earlier versions. Whether or not that makes a difference depends on the topic. Just be aware that there might be some differences between what you see on your screen and what the video shows.

The latest "official" Affinity video tutorials are at https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/tutorials/photo/desktop/

After watching videos, and tapping into the workbook, I concluded that I had trouble with some of what I saw and read because I lacked a basic understanding of the software and the photo editing process in general. Also, I would learn something, only to forget it and not being able to find info quickly when I needed it.

So I recently bought a course at Udemy.com: "Affinity Photo: Solid Foundations" (https://www.udemy.com/affinityphoto-solid-foundations/) It was on sale for $12 and it's a bargain! It makes note-taking very easy because you can activate a transcript that's synchronized with the video.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

This was a feature of lynda.com videos (I get it free through my local library) that I very much appreciated. I was able to copy/paste any parts of the transcript I wanted to keep "in writing" without having to actually use a pen

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

The Udemy course is still on sale and it sounds like a very good value.

srt101fan

I haven't gone too far into the course yet but so far I'm very pleased with it.

I should have mentioned before that this course doesn't cover RAW development; there is another course for that.

srt101fan

It's a great feature, isn't it? The notes I take give me quick access to info and I can organize it in a way that makes sense to me!

Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains

Thanks for this recommendation (I had never heard of it), it's certainly an extensive series. I've been using Affinity Photo for awhile but still have much to learn.