Affinity
Jul 7, 2019 09:11:58 #
Jul 7, 2019 09:15:51 #
I think I speak for all that have responded here in saying ... you are most welcome.
It's this kind of connection and support that makes UHH such a great place.
Bill
It's this kind of connection and support that makes UHH such a great place.
Bill
Jul 7, 2019 10:02:36 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
Affinity has many attributes and I like it very much. However, at least in my experience processing speed is not one of the attributes - at least in my computer it's somewhat slower than PSE for example, although the speed isn't painfully slow to me. For me it's a welcome trade off for the more gentle learning curve and high level of capabilities.
Jul 7, 2019 10:07:47 #
If you are using an iMac, open Activity Monitor. It will show you (a) how much memory your computer has, and (b) how much of that memory is being used. If no "elbow room", then the computer runs slow. I know, for I had 8GB of memory, and all of it was being used. I saw the spinning time icon a lot. Then when I expanded my computer's memory to 16GB, no time icon, and as I look at it right this moment, I see that I'm using 12.82GB of memory. I still have that 'elbow room', but I see that the old 8GB of memory was labored, and why Affinity ran slowly.
Jul 7, 2019 10:17:19 #
Xanadu wrote:
After reading here about Affinity, I purchased.
I am not the brightest bulb and I cannot seem to save as a jpeg. Also, the processing time seems inordinately long.
Comments? Solutions?
I am not the brightest bulb and I cannot seem to save as a jpeg. Also, the processing time seems inordinately long.
Comments? Solutions?
Are you running the latest version of Affinity (1.7)? It's supposed to be faster than the previous version.
Jul 7, 2019 10:23:31 #
Gene51 wrote:
32 gb ram, i7 9800X 8 core cpu overclocked to 4.4 gHz, discrete video card with 6 gb vram, SSD boot drive, preferably PCIe NVMe M.2 form factor. This is ideal, if you need to spend less you will be trading off performance for savings.
"OS=Windows 7, 4 GB of memory. I hope that is enough as I am no geek."
Jul 7, 2019 10:25:56 #
Xanadu wrote:
OS=Windows 7, 4 GB of memory...
Yes, 4Gig memory is marginal. I think most programs would like at least 8. If you can afford it, 12-16 would set you up for future increases in memory requirements by the software. Most computers have the capability of accepting more memory unless your computer is really old. As much memory as you can afford would probably be a good investment, but I would advise you to check with your "local geek". (S)he may even advise a newer processor.
I used Win7 until last year, when I upgraded to Win10. Computer dates from 2015. Have had no real problems, although Win10 tries to keep itself configured the way it wants rather than the way you want.
Jul 7, 2019 10:55:21 #
Xanadu wrote:
After reading here about Affinity, I purchased.
I am not the brightest bulb and I cannot seem to save as a jpeg. Also, the processing time seems inordinately long.
Comments? Solutions?
I am not the brightest bulb and I cannot seem to save as a jpeg. Also, the processing time seems inordinately long.
Comments? Solutions?
I have owned the Windows version of Affinity for several years. They just came out with a 1.7.1 update. A massive improvement, but processing time is longer. I will upgrade my computers memory if possible. Otherwise, I will purchase a new desktop with a faster process and 32 GB of Memory. They have 3 programs now I they can be linked. Amazing
Jul 7, 2019 11:04:31 #
traderjohn wrote:
"OS=Windows 7, 4 GB of memory. I hope that is enough as I am no geek."
Hi! I’m running W10 on 16gb memo plus GPU with 4gb vram using ON1 Photo Raw. Affinity (I think) like others likes a robust GPU for rendering and editing. The program minimum is 4gb & 250mb GPU. I personally wouldn’t run with less than I have. Like others have recommended, you’ll see a significant improvement with 12-16gb of computer memory. A fast drive or even better, an SSD would also help. Gene51’s configuration would be ideal but my guess is that you’re running an older computer or a laptop.
Jul 7, 2019 11:30:51 #
Xanadu
Loc: Clay County FL
I AM running an older laptop.
However, tomorrow I am taking all of the advice I have received to the laptop doctor.
Thank you.
However, tomorrow I am taking all of the advice I have received to the laptop doctor.
Thank you.
Jul 7, 2019 11:31:58 #
Xanadu wrote:
After reading here about Affinity, I purchased.
I am not the brightest bulb and I cannot seem to save as a jpeg. Also, the processing time seems inordinately long.
Comments? Solutions?
I am not the brightest bulb and I cannot seem to save as a jpeg. Also, the processing time seems inordinately long.
Comments? Solutions?
File>Export (JPG) to export an image.
Windows 10 with 16GB RAM and a fast harddrive (prefer a SSD) works quite well; however, 32GB RAM works very well.
bwa
Jul 7, 2019 17:28:21 #
Xanadu wrote:
OS=Windows 7, 4 GB of memory. I hope that is enough as I am no geek.
After I develop and tweak the file, I try to save it as a jpeg. It saves as an Affinity file.
After I develop and tweak the file, I try to save it as a jpeg. It saves as an Affinity file.
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I am running Affinity Photo 1.7 on Windoes 8.1 with 6 GB of memory and it runs fine. If I added more memory I'm sure it would run faster but it runs fine as it is. If you added more memory, if possible, it would probably help with the speed.
Jul 7, 2019 18:48:32 #
Xanadu wrote:
OS=Windows 7, 4 GB of memory. I hope that is enough as I am no geek.
After I develop and tweak the file, I try to save it as a jpeg. It saves as an Affinity file.
After I develop and tweak the file, I try to save it as a jpeg. It saves as an Affinity file.
Your setup meets only the minimal specs for Affinity Photo. But it should run.
Most newer imaging programs are “non-destructive”. They *export* altered files. Even those that don’t preserve originals of image files DO preserve raw data files (original raw files cannot be altered, but you can save or export to various image formats).
A native Affinity Photo file is similar in some respects to a Photoshop PSD file. It is meant to be an intermediate work file between raw and TIFF or JPEG or a print (etc.).
Jul 7, 2019 19:10:38 #
Jul 8, 2019 04:45:05 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
Your machine is on the low end for speed. If you do a lot of photo editing, it's worth spending more and getting a machine that is capable of fast graphics rendering such as a gaming machine. They can be had used for less than $1k. MSI is a good brand and is what I use.
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