How to Make the Subject of a Photo Stand Out (Affinity Photo Tutorial)
Editing technique to help the subject of a photo stand out. Uses Affinity Photo.
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Strategy
0:22 Adding a curves adjustment
0:36 Discussion of masks
1:26 Applying an empty mask
1:40 Painting on the mask
3:10 Brightening the subject
3:38 Creating a group
4:24 Applying the mask to the group
4:34 Adding a selective colour adjustment to the group
5:02 Adjusting the subject’s colour
5:31 Renaming the group
5:46 Dimming the background
5:57 Applying a mask
6:21 Painting on the mask
6:44 Dimming the background with the curves adjustment
7:15 Conclusion