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Video of 10 Affinity Tricks You Need To Know! in Graphic Design Fundamentals course by Will Paterson channel, video No. 32 free certified online
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If you’ve just started using Affinity, or even if you’ve been experimenting with it for a while, this video will completely change how you use it.
After 6 months inside the Affinity beta, I’ve picked up a ton of powerful shortcuts, hidden tools, and workflow tricks that can make designing in Affinity faster, easier, and way more fun.
These are the 10 Affinity tips and tricks I can’t live without, from custom shortcuts and snapping guides to live filters, AI-powered tools, and design layout systems that make every project smoother.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro switching from Adobe, this video is packed with features you probably didn’t know existed.
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Easily duplicate shapes with arrow keys
0:38 Using the Move/duplicate tool
1:31 How to use and customise snapping
2:02 How to create a modular layout grid
2:57 Where to find your preview button and how to customise your tool bar
3:30 Set up shortcuts easily
4:02 How to download Ai and Machine Learning Models in Affinity
4:24 How to change tool and handle size
4:51 How to Image Trace in Affinity
5:26 Design slick websites in Framer
6:31 How to create a Split View mode
7:15 Where to find Pantone Colors in Affinity
7:26 How to remove background in Affinity
7:47 Add any tool to any studio
8:03 Portrait Relighting Tool
8:51 How to use live effects
10:02 Clipping Masks in Affinity
10:32 How to round corners in Affinity
11:02 How to offset path