How to Create Perfect Selections in Affinity Photo

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Have you ever tried to remove the background of the photo, only to find that making a good selection is really tricky to do? We’ve all been there.
In this video, we’re going to learn powerful selection techniques, so that you can make PERFECT selections. It won’t be long before you’re removing backgrounds like a professional.

[@azeton128]

Okay this is uncanny, this is the second time in a row where I have a hard time to reach my goals with a project and then 2 days later you are uploading a video discussing that exact same topic. Please keep uploading videos, this channel is gold!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Haha that's awesome!! 🤗

[@denniscrabtree2170]

The BEST channel I’ve found for Affinity, especially because every comment/question is addressed!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@StarTiger63]

Thank You very much for this, I must say that my selections were always tricky to get right but using your methods you make it look so easy, and the use of the pen tool for those tricky areas is pure genius, sweet! All the best to Ezra, hope the recovery process is working well for him and your contributions are such a joy.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you very much Paul! 😊

[@sayedraza_]

The way she talk and smile melt my heart so peacefully .

[@AffinityRevolution]

Aww, thank you! 😊

[@fightwithonefilms]

I immediately thought Belle Knox

[@StressLessCamping]

Boy I came across this channel in my effort to learn Affinity but the absolutely delightful and pleasant and very, very clear way these are presented by Ally is outstanding. I love the information I've already learned but the positive and well-paced way Ally does this makes this one of the best "learning" channels I've ever come across.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! That's really nice of you. 😊

[@NickCouryphoto]

The pace that you explain what you are doing is perfect! Your step by step approach is just what I need, thank you very much! You and Ezra are an incredible team!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Nick! 😊

[@pojie7238]

Been following your channel for a while now, and this video is just what I was looking for because I was struggling with selection. Thank you so much! Praying for Ezra to get well too. Hope to see you both on screen soon!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Paul! 😊

[@UltraKryptonian]

This tutorial totally rocks! Your teaching technique is great - Not too fast and a good explanation of each of the controls. Definitely subscribing, because I bought this program recently. Thanks!!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@yeshuamylove4020]

You are such a good teacher! I'm sure Ezra is proud of you! 😁
I am still praying for Ezra every day and hope he gets his voice back and feels better very soon. 🙏
~Paulette

[@AffinityRevolution]

It's true, I am very proud of her! 😊
~ Ezra

[@yeshuamylove4020]

You have such a sweet nature and a calmness about you that is very peaceful and relaxing; I could listen to you teach all day for hours! I’m sure Ezra must be so blessed to have you for His wife 😃 (And you’re a wonderful teacher!)

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@yuriykazmirchuk9641]

Wow! This is the best channel! I'm so happy with my Affinity Photo (Designer and Publisher)! Much more intuitive and stable than Adobe.

[@AffinityRevolution]

So long Adobe! 😄

[@cjc363636]

I always mask out a selection. Thanks for the lesson! I'll now remember that painting it out with the selection protecting the foreground is possible, too!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video. :)

[@malhamishery9]

I really enjoy your light hearted approach to technical training.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Joe! 😊

[@johnfieldhouse2157]

Great tutorial. Thanks for finding a work around to that glitch with child layers, that is going to save me a lot of time! hi to Ezra as well. Hope you’re on the mend.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you John! I'm glad you liked it. :)

[@jmacdono]

Really great tutorial Ally; you used some techniques and tools I would not have thought of, but a perfect outcome!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Jesse! 😊

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Jesse! 😊

[@BinodKumar-lb9bl]

Excellent Explaining in a sweet voice! You spread joy too!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you!! 😊

[@AbrahamRomney]

Nice work on these tutorials. You're a good teacher.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the tutorials. 😊

[@PhilipJFry-tm9ve]

Incredible tutorial i love the fact that you used a worse case scenario photo rather than one that would be easy to cut out like most other tutorials use.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@r.v.niddrie9111]

Thank you. Your tutorials are always awesome. You guys are the best!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@homemovies751]

Just found these videos on Affinity Photo and Designer. What a great job you two do. I tend to like Ally's videos better because of her very soft voice, diction and normal (to me ears) cadence, but again, ALL the videos are great.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Don! I like Ally's videos better too... haha 🙂
- Ezra

[@ThiagoIbrahim]

I'm changing of Photoshop to Affinity Photo and your tutorial help me so much!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. 😊

[@MichaGrzymski]

This is the greatest tutorial on subject selection! Thank you for that :) :) :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

Wow, thank you so much! 🤗

[@danacousins]

You are amazing Ally,, your impressive on how much knowledge you have regarding this great software. well done

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@DigitalInspirations]

Thanks Ally - awesome video as usual. Nice use of the pen tool as well, didn't think of that as an option there. A QUICK TIP: You can press "D" to get the default Black/White foreground and background colors, and then "X" to exchange the foreground and background colors (in this case White/Black). This can especially helpful when masking. Cheers!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@elizabethrussell4858]

A good video for me to refresh how to cut out the subject. The instructions are so clear. Thanks

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@billyxxx81]

Fantastic tutorial! After having done the free course I keep learning Affinity thanks to your competence..

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos. 😊

[@johnsonbrown5735]

Your explanations are clear and full of didactic. Excellent.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@navidghods3578]

You just have the best tutorials! Thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@RixCanDoit]

You are an EXCELLENT video instructor. Kudos to you. In creating videos for my channel, I have to learn video editing, photo editing, etc. etc. etc. etc. There is just so much for one person to handle! So when I come across an instructional video like yours that saves me a ton of time and gives so much detail, I hit the SUBSCRIBE button immediately.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Rix! Coming from a fellow TH-cam educator, that's very nice of you to say. 😊

[@RixCanDoit]

@@AffinityRevolution And I rarely say it unless I mean it. Keep it up. :-)

[@JMJWill]

Praying Ezra is feeling better and improving in health.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you my friend. 🙂
~ Ezra

[@JayDeeOfficialx]

i love the way she speaks!!!! 90% of tutorials they always mad rauwdy and annoying!! you Rock ally

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 🤗

[@xanightsbeloved]

facts and the music she selects 10/10 and this is the tutorial i was looking for

[@chilichickSantaFe]

That's exactly what I thought in the first few frames, clear, professional and to the point.
I learned a lot. those dark tones, shadows have been a nuisance. Thank you!

[@xanightsbeloved]

@@chilichickSantaFe well i don't use affinity anymore i'm on photoshop seeyals

[@martinh.7680]

I’m getting a MacBook soon and I’m getting this app right away! Thank you for the tutorials they have been very helpful!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy your new Mac. 😊

[@mattm.5968]

As someone that uses the selection tool daily I said "No way" a bunch of times whilst putting my hands to my head. I learnt so much useful information that i otherwise had no idea about. thanks so much

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck with your selections! :)

[@TheTwick]

Thank you Ally, that was another great one. I’ve always been plagued with difficulties when selecting hair. I don’t always get great selections even after the refine step. Another tough one are trees. When the sky shows through the leaves and branches, and you are trying to change the sky, it can be very tedious and frustrating. 😨🤯

[@AffinityRevolution]

Very true. Working with trees/a messy background can make the selection process MUCH more difficult. We're working on a selection course that will cover tricky topics like that, but no matter what tools you have, it's still hard to make a selection with hair and trees! 😅

[@cmonster67]

Very good explanation throughout the video. I've watched videos of other products doing the same thing but the explanations weren't nearly as concise and explained simply.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@tuchaRR_001]

This channel is GOLD, helped me alot THANK YOU

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@mlevesque33]

Always with great tutorial videos. It helps beginners like me.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. 😊

[@backspin6698]

Great video, thanks. And great software. So glad that I bought it.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@willma5022]

Excellent tutorial. I recently dropped Photoshop, so I am happy to find this awesome alternative.

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's great to hear! I hope you enjoy Affinity Photo. 😊

[@nxu5107]

Thanks for this. I used the selection tool in a really bizarre way before this video. Now I know better thanks to this video. Bless.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@terryjones6049]

A brilliant video. I hate the pen tool but with your method it’s made life much easier. Big thanks

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Terry! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@jolsh]

Love the videos. keep em coming. Great job.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kenkoh1724]

Thank you for making these videos, you teach really well.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Ken! 😊

[@tpiorkowski]

Excellent video, well presented, thanks so much for this great technique,

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Tom! 😊

[@funed91]

Great, thanks for sharing. I now understand the toggle settings when using "Refine."

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@MrPrimaKlima]

Man, this is great - it solves a lot of my problems I had before. Looking forwrd to ur videos

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@ginovanbiervliet61]

Very nice. Thank you for this tutorial. You have a very nice way of presenting it too.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@alexestrada542]

Great video time for me to practice with this image, tnks yall

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@iamv0id202]

Thanks, been looking for an hour on how to refine my selection.

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@leandrojaramillo646]

Thanks , really good tutorial. you are an excellent teacher

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@madhusudhannandikolla6404]

Great tutorail ! Thanks for sharing. You can apply nested child layers in AF .

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@Prince_Charming_1]

Awesome tutorial video! Thank you for sharing!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@hichsonmcthebe4844]

Such a beautiful presence. Beautiful spirit. Great presenter.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@JoeSchmoeLivesHere]

Thanks so much for making these detailed tutorials available! *Very* *Helpful!*
**Photo hobbyist now firmly embedding myself into Affinity Photo (Win7) after kicking A**be to the curb ... wish I would've done it sooner.
#Cheers

[@AffinityRevolution]

Hooray for no Adobe subscription! 🤗

[@UKFX]

Wait... clear tutorials, follow-alongs and ASMR? Oh this is dope. :D

[@AffinityRevolution]

Haha you are too kind! 😅

[@garvolt]

Great one once again. Learning so much from these videos.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Jim! 😊

[@JussiTuukkanen]

Thank you for the very clear instructions

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@shaydawes2735]

Photoshop was so much easier for selecting... but I swapped due to the price and started struggling with the selections. This has really helped, thanks :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

I'm glad it helped you! 😊

[@tpiorkowski]

Great video and techniques, well presented 🔝

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Tom! 😊

[@pannalavena4091]

Very helpful, as I'm just starting. Thanks! :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Good luck with learning Affinity. 😊

[@andrewrg2006]

Really useful video, very well explained - Thank You :o) (Its also really helpful that we can download the same image and work alongside you as you go through the the process)

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Andrew! 😊

[@elcasa6587]

Love it! Great tutorial.
Can you help me with Liquify... I cannot find those 4 persona icons (next to the purple logo) that you touch in the top left? Is there a toggle to turn them on/ off?

[@AffinityRevolution]

It's possible you hid the top toolbar. To unhide it, go to the View Menu at the top, and then down to "Show Toolbar".

[@gregwaugh8069]

Thanks, very helpful as always.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! :)

[@ballonkuenstler]

What a great tutorial. Many thanks - now I got it!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video. 😊

[@stephenstevenson1900]

Great video. Thank you for sharing and my sincere best wishes to Ezra.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Stephen! :)
~ Ezra

[@germantalavera799]

I am new to Affinity and I am trying to learn it on my own. Your tutorials are of great help, thank you! I didn't have any problem to apply the gaussian blur as a child to the mask with it being itself a child layer to the picture: has this been corrected in the latest updates? Keep up with the good work!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Really? The bug is still there for me. I'm glad you got a lucky copy of Affinity! 😄

[@jamescordon8133]

@@AffinityRevolution I still can't get a filter to become a child of a mask while the mask is a child of a layer; latest app update applied.

[@JOAOPEDRORODRIGUESX]

Good morning! Thank you for your work 🙂 and help!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@circulair04]

Well presented and a lot more than I expected. Thanks and 🖖🏻 to Ezra's recovery..

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you for the support!
~ Ezra

[@wahyumaulana5236]

amazing tutorial, thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@frankherrgott]

you are amazing! Thanks to you I could do the thumbnail I really wanted! Many thanks!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Frank! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@MrsRijnvis]

Thank you for the great explanation

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@hayavadana1433]

One of the most important thing you touted. Thank you for this.
And I have one question, can I use background eraser tool (and also with magical eraser tool) for this? If yes how?
Your replay is much appreciated.

[@AffinityRevolution]

I don't think those tools are very accurate. I recommend you use the tools shown in this video.

[@DanxBG]

This was really helpful! :)

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

I've never considered using the pen tool for almost anything, first time seeing it in a practical way.

[@AffinityRevolution]

The Pen tool is GREAT for selections! 😊

[@thrycemin]

Marsorry Ickua some people use the pen tool only.

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

Mr.B Must be the super Pro’s that know what they’re doing...

[@eryan9250]

Back in the day with photoshop, the pen tool was the only thing reliable enough to make clear selections. In addition, there are times when you want to save the selection as a clipping mask and use it another program. The pen tool is still the most accurate is slower but really tight.

[@manasefidimalala]

Pen tool is probably one of the oldest tool used in selection

[@boldlinedesignllc]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@The_Daliban]

Hey Ally, could you and Ezra maybe make a quick tutorial on how to use a color checker in Affinity Photo?
Great Video by the way!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You might find this post to be useful 🙂
forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/77543-how-to-use-colorchecker-passport-in-affinity-photo/

[@LeeCrow74]

Reflections - HA! Great video as always!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Haha thank you! 😊

[@climbingmountains]

Super useful and clear. Thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@shadowbanned111]

Thanks for this, much appreciated.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@danu6067]

Wow, so helpful and so likeably presented

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the tutorial. 😊

[@Bitoypalaboy]

Thank you soo much for this!!! amazing!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@huwrichards1504]

Great tutorial. Great instructor.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video. 😊

[@richmclean]

Another great tutorial. Thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@sergiogalindo9329]

gracias por tu ayuda, he aprendido muchísimo en tu video, me has salvado la vida, gracias.

[@AffinityRevolution]

De nada. Me alegro que hayas disfrutado del video! 😊

[@jordanlotus188]

really nice informative video Thanks. Please make more.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Jordan! 😊

[@raphaelrobert4065]

thank you for your excellent tutorials. Your very clear pronunciation is very useful for me, French speaking English poorly.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you Raphael! I'm glad you liked it. 😊

[@greennn375]

Another new tip! Amazing👍

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thanks again! 🤗

[@ozzlikemike]

Just amazing!! Thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@gidkideon]

Another great tutorial! Thanks!
Out of curiosity, why do you use the brush tool instead of the shift+F5 fill method to flood an area like a mask? More control?

[@AffinityRevolution]

Just my personal preference. Your way works great too! 😊

[@PanopticMotion]

What a fantastic video, thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@colletteworley228]

Great video, it has helped me greatly thanks very much.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! :)

[@cezicase]

great video, very well explained!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@cruepprich]

Excellent demo! thanks!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@logiclab1]

Terrific video. Thank you!

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video. 😊

[@tomaswilde5481]

Very good tutorial. Thank you !!

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@davidsgerson]

Please keep doing these. You talk just enough and show beginners the steps.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! I will be making more tutorials soon. 😊

[@fvs666]

Thanks for tutorial !

[@AffinityRevolution]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@humansrants1694]

Also a good tutorial for action figure photography thanks.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😊

[@fernandovazquezdjmanitas6216]

The image has a fairly simple background to remove, could you do a tutorial where the background is more complex? Thank you.

[@AffinityRevolution]

We are planning on making some more advanced selection tutorials, but they will take a while to make. :)