Thousands of people learned astrophotography from the first two editions, now The Deep-sky Imaging Primer has been fully revised and expanded in this third edition. It has been updated to include the latest cameras, technology, and software. Everything you need to know about capturing and processing stunning images of deep-sky objects is covered. You’ll learn about:The fundamental principles of electronic cameras, optics, and mountsHow to choose the best camera and telescope for youHow to set up, choose exposure parameters, and take the imagesWhere and when to find the best deep-sky objectsHow to process images. In addition to PixInsight® and Adobe Photoshop®, Affinity Photo® and AstroPixelProcessor® are now fully covered.Start-to-finish examples of image processing are included, with a focus on PixInsight.Full-color throughout with 372 illustrations. Read more

Midjourney Guide: Unleashing the AI Power in Art & Design - Updated for Version 5.2!Dive deep into the transformative world of AI in art and design with our comprehensive guide to Midjourney. Stay ahead of the curve with the most recent update tailored for Version 5.2!About this e-book:Over 700 Styles and 800 Artists:Over 2,500 Prompts: Explore a vast collection of stunning prompts for different business scenarios to enhance your skills.All-in-One Resource: Receive a comprehensive 520-page eBook within the download files to assist you throughout your learning journey.Key Features:Understanding Midjourney: Master both core fundamentals and intricate advanced techniques.Customized Learning Paths: From beginners to experts, content is crafted for all proficiency levels, enriched with over 15 advanced techniques, illustrative examples, and quizzes.Master Prompts: Grasp the art of crafting effective prompts backed by industry best practices.Image Enhancement: Learn the tricks of refining your AI-generated images using elite tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, and Canva.Business Strategies: Empower your professional toolkit with our actionable business applications and marketing insights.Diverse AI Insights: Beyond Midjourney, delve into a range of AI tools and discover how to transform AI visuals into hand-drawn wonders.Why Choose This Book?Instructor Expertise: Benefit from Alex's rich blend of art world experience and deep knowledge in AI and Software Engineering.Exclusive Bonuses: With periodic free updates, a robust eBook, and thousands of prompts, your learning journey is set to be vibrant and engaging.Guaranteed Satisfaction: Start with confidence backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.Summary: Be at the helm of the AI renaissance in the world of art and design. Join us on the Midjourney Express and revolutionize your skill set. Begin today and be a part of the future where innovation seamlessly blends with artistry! Read more

Master Affinity Photo 2025: Unlock the Full Power of Your Photo Editing SkillsAre you ready to take your photo editing to the next level? Affinity Photo 2025 is the ultimate tool for photographers, digital artists, and creatives who demand top-tier performance without the hefty subscription fees. Whether you're new to photo editing or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive guide will help you harness the full potential of Affinity Photo 2025 and create stunning visuals with ease.In this step-by-step guide, you’ll discover everything from mastering advanced photo manipulation techniques to unlocking the power of cutting-edge features like AI-driven content-aware edits, automatic object removal, and intelligent up-sampling. Say goodbye to tedious manual corrections and hello to faster workflows and professional-grade results.Why This Book is Your Perfect Guide to Affinity Photo 2025:Get the Most Out of Your Software: Learn how to master AI-powered features, including automatic object removal and content-aware editing, to streamline your workflow and boost your productivity.Advanced Tools, Made Easy: Whether you're enhancing photos with HDR merging, panorama stitching, or non-destructive editing, we break down these powerful features so you can use them with confidence.Real-Time Edits & Retouching: With live filters and a full suite of retouching tools, including blemish removal, frequency separation, and dodge/burn, you’ll be able to create flawless portraits and stunning images.Speed and Performance: Thanks to ARM64 processor support, Affinity Photo 2025 runs faster and smoother, especially on the latest hardware, helping you tackle even the most resource-heavy tasks without lag.Easy to Follow: With clear, easy-to-understand instructions, this book is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced users. You’ll be mastering everything from RAW image editing to color grading in no time.Inside, you’ll find:What’s New in Affinity Photo 2025? - Discover the exciting new features and tools that will change the way you edit.How to Navigate the Interface - Get to grips with the layout and workspace, designed to help you work smarter, not harder.How to Use Advanced Editing Tools - Master powerful features like layers, filters, text manipulation, and more.Portrait Retouching & HDR Merging - Learn professional techniques to enhance photos and create visually stunning images.Exporting for Print & Web - Optimize your assets for print and digital use with tips on exporting at the highest quality.Whether you’re a photographer, graphic designer, or digital artist, Affinity Photo 2025 is your one-stop solution for creating, editing, and designing stunning visuals. This book will save you time and take your editing skills to new heights.Don't wait—unlock your creative potential today! Order your copy now and start mastering Affinity Photo 2025! Read more

Master the complete Affinity Suite with one powerful guide.This all-in-one book covers Affinity Designer 2, Photo 2, and Publisher 2 on desktop—giving you everything you need to create professional designs, edit stunning photos, and publish polished layouts without subscriptions.Packed with tutorials, real-world projects, and layout tips, Affinity Suite Masterclass is the ultimate resource for beginners, creatives, and freelancers ready to level up with Affinity. Read more

Affinity Photo continues to be the fastest-growing, new photo editor on the market today and is quickly becoming the first choice for creative professionals and photographers alike.The Affinity Photo Manual V2 was created with new users like you in mind to help you quickly and with as little effort as possible increase your confidence and proficiency in learning this newest version of this award-winning software.This book will teach you Version 2 of Affinity PhotoEvery word, sentence, and screenshot from our original book has been revised to match Version 2. If you have already purchased the first edition, contact us and we'll gladly send you a free PDF cheat sheet for V2.Features of Affinity PhotoFine-tuned adjustmentsFlawless RetouchingIncredible Live Filter LayersFull RAW DevelopmentBreathtaking CompositionsBeautiful BrushworkFaultless Photo StitchingRefined SelectionsStunning HDRFocus MergeAny device, anywhereThe First 10 Skills New Users Want to KnowHow to Open ImagesHow to Navigate the ScreenHow to Crop ImagesHow to Remove ImperfectionsHow to Use the AdjustmentsHow to Use MasksHow to Make SelectionsHow to Change the BackgroundHow to Add Text to an ImageHow to Save, Export & Share20 Step-by-Step LessonsLesson 1: How to Create Flambient PhotographyLesson 2: How to Add a Nashville FilterLesson 3: How to Apply a Gradient EffectLesson 4: How to Brighten an Image in a Natural WayLesson 5: How to Create a Fish in a Bubble EffectLesson 6: How to Create a Glitch EffectLesson 7: How to Create a Levitation EffectLesson 8: How to Create a Tiny Planet ImageLesson 9: How to Create a Cool Neon LookLesson 10: How to Create a Vintage EffectLesson 11: How to Create a Graffiti EffectLesson 12: How to Add Stars to the Background of an ImageLesson 13: How to Remove Circles Under EyesLesson 14: How to Edit Like Brandon WoelfelLesson 15: How to Instantly Remove ShadowsLesson 16: How to Make a Futuristic EyesLesson 17: How to Create Your Own PlanetLesson 18: How to Use Masks Like a ProLesson 19: How to Create a Colored Pencil EffectLesson 20: How to Add a Cool Bokeh EffectNew Cover - July 2023We refreshed our cover to make it look and feel like our other books. We hope you like the change.Version 2.0 EditionWe did a full revision to every page, sentence and image to make sure this book is as up-to-date as possible. We are committed to offering you a book that meets and surpasses expectations.Image FolderPlease contact us at [email protected] and we'll send you the image folder we've created for this book. Please write the full title of this book "The Affinity Photo Manual" in the email's subject line. Please be specific because we have several Affinity books to offer.Desktop Version of Affinity PhotoThis book will teach you the Desktop version of Affinity Photo Version 2. It is made for both Windows and Mac operating systems. Read more

Post-production can make the difference between a good image and a great image, not to mention it's an essential process if you shoot in RAW to enjoy the most flexibility and control possible. This book will outline everything you need to know to gain a better understanding of how to apply darkroom style effects to your images using Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo.Through detailed background knowledge designed to make you familiar with the software and to build your confidence, you'll learn a wide range of skills and techniques through step-by-step case studies that will make learning an active experience. Not only will this be a valuable reference resource, it will also be your very own personal tutor giving you everything you need to edit your images like a pro. - Learn the essentials with a complete guide to every tool, filter and effect for both Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo- Get the most out of your RAW files with detailed instructions on processing your digital image- Master basic, intermediate, and advanced editing techniques with easy to follow step-by-step tutorials- Get the best quality images for display with a complete guide to home printing Read more

Unlock Your Inner Photographer with Essential Affinity Photo 2!Do you own Affinity Photo version 1? Then please see the first edition “Essential Affinity Photo”.Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Affinity Photo 2 Desktop? This comprehensive and easy to follow book will teach you the core features of the powerful photo editing software, so you can start editing images like a professional in no time. With step-by-step instructions and exercises, you'll learn the core features in the correct order, so you don't waste valuable time.Affinity Photo is one of the most powerful photo editors available today, rivalling Adobe Photoshop. And just like Photoshop, Affinity Photo can be confusing and difficult to learn. At least it can be if you don’t have the right instruction. What you mustn’t do is try to memorise its huge range of features. Instead, you need to learn a small subset of these, and importantly, in the correct order.This comprehensive and easy to follow book explains each of the core features of Affinity Photo 2 Desktop. It does this by presenting examples and exercises for you to follow on your computer, so making the features easy to learn. Follow this book and its examples and you will soon be editing images as though you have been using the software for years.The book is arranged into a series of lessons, focussing on the essential areas of photo editing using Affinity Photo. Each chapter builds on the previous, minimising repetition and saving you valuable time.You will learn about:Exploring the essential tools and features in the different Affinity Personas.Understanding the powerful retouching capabilities of the Photo Persona.Using the different repair tools to remove, clone and move objects in an image.Enhancing images with special effects and Filters.Using Filters and Live Filters to sharpen and blur images as well as remove unwanted noise.Harnessing the power of the Export Persona.And lots more.This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning Affinity Photo. Not only is it packed with examples and exercises for you to follow, but you can also download the accompanying images from the author's website, allowing you to follow along on your computer. With this book, you won't waste your time wading through hundreds of pages of filler content - this is a comprehensive and concise guide, designed to help you improve your photo editing skills as quickly as possible, no matter your current level of experience.Get started on your journey to mastering this powerful photo editor today! Read more

What if you could unlock the secrets to making perfect selections in a few simple steps?Mastering the ability to select any object in a photo with precision is a game-changer. This essential skill enhances your overall editing capabilities, allowing you to achieve professional and polished results. With confidence in your selection techniques, you’ll unlock new levels of creativity and efficiency, transforming your photo editing and what you can accomplish.Imagine effortlessly isolating an animal from a cluttered background, selecting the fine strands of hair in a portrait, capturing the intricate details of a bird's feathers, or outlining a building with precision. Now, envision doing all this in Affinity Photo desktop in just minutes and with remarkable ease.In 'How To Select It,' Robin Whalley reveals expert techniques to achieve these feats and more, elevating your photo editing skills to new heights.Covers Affinity Photo 1 & 2In this easy-to-follow guide, you will learn how to:Create intricate selections with the Marquee, Freehand, Flood Select, and Selection Brush Tools.Paint and refine selections effortlessly using the Quick Mask Mode.Draw precise selections with the Pen and Node Tools.Combine multiple tools to simplify the creation of complex selections.Apply the Refine Selection tools to achieve exceptionally detailed and accurate selections of any object.This step-by-step guide teaches you everything about producing detailed and accurate selections. It includes exercises and five full-length examples, each explained in detail. You can even download the images from the book to practice on your own computer.Since the launch of Affinity Photo, Robin Whalley has been helping photographers globally to master its tools. His previous works have gained widespread praise for their clarity and depth. In this latest book, Robin continues to elevate your knowledge, offering insights and techniques to enhance your editing skills.Unlock the full potential of Affinity Photo and take your editing skills to the next level. You won’t believe what’s possible until you see it.Get your copy of “How To Select It” today. Read more

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Are you ready to improve your skills and knowledge of Affinity Photo?If you ever find yourself wondering how to do something in Affinity Photo, then this book is for you. It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or advanced Affinity user, you are likely to discover something you didn’t know by reading this book.In Affinity Photo How To you will learn how to perform common tasks such as how to crop a photo, how to sharpen an image or how to create a mask. But in doing so you will learn much more than just a collection of simple techniques.Each chapter of the book focusses on a different activity, and using instructive exercises, explains how Affinity Photo works. Importantly, it links what might seem unrelated activities together, to build your understanding and editing skill in Affinity Photo. By the end of this book, you will find you are delving deep into Affinity Photo to perform tasks such as easily creating complex selections and masks.Here are just a few examples of what you will learn:How to customise almost every aspect of the Affinity interface.How to control the many different options when exporting an image, like colour space, bit depth and image resolution.How to edit images using different colour formats for example RGB and CMYK, but how to do this without changing the image format.How to easily add layer effects including shadows, outlines, and glows.How blending modes work and how you can use these with different Affinity Photo tools like the Paint Brush.How to use the Refine Selection dialog to greatly improve the accuracy of a selection automatically.What may seem like a simple topic will probably delve much deeper into Affinity Photo than you imagine.Accompanying the many exercises in this book are sample files. You can download these from the author's website, allowing you to follow along in your own copy of Affinity Photo.Packed with tips and advice, this book is a valuable resource for all users of Affinity Photo. Read more