AFFINITY 3.2 Transformative Effect | Tutorial

Affinity 3.2 - A quick transformative experimentation video showing how you can take an image, use multiple copies and combine with transforms and blends to create all kinds of unique imagery 00:00 – What is this Affinity 3.2 experiment about? The video demonstrates an experimental technique in Affinity 3.2 for combining layers in unusual ways using the Affine transformation filter, repeat commands, and blend modes. 00:18 – What does the final effect look like? The presenter shows the completed abstract effect and explains that the original image looked very different, with only traces of the original face still visible. 00:35 – Which filter is used to start the effect? Go to Pixel → Distort → Affine Transformation Filter. 00:45 – Which Affine settings are recommended? Set a rotation value, choose the Extend Mode as Mirror, and use a subtle scale such as 95%. 01:05 – Why use a small scale value? Because the effect will be repeated many times, a small scale change prevents the image from shrinking too aggressively. 01:18 – How do you repeat the Affine effect? Use Pixel → Repeat Affine or use a keyboard shortcut such as Command+L etc 01:35 – How are multiple layers created? Duplicate the image layer using Return/Enter and specify a number of copies, such as 10 duplicates. 01:55 – Why select different combinations of layers? Applying Repeat Affine to different layer combinations creates more complex and unpredictable designs. 02:18 – Can this process be repeated many times? Yes. The presenter explains that you can repeat the process hundreds of times using different layers 02:38 – Why can’t you see much during the process? Because all the layers are stacked in Normal blend mode, only the top layer is visible. 02:52 – Can macros automate this effect? Unfortunately not. The presenter says macros do not work 03:05 – How do blend modes reveal the hidden designs? Select all layers and change the blend mode from Normal to modes like Darken, Lighten, Lighter Color, Difference, or Average. 03:30 – Which blend modes work particularly well? Difference, Average, Lighten, and Lighter Color produce especially interesting abstract results. 03:48 – Do all layers need the same blend mode? No. Different groups of layers can use different blend modes 04:00 – What happens after choosing blend modes? Right-click the selected layers and choose Merge Selected to combine everything into one layer. 04:15 – What can you do after merging the layers? Apply additional effects such as Auto Levels, color adjustments, adjustment layers, or export/print the final artwork. 04:35 – What is the second example image? A second AI-generated image from Adobe Firefly is used to create a mirrored pattern effect. 04:48 – How is the image converted into a pattern? Go to Pixel → New Pattern Layer From Selection. 05:00 – How do you mirror the pattern? Select the Move Tool and choose Mirror from the context toolbar. 05:12 – What transformations can be applied to the pattern? You can resize, rotate, reposition, and manipulate the mirrored pattern. 05:25 – How are duplicates created in the second example? Duplicate the pattern layer again and create multiple copies, such as 10 layers. 05:42 – How is the Affine filter used differently here? The presenter changes rotation values again while also using mirror effects and subtle scale adjustments like 95% or 102%. 06:05 – Why avoid extreme scaling values? Large scale changes distort the image too heavily and reduce the quality of the repeated effect. 06:18 – How is Repeat Affine used in this stage? Select one or multiple layers and repeatedly apply the Affine transformation using Repeat Affine or a shortcut. 06:40 – Why work experimentally with visibility hidden? The presenter prefers building the layered effects first and only checking the final result afterward for surprises. 07:00 – What kinds of results can appear? Some combinations may look terrible, while others create striking and unique abstract patterns. 07:20 – How can the final design be saved? Use File → Export to save the artwork as a JPEG or PNG. 07:35 – Which blend modes are tested in the second example? Darken, Lighten, Lighter Color, Overlay, Difference, and others a 07:58 – Which blend mode is usually least useful? The presenter jokes that the Erase blend mode is generally not very useful 08:12 – What creates the subtle colour changes? The overlapping transformed layers and blend mode interactions create gradual colour variations. 08:28 – What happens after selecting Merge Selected? All layers merge into a single pattern layer while still remaining editable as a pattern. 08:42 – Can the process be repeated again on the merged result? Yes. The merged mirrored pattern can be duplicated and transformed again 08:55 – What additional finishing options are suggested? Use recolouring adjustments, resizing, rotation, exporting Video is by Andrew Buckle Affinity 3 Free Version #affinity3 #affinity #canva