This is the optional guide which supports session 1 of Celia Henderson's Getting Started in Affinity Workshops
 
It is a detailed guide on the tools & features which Celia covers in the session and can be downloaded to be kept/printed, etc. It is yours to keep.
 
I will guarantee you enjoy these hand outs - I will refund you if you do not!
 
New Interface: A Step-by-Step Companion to Affinity V3 Pixel Studio (Session 1 Guide)
 
Getting comfortable with a brand-new editing layout doesn't have to be a struggle.
 
Moving away from the traditional Adobe subscription model to the brand-new Affinity V3 is one of the best decisions a photographer can make for their pocket. However, the very first time you open the software, the interface can feel incredibly unfamiliar. Buttons aren’t where you expect them to be, the terminology is slightly different, and it is easy to feel stuck before you’ve even developed your first RAW image.
 
This downloadable PDF guide is written specifically to accompany Session 1 of our live series, it translates the new software into plain, simple English so you can master the foundations at your own pace, without the guesswork.
 
What You Will Learn Inside This Guide:
Navigating the Pixel Studio Persona: A complete, annotated visual breakdown of the new V3 workspace so you know exactly where every essential tool lives.
The RAW Development Workflow: A step-by-step roadmap for opening your camera's RAW files and perfectly balancing exposure, white balance, and tone.
The Core Logic of Layers: Understanding how Affinity handles adjustment layers so you can edit with absolute confidence.
Non-Destructive Safety Rules: Learning the exact workflow to ensure your original photograph always remains completely safe and untouched, no matter how many creative changes you make.
 
About the Author: Celia Henderson
If you have attended any of our Camversation events before, you will already know why Celia Henderson is such a beloved community favourite. Celia is an exceptionally talented photographer, but more importantly, she is a remarkably patient and clear teacher. She has a rare gift for stripping away complicated technical jargon and breaking software down into friendly, bite-sized visual steps that just make sense to us all.
 
Why Keep This Guide by Your Keyboard?
While watching a live demonstration or video recording is fantastic for inspiration, trying to remember which button to click when you are sitting alone at your computer editing your own images can be frustrating.
 
This guide is yours to keep forever. You can open it on a tablet or second screen, or print it out to keep right next to your keyboard as a permanent, step-by-step manual.