Photo Editing Techniques Graded by Experts
A vast database of photo editing tutorials has been built to study and analyse various design techniques.
How Ratings Work
Curious about how our rating system works? The “Design Rating System” (DRS) evaluates tutorials based on four key pillars: Practice (time), Difficulty, Scalability, and Functionality. Tutorials are graded from 0-5, and an overall average is eventually calculated.
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How Does the Rating System Work?
Tutorials are graded using the following four metrics:
- Practice (time): How long does it take to master the technique?
- Difficulty: How challenging is the technique to execute?
- Scalability: How often can the technique be applied in everyday work?
- Functionality: How well does it achieve its intended result?
Overall Average Rating:
The Optimal Design Range (ODR) is considered between 2.25-4.25. Techniques within this range offer the best balance between efficiency and skill.
Gimp – Photo Editing, Manipulation & More
Gimp is a powerful open-source tool for photo editing, manipulation, and more. Our experts have evaluated various Gimp tutorials, and here’s how they scored:
- Individual Ratings: 0-2: Bad | 2-3: Good | 3-4: Great | 4-5: Expert
- Overall Average Rating: 2.25-4.25 for Optimal Design Range
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Photopea – Forget Photoshop, This is Our Top Pick
Photopea is a highly capable, browser-based alternative to Photoshop. Its powerful editing tools make it a top pick for photo-editing enthusiasts. Here’s how its tutorials rank:
- Individual Ratings: 0-2: Bad | 2-3: Good | 3-4: Great | 4-5: Expert
- Overall Average Rating: 2.25-4.25 for Optimal Design Range
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Affinity Photo Tutorials – Rated & Sorted For You
Whether you are working with Affinity Photo on Desktop or iPad, these tutorials have been rated and sorted to help you find the best resources for your skill level. Affinity Photo has been a favourite for designers due to its robust tools and features. See the expert ratings below:
Affinity Photo Desktop
- Individual Ratings: 0-2: Bad | 2-3: Good | 3-4: Great | 4-5: Expert
- Overall Average Rating: 2.25-4.25 for Optimal Design Range
Affinity Photo iPad
- Individual Ratings: 0-2: Bad | 2-3: Good | 3-4: Great | 4-5: Expert
- Overall Average Rating: 2.25-4.25 for Optimal Design Range
| Article | Practice | Scalability | Difficulty | Functionality | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection Tools 101 | Complete Affinity Photo IPad Guide | 4 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 4.125 |
| Pen Tool in Affinity Photo iPad | How to (2024) | 4.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | 4.5 |
| Exploring Personas | An Affinity Photo iPad Tutorial | 4.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | 4.5 |
| Smoke (Dispersion) Effect | An Affinity Photo iPad Tutorial (2024) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2.5 | 2.875 |
| How to Recolour in Affinity Photo iPad | The Ultimate Guide | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.25 |
| How to Setup & Resize A Document | Affinity Photo iPad (2024) | 1 | 3.5 | 1 | 3.5 | 2.25 |
| How to Crop in Affinity Photo iPad | Go-to Guide | 1.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 2.625 |
| How to Remove Objects in Affinity Photo iPad | 2.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 3.75 |
| Blend Ranges | Affinity Photo iPad Tutorial | 2.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | 3.25 |
| Adding Borders and Frames in Affinity Photo iPad | Easy Steps | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3.25 |
| Masking A-Z in Affinity Photo iPad | Complete Guide (2024) | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.25 |
| Blending Modes in Affinity Photo (Desktop & iPad) | Complete Guide (2024) | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.25 |
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Tutorials, Ratings & More
Looking for more tutorials and ratings across other platforms? Get started today with our graded resources that will guide you through various photo editing techniques. Our experts ensure that you only learn from the best.
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