Something Big is Coming
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- čas přidán 3. 11. 2022
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My biggest hope is for Affinity to release a competitor to Lightroom. Ending Adobe's strangle hold on this segment of the market would be awesome. Please never stop expanding and improving the Affinity suite.
All the best to your great team.
What is lightroom. I haven't used Adobe products for a long time. It's DXOPhotolab and Affinity Photo for me, has been for many years.
Did you tried Darktable ?
+1 for checking out Darktable. Be patient in learning the workflow but I also don't think it's as complicated as those explaining it make it out to be.
mejor aun que sea un persona de affinity photo y que sean dos programas en uno
Capture One trumps Lighroom m8
What makes me support your company and products so much comes from the fact you simply let us own what we buy.
Well truthfully you don’t own it, but you do have a perpetual license to use without being held ransom month after month
Wait for it... They will announce a subscription. 😅
@@sapkra sure is the impression I got when he mentioned a suite, unfortunately.
If they announce subscription, I think it will be for new features, not what you already own. That’s financial suicide. We gotta give Serif the benefit of the doubt, they are not that stupid.
@@computer__eyez I think so too. More like for cloud computing features or storage or even live collaboration.
Hey Affinity,
Amazing news! If you did/do it right and won't fall for the subscription based scheme you'll grab a big bite out of Adobe's cake.
Can't wai to see the upgrade and be part of it!
It´s time to complain about the issues with subscription on a larger basis I think. Demanding full versions from the companies again and again, and spreading awareness of the issues. Adobe subscription is the worst thing I did, and I still come back to good old stable CS6 as soon as I can.
I would be gutted
Hope not
Yes, no subscription! Keep working for free forever so you can’t pay your bills and your company goes under, yeah that’s a good plan guys. Let’s route for that, yaaaaaay.
@@joachimkarstens9769 Why don’t you just use Inkscape and gimp if you want free, outdated software. I’m happy to pay a subscription so my software is always on the cutting edge of technology, but that’s just me 🤷♂️
Affinity/Serif Team: We need you! You're an awesome team and leaping the industry forward by creating serious competition to Adobe. And above all: No subscription! I hope you're keeping that forever. I can't wait for anything you'll make. 2.0? iPad Publisher? A separate RAW developer? Doesn't matter - it will be awesome.
They already announced that there is Publisher for iPad (it's on their website already, saying "coming soon"), seems redundant to say "something big is coming" for that. Probably referring to something ELSE.
I think hinting at what is in 2.0, is a more likely scenario.
It´s time to complain about the issues with subscription on a larger basis I think. Demanding full versions from the companies again and again, and spreading awareness of the issues. Adobe subscription is the worst thing I did, and I still come back to good old stable CS6 as soon as I can.
@@joachimkarstens9769 There is nearly no one (relevant) I can think of that doesn't in fact offer an optional perpetual license… _besides_ Adobe of course. Who are you thinking of?
@@postpros-e Well, yes and no, as nuances can make a difference. Pro Tools for example. Perpetual license for hundreds of dollars, which covers only one year of updates, and leaves you with outdated software later on. Brilliant.
i will be happy even with bug fixes in actual versions.....
The hype is real. I am click the refresh button since yesterday . . . my carpal is hurting me so bad . . hurry up!
I'm refreshing the site once every hour.
An animation app fully integrated with the other apps would be interesting, something that mixed animate with after effects would be awesome.
I think personally this is one of the biggest things we all have been waiting for
Bro... Don't get my hopes up
I've literally yelled "ANIMATE!" at my screen when he said there's something big and well awaited coming.
too good to be true...
@@fiqihalfarizy4843 I'll have to agree on that one, probably just compositing features but, who knows.. we might get lucky.
I absolutely love what the Affinity team do....please don't ever change and I cannot wait to see what you have coming. ❤
Damn, I'm happy to be part of the Affinity community, it's getting better and better. Keep it coming !
Absolutely!
My vision is for Affinity to be the go-to suite for folks who want to do their creative work on Linux.
I think from a sales perspective, the graphic audience isn't on Linux, so it's a minuscule opportunity to get more sales. When you look at graphic design etc.. majority of them is using Macs, basically flipped compared to general desktop market share.
@@hanes2 Many of us aren't on Linux BECAUSE there is nothing to work with lol. Photoshop works but it's hacky garbage, Gimp is joke. Having to set up a VM to do art is a pain, so we just stick with Windows/Mac. And people on Macs are just there because they compare it with their old 200 dollar laptop, unaware there is expensive/calibrated non Apple hardware out there.
@@lemonotype2 @Han22 I end up running 2 PCs, one for graphics/video/audio apps (Windows), and one for all my coding and writing (Linux). I would run the Affinity suite on Wine if I could.
Imagine that! Free OS, Open source apps, and no subscription professional apps in one System 76 system! That will be the only thing making me switch from my Mac ecosystem to full Ubuntu in 0.01 seconds. But I'm a nerd and that will never happen.
100%! I already made my own comment about this but I really hope whatever this Affinity 2.0 brings will help in releasing Linux versions. My entire workflow can be done in Linux *except* picture editing.
I recently bought Affinity Photo 1.10.5 to get rid of Adobe's subscription policy, and hope that your big upgrade will be possible at an affordable price and without subscription... Thanks for your excellent software !
It’s so exciting to hearing from you good news. I’m a 20 year’s professional and since affinity day 1 I’m amazed with your philosophy. I still have to use some of adobe products, especially when developing motion graphics. Besides that affinity suite is my main to go. It’s speedy, reliable and fun. To infinity and beyond guys! I’ll be cheering for you and keeping spreading the philosophy.
Hear! hear! Affinity for the win
Been a fan of what you do and a supporter spreading the word since the early days!
I got Designer and Photo with both books, skipped Publisher cause I don't need it but re-bought the licenses of both programs for MacOS too when my setup became multi-OS. The great thing is I paid ONCE for both apps so many years ago I still don't even remember when it was, and I've got awesome updates until now. Not to mention all the awesome articles and your involvement in the design community showcasing great tips and artists throughout the years.
Can't wait for the big reveal on the 9th :)
exactly the same here :) such an awesome company!
@@PITCHEDsenses exactly, I tend not to get attached to software or companies due to experience seeing too many of the "good ones" turn bad, but with Serif and the Affinity suit the more the time passes, the happier I am for switching over many years ago and never looking at competitors again :)
"Are you ready?" Me: I am more than ready! Such a great news to have version 2 before the year runs out and something to keep one busy in exploring the new added tools. Kudos to the Affinity team. I love everything about this video and have watched like 10x.
Well, announcing it and delivering it is not the same - it may not make the way into the market by end of the year. Although: I'd be delighted it it was.
@@evanbetter that's another thing anyway. But November 9 is around the corner.
been a fan of the affinity suite for a long time, given that they are probably one of the best price/performance packages out there, with it also not being subscription based
this better not change
I love and will always love your software, they do what a designer has to do without stress, the new "A" is you 👌 very glad you keep improving 👏
I'm almost a little worried for Affinity, after this video. Reading the comments, everyone seems to have their wish list of what they hope to see. I'm certain that whatever they roll out is going to be amazing, but I doubt everything people want will be part of it. There's bound to be people who will think, "The one thing I was hoping for, the one thing that would have made it perfect for me wasn't included". Still, we love their software, and will continue to do so (unless they go the subscription route), even if it doesn't contain a particular bell or whistle we were hoping to see.
I've about given up hope on a Live Trace/Image Trace feature in Designer lol. It's the only reason I keep the 'other guys' software around anymore.
Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo are two wonderful apps, once you have learnt how to use them properly. Of course, they do not have ALL the bells and whistle of ALL of their competitors, but they have their own functionalities, which are covering 99% of the advanced needs of a graphic designer. And their unique features are more advanced than what is included in most other softwares, which is why they are increasingly popular. Of course, you will always have people who will prefer other softwares, and that's all right. After all, you can obtain pretty decent results using even simple old apps like Windows Paint.
"Still, we love their software, and will continue to do so (unless they go the subscription route)" Now that's love! I love you... but don't cost me any cash or... or... or...
@@clumein2 I'm assuming you mean other than the cash that I, and others, paid for the software, and what we'll pay for version 2 when it comes out. No one is seriously thinking they will go to the subscription model as that is the big selling point for their software, quality software you pay for once, rather than quality software you pay a monthly fee to use.
I have tried to move away from Adobe. But it is hard. Almost every client i work with is in the Adobe loop. Including the last step in a progress. Like printing big stuff for walls etc. So far, i came far with Affinity Designer, but with a cost. I feel slower getting me to an final result for clients. If Adobe had a Photoshop + Illustrator combo for a fair price, i tink i would take it. What worries me is that Affinity is kinda silent for almost a year.
It looks like there's a hint of 3D maybe added in there, with possible animation control.... Excited for whatever is up their sleeves. Even greater that it's a few days away too!
Looks like Christmas is coming early this year folks! I love so many things about the Affinity Suite. I tip my hat to the whole team. You've created incredible software and I'm sure this update will be great.
Ps- Please never switch to a subscription model.
Looks like we're getting something exciting soon! I'm so grateful for everything the Affinity team has done. Their products are absolutely amazing and I'm happy that it replaced my Adobe tools.
Excited about the launch of 2.0! Hoping to see patterns and easier object/layer selection (in files that have too many). Also some AI editing tools and non-destructive tone-mapping persona would be great to haves
Be very careful of a supposed v2.0. For example, having a lot of trouble with squarespace who insist on spot-welding new features on old coding foundations. Maybe this is good for investors but bad news for paying users. Exactly the same as microsoft in the 90s - glossy updates trying to work with rusting backbones.
Can't wait for this! I hope for an image tracing and a Graph tool in Affinity Designer.
So so so excited. Love the whole suite and sing Affinity's praises whenever I can within the industry. Looking forward to November 9th!
Been a Serif user since Photo Plus 3 and Serif Publisher for many, many years, and always looked forward to the regular updates. CAN NOT WAIT.
Affinity apps already streamline my work so elegantly. I bet a new version will allow me to go above and beyond with how I approach my illustration and UI work
Way to go Serif! Can't wait to see what you guys have been up to. OOOH THE HYPE!
As long as they don't go to subscription.
They wouldn’t put graphics of any kind in their promos unless it was made by one of their products. Looks interesting! Very excited for 2.0!
To even think about that makes my heart beat faster. 😅
Never used Affinity products before… consider my interest peaked!
Coincidentally, Google just sent me to your 'shape building' tut, as a major request in the comments for this.
Thank you for all you do!
Love Affinity 👍
I am ALL IN! I bought Affinity Photo in 2015 and dumped Adobe after 25 years of use because of their horrible subscription rip-off. I also bough Affinity Designer followed by Affinity Publisher (I bought both desktop and iPad versions) and I couldn’t be happier. I spent a little time reading and navigating these programs, and the more I used these apps the more I appreciated how seamlessly they worked. So much faster, easier, and smoother with smaller file sizes! These programs are a joy to use and I am a huge fan! I am anxiously awaiting what is revealed on November 9, and will be first in line to purchase whatever you have to offer. Best wishes for even more well deserved success for your company and the wonderful products that so many people are now able to obtain at a reasonable price point with very professional results! Thank you !
People like doing this, trash talking about Photoshop and the horrible subscription. But Adobe + Lightroom cost 12 euro a month. That is not much for state of the art software. And you can say a lot about how good Affinity Photo is, Photoshop is filled with A.I. these days.. and it took me 5 minutes to completly clean up a Photo with problems, in few clicks. It would take me at least a hour in Photo. I had to do 5 photo's. So that was almost a workday in Photo, and i did this all under 1 hour in Photoshop. U see.. paying 1 price or a subscription... i made Photoshop worth int in 1 client project for the rest of the year. People compare it unfair. Maybe Photo 2 will come with advanced A.I. And i think they need it. Because A.I. in photo editing is ramping up fast. With Photoshop in the lead big time.
Keep it up! Your products are fantastic!
I love the affinity family, thank you for existing!
Can't wait to hear the big announcement! Thank you Affinity team for all you have provided so far. Maybe the news is something video related? A motion graphics program?
It is time already!
If locking layers in Affinity Designer actually locked layers (excluded them from "Select By") this would be a game changer....truly revolutionary
Great news. I've used Serif software for more than 20 years and look forward to many more years, and you're Nottingham based and are local to me.
Definitely looking forward to some new affinity updates that I can make new tutorials on. Generally excited for this 🎆 anybody that has watched any of my affinity tutorials knows how amazing all 3 applications are. Well done affinity!!!
Animation program. I mean I know it is a big ask, but a simple animation app that can create really quick animated vectors feels like it just does not exist like it did back in the days of Flash. Especially, now I am trying to make stuff for an LMS and it just requires me to jump to software that is out of my price range or feels incomprehensible. Regardless of what you bring out I will be there. Your software has made a massive change to my work. I felt priced out of other software and since Macromedia was absorbed by Adobe I have never really been happy with what Adobe did with Freehand and Flash.
Every time I use your products, I'm amazed at their capabilities. I'm eager to see what's new on the horizon and congratulate you for your outstanding business model.
Version 2.0!
I'm not dissapointed, totally buying all the apps now! 😊❤
I tested my illustrator project, which lags heavily in illustrator due to being layer and raster heavy, but in designer it pans and works souch faster.
Looking forward to the 9th and what you guys have in store for us.
As an Affinity Designer for iPad user I hope our version of the app is not neglected because there are CRUCIAL tools/functions that are missing like the shape builder tool, blend tool for shapes, envelope distort for warping text or typography, and also misalignment bugs in the isometric and triangular grids that need fixing ASAP. It would also be great if we can do a large number of duplications with value inputs instead of going through the trouble of clicking the three dots next to the personas every time we want to duplicate say like 60 times or more.
Well this is the thing I hope they're trying to nail competently, which is the UI/UX. Sure, features are welcome (there are some great ones in Inkscape that any vector program should have, like interpolation) but it's the workflow that is the bottleneck. So, the video says they've tackled it; how it's executed otoh, fingers crossed.
I've ended up using Vectornator and Inkscape more because the workflow in Designer for ipad is too longwinded. Unless you want to tone your arms, then it's a good way to do it.
Listen, be part of the change and not part of the hate. If you need Shape Builder, go to subscription mode with Adobe Illustrator or one time payment with Vector Styler. Stop asking a company to behave like another. Learn to appreciate a company for what it offers and stop asking to be a clone of the one you can't afford! I owned all Affinity Apps (Desktop and iPad Pro) and I don't have any complaints. The moment I need something I was used to with another app, it will be the moment to go back to that app.
I ONLY use the iOS version so hopeful as well!
@@albertkinng Dude, relax. you're sounding more 'hate'ful than they are. Just because a company created an alternative to adobe doesn't mean they're your mom or jesus christ
@@Nomo_Popo dude relax? Hey jackass, had it not been for the recent dispute between pantone and adobe, designers wouldn't have had to sign up for a $15 per month usage of pantone colors. So before you say relax, just think of all the inconsistent assholery shenanigans these major corporate design apps have done to the design industry with monopolistic approaches, especially the new Adobe acquisition of Figma, which was fine all on its own without Adobes help, for 20 billion dollars. Aquire and conquer is Adobes formula.
I have all the Serif legacy products as well as Affinity Draw. Whats missing is a Video editor. Movie Plus was years ahead when it was available, and could only wish a new modern Video editor is on the cards.
I would love to see a video app with the features of photo along with timeline etc
I was about to get the Affinity Photo and came across this video when doing my research. Guess I'll wait till the 9th to make the purchase 😉
Can't wait to see what it is! I'm using the whole Affinity suite... I'm so happy I might buy the new thing, even if I don't need/use it (yet). 😄 Just because I want to support their business!
Love your Products, love your company, love what you stand for ❤
As long as whatever all this is doesn't come with a subscription service, I'm on board! :D
Fantastic! Looking forward to the new updates so that I can create more courses and tutorials on using Affinity Designer for surface pattern design wohooo 😍
WOOOHOOO!!! They're finally implementing the blend tool for shapes in Designer! That's all I've wanted.
Already a fan of the software so anything else is just extra.
OK it's the 9th here in Ireland, what time is the announcement?
Come on, it is november 9.... what are you waiting for??????
Maybe 9 Nov, but next year 🤷♂️🤦🏼♂️
Love you Affinity. just about to publish my second Cook Island Bi-lingual graphic novel thanks to you!
I'm already loving the teaser video. Can't wait! And eager to learn all the cool new features (softwares?) you'll bring. Cheers from France
A photo's portfolio would be fantastic! (With that, you will shake the Adobe Lightroom!)
That sounds like 2.0's coming to me! I was actually just wondering when that was coming out yesterday, because I'm looking to buy the Affinity Suite, but they're on version 1.9 which came out last year, so I figured 2.0 couldn't be far off.
That's not how versioning in tech necessarily works. But I'd have to agree, this could be a 2.0
@@_Optional_ Oh yeah, I'm aware of that. There's incremental versions in between and such, but Affinity has a track record of going up a major number every year.
@@firalia It's more than that, version numbers are not decimal numbers. V 1.100 could be a more recent version compared to V1.90 for example.
@@Ziplock9000 yes, that's some strange naming practice...
The big question is: is it an Upgrade or a new purchase?
AFFINITY is BIG already. That means "SOMETHING BIGGER IS COMING"
I like the mind behind Affinity, it's the modern way of working and will be the way things are done in the future.
Thanks to our Affinity Team.
🔥 I'm a user of all your desktop / Ipad tools... I just wouldn't change a thing.
🚀 I'm not one to expect Affinity to look like any other app. I love Affinity for what it is and what it allows me to do. Ipad applications are very well developed and to date I have no complaints. The workflow (not only with affinity tools, but for any software, is a matter of use and habit). Personally, it took almost no time for me to see the potential and start enjoying it from the start. And of course, that they allow us to be on board without recurring subscriptions is spectacular.
😮 A constant has always been that they surprise us in a big way with each update... So excited waiting for the surprise! 🤗
Greetings to the whole team 🇸🇻
They are the best!
I have never been more excited for a software update/announcement.
Man. It's weird to be an adult.
So excited to see what you're bringing that will continue to help my self-taught designer butt. I recommend your products to everyone.
I am going to take a couple guesses on what the next big thing is.
1) UI Design updates
2) 3D Mockups
Can't wait!
Thank you Affinity team!
Really looking forward discovering what you have in store for us... I am a proud use of of the three apps. Affinity/Serif Team, many thanks in advance
WHen I saw this in the email a few moments ago I though "F**K no, they are acquired by Adobe..." But watching the video, I am relieved. Good video to built tension, hoping for something in the video space, but I know this is a completely different type of animal. But the Affinity products have been so awesome, this is probably a nearly instant "click to buy" :)
Hoping for WebP support! It's been essential in getting image size down.
Thanks for the awesome work! Can´t wait to purchase / update to the new version!!
As a former Serif user and now an Affinity user (from release), I can't wait to see what you have in store! 😁 👍
I've been waiting for Affinity Lightroom. Please let the dream come true 🙏
That would actually be awesome, but I don't think this video announcement matches up with that, unless it's the one more thing near the end.
@@sanderbos The "one more thing" is Publisher for iPad. They confirmed earlier this year that it will be released before the end of the year. And it lines up with the Apple reference. ;)
Is my father finally coming back home with the milk?
That video is a piece of art. I love Affinity but the video in itself made my day. So funny and priming the pump.
Can't wait for what you guys have new to show us. Affinity Photo with OCIO is very helpful for me in VFX industry. I can't understand why people are bothering with competitor programs with their obvious limitations.
I hear creative suite, I think video editing. I also think subscription model…hope I’m wrong on one of these!
Nah, subscription is unlikely
I hope they don't announce they're switching to subscription model :D
Can't wait to check it out. You have my full support.
Honestly, I'll be stoked if you just updated Designer with some as-of-yet absent basic tools like perspective, free transform, shape blending, text wrap to shape, and tracing 😉. However, I am excited to see what's in store tomorrow.
A video editing and compositing program to make the media processing creative suite complete. Finally!
Would be awesome!
compositing yes, AE has no competition, editing no need to.
Hell F’ing yeah, hopefully the something big is animation software akin to flash/animate...but anyway excited to see what’s coming 👍🏻
ALL I WANT IS:
- non-destructive warping
- smart objects
- an easier liquify tool (destructive like)
I'd be over the moon if they release their own After Effects, and make a Linux version but not holding my breath for these.
Whether this is hinting at a version 2.0 for the Affinity suite, or just a major feature update, I'm looking forward to it!
Affinity 2.0 + Publisher on iPad
Sounds very exciting, new icons looks cool btw, if these are the new ones. Just in time while I was wondering about going back to Ai because of the features. Affinity Designer always worked fast and do what it is able to perfectly but was missing some options that only Ai is offering for now. This 2.0 suite is coming just in time.
Hi. But we don't know yet if it's about 2.0. Do we?
@@fanatic632 In their forum, they're more specific. So yes, 2.0 is coming ;-)
@@StepanTrnka Oh. Could you please share the link? I didn't know about that.
This is fantastic news. I'll take any new image editing tool you offer. I'd love to have more options for textures and 3d surfaces.
Was only thinking the other day about the next update. Cant wait for this. Photo is a fantastic app that I use daily.
Really hyped for this update next week!
Video editing software?
Hope to continue without subscriptions and pay once. I have the photo and designer for my windows and with new incoming new suite I hope to get for my Mac as well. Maybe video editor and counterpart of After effects would be cool if not too much to ask. ❤
Great! Cannot wait! It would be great to see 'Affinity Web'. A graphical web design tool based on the graphics engine of Designer and the layout tools of Publisher.
I was a huge fan of web plus and had several versions of page plus, design plus, photo etc to feed in to the web design process. The number 1 thing everybody wanted back then was for it all to work on a Mac. Affinity Design, Photo, Illustrator were the survivors but web design was killed off. A web design app (as user friendly as web plus) is the key I think that would bring a lot of users back. Those users would undoubtedly also buy in to the other affinity products to support their web design. For this to be “big” news it would have to be Affinity Web Designer. That news would be monumental for people like me who are creative but don’t code and don’t like the restrictiveness of currently available website builders.
I am excited as HECK! :) I am not sure who downvoted this, but this is great and exciting news. Looking forward to the 9th! It's actually the anniversary of when my wife and I met, so you will be making this a good day! LOLOL
Oh yeah, don't tell me you fixed the crashes in the font dialog!!1 😁😉
I want Motion Graphics!
Oh dang. I thought this was a Topaz Labs video. Interested to see what y'all have dreamt up. Adobe stopped impressing a few years ago. LOVE YA!
👀 man cant wait! i am so excited about this... i have an idea but i dont wanna jinx it.. thank you guys for all the awesome tools!
Actually hyped as-long as its not subscription based
Hoping it’s Affinity Movie! 🙏
They can't for sure wait to compete with free programs like Resolve and iMovie!
That would be awesome btw,.. but the only Software which simply doesn’t have a competitor to adobe in any way is by far after effects. Not one application out there with capabilities just near to it unfortunately.
I am excited. A Lightroom like application would be nice. But hey, we will see.
@Affinity
what time will it go live and or what time will it be posted on youtube please put a "premiere" on youtube so we can hit "remind me". Thanks in advance, a supporter from the Netherlands
I hope it is a Linux version of your suite, I will leave Windows immediately and take my complete workflow to linux, Blender + DaVinci Resolve + Affinity Suite, the Perfect match!
Amen!
I already switched using blender and reaolve... Krita is very good for painting but heck yeah this will be epic!!
now 9 november, what happen?
🙃
Its already Nov 9 here, wheres the update?
You know what, it would be nice to have the presentation ready to schedule :D
Wait .... HALF LIFE 3 ???
Spoiler 2: Pantone Colors are included for free
They confirmed this in the forum just these days.
"Auto Trace" for Affinity Designer and Affinity's equivalent to "Adobes After Effects" app would blow the market wide-open
I really appreciate the entire Affinity team for the massive input.
Affinity have changed workflow in style. Lol