Olivio Sarikas

Duotone Style - AP File

Here is my File for you to work with. Looking forward to your cool creations :)

Affinity Photo - Duotone Style

A super easy & fast way to create the Duotone Style. Learn how to do it and why it is so effective.

This effect is very effective for thumbnails and cover art. It's famously used on Spotify, iTunes Store and other pages. I show you some cool tricks how to make Duotone even more interesting and play with Graphic Design Elements to make your Model stand out and support it's Character trades. E...

Sci-Fi City Project EP 02 - AP File

Here is my Files from this Episode - 2 Files, the one i used to prepare for the Episode and the on i created during the Episode. Have Fun :)

Affinity Photo - Sci-Fi City Project EP 02

In Part to we are filling out Sci-Fi City with Blade Runner inspired Elements, bringing the City alive and adding some really cool Effects. From a Holographic Monk, to Neon Ads, flying Traffic and a gigantic Laser Reaktor everything is included.

Spark your creativity and learn how to build your own Sci-Fi City. This easy, fun & free online Course will show you how. :)

2018-09-05 21:01:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Behind the Scenes - Staying creative as an artist?

Being an active Artist every day is not easy. Today i'm telling you what keeps me working, keeps me creative and keeps me hungry for more. 

This is a Special Episode, celebrating 3000 Subscribers. As a big Thank You to everyone this Episode is public, instead of being an exclusive Patreon Reward. Enjoy :)

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Sci-Fi City Project EP 01 - Affinity Photo File

Here is my AP File for episode 1. Enjoy and i am looking forward to see what you are creating :)

Affinity Photo - Sci-Fi City Project EP 01

Inspired by Blade Runner, one of my favorite Films, i show you how to create a cool Sci-Fi City in this creative project. Part one is will show you are very easy way to get the Mirror City Look. In Part to we are filling the City with futuristic elements to bring it alive. 

Color and light adjustments help us in this Episode to make it more believable and create space that makes the image l...

Back to School - 5 cool Tricks in Affinity Photo

School is starting soon and learning is really important. So i created this fun episode to watch and learn with your Children or Grandchildren - but also as an Adult, there are some new things to learn.

We are talking about Complimentary Colors, Brightness, Optical Illusions, Sun Rays, Maths in CGI and other awesome stuff. :)

Wiki Links in Video:
2018-08-29 17:54:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Create a Water Puddle - AP File :)

Here is my file with all the layers. Looking forward to your versions. Keep in mind to also use your own pictures for deeper learning. 

Affinity Photo - Create a Water Puddle

Lear how to make a Puddle in this super easy Tutorial. With some extra tricks like Perspective correction and shallow water effect. This Tutorial will show you how to make a digital Water Reflection in any photo. 

Photo used: 2018-08-25 16:52:28 +0000 UTC View Post

Affinity Photo - 10 Mistakes to avoid

Learning new things is great, but avoiding bad habits is also very important. Here are 10 things a beginner should know about and avoid it possible. From image resolution to colors, from sharpening to contrast, from image size to exposure time. 

Photos used:
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Welcome our new Patrons :)

Say Hello to our awesome new Patrons! 

- Larry Palmer
- William Blaesing
- Christopher Carpernter
- Bob Domine
- Juan Armando Patag

Thank you very very much for supporting me :)

Keep in mind to use your Patron Powers:
- Post in the 2018-08-21 10:36:33 +0000 UTC View Post

Realistic Rain Tutorial - Affinity Photo File

Here is the Affinity Photo File with all the Layers. Looking forward to your creations :)

Affinity Photo - Realistic Rain Tutorial

Learn an easy way to create rain, directly in Affinity Photo, with no extra textures.  This comprehensive tutorial give you a easy step-by-step guide on how to get started.

We also look at the qualities of water, like bending in the Air and being brighter around Highlights.

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Giving you all the benefits of a Facebook Page and making it easier to share and comment on videos :)

Luminar 2018 - Review - Before you buy!

Let's have a look at Luminar 2018. They send me a code for review, but this is NOT a paid review or ad. So i will talk honestly about the things i like and don't like. Let's get started.

By the way, if you decide to use this software or give it a try, how about supporting my channel a bit with their Affiliate Links ;)

Luminar 2018 Trail Link:
2018-08-15 13:56:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Lens Flares - Affinity Photo File

Here is my File with all the layers. Enjoy :)

Lens Flares - Affinity Photo Tutorial

Today i show you how to make beautiful Lens Flare Effects and how to use them to tell a story. There is more than one kind of Lens Flare, so it's important to know how to use them.

Also we have a look at how to set the light mood of the rest of the picture to make the lens flare blend well with the scene and feel natural.

2018-08-11 18:28:23 +0000 UTC View Post

In other news: Did you know I make music?

Hello my Friends,

i don't know if you know that, but I also create music. Thought i let you know. My sounds is mainly relaxing sound landscapes that are meant as a "room installation" in your mind, spreading out not in time, but instead in a inner space. 

If you want more, you can find my playlist here:
2018-08-09 11:54:33 +0000 UTC View Post

Light Mood Fix - AF File

Here is my AF File for you to learn from. I created an additional HSL adjustment layer that is not shown in the video. I can be very useful to make the light mood more intense and maybe adjust it's color a little too :)

Affinity Photo - Light Mood Fix - Tutorial

Today I'm going to show you how to fix the light mood of a photo - quick and easy. Set it to any mood you like and give your photos a new life.

This is especially effective with pictures that have been shot neutral for professional reasons, as well as to correct photos where you simply didn't catch the right day of time or mood of sunlight. 

Photos used:
2018-08-06 18:05:18 +0000 UTC View Post

Back from my Vacation :)

Hello my Friends,

I'm back from my vacation. It was a really great experience. Very hot, as there is a huge heat wave in Europe right now. But totally worth it. I cycled 650 km from Vienna to Berlin. Sleeping in forests, riding the country side roads and bathing in a wild lake once in a while. This was the first trip of that kind I did, but the experience was good enough that I plan to do more i...

Affinity Photo - Edit like a PRO

Learn how to use Layers and a brush to adjust your image and edit 10 times faster. It's a super quick and easy way, that gives you a lot of control while making things very intuitive. 

Things like saturation, hue, brightness, color and much more can be adjusted where you need it and how you need it. Separate in every part of your image, yet on the same layer. Sounds to good to be true? Watc...

Light Beams Tutorial - Affinity Photo File

Here is my File for you to work with. Remember to also work with your own materials to enhance your learning even more :)

Affinity Photo - Light Beams Tutorial

In this episode I show you how to create beautiful light beams and light effects in a room. This helps create amazing atmospheres and make a photo look more mystical and atmospheric. 

I show you how to create a grid in a perspective to lay the light in to the room in a correct way that feels good to the eye of the viewer.

Source Photo:
2018-07-28 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

I'm out, but your videos are IN :D

Dear Friends, 

over the next 10 Days i will be on a bike ride through Europe. BUT don't worry. I have pre-recorded all the videos and you will get them on time automatically.

The only difference will be, that i am not here to comment or give feedback in that time. BUT keep in posting. I will read and answer everything once i am back.

Have a good time and my the Photo-Edits b...

Red Riding Hood Project EP 04 - AF File

Here is my Affinity Photo File. Enjoy! Looking forward to your creations :)

Affinity Photo - Red Riding Hood Project EP 04

In the last episode, I am going to finish up the work, put in some magical light effects and finish the lamp light in the image. This will conclude the first multi video project on my channel. I hope you liked it. Tell me if you want to see more. 

This project re-imagines Red Riding Hood, using Affinity Photo, a Photoshop-like Photo Editing Software.

Final Image:

2018-07-24 19:53:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Red Riding Hood Project EP 03 - AF File

Here is my Affinity Photo file from this episode. Have fun :)

Affinity Photo - Red Riding Hood Project EP 03

Today I am cleaning up the layers we created to so far and correct the color and luminosity layers. In addition to that i show you a quick and nice trick to contain the attention of the viewer in the picture and drive the interest to the areas where the story happens.

Result of this episode:

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