Here I discuss reason why I think schools should use Affinity software, like Affinity Photo, Design and Publisher instead of Adobe products like Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
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Important Note: I believe Affinity is only being offered to K-12 Students and Teachers.
As Homer Simpson would say . . . Doh!
This is what Canva, the owner of the recently acquired Affinity, In March, Canva and the Affinity team pledged to make Affinity free for teachers, schools and nonprofits. At Canva Create 2024, we announced a waitlist as we get ready to make it a reality. Here’s how to register.
But the link doesn't include Affinity but t I suspect that just hasn't been updated yet.
Please note, Canva for Education is currently available for K-12 (primary or secondary) teachers and institutions. It is not currently available for higher education teachers and institutions (colleges and universities).
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Here are some links to videos and website cited as well as viewing recommendations.
Making Affinity free for schools and nonprofits
https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/affinity-for-nonprofits-schools/
In the news:
I discuss how I felt Adobe deceives customers with predatory practices but this story broke about Adobe being sued by the Federal Trade Commission less than a day after I recorded this video.
The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180196/adobe-us-ftc-doj-sues-subscriptions-cancel
A video to be noted:
Kevin Patrick Robbins on the Studio Builder YouTube Channel discusses:
Can AI revolutionize photography without destroying the creative industry?AI is transforming the photography world in significant ways. On one hand, AI tools are streamlining tasks like retouching and marketing, enabling photographers to work more efficiently and effectively. However, there's a troubling side to this technological shift.
Companies like Adobe are developing AI that could replace entire creative teams, not just individual roles. This move threatens the livelihoods of a broad range of professionals, including photographers, makeup artists, stylists, and many others who contribute to high-quality photo shoots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ltBMXWRkek&t=12s
****Adobe Is Pathetic**** Sasha Yanshin****
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxg5LzFw-_g
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Affinity Software (not an affiliate link, just good software)
https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/
Free software:
Krita
https://krita.org/en/
Photopea
https://www.photopea.com/
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Some of my online classes
Here is a link to my Skillshare classes (1 month free access to Skillshare)
https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Aaron-Porter/534419636
Here are links to some of my Udemy classes (if these discounts have expired let me know in the comments and I will update the discount link.)
Krita class
https://www.udemy.com/course/krita-quickstart-for-digital-painting/?couponCode=678C8526_KRITA_12.99
Photopea class
https://www.udemy.com/course/photopea-digital-imaging-with-free-photoshop-alternative/?couponCode=FAB7F_PHOTOPEA_12.99