Summary of "How to Create a New Document in Affinity 3"

Creating a New Document in Affinity 3

This guide provides a detailed overview of how to create a new document in Affinity 3, focusing on the app’s interface and document setup features.

Starting Point

When the app opens, it displays a welcome screen featuring presets and tutorials available for download.
The Home tab shows:
- Recent documents
- Templates
- Favorites
- Learning resources

Navigation Tips

You can return to the home screen at any time by clicking the Affinity logo.
The Templates and Favorites sections are available but not explored in depth in this video.

Creating a New Document

Click the large green plus (+) button to start a new document.
A wide range of presets is available, including:
- CMYK
- Photo
- Canvas
- Video
- Device-specific formats
The user interface could be improved by adding tabs for easier navigation between presets.

Customizing Document Settings

You can adjust various settings to tailor your document:

Units: Change measurement units (e.g., pixels).
Dimensions: Manually set width and height (e.g., 1920 x 1080 pixels).
Resolution: Choose common DPI values such as 72 dpi.
Color Formats: Select between RGB and CMYK, with options for different color profiles.
Background:
- Option to set a transparent background (similar to Photoshop).
- Illustrator defaults to a solid background.
Artboards: Enable artboards for multi-layout projects.
Image Placement:
- Link to source files or embed images.
- Embedding increases file size but simplifies file management.
Margins and Bleed:
- Important for print projects to ensure proper spacing and edge-to-edge printing.
Drawing Scale: Mentioned but not explained in detail.

Finalizing Document Creation

After setting your preferences, click the blue Create button.
The new document opens in a tabbed interface.
Tabs can be closed by clicking the X button or using keyboard shortcuts (Cmd/Ctrl + W).

Main Speaker / Source

The video appears to be a tutorial or walkthrough by an individual user familiar with Affinity 3, offering practical tips and explanations based on personal experience.