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Photoshop CS3 Channels and Masks: The Essentials

Photoshop CS3 Channels and Masks: The Essentials

with Deke McClelland

 


Alpha channels are collections of luminance data that control the transparency of images, and they influence just about everything in Photoshop. Coming to terms with alpha channels, also known as masks, is a surefire way to maximize results. Omni Award-winning Photoshop expert Deke McClelland leaves no pixel unturned as he explores Refine Edge, Color Range, the Channels palette, the Quick Mask mode, channel masking, blend modes, and more. After watching Photoshop CS3 Channel and Masks: The Essentials, even the most complex techniques will seem like child's play. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Download Deke's customized keyboard layouts for Channels and Masks from the Exercise Files tab."

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author
Deke McClelland
subject
Design, Photography, Masking + Compositing
software
Photoshop CS3
level
Intermediate
duration
12h 30m
released
Sep 12, 2007

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