Photoshop CS3 Channels and Masks: The Essentials
Exercise files NOT included
Duration: 12h 29m
Level: Intermediate
Video: mov 880 x 660
Author: Deke McClelland
Subtitle
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.
Photoshop CS3 Channels & Masks: Advanced Techniques
Exercise files NOT included
Duration: 20h 47m
Level: Advanced
Video: mov 880 x 660
Author: Deke McClelland
Subtitle
The elusive alpha channel remains one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in Photoshop. Alpha channels are collections of luminance data that control the transparency of an image, and they inform just about every aspect of Photoshop. As he builds transitional blended layers, fashions a depth map, makes edge adjustments, and takes on extreme channel mixing, Omni Award-winning expert Deke McClelland teaches Photoshop users that where there's a will, there's a way. Photoshop CS3 Channels and Masks: Advanced Techniques covers mapping texture on an image, turning flesh into stone, using vector masks, working with all different channels, creating a rustic edge effect, and much more.
Topics include:
Distorting and shading with a DMap
Understanding bits and channels
Creating paths with the Pen tool
Using blend modes and the Dodge and Burn feature
Understanding channel mixing
Using layer masks, clipping masks, and knockouts
Applying Smart Filters
Exercise files NOT included
Duration: 12h 29m
Level: Intermediate
Video: mov 880 x 660
Author: Deke McClelland
Subtitle
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.
Photoshop CS3 Channels & Masks: Advanced Techniques
Exercise files NOT included
Duration: 20h 47m
Level: Advanced
Video: mov 880 x 660
Author: Deke McClelland
Subtitle
The elusive alpha channel remains one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in Photoshop. Alpha channels are collections of luminance data that control the transparency of an image, and they inform just about every aspect of Photoshop. As he builds transitional blended layers, fashions a depth map, makes edge adjustments, and takes on extreme channel mixing, Omni Award-winning expert Deke McClelland teaches Photoshop users that where there's a will, there's a way. Photoshop CS3 Channels and Masks: Advanced Techniques covers mapping texture on an image, turning flesh into stone, using vector masks, working with all different channels, creating a rustic edge effect, and much more.
Topics include:
Distorting and shading with a DMap
Understanding bits and channels
Creating paths with the Pen tool
Using blend modes and the Dodge and Burn feature
Understanding channel mixing
Using layer masks, clipping masks, and knockouts
Applying Smart Filters
