Photoshop CC Channels and Masks
Pluralsight
Course Summary
Channels are integral to how Photoshop works with color and closely tied to how layer masks work. In this course, you'll learn exactly how that works, and why it's important. Software required: Adobe Photoshop CC.
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Course Description
Have you ever wondered about the neighboring layers tab in Photoshop? That's the Channel Panel. And it is closely tied to how Photoshop works with colors, and saves selections. In this course, Photoshop CC Channels and Masks, you'll learn how to expand your knowledge of channels and layer masks in Photoshop. First, you'll discover exactly what's under the hood for Photoshop's color engine by experiencing how the program works with colors. Next, you'll take that knowledge and see how it expands to layer masks. Then, you'll see several techniques on using channels and layer masks together along with some valuable tips and tricks. Finally, there's an exploration of both vector masks and clipping masks to round out your knowledge of masks in Photoshop. After this course, you'll have a firm grasp on what masks to use, and when for every situation in Photoshop. Software required: Adobe Photoshop CC
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Course Syllabus
Course Overview- 1m 50s
—Course Overview 1m 50sUnderstanding Channels- 22m 14s
—How Photoshop Works with Colors 4m 3s
—How to Use Channels 9m 57s
—Crafting Selections with Channels 8m 13sUnderstanding Layer Masks- 17m 4sCombining Channels and Layer Masks- 23m 8sTips and Tricks- 26m 10sUnderstanding Vector Masks- 18m 53sUnderstanding Clipping Masks- 12m 44s