Photoshop CS3: Channels and Masking

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    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Knowing how to properly select an image is an essential Photoshop skill whether you’re a graphic/web designer or digital photographer. Since Photoshop is equipped with so many choices of tools to isolate and select images, it’s hard to know what works best for each situation.

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In this Photoshop CS3 tutorial, Justin Seeley teaches you some sure-fire techniques for working with the Channel and Masking tools to achieve the optimal results regardless of how complex the image may be.

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Subjects

  • Image
  • Photoshop
  • Testing
  • Filtering
  • Optimizing
  • Color management
  • Preferences & Settings
  • Preferences management
  • Channel Masking
  • Layer masking
  • Luminance Masking
  • Corrective Masking
  • Density Masking

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Chapter I: INTRODUCTION TO CHANNELS (37 min)
  • Overview of the Channels Panel
  • Viewing Channels in Color
  • Viewing RGB Color Channels
  • Working in Lab Color Mode
  • Viewing CMYK Color Channels
  • Creating an Alpha Channel
  • Using an Alpha Channel as a Mask
  • Modifying a Mask
Chapter II: MAKING SELECTIONS (40 min)
  • Overview of the Selection Tools
  • The Double Life of Selections
  • Using the Lasso Tools
  • Using the Magic Wand Tool
  • Using the Pen Tool
  • Quick Selection Goodness
  • Using the Refine Edge Command
  • Compositing the Selections
Chapter III: QUICK MASK MODE & MORE (38 min)
  • Selecting with the Color Range Command
  • Painting with Quick Mask
  • Modifying a Quick Mask
  • Adjusting Levels in Quick Mask Mode
  • Contract or Expand a Selection
  • Smooth a Selection & Set Reference Points
  • Cleaning Up the Selection
  • Testing the Selection
Chapter IV: CHANNEL MASKING (47 min)
  • Beginning a Channel Mask
  • Curves vs. Levels
  • The Overlay Trick
  • Refining the Outline
  • Testing the Mask
  • Final Clean Up
  • Compositing Images
  • Blending a Composite with the Burn Tool
  • Basic Multiplication
Chapter V: LAYER MASKING (38 min)
  • Meet the Masks
  • Keyboard Shortcuts for Masking
  • Basic Blending
  • Creating Adjustment Layer Masks
  • Creating Smart Filter Masks
  • Creating Exposure Masks
  • Clip It Good
  • The Smart Object Trick
Chapter VI: USING BLEND MODES (41 min)
  • Introducing Blend Modes
  • Opacity vs. Fill
  • Using Blend Mode Shortcuts
  • Using the Darkening Blend Modes
  • Using the Lightening Blend Modes
  • Contrast & Complimentary Blend Modes
  • Using the Composite Blend Modes
  • Applying a Blend Mode to a Layer Group
Chapter VII: MIXING WITH CHANNELS (56 min)
  • Creating Grayscale Images
  • Mixing Monochromes
  • Adding Color & Contrast
  • Creating an Infrared Effect
  • Using the Calculations Command
  • Using a Black & White Adjustment Layer
  • Toning & Saving
  • Creating Selective Color Compositions
Chapter VIII: REAL WORLD MASKING TECHNIQUES (62 min)
  • Luminance Masking
  • Corrective Masking
  • High Pass Sharpening
  • Density Masking
  • Creating Knockout Layers
  • Creating an Edge Mask
  • Testing an Edge Mask
  • Masking a Glass Image
  • Real World Blue Screening
  • Implementing a Blue Screen Mask
Chapter IX: TIPS & TRICKS (31 min)
  • Removing Redeye
  • Creating a Neutral Density Filter Effect
  • Removing Color with the Blend If Option
  • Creating Borders with Quick Mask Mode
  • Giving an Image a Hand-Sketched Effect
  • Final Comments & Credits

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Highlights

 Learn the fundamentals of RGB, LAB and CMYK Channels, and working with Alpha Channels.
Create, refine, test and clean up your masks, plus learn how to composite and blend flawlessly.
Mask like the pros using Quick Mask, Advanced blending, Exposure, Adjustment Layer, and Smart Mask techniques.
Work with the key blend mode features, the Channel Mixer and Color techniques to get the most from your images.
Discover tips and tricks used in the industry everyday that will give you a polished look, save you time, and wow your clients.

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Photoshop CS3: Channels and Masking

£ 37.43 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 47

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