Image Channels

Mattes and channels not only affect what is retained and discarded in the final composite—they allow sophisticated, precise, and artful effects through their changeability.

This chapter explains:

• About Channels
• Using View Modes
• Creating an Alpha Channel
• Creating Alpha Channels with Masks
• Creating Alpha Channels with Keyers
• Creating Alpha Channels with Paint
• Importing Files with Existing Alpha Channels
• Using Stencils
• Applying a Matte to a Layer
• Using Channel Effects
• Example of Using Channel Effects
• Rendering Alpha Channels