6. Masks and Channels

Lesson overview

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

• Create a mask to remove a subject from a background.

• Refine a mask to include complex edges.

• Create a quick mask to make changes to a selected area.

• Edit a mask using the Properties panel.

• Manipulate an image using Puppet Warp.

• Save a selection as an alpha channel.

• View a mask using the Channels panel.

• Load a channel as a selection.

• Isolate a channel to make specific image changes.

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This lesson will take about an hour to complete. Download the Lesson06 project files from the Lesson & Update Files tab on your Account page at www.peachpit.com ...

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