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.

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