D3z Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'm not sure if this has been asked about or mentioned before but I did search so I appologise if it has been. Is there a way to change which channels you view without editing the actual image. For example in photoshop you can only view the alpha channel by disabling the other channels (like layers) is there already a way to do this? If not is there one on its way? Quote "Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity." -Michaul Gelb My Gallery Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Brown Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 As far as I know there is no way. However, it may be possible using plugins to use three layers, each only allowing one channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 There is a plugin that extracts channels from an image called Extract Channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3z Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok but then you cant put them back can you? What I want to do now is only view the alpha channel, edit it, and then put the other channels back again. Is it possible? If so what steps are there? If not can some one make a plugin? Quote "Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity." -Michaul Gelb My Gallery Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Brown Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok but then you cant put them back can you? What I want to do now is only view the alpha channel, edit it, and then put the other channels back again. Is it possible? If so what steps are there? If not can some one make a plugin? Try searching for "channels" in the plugin section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Duplicate the layer three times. On each layer, extract one seperate channel and set the top three layers blending mode to Additive. Edit the Alpha channel, merge the four layers. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok but then you cant put them back can you? What I want to do now is only view the alpha channel, edit it, and then put the other channels back again. Is it possible? If so what steps are there? If not can some one make a plugin? What you want to do is find the "Alpha Mask Import" plugin. Quote Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and a Free Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok but then you cant put them back can you? What I want to do now is only view the alpha channel, edit it, and then put the other channels back again. Is it possible? If so what steps are there? If not can some one make a plugin? What you want to do is find the "Alpha Mask Import" plugin. Oh, poor BoltBait. Living in the past :wink: I recommend Channel Mask over Alpha Mask :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have an idea for a plugin to make both of those obsolete. Don't make me write it. Quote Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and a Free Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have an idea for a plugin to make both of those obsolete. Don't make me write it. Better than Channel Mask? Such statements should not be made unless they can be backed up...P.S. I have quite a few suggestions with regard to Channel Mask if you want to hear 'em... Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. 😉 -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3z Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 @ Boltbait and Mike Ryan Wow thanks guys it works wonderfully @Barkbark00 Sure I would like to hear them (though Channel Mask confuses me). I'll happily listen to (or read :wink: ) any suggestions. Please, keep them coming! Quote "Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity." -Michaul Gelb My Gallery Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 @ Boltbait and Mike RyanWow thanks guys it works wonderfully @Barkbark00 Sure I would like to hear them (though Channel Mask confuses me). I'll happily listen to (or read :wink: ) any suggestions. Please, keep them coming! Sorry, I was talking to BB about enhancements I'd like to see in a masking tool; not suggestions for operation of the currently available tools. Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. 😉 -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have an idea for a plugin to make both of those obsolete. Don't make me write it. Better than Channel Mask? Such statements should not be made unless they can be backed up... I wouldn't have made that statement if I wasn't ready to back it up. Oh, and BTW, I was really only referring to Alpha Mask Import plugin. But, I'm sure after I publish an improvement to that plugin, Curtis WILL update his Channel Mask plugin to match my functionality. Quote Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and a Free Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That's good to hear. I was just messing anyway. Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. 😉 -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 But, I'm sure after I publish an improvement to that plugin, Curtis WILL update his Channel Mask plugin to match my functionality. Is that a challenge. :wink: I have quite a few suggestions with regard to Channel Mask if you want to hear 'em... If you have any suggestions for Channel Mask, your more than welcome to let me know in my plugins thread. Quote Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I have quite a few suggestions with regard to Channel Mask if you want to hear 'em... If you have any suggestions for Channel Mask, your more than welcome to let me know in my plugins thread. Will do. Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. 😉 -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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