Katrin Eismann - Advanced Masking Techniques
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Alpha Channels
Lesson 1: Introduction to Alpha Channels
Discussion of the five steps of Mastering Essential Channel Masks.
Lesson 2: Making an Alpha Channel
Introductory example That DEFINES and illustrates using Alpha and Layer Masks.
Lesson 3: Finding an Alpha Channel
Using Image Channels to create Alpha Channels.

Chapter 2: Professional Alpha Strategies
Lesson 4: Sky Enhancement
Working with a high contrast Luminance Mask and Adjustment Layers to Improve an Image.
Lesson 5: Separating Fine Details
Reveals the Fine Art of Removing backgrounds while Maintaining Fine Detail.
Lesson 6: Replacing Studio backdrops
Learn to replace Dark backgrounds with Computer generated backdrops and texture.
Lesson 7: Two Masks are Better than One
Master the double-hair Masking Technique to TAME the curliest hair.

Chapter 3: Thinking in Black and White
Lesson 8: Black and White Strategy
Using Adjustment Layers to create Layer Masks.
Lesson 9: Think Different
Replacing a drab Sky, while Maintaining transitions and details.

Chapter 4: Working with Image Calculations
Lesson 10: Introduction to Calculations
Introduction to Image Calculations and working with Apply Image.
Lesson 11: Hair Masking with Calculations
Using Image Calculations and blending Modes to Maintain Fine Detail hair.
Lesson 12: Motion Masking with Calculations
Maintaining translucent Motion blur with Image Calculations.
Lesson 13: Veil Masking with Calculations
Learn to replace Dark backgrounds with Computer generated backdrops and texture.

Chapter 5: The Beauty of "Blend If"
Lesson 14: Introduction to "Blend If"
Accessing and Understanding the "Blend If" command.
Lesson 15: 'Blend If' Illustrations Part 1
Using the " Blend If "command to composite Image Elements.
Lesson 16: 'Blend If' Illustrations Part 2
Using the "Blend If" command to maintain fine detail, while creating a quirky image.