Digital ImagingUnit 8: Enhancing Specific Selections & Adjusting ColorsModule 1: Understanding Channels

Understanding Channels

Channels are used to store color information for an image.

Depending on the color mode the image will have four (RGB) or five (CMYK) channels.

Digital ImagingUnit 8: Enhancing Specific Selections & Adjusting ColorsModule 1: Understanding Channels

Understanding Channels

Channels are automatically created when a new image is opened.

Channels can be located in the channels palette. (Window > Channels)

Digital ImagingUnit 8: Enhancing Specific Selections & Adjusting ColorsModule 1: Understanding Channels

Understanding Channels

Channels are used to make color adjustments to images, create masks and special effects.