Modifying Channel Mask Options
Channel masks have default options that control how the mask looks and functions. Photoshop gives you the ability to change the default options of a channel mask. For example, you could change the default color from red to blue, or you could change the function of the channel mask from selection to spot color. Knowing you can change the mask options gives you more control over the final results.
Modify Channel Mask Options
Open a document.
Select the Channels palette.
Click the Channels Options button, and then click New Channel .
Enter a name for the new channel.
Click the option to define the mask color as the Masked Areas, Selected Areas, or Spot Color.
Click the Color box, and then select a color from the Color Picker.
Enter an Opacity percentage value (1 to 100) for the color.
Click OK .
Did You Know?You can change the Channel options for a pre-existing channel. Double-click on the channel, and Photoshop will open the Channel options dialog box.You can set Channel options for each channel. Changing the Channel options only impacts that specific channel. Each channel can have its own individual settings. |