by Corey Barker | Publisher: Peachpit Press | Release Date: June 2008 | ISBN: 9780321562630

Corey Barker (of Adobe® Photoshop® TV and PlanetPhotoshop.com fame) is your host for Photoshop CS3 Channels, an in-depth training video that shows you exactly how to use the power of channels in Photoshop CS3 to get outstanding results and significantly speed-up your workflow.But, that's not all! Corey also covers: Selection techniques for Photoshop CS3Using Adjustment Layers and Layer MasksNon-destructive B&W conversion tips and tricksCreative special effects to make your photos "pop"Noise reduction and sharpening techniquesThis online video is perfect for Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS, or even Photoshop 7 users that have upgraded to Photoshop CS3 and want to take their work to all new levels of productivity and creativity. It's more than 2 - 1/2 hours of invaluable Photoshop CS3 tips, tricks, and techniques!Approximate Run Time: 152 minutes

1. Lesson 01 - Welcome 00:00:43
2. Lesson 02 - Introduction to Channels 00:07:29
3. Lesson 03 - Selection Techniques 1 00:06:34
4. Lesson 04 - Selection Techniques 2 00:09:30
5. Lesson 05 - Quick Mask Mode 00:08:14
6. Lesson 06 - Masking 1 00:08:30
7. Lesson 07 - Masking 2 00:10:10
8. Lesson 08 - Using Layer Masks 00:06:11
9. Lesson 09 - High Pass Sharpening 00:01:49
10. Lesson 10 - Adjustment Layers and Layer Masks 00:09:09
11. Lesson 11 - B and W Conversion: Calculations 00:08:20
12. Lesson 12 - Apply Image 00:04:37
13. Lesson 13 - Blending Channels 00:06:25
14. Lesson 14 - Spot Color Channels 00:05:13
15. Lesson 15 - Working in LAB 00:06:07
16. Lesson 16 - B and W Conversion: Channel Mixer or Black and White 00:05:49
17. Lesson 17 - Displacement Maps 00:04:39
18. Lesson 18 - Noise Reduction 00:05:49
19. Lesson 19 - Special Effects: Lighting Effects 00:07:54
20. Lesson 20 - Special Effects: Enhance Highlights 00:07:04
21. Lesson 21 - Special Effects: Side Light Effect 00:06:05
22. Lesson 22 - Sharpening Techniques 1 00:02:55
23. Lesson 23 - Sharpening Techniques 2 00:04:58
24. Lesson 24 - Weighted Optimization 00:04:48
25. Lesson 25 - Vector Masks 00:04:49
26. Lesson 26 - Conclusion 00:00:34