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Alpha Channel #76166
05/31/06 18:23
05/31/06 18:23
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Hoe can I create an alpha channel in Photoshop.
I tried everything, have been looking @ serveral tutorials, but I don't get it done.
Who can write a small step-by-step reply?


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Re: Alpha Channel [Re: NL_3DGS_n00b] #76167
06/01/06 17:57
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First of all: If you got Photoshop 7.0 you need to update to 7.01.
7.0 doesn't save Alpha-Channela in TGA's (bug).

As far as I remember you need at least extra-edition to use alpha-transparency within gamestudio.

Alpha-channels allow you to save a selection/masked area within Photoshop.
Gamestudio uses Alpha-Channels to make the unselected parts transparent.

1. Load an image
2. Make a selection of the areas you don't want to make transparent
3. Go to the "select" menu and save your mask.

You just created a new alpha-channel.

4. Save your image as 32bit TGA.

Use Photoshop help on how to create accurate selections.
Look at the Wiki or search the forum on how to avoid sorting-errors in gamestudio when you use Alpha-transparency.

Re: Alpha Channel [Re: Lwiet10052] #76168
06/01/06 18:10
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Quote:

As far as I remember you need at least extra-edition to use alpha-transparency within gamestudio.




Actually, you can use alpha channel in any edition, even standard. It's Commercial edition and higher for A5 users (according to what I see in the internet archive).


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Re: Alpha Channel [Re: ulillillia] #76169
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Thanks peoples, works perfect!


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