This Photoshop tutorial teaches how to save selections as alpha channels, load selections from alpha channels, and use alpha channels as layer masks. It explains how to open an image, make a selection using selection tools, save the selection as an alpha channel, load that selection to reuse it, and drag an alpha channel into another image to create a layer mask from the saved selection.

1. A Photoshop tutorial by Jessica Scripter How to save selections in Photoshop using alpha channels

2. In this tutorial we will be learning how to save selections with alpha channels in Photoshop. An alpha channel is basically a saved selection. Using alpha channels is very important to anyone who needs to use Photoshop for photo editing or compositing. We will be covering how to save selections, load selections and how to make a layer mask. To follow this tutorial all you need is a basic knowledge of Photoshop, access to the program, and a desire to learn. Introduction

14. Conclusion Now that you know how to use alpha channels you can make adjustments to certain areas of a photo, or create a layer mask for compositing. There are no limits to your creativity.