Alpha masking scans in Gimp and PS

[Hai-Etlik]

My preferred method is to use inverse of the image as a layer mask.

[ravells]

My preferred method is to use inverse of the image as a layer mask.

OMG that's genius!!! So simple and it never occurred to me and I've never seen it suggested anywhere in 9 years of using photoshop! Then all you need to do is merge the masked image with a transparent layer below to 'commit' the transparency.

I'm going to beat you with my rep stick till you die, Hai-Etlik!!!

[Hai-Etlik]

OMG that's genius!!! So simple and it never occurred to me and I've never seen it suggested anywhere in 9 years of using photoshop! Then all you need to do is merge the masked image with a transparent layer below to 'commit' the transparency.

I like to leave it as a mask in case I wanted to say recolour or otherwise edit the lines. That's the primary reason I favour it over using multiply.

[RobA]

My preferred method is to use inverse of the image as a layer mask.

That is also the easiest way to turn a B&W image into a mono-tint. After creating the layer mask flood fill the layer with a desired colour.

-Rob A>