Topaz Studio 2 Tutorial - The Channel Mixer

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On today's Tutorial we are looking at Topaz Studio 2 and the Channel Mixer Filter. This was a challenging video for me to make, but I am happy with the results. The Channel Mixer, be it in Topaz Studio 2 or Photoshop can be very hard to wrap your head around. Hopefully you will watch the entirety of this long video and you will have a solid grasp on the Channel Mixer Filter. Thanks as always for viewing. If you liked this video please give it a LIKE and SHARE it with your friends. I have a more in depth Photoshop video with illustrations about the Channel Mixer, see the link below. Also, if you haven't yet SUBSCRIBED to my channel please do so and Click the BELL NOTIFICATION ICON so you will be informed of all my new YouTube Tutorials. Happy Editing.

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[stephenstevenson]

Thanks Dave! You took a daunting filter and made it fun to use.

[frankbelt]

Thanks. I never used this filter but now that I understand it, I will give it a try.

[robcoates]

Well, I think I understand most of that so:
(a) It's not as complicated as you make out;
(b) I'm much cleverer than you think I am;
(c) You're a better teacher than you admit to being.
Whatever the case, I'm going to find a suitably colourful image amongst my thousands of also-rans and have some fun!
So your mission's accomplished!
Cheers from DownUnder.

[Ilene]

Thanks Dave! I stayed away from this filter but now feel that I’ll give it a try

[lourikaferreira]

For the first time I actually understand the channel mixer

[dolorescooper]

Thank you! Very interesting! I had no problem following your tutorial however the challenge will be to remember this and use this filter. I have not used this filter previously so experimenting with it should be fun.

[stephanielewis]

Wow! This will be a challenge, a few fun hours coming up I can see:) thanks Dave

[stephencampbell]

Thanks Dave...it is a filter I have never ventured to use. As I work principally in BW I see some great possibilities after your video.

[brucewiebe]

Very good explanation. Liked your description of draining specific colours. Gave me a visual of what was happening. Knowledge of the colour wheel is essential which I need to work on. I wonder if the software companies could place a colour wheel somewhere on the screen when dealing with certain filters. It might help novices visualize what is happening to the colours as you drag the sliders. Just a thought.

[davidtedoni]

Thank you so much for this and all the videos. Really great job. Some of it was a bit redundant after you explain the first color and then went into the same detail of the other two colors. Maybe that is to keep it very basic and elementary. Regardless, this filter needed explaining and I am so glad I watched it.

[jody]

Thanks Dave...hmmm, I've gotta practice.

[robertmeyerson]

Using Channel Mixer vs. HSL ?? It seems HSL is easier and more straightforward. Or am I missing something?