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| − | # | + | An optional channel of image date in a texture file that can be used as a [[Transparency map]], [[Height map]], [[:Category:Specular map|specular map]], etc. |
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| + | The alpha channel is usually 8 bits per pixel (256 colors), though certain file formats support different [[Transparency#Alpha_Bit_Depths|bit depths]]. | ||
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| + | See also [[ChannelPacking]], [[MultiTexture]]. | ||
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| + | == Tools == | ||
| + | * [http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/channel-basics.html Photoshop alpha channels] | ||
| + | * [http://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-channel-dialog.html Gimp alpha channels] | ||
| + | * [http://polycount.com/discussion/148082 Channel Shuffle] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:20, 3 November 2015
An optional channel of image date in a texture file that can be used as a Transparency map, Height map, specular map, etc.
The alpha channel is usually 8 bits per pixel (256 colors), though certain file formats support different bit depths.
See also ChannelPacking, MultiTexture.
