What is an Alpha Channel? (Maya / Photoshop Example)

Learn about alpha channels in this informative tutorial for Maya and Photoshop users. Discover what an alpha channel is and how it can be used to create transparency and layer masking in your designs. Whether you're a professional artist or a beginner, this tutorial will help you understand the concept of alpha channels and how to use them effectively in your workflow. I want to be your Digital Art Mentor. I've been teaching 3D at the college level for over 15 years. I also tutor students in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Procreate and Blender one-on-one. Please subscribe to my channel to keep up to date. TIMECODES: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Check if your Render has an Alpha Channel 1:20 Saving images JPG vs PNG 2:25 Check for Alpha in Photoshop 6:04 Formats that accept Alpha Channels 7:03 Proper Maya Render Setting PRIVATE TUTORING: Wyzant: https://is.gd/sfw3Mw ART PORTFOLIO: Personal: http://www.ArtStation.com/dcbittorf Student's: https://www.artstation.com/platt 3D STORES: Tutorials : https://dcbittorf.artstation.com/store 3D Assets: https://www.cgtrader.com/dcbittorf FOLLOW ME: Art Station: http://www.ArtStation.com/dcbittorf Twitter:   / dcbittorf   Linked In:   / davidbittorf   Instagram:   / dcbittorf   Sketchfab: https://sketchfab.com/dcbittorf #dcbittorf #davidbittorf #artstation #Maya #Photoshop #AlphaChannel #Transparency #LayerMasking #CGI #ComputerGraphics #3DAnimation #3DArt #DigitalArt #DigitalDesign #ArtistsOnInstagram #ArtCommunity #ArtProcess #MayaTips #MayaTricks #PhotoshopTips #PhotoshopTricks #MayaLearning #PhotoshopLearning #MayaTutorial #PhotoshopTutorial #CreativeProcess #ArtShare #ArtLovers #DigitalArtTutorial #DesignTutorial #LearningMaya #LearningPhotoshop #MayaCommunity #PhotoshopCommunity