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Layers for SPOT channels CS3 (Mac)??
Can content in a spot channel be applied to specific layers only?
I have clients that supply cover files for publications as layered photoshop files and request that the Title and possibly other content is run in a spot color. I do this by "New Spot Channel" in the channel palette, then nominate the required Pantone colour.
When selecting the "Spot Channel" in the channel listing the target layer that I want to apply the spot color to is deselected and the content added to the image in the spot channel defaults to front of the image with no apparent means of shifting it to a sub-layer. This is a pain.
The cover file required, has a clipped image of guys head (part of the central image) that runs over the top of the publication title.
The tedious workaround I used to achieve this was to :
1. Divide the original file into 2 halfs. Foreground and Background.
2. Add the spot color channel and content to the background file. Content defaults to sitting "on top" of all other layers. (though is not specific to one layer – Ie. All layers can be turned off and the spot color is still viewing).
3. Ensure the foreground file has a transparent background.
4. Place the Background file (with the spot color channel into InDesign), duplicate the image (in place). Place the Foreground image into the duplicate graphic frame sitting on top of the background.
This produces the correct result with the Spot content sitting in the "Middle" layer of the image.
Is there an easier way to control the position (layering) of spot color channels in Photoshop with creating 2 files and recombining in Indesign ??
Thanks in Advance.
Matt.
Photoshop CS3 (v10.0.1)
Mac OS : 10.4.11
Mac : G5 PPC D2G/5GB/2×160/SD
Can content in a spot channel be applied to specific layers only?
I have clients that supply cover files for publications as layered photoshop files and request that the Title and possibly other content is run in a spot color. I do this by "New Spot Channel" in the channel palette, then nominate the required Pantone colour.
When selecting the "Spot Channel" in the channel listing the target layer that I want to apply the spot color to is deselected and the content added to the image in the spot channel defaults to front of the image with no apparent means of shifting it to a sub-layer. This is a pain.
The cover file required, has a clipped image of guys head (part of the central image) that runs over the top of the publication title.
The tedious workaround I used to achieve this was to :
1. Divide the original file into 2 halfs. Foreground and Background.
2. Add the spot color channel and content to the background file. Content defaults to sitting "on top" of all other layers. (though is not specific to one layer – Ie. All layers can be turned off and the spot color is still viewing).
3. Ensure the foreground file has a transparent background.
4. Place the Background file (with the spot color channel into InDesign), duplicate the image (in place). Place the Foreground image into the duplicate graphic frame sitting on top of the background.
This produces the correct result with the Spot content sitting in the "Middle" layer of the image.
Is there an easier way to control the position (layering) of spot color channels in Photoshop with creating 2 files and recombining in Indesign ??
Thanks in Advance.
Matt.
Photoshop CS3 (v10.0.1)
Mac OS : 10.4.11
Mac : G5 PPC D2G/5GB/2×160/SD
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