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R D Parry
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August 6, 2022
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Using Ctrl L with a copied channel - Photoshop - 23.4.2

  • August 6, 2022
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I'm trying to use the channels method to select wispy hair on a model. I copy the blue channel (best contrast) and select it but then if I use Ctrl+L to open levels the copied blue channel is not selected or selectable so I'm unable to adjust it. However opening levels via the Image/Adjustments/Levels menu route works fine. 

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Correct answer R D Parry

Thanks to everyone for their help. I've now identified the source of the problem. I've a number of third party plugins and clearly one of them is causing the problem. Just a matter of going through and finding the culprit. Again thanks for your help.

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Chris 486
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Chris 486Community Expert
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August 14, 2022

Hi!

 

Just want to check to make sure. When you duplicate a channel layer it duplicates with visibility turned off. You won't be able to use ctrl+l until the layer is set to be visible. I am using the same version of photoshop with you and do not get an issue when following that tutorial at the 2:58 mark.

Advanced Hair Masking with Channels in Photoshop | PHLEARN - YouTube

 

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R D ParryAuthorCorrect answer
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August 15, 2022

Thanks to everyone for their help. I've now identified the source of the problem. I've a number of third party plugins and clearly one of them is causing the problem. Just a matter of going through and finding the culprit. Again thanks for your help.

    Kevin Stohlmeyer
    Community Expert
    Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
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    August 8, 2022

    Thats because using the Adjustment Levels automatically creates a layer mask based on your selection.

    The Layers menu option does not.

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    R D ParryAuthor
    Inspiring
    August 14, 2022

    Thanks for your response Kevin. However if you take a look at a Youtube video by Phlearn (Advanced Hair Masking with Channels in Photoshop) at around 2.58 you will see that he is able to use Ctrl+L to open layers on the copied blue channel. I can't replicate that as I mentioned.

    Regards

    Roger Parry

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    Earth Oliver
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    August 14, 2022

    if you're using a mac, it's cmd-l.

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