How do I scale the image layer and the alpha at the same time?

[Dean Fritzel]

Question is self explanatory...

Thanks,

Dean

[Wolf_...@adobeforums.com]

One way is to make the layer a Smart Object.

[Dean Fritzel]

I just tried that and it didn't affect the alpha channel at all.

Any other ideas?

Dean

[Chri...@adobeforums.com]

Alpha channels are not connected to layers in any way - they are just extra channels independent of the color content of the image (well, unless you're using a spot color overlay).

Now, if you meant Transparency/Opacity instead of an alpha channel - that is part of the layer and scales automatically.

[Dean Fritzel]

No. I meant alpha channel. So there is no way to scale them both at the same time?

[Chri...@adobeforums.com]

Nope. They're not logically connected.

[pfigen]

All you have to do is do your Transform on the image layer and then activate your Alpha channel and go to the the Transform>Transform Again command and your alpha will be transformed the same.

[Dean Fritzel]

Thanks guys.