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Art is a broad term, that through the centuries has meant many different things to different people and is interpreted differently by the individuals whom it was created to impress. Art transcends cultures, time, and language. 

So when considering that movies may in fact be the highest form of art, I want to be clear that I am not suggesting that the work of famous ancient painters or composers pales in comparison to the latest hit at the box office. Not at all. 

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Are Movies The Highest Form Of Art? 5 Reasons Why I Think, “Yes.”

In this article, we explain what the alpha channel is, why it does not simply equal transparency, and how different types of alpha channels work.
If you are completely new to VFX, the alpha channel is one of the essential terms you need to know because it is crucial for compositing. While you might think of it as a simplified black-and-white outline of an image or a checkered background, it is much more than that. 

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Alpha channel is not just about transparency and it’s not always binary. Get ready to dive into the technicalities of digital compositing (and a bit of occasional mathematics) to find out what the alpha channel is, what it can do, and what types of alpha channels you can come across.

What Is An Alpha Channel? - The ActionVFX Blog

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