Photoshop: Channels vs. Layers

[Dark Dragon]

I am attempting to create a image in Photoshop; a tutorial in fact that is depicting how to create one of those "wax seal" things with a logo in it...One of the problems is that it keeps mentioning channels and I am curious if there is a difference between working in a channel or just the layer....

The next problem I encounter is loading a selection so it can be used as a texture channel when I utilize the Lighting filter in Photoshop...it really doesn't seem to work so anyone have an idea of what I am doing wrong?

[havik]

To load a selection, hold down on the ctrl (control) key and click on the layer (in the layers palette) you want to load.

Havik

[havik]

In regards to layers and channels (I skipped that part :D) check out this link on channels:
http://photoshopgurus.info/beginners/channels-explained.shtml
and this on layers:
http://www.webreference.com/graphics/column32/

Havik

[Dark Dragon]

Hey thanks a bunch..I appreciate it. :D

[havik]

No problem, :D

Havik

[argon]

the two links that Havik left are very helpful to me, thank you!:)

[havik]

Your welcome, it's my pleasure to help and provide information.

Havik