Hi, I tried to make a simple tutorial,so this will not be a photoshop tut but a easy step by step to get transparency in source games
you will need this plugin for photoshop 7.0 you can download it here EXTRACT AND COPY THE FILES HERE C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photo shop 7.0\Plug-Ins\File Formats (OVERWRITE IF YOU HAVE ONE) NOW ALL YOU DO IS START PHOTOSHOP CREATE A NEW PALETTE(file>new) LIKE IN STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 2
I keep it simple with just some plain text ,if you are going to add some effects go ahead.
(This to those adding effects, To get multiple layers in an alpha channel,you need to make a new top layer before you create the alpha channel make sure it's selected and press ctrl+alt+shift+E all the layers are now copied in the new layer)
Step 3
we need to make a new layer ,press the button next to the trash can the new layer needs to be the bottom layer drag down if needed
step 4
now go to the channels tab and again create a new channel this will be the alpha channel we need.
step 5
If you have made the alpha channel return to the layer tab.
press ctrl on your keyboard and left click the top text layer text is selected now
step 6 now we fill it pure white go to edit/fill
step 7
your text will be white now
step 8
now press ctrl + d to deselect the text. Fill the bottom layer gray I used #808080(rgb 128 128 128)
step 9
save the spray as targa
AND YOUR DONE!
result
I like to save to my conterstrike source folder So I don't have to look for it when I import a spray email me or try and get me on xfire if you need help.