Rendering to a transparent background in Photoshop CS3

I have a filter that renders effects to the current layer. The only problem is that I need the effect to be rendered to a transparent layer. However, if I attempt to execute the filter on a transparent layer, the filter will state that the pixels are empty and that it cannot proceed. Is there anyway to render the effect on to a transparent layer? If not, is there any way to create one after it has been rendered? The effect is very complex, so magic wand tool or selection of any kind is out of the question.

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Since it depends on how the equipment handles the processing of continuous tone and linework theres no single answer to that. Newer equipment seems to be getting away from the "dual-level" processing (I haven't seen this problem on output in a few years, but that doesn't mean it isn't still out there in some shops).
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Thanks loads Bob, just as you posted that, i found that link on another thread and came back to post it and you beat me to the punch! So thanks loads!
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kaare
You have brought up one very interesting maintaining transparency question which I feel goes more to the trigger on the
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png
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rickseng
With what program are you working and with what version of the program and on what computer operating system?
I suspect that you are working with some version of Photoshop Elements. If that is correct, then be advised that some how
your thread got posted in the Adobe Premiere Elements Forum (video editing) instead of the Adobe Photoshop Elements Forum (photo editing).
If Photoshop Elements question, then please re-post your thread in the Adobe Photoshop Elements Forum or wait for a moderator
here to see your thread here and move it from here to there.
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Thought....if are creating an image on a transparent background in Photoshop Elements Windows for a Premiere Elements Windows project, then you Save As png or psd.
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