Expanding a Background with Content Aware Scaling

I was pretty blown away by the power of the content aware scaling when Photoshop CS4 was launched last year, but up until now I have not really found away to use it well. So watch and learn how to expand a background. Its so easy, its child’s play ;)


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Thanks to Rob Brooke and his daughter Rosie for giving me the inspiration for this video screencast. Rob’s Flickr Photostream

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  1. Ron Says:

    1st Class video and very useful I have about 5 uses for it at the moment.

    A much quicker and with better ends results.

    Cheers Stu

  2. Tim Lewis Says:

    Great use of the tool!

  3. Stuart Little Says:

    Thanks Ron and Tim. I am a fan of this myself. Had to find the right use for the command though..

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  5. Catherine Says:

    Excellent info!

    When I think of images that I’ve spent hours working on, blending bits onto the side…

    Another reason to upgrade to CS4 perhaps? Probably not, I’ll wait now for the next upgrade. :)

    Thanks again. Another great screencast.

  6. Kerri Says:

    That’s fantastic. I might just have to upgrade to CS4 for that little tool.

  7. Stuart Little Says:

    I use this all the time for textures as well. Its becoming a favourite!

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