Image Resizing Techniques and Shortcuts

This tutorial demonstrates how to resize images to fit a Facebook cover using keyboard shortcuts and content-aware scaling in Photoshop. It covers techniques for handling non-seamless backgrounds and advanced resizing methods using alpha channels. The video provides practical tips and tricks to ensure quality is maintained during the resizing process.

What keyboard shortcut is used to start resizing an image for a Facebook cover?

• Press V

• Press F

• Press C

• Press B

What are the dimensions of a Facebook cover image?

• 640 by 480

• 1024 by 768

• 851 by 315

• 1280 by 720

What feature allows you to scale images without losing quality on seamless backgrounds?

• Layer Mask

• Image Resize

• Free Transform

• Content-Aware Scale

What is a limitation of the content-aware scale feature?

• It only works on black and white images

• It distorts the image

• It cannot resize images

• It only works on seamless backgrounds

Which tool is recommended for selecting areas to protect during scaling?

• Lasso Tool

• Gradient Tool

• Eraser Tool

• Brush Tool

What should you do after making a selection to protect it during scaling?

• Fill the selection with color

• Delete the selection

• Invert the selection

• Create an alpha channel

What is the shortcut for resizing with better control using alpha channels?

• Ctrl + Alt + Delete

• Shift + F5

• Alt + Shift + Ctrl + C

• Ctrl + T

What keys should you hold to maintain proportions while resizing?

• Shift and Alt

• Alt and Tab

• Ctrl and Alt

• Shift and Ctrl

What is the purpose of using alpha channels in image resizing?

• To change the color of the image

• To increase the image resolution

• To protect specific areas from being affected

• To add text to the image

What is the final step after resizing an image using the content-aware scale?

• Print the image

• Flatten the image

• Save the image

• Deselect the selection