Just one of these tips is worth a single video. Gary is an absolute star and so very generous. In large part also the inspiration for me to switch from Windows to Apple.
Hey Gary: You teach more ideas in 15 minutes that many hours-long seminars I have attended. And of course with pause and replay, anyone in your audience can let it all sink in. Thanks again.
I agree, I just wish he would reduce the frequency of videos, as i would like to watch every one but they come in so quick I end up missing them for several weeks. Simply information overload.
What a piss poor effort by Apple! This App is not yet half finished. I am really surprised Apple would release such a product. Shapes does not “straighten automatically”, difficult to type. Hard to take notes with pencil. Maybe they will approve it next year. This is a piece of sh*t right now
@@CBCMI sorry didn’t make myself clear, videos are perfect but most other channels only release 1 or maximum 2 videos a week. Releasing every day is impossible to keep up with if you watch many other channels.
One of the many things that makes this video so helpful is how you move back and forth between Mac and iPadOS to show us how the same thing is done on both devices. Thank you for doing it that way.
At first I had a hard time working out what the point of this application is but now I can see it can be incredibly useful. Thank you very much for opening my eyes to Freeform's potential usefulness.
As I mentioned in other videos I am binge watching - what a library of information you have. You tach so much so quickly - thank goodness for pause and replay. I wouldn't want you to change anything you do I am impressed by the depth and level of knowledge and ability to explain in layman terms.
Thank you very much for the education. As an instructor for a university class, I appreciate your last subject regarding the sync use of freeform between a device that is connected to a projector and an IPad. Extremely useful.
I recently discovered Freeform on my iPhone and decided to give it a try. Although some options may not be available on the iPhone version, I found this video tutorial to be very helpful.
It would be interesting to have a summary of the differences in the features between Freeform versus Pages or Keynote - each of which has drawing capabilities.
As usual Gary; your educational video is the most thorough with subtle details about Freeform, and your presentation makes it easy to follow and understand.
This is a great video Gary! An interesting point to make is that many of the features in Freeform are also available in Pages, Keynote and especially Numbers, which provides and infinite canvas and, of course, gives you the ability to have full featured tables. Virtually everything you pointed out in this video applies to the other apps!
Nicely done, thanks! I wonder how long it will take to get some functionality for floor plans and similar layouts. Not a full CAD setup necessarily, but with some basic dimensional and object-joining features that DIY’ers could use without installing expensive or questionable software. That would be cool.
As always you rock!!! I get the feeling that the more you use Freeform the more you will find you can do with it. I use Keynote and can already imagine how much better I will be able to make my presentations. Thanks again.🙂
Love your channel, as a new apple user (long Android user), I have learn so much. Freeform is a great app, the possibilities we can do and it comes free with an apple device.
thanks for this video. do you know how to place texts horizontally in freeform? the "distribute object" feature does not seem to work with texts. would appreciate your help.
This was so great! I was looking for a way to do line connections with the normal line! I didn’t realize there was a set tool for it… so many other great suggestions too 😊
I’m so digging this app. I’m going to use it a bunch in a video I’m making for Sunday. It’s really cool. I’d love if if you do more with this app later! Your vids are great - so glad I found you. I made a chart in the app but I added each line.
I haven't had a chance to test it extensively, but the Free Form app synchronizes faster (almost real-time) across devices than, for example, the Notes app. Is this true, or is it just wishful thinking? If so, it would be useful for the scenario you mentioned at the end of your video and for quickly drawing diagrams on an iPad during a Zoom/Teams/Google call while connected to the call on the Mac.
Ok sorry Gary I guess my auto-update is a bit slow, I went into system settings and asked for updates, and there it was so all is good Thanks for your support your the best.
Another fantastic video with excellent distributions and visuals! Is there any way to create a folder on the left hand side to group related boards Please? Thank you!
So as luck would have it, I needed to create a flow chart for my dissertation and I was trying to figure out how to do that and saw the new freeform app, as well as the curved line which I could not figure out...well guess what, this video explained everything! Including the ability to set a shape to the background which I also need. Simply brilliant!
Thanks AGAIN Gary! I was just trying FreeForm out last night and trying to change the angle of an element and didn’t know about the command key changing it’s function. I’m still watching, but if you show how to make an items color a gradient (need a 3d look) you’ll be my hero! ❤ Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 🎅🏽
Nope, no gradients. If you really want them you can create shapes with a gradient in Pages or Keynote, and copy and paste. But that will convert it to a bitmap image along the way.
Thank you for your video, Gary! I cannot find the board I created on my Mac on my other devices. The freeform app is toggled on all devices. The board I created on my iPad is showing on my laptop but not the other way around. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I use freeform on my iPhone to draw or doodle with the tube of paint. I’m pretty sure I’m not using it the way it’s intended but doodling using my finger is very relaxing. I only wish there was a way to save my “ drawings”. If there is I’ve not yet figured it out.
Nothing wrong with using it that way at all. To export on the iPhone, tap the down arrow next to the board title at the top left and choose Export As PDF.
I was looking at something like the clips board for flow charting with symbols not the same as is in the symbols library. I could make a different clip board for the various types of symbols. Thanks for that idea.
Thanks man, super useful! Relating to the final idea around modifying the canvas on the ipad while simultaneously viewing it on the mac or elsewhere - I use the ipad by holding it in a landscape orientation, but then everything appears sideways when viewing it on the Mac... I can't find any way to change the orientation of the canvas on the mac... Can you think of any way around this? I think the only thing I can do is just the ipad vertically, which is really annoying and would make me not want to use it
I am able to change the color and transparency of objects on my iPad. If I hold control when I select the object and a task bar appears beside the dropdown full menu. On the far left of the bar is a color dot. When I click that, a full color select window appears with an opacity slider.
The easier way to match the size of a shape on iPad is to select the shape you want to resize, then while using one of the corners to scale it, tap the other shape you want it to resize to. Needless to say you might need two hands to use that shortcut and it doesn't work with the Pencil. You can even resize two different shapes so that they are the same dimensions in both width and height.
A very useful and informative video tutorial today! It took me forever too watch because of the weather conditions. It was worth the wait! Thank you, Gary! 👏🏻❤️
Thank you for the video! A big question I had which I have not been able to find is, can you change the units in Freeform? They are in "point" and I wanted to know if it's possible to change to inches or cm?
Great Vid as always...is there any way to add categories in the sidebar to add to existing i.e., Recents, Shared, Favorites? Would like to group all the custom folder I made in one category.
Freeform needs a whole course!
Just one of these tips is worth a single video. Gary is an absolute star and so very generous. In large part also the inspiration for me to switch from Windows to Apple.
Hey Gary: You teach more ideas in 15 minutes that many hours-long seminars I have attended. And of course with pause and replay, anyone in your audience can let it all sink in. Thanks again.
I agree, I just wish he would reduce the frequency of videos, as i would like to watch every one but they come in so quick I end up missing them for several weeks. Simply information overload.
What a piss poor effort by Apple! This App is not yet half finished. I am really surprised Apple would release such a product. Shapes does not “straighten automatically”, difficult to type. Hard to take notes with pencil. Maybe they will approve it next year. This is a piece of sh*t right now
I play it back at 75% to keep up. It sounds more normal. I wonder if he’s speeding it up 25%?
@@CBCMI sorry didn’t make myself clear, videos are perfect but most other channels only release 1 or maximum 2 videos a week. Releasing every day is impossible to keep up with if you watch many other channels.
Far from perfect. Messy, unorganized, using the pencil is difficult. I hope they make it better but for now, it is unusable
One of the many things that makes this video so helpful is how you move back and forth between Mac and iPadOS to show us how the same thing is done on both devices. Thank you for doing it that way.
At first I had a hard time working out what the point of this application is but now I can see it can be incredibly useful. Thank you very much for opening my eyes to Freeform's potential usefulness.
The way you present new software is incredible! I can imagine the hours you spend playing around and figuring it out.
I get more from your videos than hours of reading Apple Support notes. Well Done!!
As I mentioned in other videos I am binge watching - what a library of information you have. You tach so much so quickly - thank goodness for pause and replay. I wouldn't want you to change anything you do I am impressed by the depth and level of knowledge and ability to explain in layman terms.
totally agree,he is a mac jedi master, thankfully there is pause option to absorb so many tips😊
Ahhh, great way to end the week!
Thank you so much, Freeform can do a whole lot more than I though it could
Thank you very much for the education. As an instructor for a university class, I appreciate your last subject regarding the sync use of freeform between a device that is connected to a projector and an IPad. Extremely useful.
I recently discovered Freeform on my iPhone and decided to give it a try. Although some options may not be available on the iPhone version, I found this video tutorial to be very helpful.
It would be interesting to have a summary of the differences in the features between Freeform versus Pages or Keynote - each of which has drawing capabilities.
As usual Gary; your educational video is the most thorough with subtle details about Freeform, and your presentation makes it easy to follow and understand.
This is a great video Gary! An interesting point to make is that many of the features in Freeform are also available in Pages, Keynote and especially Numbers, which provides and infinite canvas and, of course, gives you the ability to have full featured tables. Virtually everything you pointed out in this video applies to the other apps!
The BEST Freeform tutorial on the web! Thank you!!!
For the image heavy exports, you could do a screen shot too. Great tips! New to FreeForm and now know this will work better for me.
excellent teaching reminded me I never knew for over 20 years
A connection line can also be inserted by selecting two objects and choose connection line from the menu.
Nicely done, thanks! I wonder how long it will take to get some functionality for floor plans and similar layouts. Not a full CAD setup necessarily, but with some basic dimensional and object-joining features that DIY’ers could use without installing expensive or questionable software. That would be cool.
Thank you for this this is definitely gonna help my workload. Please continue to make these videos for Freeform.
really useful video, thank you! I'm going to use Free form when planning ceremonies with clients. Such a powerful app!
As always you rock!!! I get the feeling that the more you use Freeform the more you will find you can do with it. I use Keynote and can already imagine how much better I will be able to make my presentations. Thanks again.🙂
This might be my favorite app right now
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! That one fella, Larry Moffat, said it righteous: you teach more ideas in 15 min that hours long seminars! 👍🏻
Love your channel, as a new apple user (long Android user), I have learn so much. Freeform is a great app, the possibilities we can do and it comes free with an apple device.
thanks for this video. do you know how to place texts horizontally in freeform? the "distribute object" feature does not seem to work with texts. would appreciate your help.
Not sure what you mean by "place texts horizontally." Do you mean distribute them evenly? I tried that and it worked for me.
super helpful video, even 2+ years later!
Brilliant video! I can use this for process flow maps which I never knew I could
Thanks for the tutorial. I noticed, Some of the features are only available on available on the mac exclusively.
excellent tips: allowed to understand the full potential of free form
I love the idea of dumping One Note..... FINALLY!
This was so great! I was looking for a way to do line connections with the normal line! I didn’t realize there was a set tool for it… so many other great suggestions too 😊
Very informative. Thnaks a lot. By the way text can also be editable.
I’m so digging this app. I’m going to use it a bunch in a video I’m making for Sunday. It’s really cool. I’d love if if you do more with this app later! Your vids are great - so glad I found you. I made a chart in the app but I added each line.
Hi Gary, your tutorials are excellent to the point, thanks from S Africa
This was exactly the info I was looking for, thanks! Would be great to see all the same info but with an iPad as the screen.
I haven't had a chance to test it extensively, but the Free Form app synchronizes faster (almost real-time) across devices than, for example, the Notes app. Is this true, or is it just wishful thinking? If so, it would be useful for the scenario you mentioned at the end of your video and for quickly drawing diagrams on an iPad during a Zoom/Teams/Google call while connected to the call on the Mac.
Seems to sync fast for me. Try it.
Thanks for demystifying Freeform. I need to start using it ASAP 🙂
Awesome video! I knew Freeform was awesome but it was great to learn a few more things I hadn’t discovered yet. Thank you!
Ok sorry Gary I guess my auto-update is a bit slow, I went into system settings and asked for updates, and there it was so all is good Thanks for your support your the best.
I had no idea about this! Updating my iPad OS now so I can play with it!
Another fantastic video with excellent distributions and visuals! Is there any way to create a folder on the left hand side to group related boards Please? Thank you!
Not currently.
So as luck would have it, I needed to create a flow chart for my dissertation and I was trying to figure out how to do that and saw the new freeform app, as well as the curved line which I could not figure out...well guess what, this video explained everything! Including the ability to set a shape to the background which I also need. Simply brilliant!
I'm using GoodNotes. This looks more versatile in some areas. I wonder how those two compare.
this app is way more powerful than I imagined ..
Excellent. Thank you.
Great stuff Gary, as always - Question : Sby way to change the transparency of the various Shapes, ie Square, Circles, etc ?
Yes. Click on the shape, select the color chip to change the color, click the "wheel" to bring up the color picker, then set the opacity.
That was awesome! Thanks!
Thanks AGAIN Gary! I was just trying FreeForm out last night and trying to change the angle of an element and didn’t know about the command key changing it’s function. I’m still watching, but if you show how to make an items color a gradient (need a 3d look) you’ll be my hero! ❤ Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 🎅🏽
Nope, no gradients. If you really want them you can create shapes with a gradient in Pages or Keynote, and copy and paste. But that will convert it to a bitmap image along the way.
@@macmost - Thanks! I’m still trying to figure out what it’s good for, LOL!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Gary and Thank you for sharing your Mac knowledge.
Good show, now I have some ideas on how to use FreeForm.
Thank you for your video, Gary! I cannot find the board I created on my Mac on my other devices. The freeform app is toggled on all devices. The board I created on my iPad is showing on my laptop but not the other way around. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Thank you. I just wanted to know how to change the background color
Make a large rectangle and place it behind everything else.
You sir.... are AWESOME!!!! Your content is so informative and rewarding!!! Thank you again Gary!!! :)
I use freeform on my iPhone to draw or doodle with the tube of paint. I’m pretty sure I’m not using it the way it’s intended but doodling using my finger is very relaxing. I only wish there was a way to save my “ drawings”. If there is I’ve not yet figured it out.
Nothing wrong with using it that way at all. To export on the iPhone, tap the down arrow next to the board title at the top left and choose Export As PDF.
I was looking at something like the clips board for flow charting with symbols not the same as is in the symbols library. I could make a different clip board for the various types of symbols. Thanks for that idea.
Thanks, Gary. I use Notes a lot. However, It seems like Freeform will replace my Notes soon. Very handy.
Thanks for terrific help!!
Thanks! That's a super cool app actually
I really wish the apple pencil options from the apple note to freeform that would be the perfect app form for mw then
Your video comes in so handy. Super useful❤
Congrats for the video! So good! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks very much, Gary! That was amazingly useful. Freeform is going to be a very useful new tool.
Thanks. Verry good video 🎉
Excellent intro. Thanks!
Soooo clear and complete and useful, thank you!
Thanks man, super useful!
Relating to the final idea around modifying the canvas on the ipad while simultaneously viewing it on the mac or elsewhere - I use the ipad by holding it in a landscape orientation, but then everything appears sideways when viewing it on the Mac... I can't find any way to change the orientation of the canvas on the mac...
Can you think of any way around this? I think the only thing I can do is just the ipad vertically, which is really annoying and would make me not want to use it
Perhaps you have orientation lock turned on? When trying just now it change orientation to horizontal when I turned my device.
@@macmost colour me embarrassed, I did indeed, thanks!
Great demo. Lots more to Freeform than I thought. New subscriber!
Hi Gary, I could not get out of the menu on the top of the screen
Guide me how to pull out the menu thanks
Freeform is better than I realised. Much better than Google Jamboard and Microsoft Whiteboard.
I am able to change the color and transparency of objects on my iPad. If I hold control when I select the object and a task bar appears beside the dropdown full menu. On the far left of the bar is a color dot. When I click that, a full color select window appears with an opacity slider.
Thank you for the content. I'm designing in freeform on my mac. After I place a line, can I erase part of it later?
Yes!
Very cool. Connections lines
Marry Christmas
Really great intro to this product.
ive been waiting for a macos version of microsoft visio for ages now that are official.
Thanks Gary, very helpful. I'm sure I will get a lot of use / fun from they new app.
Thanks Gary, as usual, you videos are packed with great tips, clearly explained and illustrated. You are good!
awesome tips
Definitely useful
Very useful
Very useful tutorial. Thanks!!!
The easier way to match the size of a shape on iPad is to select the shape you want to resize, then while using one of the corners to scale it, tap the other shape you want it to resize to. Needless to say you might need two hands to use that shortcut and it doesn't work with the Pencil. You can even resize two different shapes so that they are the same dimensions in both width and height.
I can drag images from messages directly on to a Freeform board. Dragging Memoji characters to Freeform also works.
I love your content
A mostly great bunch of tips, but did something go wrong in the edit for the “Trace an object” tip? It seems,… incomplete.
just a bit ;)
Now it’s a hit😊! Wonderful wonderful & wonderful!! Thank you so much sir🙂…
Excellent tips! Thanks!!
A very useful and informative video tutorial today! It took me forever too watch because of the weather conditions. It was worth the wait! Thank you, Gary! 👏🏻❤️
That’s why I watch these videos indoor-nice and warm with a hot drink! We also got hit these frozen North Pole weather
Awesome stuff... thanks! So much more useful than most other videos I've seen. Love the presentation idea...
Thank you for the video! A big question I had which I have not been able to find is, can you change the units in Freeform? They are in "point" and I wanted to know if it's possible to change to inches or cm?
No. If you want something like that to create documents for printing you probably should use Pages instead.
Very nice tips, thanks for sharing!
Gary - superb as always - Have a great xmas and new year 🙂
The only one useful channel about appple 😂
Can you crop pics freehand just like in GoodNotes 5? Can't find this option, for me, deffo one of the biggest disadvantages here.
Great Vid as always...is there any way to add categories in the sidebar to add to existing i.e., Recents, Shared, Favorites? Would like to group all the custom folder I made in one category.
No, you can only use Favorites.
@@macmost OK Thx 😀😀
very good information and how to Thanks.. Merry Christmas ⛄🌈
thanks, previously I wonder how to rotate the object 😁
So helpful!!! Your help is greatly appreciated!