I've been using the (occasionally still "f---ing") pen tool pretty consistently for over ten years and that infographic still had a point or two that I didn't know about. I do Art Nouveau-styled work and the pen tool is utterly indispensable for frames and ornamentation, but it took me a long time to really get comfortable with it. Without the hotkeys it is THE single most burdensome tool! I still find it easiest for many things to work in sections and add anchor points to a path once I get start and end points established, starting from the center and working outward. It gives me a lot more control over exactly where I want the path to be and allows for removal of temporary anchor points (that I use literally just to anchor the line while I work) without the paddles and path going haywire. The paddles get used for fine-tuning.
I have watched tons of videos on how to use the pen tool and was so frustrated!!! You made it much more easier to understand for us people who don't understand too much the ins and outs of photoshop. Thank you!
I've used the pen tool before but gave it up as I was forever having to start over. After watching this tutorial I was able to use it without problems and wonder why I had made it difficult before. cheers!
Thank you very much. I have never heard about these hot keys under all these years. They make pentool much easier.You give very often new and useful information.
Great video, I have tried the Pen Tool in the past but never persevered with it as I found too tricky, this explains it brilliantly and I'm more determined to master it now to make better selections. I too have been known to use the odd expletive while using Photoshop :)
Great tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to create this video. It's exactly how I need to use the Pen Tool for a current project. But I do have a question that I hope you can answer. When creating a custom shape, is it possible instead to save it as an outlined image rather than a filled image? If so, how is that achieved?
Pen tool is the first thing I learned when started up Photoshop at the first time. :) Never got any struggles with it but I know that many people hate it.
Still scared of the Pen tool, but getting braver, thanks to you, Blake! Thank you for the concise, very helpful summary of the hot keys, too ... only, I think that I will be using the Command key, rather than the Control key ... 😊
I agree thank you for ur breakdown on this tool I have scoured TH-cam and websites trying to figure out this @$#%ing pen tool, you explain things very well. A little fast but hey there is a pause button. Good job! You have a new subscriber!
Learnt to use this tool with PHLEARN, but still enjoyed watching your video and I don't call it the F-----g Pen Tool. I actually think it's kinda cool and extremely useful for cutting out objects that need crisp sharp edges. Minor criticism; Slow down you sound like you've had too much sugar or coffee. Thank You and look forward to viewing the next video.
I've been using the (occasionally still "f---ing") pen tool pretty consistently for over ten years and that infographic still had a point or two that I didn't know about. I do Art Nouveau-styled work and the pen tool is utterly indispensable for frames and ornamentation, but it took me a long time to really get comfortable with it. Without the hotkeys it is THE single most burdensome tool!
I still find it easiest for many things to work in sections and add anchor points to a path once I get start and end points established, starting from the center and working outward. It gives me a lot more control over exactly where I want the path to be and allows for removal of temporary anchor points (that I use literally just to anchor the line while I work) without the paddles and path going haywire. The paddles get used for fine-tuning.
Finally, I've watched so many tuts on the pen tool and you broke it down perfectly! Thank you.
I have watched tons of videos on how to use the pen tool and was so frustrated!!! You made it much more easier to understand for us people who don't understand too much the ins and outs of photoshop. Thank you!
Brilliant presentation of Pen Tool, Blake. You are a good teacher.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it
I've seen many tutorials about how to use the pen tool but this is the best exaplained so far... Thank you
Sweet! Thanks 😁
I've used the pen tool before but gave it up as I was forever having to start over. After watching this tutorial I was able to use it without problems and wonder why I had made it difficult before. cheers!
+steve vickers I know, same thing here. It's all about the hot keys!
Thank you ..I nearly gave this tool up but will now keep trying..you made it look heaps better to understand
Very informative.Thanks, Blake. Maybe include brief pros/cons of comparing this tool to others like the magic wand, etc.?
Your tutorials are some of the most entertaining and informative there are! Thank you!
:) Awesome! Thank you so much for the feedback. I appreciate you!
The best Pen Tool demo I've seen yet.
Thank you very much. I have never heard about these hot keys under all these years. They make pentool much easier.You give very often new and useful information.
Great video, I have tried the Pen Tool in the past but never persevered with it as I found too tricky, this explains it brilliantly and I'm more determined to master it now to make better selections. I too have been known to use the odd expletive while using Photoshop :)
how do you snap the pen tool to a corner of an object like the rectangle tool?
Great tutorial. Bur would you know how to delete one handle perhaps?
Great tutorial. A bit lengthy intro, but once you get going - lots of useful info. Thanks.
Sorry about that, my newer videos focus a lot less on the intro. We learn as we go and then we grow ;)
Your tutorial on the pen tool is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed viewing it.
Most clear demonstration of just how to use it that I've found.
I got a issue every time I press on fill, so comes the colors around where I check it with the pen tool ;). And I will have it to fill like yours.
Sorry if I made a writing fail.
Another great tutorial on tools that most of use ignore..until now!
Great tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to create this video. It's exactly how I need to use the Pen Tool for a current project. But I do have a question that I hope you can answer. When creating a custom shape, is it possible instead to save it as an outlined image rather than a filled image? If so, how is that achieved?
Good tutorial
The only pen tutorial you need. fantastic!
Right on!
I think this is the best tutorial ive ever seen!
+Guramius sweet!!! Thanks 😀
Great tutorial, one question do you usena pen tablet or mouse?
I use both. I am ambidextrous at the computer. Left hand on the mouse, right hand on the pen.
Pen tool is the first thing I learned when started up Photoshop at the first time. :) Never got any struggles with it but I know that many people hate it.
+Minilock good for you! It is a tough tool to just dive into.
+Minilock good for you! It is a tough tool to just dive into.
This couldn't be more perfect bro. Thank you.
Thanks! That's awesome. Glad I could help.
Still scared of the Pen tool, but getting braver, thanks to you, Blake! Thank you for the concise, very helpful summary of the hot keys, too ... only, I think that I will be using the Command key, rather than the Control key ... 😊
+Lórien Davy :-) command away!
I agree thank you for ur breakdown on this tool I have scoured TH-cam and websites trying to figure out this @$#%ing pen tool, you explain things very well. A little fast but hey there is a pause button. Good job! You have a new subscriber!
Awesome! Thanks 😁 I can't show down, it's not in my nature. I've tried, but then I lose the excitement.
crtl + space needs sometime to zoom in
Thank you! Very helpful. Never had any good experiences with Pen Tool.
+Arjen Dijk it can be a pain! Takes some practice.
+Arjen Dijk it can be a pain! Takes some practice.
SO USEFUL! you helped to clear up so much confusion over this f'n tool lol. GREAT TUTORIAL! Thank you so much!
Nice One.
Gracias, Senor Blake.
+Emiliano Joanes de nada!
Finally a good tutorial
I had completely given up on the pen tool. I'll give another go after seeing this.
thank you!
You're welcome!
Curvature pen tool is much easier than the traditional pen tool which is way harder than it should be
I'll check that out
started loving the f*****g pen tool after watching this video! Thank you so much!
very well done. thank you.
I'm still confused 😕
very goooooooooooooood tutorial I like this
Yeah, I enjoyed this one. Knowledge is power.
You the Best!!, keep the motivation up, THUMBS Ups
Thanks!
thanks!
Great Video!!!! Love it
Thnk you for watching :)
Learnt to use this tool with PHLEARN, but still enjoyed watching your video and I don't call it the F-----g Pen Tool. I actually think it's kinda cool and extremely useful for cutting out objects that need crisp sharp edges.
Minor criticism; Slow down you sound like you've had too much sugar or coffee.
Thank You and look forward to viewing the next video.
+naritcom no sugar no coffee, that's just how I am. It is great for those sharp edges, especially when designing logos.
I just can’t deal with the fucking pen tool
haha! I feel your pain!
Thanks! x 1000000 at last I got some sense this tool. :)
+Un1kuu sweeeet!!!
🤣 🤣 What did you mute bro? It's not easy by the way!
🤣 it gets easier with time but I still curse it, lol
NIIIIIIIIICE!
subscribed!
thumbs up :)
You had me at, '***** pen tool!'.
:)
lmao...it is frustrating...lol..thanks for the tutorial
:) stinkin' pen tool! I love it though, really an awesome tool after you get used to it.
f64 Academy yip I’m learning just how awesome it is ...still frustrating 😂
After drawn with pen tool(path), how can I turn that to a layer?