Master the Pen Tool in Under 8 Minutes (Photoshop)

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @charliethebubbles
    @charliethebubbles 7 років тому +94

    I love to use the pen tool, but had no idea that this level of accuracy could be achieved on curves. Excellent presentation and well presented. Thank you.

  • @kiraburr6856
    @kiraburr6856 Рік тому +3

    This have never been explained to me so comprehensively!!! I cut the bird out easily because you explain the simple curve concept so well!!!

  • @babe2be
    @babe2be 6 років тому +16

    Thanks SO much for this Aaron, i've tried many tutorials and have never managed to get to grips with the pen tool. It's true, under 8 minutes and I have it nailed!

  • @danworthington3042
    @danworthington3042 6 років тому +2

    Ive used Photoshop for a number of years, but usually avoid the pen tool as all the previous tutorials and books don't really give a clear instruction. Just in the space of this short tutorial , I now fully grasp the pen tool and it will now be my go-to for complex selections. Great work, thank you.

  • @abbyzilla4665
    @abbyzilla4665 5 років тому +20

    OMG it's just ALT!!! I can't believe I've been missing out on that all these years... THANK YOU!!!!

  • @danmcdonald3723
    @danmcdonald3723 3 роки тому +1

    Man... I have been trying to figure out the pen tool in Photoshop for like 20 years. I didn't fully get it and learn how to use it properly until this video. Thank you so much. You definitely won a new fan.

  • @mcbeaner
    @mcbeaner 6 років тому +4

    Been using Photoshop for over 10 years, never figured the pen tool out, this has changed the way I will cut out images now in the future...Thanks!!

  • @chiptheghost26
    @chiptheghost26 4 роки тому +1

    I've been using Photoshop for nearly 14 years and I've *never* been able to get my head around the pen tool; it has always frustrated me immensely when it wanted to curve and I didn't want it to! In 8 minutes you've finally helped me conquer it where no other tutorial ever has! Thank you SO much!! :D :D

  • @kemicalyemster
    @kemicalyemster Рік тому +1

    The ABSOLUTE BEST tutorial on this tool. EVER. Best ever, mark my words

    • @phlearn
      @phlearn  Рік тому

      awww 🥰 thanks so much!

  • @nichikyon8561
    @nichikyon8561 7 років тому +54

    very simple and fun tutorial as always! I hated pen tool but watching this make realize how easy it is..Thank you very much!!

    • @sabirnawaz1304
      @sabirnawaz1304 5 років тому +1

      And now go to illustrator and draw something

  • @Bj11923
    @Bj11923 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Years of picking the pen tool up, only to be frustrated and putting it down again was swept aside with your 8 minute lesson and sample image, I have now mastered the art of the pen tool.

  • @leek3415
    @leek3415 4 роки тому +1

    Dude, i have struggled with the pen tool for years, i would stare at it and think oh no, then go back to the eraser tool. I watched loads of tutorials but none explained it better then yours. I was immediately able to cut out some very complex shapes. I can not thank you enough. Cheers!

  • @rogermarquez1314
    @rogermarquez1314 6 років тому +8

    One of my top 5 photoshop resources on youtube (since im broke :D), been learning photoshop for the past month or so and i´ve learned sooo freaking much from you, keep those coming, cheers.

  • @tankcaz
    @tankcaz 7 років тому +10

    Awesome tutorial! I always have been struggling with the pen tool and ended up using inaccurate alternatives like the lasso and quick selection tool...I can finally use the pen tool with ease and precision! Thank you!

  • @CallumHenderson
    @CallumHenderson 3 роки тому +2

    Finally, a clear, concise and well explained photoshop tutorial. Thank you.

  • @wgnwBash
    @wgnwBash 4 роки тому +1

    The only video that actually teaches you how to use it. Thanx a lot

  • @cocpopssmufive5865
    @cocpopssmufive5865 6 років тому

    Compare to other uploads, this is the best explanation.Simple and Clear

  • @Imar-jz7id
    @Imar-jz7id 5 місяців тому +1

    your lessons are amazing, they're available and free, so Thank You - i'm a big fan of you.♥♥♥

    • @phlearn
      @phlearn  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words!!

  • @chaosspecials438
    @chaosspecials438 7 років тому +159

    I didn't know you could just press Ctrl and change the angles of the pen tool
    wow Pen'tastic

    • @mariaportugall1933
      @mariaportugall1933 5 років тому +1

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    • @sadiewinterlord6908
      @sadiewinterlord6908 4 роки тому

      @@mariaportugall1933 r/nobodyasked

    • @chunhee2310
      @chunhee2310 4 роки тому

      What is diffirent between ctrl drag and alt drag?

    • @DelmarPangilinan
      @DelmarPangilinan 4 роки тому

      Yeah Pen’tastic!!

    • @delrasshial7200
      @delrasshial7200 3 роки тому

      Great thanks for making this video *even* shorter to me.

  • @wajahatkhan9397
    @wajahatkhan9397 7 років тому +1

    I spent a lot of time on UA-cam but I never found the teacher like you.
    I love you sir for the Photoshop.
    :)

    • @pursuer477
      @pursuer477 5 років тому

      bro can you tell me how to upload that sample picture in phtoshop here problems occur

  • @chrisgreer1338
    @chrisgreer1338 6 років тому +3

    Best explanation of the Pen Tool EVER. Thank you.....absolutely fantastic. Thank you!!!

  • @Acesif
    @Acesif 4 роки тому

    Out of all the videos I seen for cutting out images, this is the best so far! Keep making great content!

  • @JohnCBurzynski
    @JohnCBurzynski 7 років тому +1

    No doubt about it, your the best for Photoshop tutorials. Thanks.

  • @adavis2813
    @adavis2813 7 років тому +4

    That was the best explanation and demonstration of the pen tool that I've ever seen/heard! Thanks!

  • @3090me
    @3090me 7 років тому +3

    Finally a good explanation of the alt drag function. Great video as usual.

  • @markj5722
    @markj5722 4 роки тому +2

    I just stumbled onto this tutorial after suffering through several others on the pen tool. I wish I'd found yours first! You made this skill relatively easy to learn in a very short period of time. Providing the bird download was inspired as it let me work along with you. Thanks!

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford 6 років тому

    wow, you made understanding the pen tool sooo easy!! I'm getting into photoshop at the moment and this tutorial was perfect for an absolute beginner like me - thank you!

  • @greatestever5775
    @greatestever5775 6 років тому +3

    Thank you! The other videos were like 30 minutes long, you saved me so much time.

  • @mikenco
    @mikenco 2 роки тому

    Brilliant, thank you. Straight to the point and not annoyingly repetitive like the guy with the eyebrows!

  • @taragoans3231
    @taragoans3231 Рік тому

    Thank you for moving at a steady speed and with helpful explanation. Great tutorial.

  • @swotlily144
    @swotlily144 6 років тому

    PHLEARN is my all time favorite channel to learn photoshop.

  • @emreskopi
    @emreskopi 7 років тому

    With your wonderful energy, experience and practical methods, you are unrivaled. I follow you for years. Thank you for sharing PS wonders for free. I appreciate!

  • @internet-hustle311
    @internet-hustle311 4 роки тому

    I've watched several pen tool videos but yours was the easiest to follow and I finally think I've got it..THANKS YOU JUST GOT A SUB

  • @halice_jiwonchoi
    @halice_jiwonchoi 5 років тому +1

    So addicted. This tutorials are so well explained, and i watched this ones i have understood at the time.. It is so awesome.

  • @pokeypop99
    @pokeypop99 3 роки тому +4

    This is a phenomenal tutorial! Simple, clear and very helpful! Thank you!

  • @sandylampen2018
    @sandylampen2018 6 років тому

    Battled with pen tool forever..... thank you for making a video which finally explains it so well!

  • @Synvalue
    @Synvalue 2 роки тому

    this is the best tutorial for mastering pen tool in youtube !! very good job

  • @HighMe
    @HighMe 2 роки тому

    Been having that over extended curve problem since i started designing , and u gave me a simple and fast solution. Appreciate it.

  • @ElyParrot
    @ElyParrot 6 років тому +7

    Illustrator's pen is much more user friendly in my opinion. Thanks I really needed this.

  • @prescillagcon
    @prescillagcon 6 років тому +2

    I finally did it! once I got the hang of it, I started getting comfortable using it.

  • @threespeedforreal
    @threespeedforreal 2 роки тому

    Best photoshop teacher right here!

  • @SassePhoto
    @SassePhoto 5 років тому

    Is it possible to use the quick selection tool and use the pen tool for difficult parts?

  • @Mukz725
    @Mukz725 7 років тому

    Just finished up 101-301 and now this is here too. Please don't stop what you are doing, it's real amazing work. PHlearn you later!

  • @mrsnurunnahar6025
    @mrsnurunnahar6025 4 роки тому

    I like your smile very much. its great refreshing for the viewers.learning is very easy when we have you.

  • @spiritobscura
    @spiritobscura 3 роки тому

    This tuto is a huge help. I don't cut out using pen tool but I draw over my line art but am never able to do it properly. Thanks.

  • @AlessioLaRuffa
    @AlessioLaRuffa 6 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for making the intimidating Pen Tool so easy to master, Aaron!

  • @Netflixlover1122
    @Netflixlover1122 3 роки тому

    August 11 2021, and PHLEARN is still amazing, thanks for your great tutorials, fantastic, easy and professional :)

  • @c__________________
    @c__________________ 3 роки тому

    The most informative out of the videos that I watched 💯💯💯

  • @tabban21
    @tabban21 4 роки тому

    Re-watched this again - brilliant tutorial and straight to the point. Phlearn is a genuis, thanks

  • @pheachocolate4911
    @pheachocolate4911 6 років тому

    Thank u ! will it be possible if we use it without ticking the rubber-band?

  • @xTcr0x
    @xTcr0x 6 років тому +1

    I really like your videos, I've done this exercise twice and your explanation of how a simple and complex curve works with the pen tool simplifies the process for alot for me. I've subrscribed to phlearn, and am really digging it. Thanks!

  • @SimonAndersonphotography
    @SimonAndersonphotography 7 років тому +31

    I’ve tried a couple of times to use the pen tool and both times I’ve failed, after another great tutorial I’m going to try again

    • @John-vm2zi
      @John-vm2zi 6 років тому +2

      I was able to use it effectively only after learning the shortcuts.

    • @SimonAndersonphotography
      @SimonAndersonphotography 6 років тому

      Nikola Tesla yes the same for me once I took on board the short cuts it started to come together

    • @SimonAndersonphotography
      @SimonAndersonphotography 6 років тому

      Basim Miller thanks I’ll check it out

  • @Ms94537336
    @Ms94537336 5 років тому

    Just how much time I wasted cutting around objects using polygonal lasso tool. Now this is super easy and fast. Thanks a milli.

  • @M_RUB7
    @M_RUB7 7 років тому +5

    best photoshop channel ever

  • @trulynotChinmay
    @trulynotChinmay 7 років тому +153

    “We’re just gonna *wing* it a little bit” I see what you did there :p

  • @austenfan8091
    @austenfan8091 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing the valuable tips.. i didn't know there are shortcut using ALT and CTRL. By the way, where do you get pen and pad ? Thank you

  • @mohdaffiqanuar1633
    @mohdaffiqanuar1633 7 років тому

    Oh my god. You just made the hardest tool feels a whole lot easier! Thanks a lot Aaron!

  • @ev0404
    @ev0404 6 років тому

    Thank you so much!! In 8 minutes I learned what I couldn’t in 4 years studying Industrial design (-.- yeah my university sucks! 😒) You are a great teacher! You videos are awesome, easy to digest and fun, I used to hate photoshop now I’m in love .... 😊😊

  • @billr4283
    @billr4283 5 років тому

    Great tutorial! I am 'trying' to decide which pen to buy for PS / LR while editing on my Surface Pro 6. Wacom or Microsoft Pen? thanks

  • @dadokh790
    @dadokh790 6 років тому

    Thank you very much Aaron! I'm working on an architectural poster on Photoshop and you saved my life (:

  • @justinjersey676
    @justinjersey676 4 роки тому

    Lol i learned a lot from this. Undoubtedly, there's a lot of good tutorials out there. But this one right here is exceptional and straight to the point. Also, the witty sense of humor is a big plus! Thanks and keep it up!

  • @iloveshadowbmx
    @iloveshadowbmx 5 років тому

    Best pen video ever! Thank you.

  • @simonhubbard563
    @simonhubbard563 6 років тому

    Best Tutorial I have seen, I have quickly remastered the pen tool. Thank You.

  • @ArmandoVazquezvazmoen
    @ArmandoVazquezvazmoen 7 років тому +2

    What a great video tutorial. Easy to follow and very well explained. Thanks

  • @DakNamTiltu
    @DakNamTiltu 4 роки тому

    Hi #phlearn love to learn from your vid tut..... I have a question to ask,
    In ps 2019 n above, when am typing ctrl + enter to make the pentool selection ..... It's inversely selecting.... Which shouldn't be happening or in other ps vers usually this doesn't happen, can you tell me does this feature change in cc 2019 version?

  • @kiizahillary8472
    @kiizahillary8472 2 роки тому

    Very simple and easy to follow.
    Thanks alot.
    I have already subscribed and turned on all notifications

  • @icarochenel
    @icarochenel 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I finally learned how to use this tool. Really apreciated it!

  • @leondrososa2645
    @leondrososa2645 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the insight, it seems there's many that explain how to do it however not everyone can break it down to a science like the way you did excellent instructions thanks for the help!

  • @HeyHey-ms3oh
    @HeyHey-ms3oh 2 роки тому

    I understood the pen tool more in the first 2 minutes of your video than every other video I've watched

  • @sheetal_creativity8331
    @sheetal_creativity8331 6 років тому

    Thanks a loot sir, I can't understand this tool 1 week in classes but u teach just a mint. I m really thank full sir. I love you soooo much sir

  • @johnzhang2474
    @johnzhang2474 7 років тому

    In this case, how would you compare to quick selection tool in terms of accuracy and effiency?

  • @gaurav.c8368
    @gaurav.c8368 6 років тому +1

    This is a really great channel. There have been too many incidents where UA-cam prioritizes content that does not give back to the community. Your channel should have way more subscribers, Aaron. The fact that you give people free and in depth tutorials and get recognition for it is a really good thing. This is what UA-cam needs more of, people who give back and are ready to help. Thanks Aaron!!! Btw I’m brand new to the channel and have already watch a lot of videos! Great personality

  • @chinodadawg8709
    @chinodadawg8709 2 роки тому

    Love how you showed the examples with the pc or Mac good video ! Very convenient

  • @hardikpshah25
    @hardikpshah25 Рік тому

    Ahhh, you made it look so simple! Thank you so much!!!

  • @swotlily144
    @swotlily144 6 років тому

    why would people give dislike to this video? I think it is a great video, thank Aaron so much for making all the awesome videos. I love you.

  • @IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIl
    @IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIl 7 років тому +2

    So basically it works like the path tool from Illustrator, right? Good video and explanation by the way.

  • @bramvanharen3382
    @bramvanharen3382 7 років тому +1

    I always start pen tool with "click and drag" end up with "click click click click click click click click click click click".
    Thanks for the tutorial Phlearn. You're amazing.

  • @maryamm7634
    @maryamm7634 5 років тому

    Very efficient video. Thanks to you, I now know what that confusing thing is used for!!

  • @careylee5951
    @careylee5951 7 років тому

    Great tutorial! What device are you using(pen and tablet).

  • @photoshophypophrenia3183
    @photoshophypophrenia3183 6 років тому

    thanks a lot Aron . i was wondering how to remove light reflecting from the hair ?

  • @muhammadaaz2052
    @muhammadaaz2052 3 роки тому

    Thank you sir. May I know which version of PS?

  • @fredthecoder1289
    @fredthecoder1289 4 роки тому

    Good one. Thanks PHLEARN.

  • @tabban21
    @tabban21 4 роки тому

    Hi Phlearn, how do you combine separate paths created using the pen tool and select them together to cut out from an image eg 3 separate subjects in same image. Worth a video ?

  • @Jesseraymond
    @Jesseraymond 2 роки тому

    I cannot thank you enough for this short and extremely helpful video, you were the only people who taught me how to mask and actually make it clear, simple and doable. Thank you guys so much it means the world

  • @imcurious1009
    @imcurious1009 6 років тому +1

    Very clear and concise. Thank you

  • @codepetersen
    @codepetersen 2 роки тому

    I used to be terrified of the pen tool. This is great!

  • @Miudadoida_eseusincritos691
    @Miudadoida_eseusincritos691 2 роки тому

    the best teacher , thank you!

  • @ummfatima6224
    @ummfatima6224 6 років тому

    Thank you for making this video. I was stuck with the pen tool and I got a couple of really helpful pointers from it.

  • @ccpmourao
    @ccpmourao 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Thank you so much to make this so simple!

  • @rosa-caninaa
    @rosa-caninaa 4 роки тому

    Omg, you saved me plenty of time! Many thanks!

  • @CJKnowsTECH
    @CJKnowsTECH 7 років тому +25

    THANK YOU!!

    • @phlearn
      @phlearn  7 років тому +2

      You're Welcome!

  • @andrewmitchell9796
    @andrewmitchell9796 5 років тому

    Excellent instructional video. Concise and informative, with no unnessecary fluff. Thank you.

  • @bobcarter4343
    @bobcarter4343 2 роки тому

    Excellent. You make it look easy. Thank you.

  • @Apricity6534
    @Apricity6534 6 років тому

    UR truly awesome! So much fun to watch! Great instructor!

  • @PanzerRanger
    @PanzerRanger 7 років тому +8

    I´ve tried to learn this a few times by others but this was really easy to understand aspecialy since I dont spend much time in PS

  • @franktyson4572
    @franktyson4572 6 років тому

    Aaron Just been having a play with this Tutorial in CC 2018 and under the Pen Tool found 6 additional options including the Freeform and Curvature Tools I personally found those easier to use than the straight pen tool for editing paths Could you do a tutorial on those for the beginners amongst us

  • @aaabraxas
    @aaabraxas 6 років тому

    love the new intro!

  • @rikiboypalaboy
    @rikiboypalaboy 7 років тому +1

    thanks for all your tutorials... i'm learning a lot from them :)

  • @GeorgetaBlanaru
    @GeorgetaBlanaru 6 років тому

    Great explanation! 👏🏼👍🏼

  • @MazzoraGames
    @MazzoraGames 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video! This has helped me create better thumbnails for my channel!