Master the Pen Tool in Under 8 Minutes (Photoshop)

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
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    The Pen Tool is the most accurate way to make selections in Photoshop. Finally, it's yours to master! Learn how to make elegant curves, perfect angles, and accurate selections. Whether you need to cut a subject out of a photo or create a precision shape or design, the Pen Tool has you covered!
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Komentáře • 587

  • @charliethebubbles
    @charliethebubbles Před 6 lety +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.

  • @abbybuzon5934
    @abbybuzon5934 Před 5 lety +18

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

  • @nichikyon8561
    @nichikyon8561 Před 6 lety +53

    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 Před 4 lety +1

      And now go to illustrator and draw something

  • @babe2be
    @babe2be Před 6 lety +15

    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!

  • @mcbeaner
    @mcbeaner Před 6 lety +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!!

  • @tankcaz
    @tankcaz Před 6 lety +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!

  • @chaosspecials438
    @chaosspecials438 Před 6 lety +159

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

    • @mariaportugall1933
      @mariaportugall1933 Před 4 lety +1

      Lovely video content! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Riddleagan Made Masterpiece Remedy (do a search on google)? It is a great exclusive guide for learning professional photo editing minus the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my friend after a lifetime of fighting got amazing results with it.

    • @sadiewinterlord6908
      @sadiewinterlord6908 Před 4 lety

      @@mariaportugall1933 r/nobodyasked

    • @chunhee2310
      @chunhee2310 Před 4 lety

      What is diffirent between ctrl drag and alt drag?

    • @DelmarPangilinan
      @DelmarPangilinan Před 4 lety

      Yeah Pen’tastic!!

    • @delrasshial7200
      @delrasshial7200 Před 2 lety

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

  • @RoyalProductionz
    @RoyalProductionz Před 6 lety +15

    This video actually helped me alot thanks!

  • @CJKnowsTECH
    @CJKnowsTECH Před 6 lety +25

    THANK YOU!!

  • @rogermarquez1314
    @rogermarquez1314 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @danworthington3042
    @danworthington3042 Před 5 lety +1

    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.

  • @kiraburr6856
    @kiraburr6856 Před rokem +2

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

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford Před 5 lety

    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!

  • @adavis2813
    @adavis2813 Před 6 lety +4

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

  • @CallumHenderson
    @CallumHenderson Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @3090me
    @3090me Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @pokeypop99
    @pokeypop99 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @chiptheghost26
    @chiptheghost26 Před 4 lety

    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

  • @greatestever5775
    @greatestever5775 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @kemicalyemster
    @kemicalyemster Před 8 měsíci +1

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

    • @phlearn
      @phlearn  Před 8 měsíci

      awww 🥰 thanks so much!

  • @halice_jiwonchoi
    @halice_jiwonchoi Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @AlessioLaRuffa
    @AlessioLaRuffa Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @chrisgreer1338
    @chrisgreer1338 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @markj5722
    @markj5722 Před 4 lety +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!

  • @bachmannmanuel1562
    @bachmannmanuel1562 Před 6 lety +9

    thanx for explain this simple but powerfull tool. its 08.40in switzerland and i already (f)learnd something :-D

  • @jorj776
    @jorj776 Před 2 lety +2

    from 8 minutes, i felt like a game character just leveled up after watching this video

  • @PanzerRanger
    @PanzerRanger Před 6 lety +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

  • @danmcdonald3723
    @danmcdonald3723 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @Bj11923
    @Bj11923 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @trulynotChinmay
    @trulynotChinmay Před 6 lety +153

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

  • @Jesseraymond
    @Jesseraymond Před 2 lety

    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

  • @prescillagcon
    @prescillagcon Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @HighMe
    @HighMe Před 2 lety

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

  • @AZdroptop
    @AZdroptop Před 6 lety +8

    Aaron, sweet Pelican shirt. :) Great content too, as usual.

  • @gaurav.c8368
    @gaurav.c8368 Před 6 lety +1

    This is a really great channel. There have been too many incidents where CZcams 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 CZcams 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

  • @infundere
    @infundere Před 6 lety +2

    Your content is always so good!

  • @Acesif
    @Acesif Před 4 lety

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

  • @ElyParrot
    @ElyParrot Před 6 lety +7

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

  • @johii217
    @johii217 Před 6 lety +1

    thanks aaron for this little video about the pen tool its really a powerful tool in photoshop i love it ;)

  • @xTcr0x
    @xTcr0x Před 5 lety +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!

  • @ArmandoVazquezvazmoen
    @ArmandoVazquezvazmoen Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @GrahamAbeari
    @GrahamAbeari Před 5 lety +1

    Great and simple tutorial, Ive been strugglin with paths for years and this improved my skills so quickly, thank you for your nice and talented way of teaching your wisdom to the world :)

  • @bigdogpeck1874
    @bigdogpeck1874 Před 4 lety

    Hey PHLearn I’d like to personally thank you and your team for all of these awesome amazing fantastic informative information packed videos that y’all have made to help us all become better at working with photoshop. Again thank y’all very much your hard work is greatly appreciated by Me for one. Have a blessed day my friend, and GOD bless you your team and your family.

  • @ummfatima6224
    @ummfatima6224 Před 6 lety

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

  • @oguzhanural
    @oguzhanural Před 6 lety +1

    Omg! This tutorial amazing! Hey Aaron, thank you for this video. I learned a lot of things from you. Keep going tutorial and we will continue to learn ☺

  • @mohdaffiqanuar1633
    @mohdaffiqanuar1633 Před 6 lety

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

  • @emreskopi
    @emreskopi Před 6 lety

    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!

  • @wgnwBash
    @wgnwBash Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @wajahatkhan9397
    @wajahatkhan9397 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @pursuer477
      @pursuer477 Před 5 lety

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

  • @Jashanrangpuri
    @Jashanrangpuri Před 6 lety +2

    Amazing tutorial
    You explain really well

  • @icarochenel
    @icarochenel Před 3 lety

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

  • @panthericegirl
    @panthericegirl Před 2 lety

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

  • @mikenco
    @mikenco Před rokem

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

  • @swotlily144
    @swotlily144 Před 5 lety

    PHLEARN is my all time favorite channel to learn photoshop.

  • @OMARZAKIALIRAQEY
    @OMARZAKIALIRAQEY Před 2 lety

    thx

  • @leek3415
    @leek3415 Před 4 lety

    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!

  • @K3V0M
    @K3V0M Před 6 lety +3

    Now I am actually going to use this tool. :D

  • @simonhubbard563
    @simonhubbard563 Před 6 lety

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

  • @rikiboypalaboy
    @rikiboypalaboy Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @SimonAndersonphotography
    @SimonAndersonphotography Před 6 lety +32

    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 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @SimonAndersonphotography
      @SimonAndersonphotography Před 6 lety

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

    • @SimonAndersonphotography
      @SimonAndersonphotography Před 6 lety

      Basim Miller thanks I’ll check it out

  • @threespeed361
    @threespeed361 Před rokem

    Best photoshop teacher right here!

  • @keithshenkin3674
    @keithshenkin3674 Před 4 lety

    Masterful tutorial! Really made a breakthrough for me. Thanks, Aaron.

  • @LumiseProductDesignerTool

    Very useful! Thank You!

  • @htcallcenter1181
    @htcallcenter1181 Před rokem

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

  • @cocpopssmufive5865
    @cocpopssmufive5865 Před 5 lety

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

  • @sandylampen2018
    @sandylampen2018 Před 5 lety

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

  • @HeyHey-ms3oh
    @HeyHey-ms3oh Před 2 lety

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

  • @JohnCBurzynski
    @JohnCBurzynski Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @ev0404
    @ev0404 Před 5 lety

    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 .... 😊😊

  • @M_RUB7
    @M_RUB7 Před 6 lety +5

    best photoshop channel ever

  • @imcurious1009
    @imcurious1009 Před 6 lety +1

    Very clear and concise. Thank you

  • @christopherivanov1085
    @christopherivanov1085 Před 6 lety +3

    Awesome tutorial GJ!

  • @zauralizada1998
    @zauralizada1998 Před 6 lety +2

    thanks Aaron.. it was helpful

  • @kennethlingad
    @kennethlingad Před 5 lety +2

    THANKS A LOT! THIS VIDEO CHANGED MY WHOLE LIFE

  • @sanjeewaekanayaka9207
    @sanjeewaekanayaka9207 Před 6 lety +2

    Nice Work Thank You :)

  • @ianfarns1360
    @ianfarns1360 Před 6 lety +3

    Excellent Tutorial.

  • @agambhasin
    @agambhasin Před 6 lety +1

    My favourite too! Thanks Aaron!

  • @andrewmitchell9796
    @andrewmitchell9796 Před 4 lety

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

  • @taragoans3231
    @taragoans3231 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @113dmg9
    @113dmg9 Před 6 lety

    Thank you.
    I'm way too comfortable with my polygon lasso though, deep in my heart, I know I'm destined to (eventually) master the pen tool.

  • @averygray22yearsago51
    @averygray22yearsago51 Před 6 lety +1

    This really helped alot. Thanks!

  • @laupoke
    @laupoke Před 11 měsíci

    Love a quick tutorial video where it takes 4 minutes to get to the meat of what 90% of people are actually here for

  • @claudeloozen3438
    @claudeloozen3438 Před 6 lety +1

    As always! The Best! And with a funny and very cool guy! Thanks!

  • @jagadivedula
    @jagadivedula Před 4 lety

    thank you so much for this tutorial, i always thought i will never be able to understand pen tool but i successfully cut the bird today and i now understand how to use the tool at least and will keep practicing. thank you

  • @dadokh790
    @dadokh790 Před 5 lety

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

  • @internet-hustle311
    @internet-hustle311 Před 4 lety

    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

  • @franzkano8851
    @franzkano8851 Před 4 lety

    Perfect tutorial! Just what I needed! Thanks!

  • @ahmedtharwat5165
    @ahmedtharwat5165 Před 3 lety

    Thank you soo sooo much, i was stuck learning this for like a week

  • @mustafajackson9430
    @mustafajackson9430 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for this tutorial I have phlearned alot.

  • @nguyenmau3418
    @nguyenmau3418 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank u so much. Enjoy it

  • @KurzawaJakub
    @KurzawaJakub Před 6 lety +2

    Really helpful. Thank you. :)

  • @mrsnurunnahar6025
    @mrsnurunnahar6025 Před 4 lety

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

  • @northernlight9762
    @northernlight9762 Před 6 lety +5

    So much knowledge in so little time. Thank you. Subbed. p.s. gesundheit.

  • @JulesFerlatte
    @JulesFerlatte Před 6 lety

    I was at time so frustrante with the pen tool, but now you just solved my problem. Thx

  • @heyti8785
    @heyti8785 Před 5 lety

    THank you so much for this shrt and informative tut.

  • @magbtr8957
    @magbtr8957 Před 5 lety

    thank you sir for the tutorial, really simple to understand and follow

  • @macleitorquato3553
    @macleitorquato3553 Před 4 lety

    OMG Finally I learned how to use it, thank you so muuuuch *-*

  • @AliZeroThree03
    @AliZeroThree03 Před 6 lety +83

    Why pay for college when you can PHLEARN?? :)

    • @phlearn
      @phlearn  Před 6 lety +14

      That's what we're thinking these days ;)

  • @tdrawsa
    @tdrawsa Před 5 lety

    Great tutorial, as always. Thank you!

  • @LefBeatzProductions
    @LefBeatzProductions Před 6 lety

    This was tons of help, thx for sharing your knowledge.