You have the best and most thorough tutorials on RUclips! Who knew all these graphical design features were available with shapes? Thank you as always for sharing your in depth knowledge with us Gary!
Great video! I didn’t realize all the things you can do with shapes. The bonus tip is really cool. I often use Keynote to create videos to post on social media and was looking for a simple way to do a lime drawing animation and now I found it! Thank you!
I have been watching your videos for many years. This one may be my favorite you've ever done. So helpful!!!! What do you use to record your screen (and face)?
I can't even print on a greeting card or make a new envelope size in "page set-up"! But then I've only had Macs since 2003 Wonderfully presented, Gary.
Outstanding! This is exactly what I've needed as I have to border and shade in buildings which are not exact triangles/squares in PDF's. Is this also possible in Preview, Gary? I can't for the life of me figure this out in Preview, as I can only use the shapes provided. Thanks so much!
You could do it in Preview before importing (ruclips.net/video/NtzUhuxKAKY/видео.html) but once in Pages you can't use the markup tools. You can, however, simply add shapes and put them on top of the PDF.
Gary, thank you for the excellent video! Are you able to export these to use in different programs? For example in PowerPoint I can right click and save the image and use it in other applications. Maybe I missed something. Thank you so much for all of your videos that you create day in and day out. You provide immense value for all of us. Happy new year! 🎆
You can, sorta. Try it. Select a shape. Copy. Go to another app like TextEdit (in a rich text document, not plain text) and paste. It just converts it to an image and pastes the image.
Another great tutorial Gary! Is there a way to convert text into a shape to either subtract it from the underlying shape or to unite so if you resize the font resizes along with the shape?
Gary, I didn't know editing these basic shapes was possible. It's almost practically a font editor! Bézier curves, adding and deleting points, etc. Apple should really do a font editor; I know there are many tools for this but they all have their own quirks and various issues. Of course, as a developer I _could_ make use of the many existing system libraries in MacOS and _write my own_ -- but meh, I'm lazy 😉
I have seen on You Tube where people have used a line to animate a route that they had take on a map. Would love to know more about hoe they did that. Even to do so with a GPS route.
WOW! I suppose the same tips are available on Keynote and Numbers, is it? The more I see your videos, the more I understand how the native Apps are powerful. And I've just bookmarked the video for future reference, of course ;-)
I'm an old guy with few computer skills. I watched this and the one with Acorn. With Keynote, can I create a circle and fill in some text that follows the curve of the circle? I'd like to create a person's name of a certain font size in a specific circle size. Thanks for any pointers.. Anyone?
Good grief! Who knew? Besides Gary! ))) It's like having a built-in graphic design program embedded in Pages, etc. In fact it seems like there are things here you can't even do in Pixelmator Pro! Thanks for the insight as alway Gary!
@@macmost I need to get my logo printed onto a coffee cup and the template for the cup is shaped like a flat C shape until it's formed so I need the image to follow the C shape? Does that make sense?
@@macmost all good, I am learning a lot each day. I have a PDF supplied by cup maker. I can't upload the image I'm trying to explain on here. Think of the outline of a rainbow without the colour but not such a steep arc, this is what a paper cup looks like before it's formed into the finished product, the image has to follow the curve or when it's formed, the artwork will look odd. ? Thanks for trying to help and I'm enjoying learning about Mac 👍👍
You’re very informative. But I’ve come to the conclusion. Apple absolutely sucks. it’s impossible to navigate. Counter intuitive everything is hidden. and impossible to rotate something as simple as an arrow insert without reading up manual. Windows are simple. It’s got a little rotate button selected item and there you go. What is wrong with Apple?
I’m sitting in front of this thing for 45 minutes trying to rotate an app an arrow instead of making it point to the right make it point down what could be simpler. I’d love to meet the designers of this stupid thing. Any comments on that?
Are you trying to rotate a line with an arrowhead, or an arrow-shaped shape? If a line with an arrowhead, then you can drag either end of the line to any location you want. If a shape, then you can either hold the command key down and drag any one of the 8 control points to rotate, or look in the Format, Arrange sidebar and there is a section called "Rotate" with controls. Looking for the term "Rotate" in the Help menu brings up this information pretty quickly, FYI.
Jeez, this is absolute gold, thank you!
I’ve been a Mac user for over 20 years, I’m amazed how much there’s still to discover all the time.
That was an AMAZING tutorial!!!! THANK YOU!
One word. Brilliant.
You have the best and most thorough tutorials on RUclips! Who knew all these graphical design features were available with shapes? Thank you as always for sharing your in depth knowledge with us Gary!
Always so well presented, efficient and effective, and yes brilliant!
Thank you! So great things!
Great video! I didn’t realize all the things you can do with shapes. The bonus tip is really cool. I often use Keynote to create videos to post on social media and was looking for a simple way to do a lime drawing animation and now I found it! Thank you!
I have never given thought to using Shapes. After watching this video I have changed my mind. Thanks for another amazing video!
Great set of ideas. Just expanded the number of options I can use in my editing workflow. Much appreciated.
Gary - I had no idea all those options were available! These tips should come in very handy. Thanks much.
Wow I never knew you could do so much with shapes! Thanks!
Wonderful. It is amazing how you find all these capabilities in Mac software!! Thank you
I have been watching your videos for many years. This one may be my favorite you've ever done. So helpful!!!! What do you use to record your screen (and face)?
ScreenFlow
You are professional as usual . I like keynote tutorials
Thanks for the video. About 90% of what you said was new to me. :)
Gary, i so wish i had spotted you a decade ago wen i switched to Apple!
OMG! Who needs Illustrator when you can do so much with Mac Shapes!
Thank you for teaching us your class is very important for every generation to come
Awesome Video as always. Had no idea Pages is this powerful. You make us realize how underutilized Apple's pages, Keynote and Numbers are. Thank you.
Thanks for a very interesting and useful video. Can you also edit these shapes on the iPad
Not really. You can combine them, but it doesn't look like you and edit points or anything like that.
Really smart! A lot of inspirations! Thank you!
These are excellent tips. I knew the basics but not some of the edit tricks. Thanks, Gary!
Do you accept one-time Paypal donations?
Great work as usual Gary. I had no idea, and this is just so very useful. Gracias..
A very useful and cool video tutorial today! Thanks for showing us how! Thank you, Gary! 👍🏻👏❤️
So many useful tips - watched, saved, listed in my references, for later coming back whenever needed. Thanks Gary!
Really cool! Thanks for sharing!
I can't even print on a greeting card or make a new envelope size in "page set-up"!
But then I've only had Macs since 2003
Wonderfully presented, Gary.
Liked the transition sound, Gary. Thank you for the video.
Wow Gary that was fantastic
One of your best, thanks.
Epic video and information. Thank you
I wish I had known this a while ago - it would have saved me so much time
Always nice tips. Thank you!
The video is highly informative
Wow! Wow! Wow!👏👏👏
A teacher ! Thanks.
Outstanding! This is exactly what I've needed as I have to border and shade in buildings which are not exact triangles/squares in PDF's. Is this also possible in Preview, Gary? I can't for the life of me figure this out in Preview, as I can only use the shapes provided. Thanks so much!
No, the Shapes are in Pages/Numbers/Keynote only.
One of your best Nuts and Bolts. Thank You. Would like to watch a video on how to annotate an image after it's been placed in a Pages Document.
You could do it in Preview before importing (ruclips.net/video/NtzUhuxKAKY/видео.html) but once in Pages you can't use the markup tools. You can, however, simply add shapes and put them on top of the PDF.
@@macmost Thank you, but I'm already doing that. I was looking to streamline my workflow; I write some pretty intense reports. Love your videos.
Excellent!!! thank you!!
Wow!! Great stuff.
Cool, had no clue you coiuld do this in Pages.
Gary, thank you for the excellent video! Are you able to export these to use in different programs? For example in PowerPoint I can right click and save the image and use it in other applications. Maybe I missed something. Thank you so much for all of your videos that you create day in and day out. You provide immense value for all of us. Happy new year! 🎆
You can, sorta. Try it. Select a shape. Copy. Go to another app like TextEdit (in a rich text document, not plain text) and paste. It just converts it to an image and pastes the image.
@@macmost Thanks Gary. I will try that. I liked the way you could quickly save in Microsoft and use as an asset in other programs. Have a great day.
impressive ... Thanks Gary
Thanks so much!
I totally forgot about that line draw feature in keynote!! Imma make sure to save that truck for my next presentation!!
You’re the best thanks 🙏🏾
Another great tutorial Gary!
Is there a way to convert text into a shape to either subtract it from the underlying shape or to unite so if you resize the font resizes along with the shape?
No, you can't do it.
I love to watch your videos they are inspiring … thank you very much
Wow! Gary is fab!
so cool, tnx:)
This video is so different..
and the last bonus is gonna help me tomorrow
Gary, I didn't know editing these basic shapes was possible. It's almost practically a font editor! Bézier curves, adding and deleting points, etc. Apple should really do a font editor; I know there are many tools for this but they all have their own quirks and various issues. Of course, as a developer I _could_ make use of the many existing system libraries in MacOS and _write my own_ -- but meh, I'm lazy 😉
Thanks bunches
Gary should step in when Tim Cook retires! He'd be great at doing the keynotes ;-)
Awesome!
I have seen on You Tube where people have used a line to animate a route that they had take on a map. Would love to know more about hoe they did that. Even to do so with a GPS route.
How do you make your own folders in shapes and add documents to it
Like things you want save ?
WOW! I suppose the same tips are available on Keynote and Numbers, is it? The more I see your videos, the more I understand how the native Apps are powerful. And I've just bookmarked the video for future reference, of course ;-)
Yes. Try it and see.
nice tips
Well, so much for the Affinity programs. I don't need them anymore;)
awesome!..
can I import a custom shape? like a logo that's in curves from another application?
Not really. But you can import SVG files. Also PDFs that are vector graphics too.
Great 🙌
Genius
The Keynote App on my Mac wouldn't even be used if it weren't for Gary's useful instructional videos..
I'm an old guy with few computer skills. I watched this and the one with Acorn. With Keynote, can I create a circle and fill in some text that follows the curve of the circle? I'd like to create a person's name of a certain font size in a specific circle size. Thanks for any pointers.. Anyone?
No, you can't "follow curve" with shapes and text in Keynote or Pages. Using a third-party app is what you need to do.
Good grief! Who knew? Besides Gary! ))) It's like having a built-in graphic design program embedded in Pages, etc. In fact it seems like there are things here you can't even do in Pixelmator Pro! Thanks for the insight as alway Gary!
Can I bend photographs, screenshot etc on my Mac?
Bend?
@@macmost I need to get my logo printed onto a coffee cup and the template for the cup is shaped like a flat C shape until it's formed so I need the image to follow the C shape? Does that make sense?
@@beanjazzed Sounds like you'll need some sort of graphics app for that. Not sure what to suggest as I've never seen something like that.
@@macmost all good, I am learning a lot each day. I have a PDF supplied by cup maker. I can't upload the image I'm trying to explain on here. Think of the outline of a rainbow without the colour but not such a steep arc, this is what a paper cup looks like before it's formed into the finished product, the image has to follow the curve or when it's formed, the artwork will look odd. ? Thanks for trying to help and I'm enjoying learning about Mac 👍👍
@@beanjazzed I'd ask the cup maker, since they supplied the PDF. They must also have some instructions with it.
Do slowly brother. Don’t go so fast
I have a note about this here: macmost.com/about
Keep in mind you can set the speed for videos at RUclips, and pause and rewind any time you like.
You’re very informative. But I’ve come to the conclusion. Apple absolutely sucks. it’s impossible to navigate. Counter intuitive everything is hidden. and impossible to rotate something as simple as an arrow insert without reading up manual. Windows are simple. It’s got a little rotate button selected item and there you go. What is wrong with Apple?
I’m sitting in front of this thing for 45 minutes trying to rotate an app an arrow instead of making it point to the right make it point down what could be simpler. I’d love to meet the designers of this stupid thing. Any comments on that?
Are you trying to rotate a line with an arrowhead, or an arrow-shaped shape? If a line with an arrowhead, then you can drag either end of the line to any location you want. If a shape, then you can either hold the command key down and drag any one of the 8 control points to rotate, or look in the Format, Arrange sidebar and there is a section called "Rotate" with controls. Looking for the term "Rotate" in the Help menu brings up this information pretty quickly, FYI.