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How to use the Pen Tool in Photoshop
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2024
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By far the most requested tutorial on f.64 Academy is "How to use the Pen Tool in Photoshop?" For the longest time I kept saying, "ughhh, gosh, the freakin' Pen Tool, not another request for that." If you have ever used it, you know exactly what I am talking about and have probably said even worse expletives in front of "Pen Tool".
The reason I kept putting this tutorial off is because it is probably the most difficult tool to master in Photoshop. Trust me, this is coming from someone with over 18 years of experience pushing pixels in Photoshop. I'd place an Anchor Point and move on to the next one and it wouldn't be straight or the line would be so warped I'd scream out every expletive known to man. Really, it would happen that quickly, from 0 - 60, instant Pen Tool hatred. I even watched three or four tutorials that tried to show me how to use it. No luck.
That is until I started doing what anyone who has been in Photoshop for longer than 6 years does, hit CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT as I made my adjustments. If you are wondering how to do something easier in Photoshop, consult with the three wise men before heading to Google, CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT. These are the main hotkeys that often make your life a lot easier when you are bouncing around in PS.
For example:
Pressing ALT while clicked on the Burn tool will automatically switch it to the Dodge Tool (and vise versa).
Pressing CTRL while using the Type Tool will switch you over to the move tool on the fly for fast moving of text.
Pressing SHIFT while Cropping will maintain the original aspect ratio of the image.
Of all of the tools in Photoshop, the Pen Tool requires the most knowledge of hotkeys. With other tools, you can use them for centuries without really needing to know the hotkeys. That is not the case with the Pen Tool, the hotkeys are necessities unless you enjoy ripping your hair out and kicking the closest inanimate object to you.
In today's tutorial, I will show you everything you need to know to get good with the Pen Tool. However, it will take practice and LOTS of it to really get a good grip on it. We will discuss:
The most important Hot Keys to know when using the Pen Tool (see below)
How to use the Pen Tool effectively and efficiently
How to modify Anchor Points
How to turn Pen Tool objects into Custom Shapes
How to turn Pen Tool Shapes into selections
How to use Vector Masks with Pen Tools
Finally, I've watched so many tuts on the pen tool and you broke it down perfectly! Thank you.
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 seen many tutorials about how to use the pen tool but this is the best exaplained so far... Thank you
Sweet! Thanks 😁
Brilliant presentation of Pen Tool, Blake. You are a good teacher.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it
Thank you ..I nearly gave this tool up but will now keep trying..you made it look heaps better to understand
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!
The best Pen Tool demo I've seen yet.
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 ;)
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.
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!
Good tutorial
Most clear demonstration of just how to use it that I've found.
Very informative.Thanks, Blake. Maybe include brief pros/cons of comparing this tool to others like the magic wand, etc.?
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 :)
Your tutorial on the pen tool is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed viewing it.
Another great tutorial on tools that most of use ignore..until now!
Nice One.
very goooooooooooooood tutorial I like this
The only pen tutorial you need. fantastic!
Right on!
I agree thank you for ur breakdown on this tool I have scoured RUclips 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.
SO USEFUL! you helped to clear up so much confusion over this f'n tool lol. GREAT TUTORIAL! Thank you so much!
I think this is the best tutorial ive ever seen!
+Guramius sweet!!! Thanks 😀
This couldn't be more perfect bro. Thank you.
Thanks! That's awesome. Glad I could help.
After drawn with pen tool(path), how can I turn that to a layer?
Finally a good tutorial
thank you!
You're welcome!
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?
Great tutorial. Bur would you know how to delete one handle perhaps?
Gracias, Senor Blake.
+Emiliano Joanes de nada!
I had completely given up on the pen tool. I'll give another go after seeing this.
started loving the f*****g pen tool after watching this video! Thank you so much!
how do you snap the pen tool to a corner of an object like the rectangle tool?
very well done. thank you.
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!
Yeah, I enjoyed this one. Knowledge is power.
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.
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.
You had me at, '***** pen tool!'.
:)
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.
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.
You the Best!!, keep the motivation up, THUMBS Ups
Thanks!
Curvature pen tool is much easier than the traditional pen tool which is way harder than it should be
I'll check that out
Great Video!!!! Love it
Thnk you for watching :)
thanks!
thumbs up :)
crtl + space needs sometime to zoom in
NIIIIIIIIICE!
subscribed!
Thanks! x 1000000 at last I got some sense this tool. :)
+Un1kuu sweeeet!!!
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.
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 😂
🤣 🤣 What did you mute bro? It's not easy by the way!
🤣 it gets easier with time but I still curse it, lol
I'm still confused 😕
I just can’t deal with the fucking pen tool
haha! I feel your pain!