Apple‘s Freeform: 21 Tips and Tricks

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macmost.com/e-2861 Here are some techniques to take your Freeform boards to the next level. Learn how to add backgrounds, create connection lines, import charts, use clipart, add audio and so much more.
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00:00 Intro
00:35 1. Use a Shape As a Solid Background
01:20 2. Rotate Objects On a Mac
01:45 3. Connection Lines For Charts
02:58 4. Filling Shapes
03:33 5. Selecting and Moving Drawn Shapes
04:14 6. Trace Images
04:38 7. Snap To Align, Space and Size
05:59 8. Creating Simple Text Links
06:38 9. Export As a PDF
07:31 10. Convert To Smaller PDF File
07:59 11. Charts From Pages/Numbers/Keynote
08:27 12. Use PDF and EPS Clipart
09:07 13. More Sticky Note Colors
09:42 14. Use Shapes Instead Of Sticky Notes
10:10 15. Combine Shapes
11:07 16. More Text Styles
11:34 17. Emoji Characters as Clipart
12:14 18. Use Animated GIFs
12:39 19. Import Audio Files
13:34 20. Create a Clips Board
14:34 21. Present Using a Second Device
#macmost #freeform

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@cmarlow41 Жыл бұрын

Freeform needs a whole course!

@Larry77777 Жыл бұрын

Hey Gary: You teach more ideas in 15 minutes that many hours-long seminars I have attended. And of course with pause and replay, anyone in your audience can let it all sink in. Thanks again.

@PaulM_aka_4c21 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I just wish he would reduce the frequency of videos, as i would like to watch every one but they come in so quick I end up missing them for several weeks. Simply information overload.

@howardstover4641 Жыл бұрын

What a piss poor effort by Apple! This App is not yet half finished. I am really surprised Apple would release such a product. Shapes does not “straighten automatically”, difficult to type. Hard to take notes with pencil. Maybe they will approve it next year. This is a piece of sh*t right now

@CBCMI Жыл бұрын

I play it back at 75% to keep up. It sounds more normal. I wonder if he’s speeding it up 25%?

@PaulM_aka_4c21 Жыл бұрын

@@CBCMI sorry didn’t make myself clear, videos are perfect but most other channels only release 1 or maximum 2 videos a week. Releasing every day is impossible to keep up with if you watch many other channels.

@howardstover4641 Жыл бұрын

Far from perfect. Messy, unorganized, using the pencil is difficult. I hope they make it better but for now, it is unusable

@60beats44 Жыл бұрын

Just one of these tips is worth a single video. Gary is an absolute star and so very generous. In large part also the inspiration for me to switch from Windows to Apple.

@eddiekendrick1924 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video Gary! An interesting point to make is that many of the features in Freeform are also available in Pages, Keynote and especially Numbers, which provides and infinite canvas and, of course, gives you the ability to have full featured tables. Virtually everything you pointed out in this video applies to the other apps!

@Pomdaddy Жыл бұрын

As always you rock!!! I get the feeling that the more you use Freeform the more you will find you can do with it. I use Keynote and can already imagine how much better I will be able to make my presentations. Thanks again.🙂

@zurvey Жыл бұрын

One of the many things that makes this video so helpful is how you move back and forth between Mac and iPadOS to show us how the same thing is done on both devices. Thank you for doing it that way.

@johnvender Жыл бұрын

At first I had a hard time working out what the point of this application is but now I can see it can be incredibly useful. Thank you very much for opening my eyes to Freeform's potential usefulness.

@RobSandstromDesigns Жыл бұрын

As I mentioned in other videos I am binge watching - what a library of information you have. You tach so much so quickly - thank goodness for pause and replay. I wouldn't want you to change anything you do I am impressed by the depth and level of knowledge and ability to explain in layman terms.

@ConscienciaSuprahumana Жыл бұрын

totally agree,he is a mac jedi master, thankfully there is pause option to absorb so many tips😊

@x7j4 Жыл бұрын

As usual Gary; your educational video is the most thorough with subtle details about Freeform, and your presentation makes it easy to follow and understand.

@IamFluffY90 Жыл бұрын

This was so great! I was looking for a way to do line connections with the normal line! I didn’t realize there was a set tool for it… so many other great suggestions too 😊

@briantdaniel9280 Жыл бұрын

The way you present new  software is incredible! I can imagine the hours you spend playing around and figuring it out.

@kkeyes88 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, as usual, you videos are packed with great tips, clearly explained and illustrated. You are good!

@garagegeek4863 Жыл бұрын

I’m so digging this app. I’m going to use it a bunch in a video I’m making for Sunday. It’s really cool. I’d love if if you do more with this app later! Your vids are great - so glad I found you. I made a chart in the app but I added each line.

@PraiseSongsLKL 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the education. As an instructor for a university class, I appreciate your last subject regarding the sync use of freeform between a device that is connected to a projector and an IPad. Extremely useful.

@ralphstadus3944 Жыл бұрын

I get more from your videos than hours of reading Apple Support notes. Well Done!!

@Greg-fg1rd Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, great way to end the week!

@BillSklodowski Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff... thanks! So much more useful than most other videos I've seen. Love the presentation idea...

@loisskiathitis8926 Жыл бұрын

A very useful and informative video tutorial today! It took me forever too watch because of the weather conditions. It was worth the wait! Thank you, Gary! 👏🏻❤️

@ReR7474 Жыл бұрын

That’s why I watch these videos indoor-nice and warm with a hot drink! We also got hit these frozen North Pole weather

@carolinebarlow4795 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Gary! That was amazingly useful. Freeform is going to be a very useful new tool.

@strengthbydesign Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Freeform can do a whole lot more than I though it could

@standbymeceremonies Жыл бұрын

really useful video, thank you! I'm going to use Free form when planning ceremonies with clients. Such a powerful app!

@Mike_Sheley 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate the tips! Some of these are so simple but valuable since I hadn't discovered them myself yet. Thanks!

@afriedli Жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to have a summary of the differences in the features between Freeform versus Pages or Keynote - each of which has drawing capabilities.

@HARLEMSNEWVOICE 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this this is definitely gonna help my workload. Please continue to make these videos for Freeform.

@fjfjrfjfjr Жыл бұрын

So helpful!!! Your help is greatly appreciated!

@reflekshun Жыл бұрын

Soooo clear and complete and useful, thank you!

@ricwestdoesitwork Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your family Gary and Thank you for sharing your Mac knowledge.

@EngineeringPerspective Жыл бұрын

💯 Always great content, I’ll be using freeform for my youtube channel and this is super helpful!!

@BarneyLeith Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! Many thanks.

@ericbburke Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I knew Freeform was awesome but it was great to learn a few more things I hadn’t discovered yet. Thank you!

@Pedrobenig Жыл бұрын

Congrats for the video! So good! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@jillbranton3400 8 ай бұрын

For the image heavy exports, you could do a screen shot too. Great tips! New to FreeForm and now know this will work better for me.

@imacx3230 Жыл бұрын

The BEST Freeform tutorial on the web! Thank you!!!

@bobp3738 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done, thanks! I wonder how long it will take to get some functionality for floor plans and similar layouts. Not a full CAD setup necessarily, but with some basic dimensional and object-joining features that DIY’ers could use without installing expensive or questionable software. That would be cool.

@juliannn9856 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, thank you so much Gary!

@anindyabhattacharya4742 Жыл бұрын

Now it’s a hit😊! Wonderful wonderful & wonderful!! Thank you so much sir🙂…

@kjvisual7 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for demystifying Freeform. I need to start using it ASAP 🙂

@october_man 10 ай бұрын

I recently discovered Freeform on my iPhone and decided to give it a try. Although some options may not be available on the iPhone version, I found this video tutorial to be very helpful.

@MrStuartAllan 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant video! I can use this for process flow maps which I never knew I could

@MtShastaJourney Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so very much! Happy New Year!

@hooelse Жыл бұрын

Your video comes in so handy. Super useful❤

@mikehughes5800 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! Thanks!!

@jamiehatzis6176 Жыл бұрын

So as luck would have it, I needed to create a flow chart for my dissertation and I was trying to figure out how to do that and saw the new freeform app, as well as the curved line which I could not figure out...well guess what, this video explained everything! Including the ability to set a shape to the background which I also need. Simply brilliant!

@ThomasHoffDE Жыл бұрын

Great demo. Lots more to Freeform than I thought. New subscriber!

@PlantBasedPietro Жыл бұрын

You sir.... are AWESOME!!!! Your content is so informative and rewarding!!! Thank you again Gary!!! :)

@Pedro2NR Жыл бұрын

Love your channel, as a new apple user (long Android user), I have learn so much. Freeform is a great app, the possibilities we can do and it comes free with an apple device.

@MarqueIVv3 Жыл бұрын

Really great intro to this product.

@jucaguima Жыл бұрын

Very nice tips, thanks for sharing!

@gilbertrenebogaert2316 Жыл бұрын

Great video Gary and many thanks

@BlaxKid22 Жыл бұрын

Your tutorial was helpful, thank you.

@ingGS Жыл бұрын

Very useful tutorial. Thanks!!!

@davidcappello Жыл бұрын

well done - thanks for sharing !!

@VIKTORTRAPPSTEG Жыл бұрын

Thanks for terrific help!!

@renee2005 5 ай бұрын

Thx for sharing 😊

@yay-cat Жыл бұрын

Great thanks!

@bassplayinpapa 5 ай бұрын

Excellent intro. Thanks!

@zweibrucker Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, very helpful. I'm sure I will get a lot of use / fun from they new app.

@LJ-jq8og Жыл бұрын

AWESOME GARY and thanks 🙏

@kathyburgess9943 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea about this! Updating my iPad OS now so I can play with it!

@umitikiz8 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Verry good video 🎉

@DanielTruran Жыл бұрын

excellent tips: allowed to understand the full potential of free form

@lindseyfrette9344 Жыл бұрын

This was exactly the info I was looking for, thanks! Would be great to see all the same info but with an iPad as the screen.

@johnnyw8555 Жыл бұрын

Gary - superb as always - Have a great xmas and new year 🙂

@drjacob67 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Thanks!

@BrysonSenevira Жыл бұрын

very good information and how to Thanks.. Merry Christmas ⛄🌈

@81179venky 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video !

@dankogulsoy 9 ай бұрын

Definitely useful

@TheJoaolyraaraujo Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Connections lines

@TheDollyce Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! That one fella, Larry Moffat, said it righteous: you teach more ideas in 15 min that hours long seminars! 👍🏻

@PointyBred Жыл бұрын

Really helped! 10/10!

@martinmica Жыл бұрын

Great video!😊

@Marquetica Жыл бұрын

awesome tips

@Alphfirm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! That's a super cool app actually

@addyhongt Жыл бұрын

excellent teaching reminded me I never knew for over 20 years

@GoodHomeInspection Жыл бұрын

Good show, now I have some ideas on how to use FreeForm.

@EddyPham 11 ай бұрын

I love your content

@desertpatient Жыл бұрын

Thanks bunches

@BetterLivingHamburg 5 ай бұрын

Very useful

@grasyagaming Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@phunnyfill Жыл бұрын

Great video. You earned a sub!

@mmml991 Жыл бұрын

great video

@mymonfort Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thnaks a lot. By the way text can also be editable.

@micheljauvin3536 Жыл бұрын

excellent

@philschn5990 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Very helpful examples indeed. Like most Apps from Apple, they offer a lot of functionality, that is a litte "hidden", but actually they just follow the same UX principles like most apple-apps since the last 30+ years: offer lots of functions that don't get in the way. Merry Christmas from Europe!

@veronicaempath1486 Жыл бұрын

This might be my favorite app right now

@josefhab8095 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gary. I use Notes a lot. However, It seems like Freeform will replace my Notes soon. Very handy.

@waleedrashad822 Жыл бұрын

Perfect

@priscilagonzaga Жыл бұрын

amazing, I wish I could give many many likes for this video!

@Erin-Thor Жыл бұрын

Thanks AGAIN Gary! I was just trying FreeForm out last night and trying to change the angle of an element and didn’t know about the command key changing it’s function. I’m still watching, but if you show how to make an items color a gradient (need a 3d look) you’ll be my hero! ❤ Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 🎅🏽

@macmost Жыл бұрын

Nope, no gradients. If you really want them you can create shapes with a gradient in Pages or Keynote, and copy and paste. But that will convert it to a bitmap image along the way.

@Erin-Thor Жыл бұрын

@@macmost - Thanks! I’m still trying to figure out what it’s good for, LOL!

@scorpio0155 Жыл бұрын

Ok sorry Gary I guess my auto-update is a bit slow, I went into system settings and asked for updates, and there it was so all is good Thanks for your support your the best.

@tabletsony3043 Жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

@qamarudheencm6122 Жыл бұрын

Nice video brother, Thanks for sharing. you got a fat LIKE from me haha 😄

@michaelopp5389 Жыл бұрын

I can drag images from messages directly on to a Freeform board. Dragging Memoji characters to Freeform also works.

@giovannifm Жыл бұрын

Last year I made my change to MacOs for the first time, and your videos have been so valuable to help in the transition. I am really enjoying the Mac OS and all the amazing tips I've picked up from watching your channel. Thank you