Apple‘s Freeform: 21 Tips and Tricks

[@cmarlow41]

Freeform needs a whole course!

[@60beats44]

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.

[@Larry77777]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@zurvey]

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.

[@ralphstadus3944]

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

[@johnvender]

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.

[@briantdaniel9280]

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

[@imacx3230]

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

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

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]

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

[@Greg-fg1rd]

Ahhh, great way to end the week!

[@PraiseSongsLKL]

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.

[@strengthbydesign]

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

[@x7j4]

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.

[@TheDollyce]

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

[@PlantBasedPietro]

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

[@HARLEMSNEWVOICE]

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

[@andrewleventis8341]

Hi Gary, your tutorials are excellent to the point, thanks from S Africa

[@addyhongt]

excellent teaching reminded me I never knew for over 20 years

[@Pedro2NR]

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.

[@eddiekendrick1924]

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!

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

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

[@october_man]

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.

[@afriedli]

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.

[@standbymeceremonies]

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

[@jillbranton3400]

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.

[@Pomdaddy]

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.🙂

[@ThomasHoffDE]

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

[@Pedrobenig]

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

[@reflekshun]

Soooo clear and complete and useful, thank you!

[@kkeyes88]

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

[@hooelse]

Your video comes in so handy. Super useful❤

[@ericbburke]

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

[@DanielTruran]

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

[@bobp3738]

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.

[@ronnykhalil]

super helpful video, even 2+ years later!

[@覺醒地球覺醒脈輪]

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

[@bassplayinpapa]

Excellent intro. Thanks!

[@anindyabhattacharya4742]

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

[@carolinebarlow4795]

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

[@lindseyfrette9344]

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.

[@BillSklodowski]

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

[@Erin-Thor]

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]

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]

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

[@garagegeek4863]

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.

[@kjvisual7]

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

[@ingGS]

Very useful tutorial. Thanks!!!

[@EmpathicVibez]

This might be my favorite app right now

[@MrStuartAllan]

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

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

So helpful!!! Your help is greatly appreciated!

[@IamFluffY90]

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 😊

[@zweibrucker]

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

[@BarneyLeith]

Another excellent video! Many thanks.

[@loisskiathitis8926]

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]

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

[@BrysonSenevira]

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

[@ronaldbissett5]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@MarqueIVv3]

Really great intro to this product.

[@jucaguima]

Very nice tips, thanks for sharing!

[@VIKTORTRAPPSTEG]

Thanks for terrific help!!

[@SandiaPeaks]

Excellent tips! Thanks!!

[@drjacob67]

That was awesome! Thanks!

[@umitikiz8]

Thanks. Verry good video 🎉

[@johnnyw8555]

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

[@PointyBred]

Really helped! 10/10!

[@Hard_7_Iron]

I love the idea of dumping One Note..... FINALLY!

[@priscilagonzaga]

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

[@LJ-jq8og]

AWESOME GARY and thanks 🙏

[@kathyburgess9943]

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

[@martinmica]

Great video!😊

[@phunnyfill]

Great video. You earned a sub!

[@TheJoaolyraaraujo]

Very cool. Connections lines

[@Alphfirm]

Thanks! That's a super cool app actually

[@jamiehatzis6176]

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!

[@scorpio0155]

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.

[@nrupalikulkarni3402]

Thanks for the tutorial. I noticed, Some of the features are only available on available on the mac exclusively.

[@EddyPham]

I love your content

[@EngineeringPerspective]

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

[@GoodHomeInspection]

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

[@mymonfort]

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

[@dankogulsoy]

Definitely useful

[@davidcappello]

well done - thanks for sharing !!

[@renee2005]

Thx for sharing 😊

[@josefhab8095]

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

[@Marquetica]

awesome tips

[@Yannemal]

this app is way more powerful than I imagined ..

[@BetterLivingHamburg]

Very useful

[@yay-cat]

Great thanks!

[@mmml991]

great video

[@ChimpRiot]

Freeform is better than I realised. Much better than Google Jamboard and Microsoft Whiteboard.

[@idemditto]

A connection line can also be inserted by selecting two objects and choose connection line from the menu.

[@qamarudheencm6122]

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

[@cpplinford]

Thank you for the content. I'm designing in freeform on my mac. After I place a line, can I erase part of it later?

[@giovannifm]

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

[@tomhammer1784]

I was looking at something like the clips board for flow charting with symbols not the same as is in the symbols library. I could make a different clip board for the various types of symbols. Thanks for that idea.

[@lindagacsko]

Another fantastic video with excellent distributions and visuals! Is there any way to create a folder on the left hand side to group related boards Please? Thank you!

[@macmost]

Not currently.

[@rollandlynch5782]

Marry Christmas

[@JMulvy]

The easier way to match the size of a shape on iPad is to select the shape you want to resize, then while using one of the corners to scale it, tap the other shape you want it to resize to. Needless to say you might need two hands to use that shortcut and it doesn't work with the Pencil. You can even resize two different shapes so that they are the same dimensions in both width and height.

[@MonaWuDeCesare]

Thank you for your video, Gary! I cannot find the board I created on my Mac on my other devices. The freeform app is toggled on all devices. The board I created on my iPad is showing on my laptop but not the other way around. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@razvanmihai4884]

I haven't had a chance to test it extensively, but the Free Form app synchronizes faster (almost real-time) across devices than, for example, the Notes app. Is this true, or is it just wishful thinking? If so, it would be useful for the scenario you mentioned at the end of your video and for quickly drawing diagrams on an iPad during a Zoom/Teams/Google call while connected to the call on the Mac.

[@macmost]

Seems to sync fast for me. Try it.

[@jaivora423]

Great stuff Gary, as always - Question : Sby way to change the transparency of the various Shapes, ie Square, Circles, etc ?

[@macmost]

Yes. Click on the shape, select the color chip to change the color, click the "wheel" to bring up the color picker, then set the opacity.

[@desertpatient]

Thanks bunches

[@momofmanda]

I'm using GoodNotes. This looks more versatile in some areas. I wonder how those two compare.