Testing the NEW Frame Tool (vs Clipping Masks) | Photoshop CC 2019

Today we check out the Frame Tool, a new addition in Photoshop CC 2019 that promises to make masking easier than ever! See how the Frame Tool works and how it compares to Clipping Masks, Aaron's preferred method for inserting images into shapes or text.

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[michelfeinstein]

Can't see the utility of the Frame Tool, compared to simple Maks and Clipping Masks.... It isn't even easier to use or anything

[octrazr]

The reason that I've dropped many other PS tutorials and going with yours: Your supplemental on screen information graphics. Pacing of information delivery. Pleasant vocal tonality. Clear descriptions. If there's a way to highlight the cursor, that would be a game changer. Waste so much time pausing to see where you/the cursor are on the screen at times. All the best.

[selfiecomic]

Always professional, with just enough humour to keep it entertaining. You taught me PS, software I always wanted to master. Now after 18 months I have my first app on the App Store. I still have so much to learn. Thank you Aaron for all the perfectly pitched tutorials.

[bobrob]

Another great video! Love the intro where we get to see all your amazing work!

[abdelrhmanhammad]

you saved my time, BIG THANK Pro Keep it up

[chilecayenne]

Thanx for another great explanation of tools. I've been a big fan of clipping masks, ever since I learned about them from you on PHLEARN and Creative Live a LOOOONG time ago.
The frame tool looks like it might have its place, but I can't see where I'd opt for that in lieu of the good old clipping mask. Thanks for another great YouTube primer!!

[Schauk]

In other words, way to go Adobe, a new feature that is a solution for a problem that never existed, and wasting a slot in the toolbar.

[eospicturez-photosvideosan]

am just in love with this.... thanks much.

[waawaaweewaa]

A dumbed down version of masking, makes no sense to do this. Personally I think its bad to introduce tools like this for beginners because all it will do is further confuse them, and make masks more difficult to understand. Why isnt Adobe learning its lesson from past mistakes? To use the pen tool or to use the lasso tool? To use the stamp tool or the various healing brushes? I think its way too convoluted of a toolbar and could be simplified to 3 or 4 tools that could do everything. Adobe needs to rethink their tool organization and interface!

[NaviRetlav]

I think that the frame tool was designed for different use. For example it might be best for creating the template for portfolio/book design. Could you show how to do that including pdf export in photoshop ?

[happyfarang]

a good example of how adobe keep bloating photoshop with useless things. I stick to CS6. Own it. No need to pay every month. Nothing useful have been added since that version.

[Schchrh]

Aaron, great channel. Been subscribed for a while. This video prompted a random question about real life “framing”. I’m in the Chicago area and would love to print some of my work. I see you recommend bay photo. Do you have a suggestion in the Chicago area and do you do digital C-prints? I can’t seem to find a place in the Chicago area that does digital c-prints. Maybe that is overkill? Thanks for your help!

[mjcphotoshop]

I wish you indicated how to turn a shape into a frame since the frame tool only has rectangles and ellipses? Also, how to accurately create the frame into the photo-ensure the sides are positioned correctly.

[crazycodplayer]

I feel the practically in this tool lies in it's ability to use as a place holder for images you'd want to put in a flyer or something. Personally I'd use InDesign but I think Adobe put this tool in Photoshop so you could create generic templates and replace/resize the images.

[danter]

Thanks you. You make me remember about clipping mask again. I forgot about that feature.

[Vormulac]

Not a fan of the 'I'm not talking to you, I'm talking to someone important' camerawork going on in this video.

[haxxy]

What is the point? .. You can just use a mask on a smart object.
They come up with useless tools to just get a new Photoshop version out

[MrBaluby]

You are slowly transforming into Tony Stark. :D
Good Tutorial btw. :)

[dooshahn]

Those that use InDesign will know what this is about.
It's more for designing layouts and quickly fitting external files into bounding boxes when you're designing something like a brochure or web page.

[MarkBowenPiano]

As a quick tip for people that don't know you can also hold down the Alt / Option key and click between the two layers to create a clipping mask too.