Resources

Software

iMovie: iMovie is a video editing app that is free to use on Apple products. The app has limited features but is user-friendly and good for beginners. iMovie is not available for Windows.

DaVinci Resolve: DaVinci Resolve is a video and sound editing software. There is a free software trial. It can be tricky to learn at first but is a good first software to try if you are new to video editing.

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

Audacity: Audacity is a sound editing software. The software is free and open source. The software has a simple learning curve and is recommended for beginners.

https://www.audacityteam.org/

REAPER Audio: REAPER is sound editing software. There is a free 60-day trial. REAPER is highly customizable and good for more advanced audio work. It is not as user-friendly or intuitive as Audacity.

https://www.reaper.fm/download.php

Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom: Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom are photo and video editing software. Adobe has free limited trials and free web apps. The free trial and web app are limited but have basic editing tools. Lightroom is more intuitive than Photoshop.

https://photoshop.adobe.com/discover?promoid=DHWC15GP&mv=other

OBS Studio: OBS is for live stream and real time videos. The software is free and open source. It has a learning curve that can be challenging for beginners.

https://obsproject.com/

iPhone Screen Recording: Apple iPhone screen recording features: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102653; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKzpjQ7pDcA This feature is not available for Windows.

Tutorials

Corridor Digital: Corridor Crew is a VFX company and YouTube channel focusing on film making and editing, including tutorials on various software platforms, camera and filming information, and movie making tips. Some content is behind a paywall.

https://www.corridordigital.com/

Aputure: Aputure is a YouTube channel with tutorials on lighting for filmmaking and photography. Videos cover how to set up and use lighting equipment, film critiques, and tips on editing.

http://www.youtube.com/@aputurelighting

InCamera: InCamera is a YouTube channel showcasing practical effects. Videos include tutorials on how to create in-camera effects and movie critiques.

http://www.youtube.com/@InCameraTV

Punished Props Academy: Punished Props is a prop and costume company and YouTube channel focusing on prop and costume making. Their videos showcase how to use various tools and materials. Their website includes blueprints for costumes and 3D printers.

https://www.punishedprops.com/

Adam Savage Tested: Adam Savage has videos spanning a wide range of topics including prop making, model building, and other maker topics.

http://www.youtube.com/@tested