How to record & edit your online course (on a budget)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- The technology for filming and editing videos for your online course may feel daunting at first, but good news: you don’t need a ton of tech expertise or any expensive gear to create a professional-looking online course.
That's why today, I’m excited to share the 5 types of course videos, including all the recording tools, microphones, and video cameras I recommend to create a professional-looking online course on a budget.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Recording essentials
1:26 5 types of course videos
5:58 Microphones & video equipment
9:02 Filming your online course
10:29 Basic video editing
12:40 Overall cost
TOOLS MENTIONED:
- Loom: witandwire.com/loom
- Zoom: zoom.us
- Riverside: witandwire.com/riverside
- Ecamm: witandwire.com/ecamm
- Logitech Webcam: amzn.to/3ruGOP7
- Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3AVt0jt
- Shure MV7 Microphone: amzn.to/3ohS0we
- All Equipment & Tools: witandwire.com/coursetoolkit-...
💡 FYI, for our up-to-date recommendations, you can download the free Video Toolkit, which we update regularly: witandwire.com/coursetoolkit-...
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You. Are. Awesome. For the FIRST TIME, I don't feel overwhelmed. I feel like this is doable for me! Thank you, new bestie! ❤😂
I'm so happy this was helpful! Happy to have you here 😊
Thank you. All of your videos have been very helpful. I do appreciate it!
Thanks, glad you find them helpful!
So thankfull for the information. Just starting with Loom, and you had explained very well, making it look very simple.
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear it was helpful!
Excellent tips! Thank you!
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Easy,simple to understand espcially for those just starting out doing. Thank you for sharing
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Excellent content. That's what I was looking for! I have to do my first client tutorial and this helps a lot. Thanks!
I'm so glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your first tutorial!
very informative video ,, thanks so much for sharing all these information and tools! you made it so much easier and clear for someone thinking of making an online course :D
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Finally, a video that treats the watchers as people who are trying to learn how to do it! Thank you! 💯
My only issue is that I need to use a teleprompter (which I purchased) to read the course content the client provided, and I just don't know how to do that with my webcam. If you happen to have a quick answer or direction you could point me in, I'd appreciate it. Thank you again for this video because my goodness, the others make it overwhelming.
You’re welcome! I’m thrilled to hear that this video was helpful, so thank you for the kind note, too.
And excellent question. The unsatisfying answer is that it likely depends on your webcam AND your teleprompter. For most webcams, they don’t really function with traditional teleprompters, but you might be able to use a computer-based tool to put it on your screen just below the webcam. (I like cueprompter.com/)
Otherwise, traditional teleprompters work with traditional video cameras, where you mount it around the camera.
I hope that helps, and thank you again for watching!
Great video and love the tips. About to commence my first course! Thank you Melissa. What would you recommend for reading a script on a screen? Nigel
You’re welcome! Great question. It depends on which camera you’re using. For example, if you’re on a smartphone, there are inexpensive teleprompter apps. If you have a video camera, different tools and setups suit different people at different budgets. I’ll make a bookmark for a future potential Wit & Wire video, but for now, I’d recommend searching for teleprompter options on TH-cam based on the camera you’re using. I hope that helps
For links to everything mentioned in this video, you can download our free Video Toolkit:
witandwire.com/videotoolkit-youtube
- Slide templates (free and paid)
- Microphones and webcams
- Online course platforms
So informative and great delivery Melissa! Do you have any advice or content on how best to create a short form video screen share for those of us looking to see an idea/content for a future on-line course?
Thank you! Short form videos are typically for social media (under 5 minutes) while long form videos (5+ minutes) are usually for TH-cam and online courses. So depending on which type of content you might want to create, you can still use any of the tools listed in this video, or you might just record directly on a smartphone for short-form (i.e. social media).
Great content. You deserve a ton of subs!
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Wonderful video(s). 😊 My question: How do you maintain such wonderful eye contact while staying on script? Have you trained yourself to look directly into the webcam at the top of your display monitor or do you use a center-cam that sits in the middle of your display monitor? Keep up the wonderful work!
Thank you! Melissa doesn't typically use scripts for her videos, so that's how she maintains good eye contact.
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Have any of the programs / equipment changed since you made this?
Yes, all of the software I use in this video has continued to evolve since I filmed this video. They’re still great choices, but the interfaces may not match exactly.
For our latest recs, I recommend our free Video Toolkit, which we update regularly: witandwire.com/videotoolkit-youtube
Excellent video, Melissa. Please and thank you , do you use a teleprompter & was this video made on your phone or webcam? Excellent lighting!
Thank you! My videos all use a slightly different setup since I’ve tested new things. Some use teleprompters, but most don’t. I used my iPhone to record the first 20+ videos before I upgraded to a video camera. You can find more recommendations here, if useful: witandwire.com/videotoolkit
@@witandwire Thanks Melissa, I really like yr teaching style--clear speech at right tone & speed. I recorded and screen-shared on Zoom. I scotch tape my script on my desktop computer screen. I used an online teleprompter once when taping on my phone but now record on webcam I purchased. I followed your suggestions to practice so I did and it got easier with each one. I learned to pause the video, then bring in my screen share, then resume. If I make a mistake, I stop talking and then I say "quiet on the set" when I continue talking as saying that helps me when I edit, and then I continue talking. I record several lessons on one Zoom session then edit them on Movie Maker Pro, which I really like. I'm using Thinkific. When ready to upgrade, may check out Teachable or Tekmatix. Thanks a million for everything!
Great info! So, I started using Vidyard to create course content that I'll ultimately upload to Teachable. I'm using a Macbook Pro (M1 - 14" - 2021) and using the built-in camera for PIP face video. Not concerned with the video quality for the PIP, but I am trying to get the highest quality on the screen capture video. Best I can seem to get is 720P and it's not great. Any ideas on some setting I might be missing or something else I can do to bounce up the screen cap video quality to at least 1080P?
Great question! I might recommend reaching out to Vidyard’s support directly, but I have a feeling there’s either a setting in their tool OR it might work better to witch to an alternative screen recorder. They all have different capabilities. (For example, Loom can do 1080p, witandwire.com/loom). I’m just not sure if Vidyard is capable of it. I hope that helps!
Thanks for this! I have Loom too. How do you do your recording inside Loom? I'm not too fond of the internal recording tools and not being able to hear myself during the recording. Thanks
Mike
Great question! You may have already seen this but here’s how I use Loom: th-cam.com/video/n7arjpJqjNM/w-d-xo.html
FYI, I don’t think they have the option to hear yourself while recording the way other audio recording tools do. (It’s a much more basic recording platform.) I hope this helps!
This should be the first video on the list when anyone searches for anything related to creating online courses on TH-cam.
I'm glad it was helpful - thank you! 😊
Great video! Thank you :) I've recently bought a nice new camera to record my course tutorials with. Can I use this with Loom?
Yes, you can choose to use of your device's built-in webcam and microphone to record your Loom videos, or you can select external devices in Loom's settings.
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@@witandwire Oh that's perfect, thank you :) Just downloaded your guide too! Looking forward to jumping in :) x
Thanks for the video. I thought you can edit in Riverside. So why get Loom?
Riverside can record a live call with 2+ guests, while Loom does local recordings with just one computer. And you’re right that they now both have editing features, but they’re newer in Riverside.
Great work.
I want to learn how to make illustration videos like this.
I mean how to add notes and tips to the videos.
Could you tell me the program you have used in this video.
I have a TH-cam Editor on my team, and she uses Adobe Premiere Pro. For something more beginner-friendly, you can add basic on-screen graphics in Descript: witandwire.com/descript
@@witandwire thanks alot😍
❤ thank you. Which program do you recomend to make videos and record a course?Thanksssss
You can find all of our current recommendations inside our free Complete Course Toolkit: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/
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@@witandwire thaaanks i have already found that in toolkit;)
What did you use for editing this video? How do you put fancy text next to your face (like at 1:14, or 9:10), or a rolling content? Another question: from where do you get free music for your videos? Thank you so much, your videos are really useful.
I actually hire an editor, so I'm not sure how she does it. (So sorry!) But for music, I have a ton of free & paid sources here: witandwire.com/music-for-podcasts/
@@witandwire Thank you. :)
What's the difference between a recording app like those recommended here and the webinar apps like Demio? I mean, they essentially look like they do the same thing. Love your tips and toolkits. Thank you!
Great question! And I’m so thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed our resources.
Demio is primarily for webinars, which means that you’d be either livestreaming OR delivering an on-demand webinar, viewable for a limited time (ex: 1 week). Either scenario calls for someone to submit their email address to register and watch.
The recording software mentioned in this video is NOT intended for livestreaming. Instead, it’s for creating video files that you could then publish as course videos, TH-cam videos, or even upload as an on-demand webinar using Demio. (Demio’s video recording tool is intended for livestreaming only.) So the difference comes down to how people watch the videos. I hope that helps!
@@witandwire Thanks for that clarification! I want to do both (picky me). Record a training video that I have in my course. Then also put it in a livestream. So Live, hit button and displays the already recorded video for several minutes, stop that, hit live again for Q&A. Doable right? So in Demio, it would look like DEMIO LIVE + LOOM RECORDING + BACK TO DEMIO?
This is a great video I must confess. Please how can I get course creators like you to teach at AfricaUdemy and make 80% of every course sold? Africa needs skills, help us bridge this gap
We’re glad you enjoyed the video! Unfortunately we don’t have any connections to help you find creators, but we wish you the best of luck.
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Can you share what kind of courses you are wanting to see on the platform?
For a bsking course which also includes live demos would you recommend using loom for evdn including live demos as its free? How do you then export the course videos and presentstions to a course hosting platform?
Great question! Some course platforms allow you to host videos within the platform, while others do not.
You can either upload the mp4 file or take the embedded code from Loom and use the embedded code to add a video to your course.
I'd recommend comparing course platforms to see which option is right for your business. You can check our current recommendations here: th-cam.com/video/pSAL-vjnDuw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Z1tzGQBTatJHsSml
We hope this helps,
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Hey Melissa, how would you extract the transcription of your sound to text?
Depending on the tool you’re using, you can transcribe using the free version of Otter (witandwire.com/otter) or if you’re using Descript, they auto-transcribe your audio and video (witandwire.com/descript)
You're so beautiful! Thank you for the info!
Thank you! That's so kind, I'm really glad it was helpful!
Would you recommend breaking longer subjects into small pieces and offering them as separate courses?
Great question, although the unsatisfying answer is that it depends. There are different use cases for different products (i.e. courses) at different price points for different businesses.
Any thoughts on teleprompters? Do you use them? Have you done a video on that? Don't see one but maybe I"m overlooking it somewhere?
Great question. I don't currently have a video on teleprompters since I don't recommend full scripts for most course creators. (The video type I recommend is a slide-based screenshare video.) I do use a teleprompter app on my iPhone for some of my TH-cam videos, specifically when I have numbers or research I know I want to include. It's just called "Teleprompter." I'll add the suggestion to my video request list!
@@witandwire Thank you! Could also use an iPad I imagine? Couple more question. Watched your mic video. I want to create a course through a Zoom PPT presentation (screen share) so a good idea to invest in a mic, correct? (probably MV7). Intro video and future short videos about courses via DSLR (Canon 70D) and Rode boom mic. Edit and export in FCPX. Is my thought process logical? Have a MBP18 which overheats big time so considering a Mac Studio Max. Any thoughts on that? I know....lots of questions ;) Thanks.
@@beckybell2146 those are great questions. Yes, I definitely recommend a mic for course creators. But I'm not exactly sure since I haven't used those exact tool combos, so I'd probably look them up individually for more info.
hi! do you recommend logitech webcam for a new 2020 mac laptop?
Great question! I haven't tested all Logitechs with all versions of Macs, but the Logitech I use has worked equally well with my old 2016 MacBook Air and my current 2021 MacBook Pro. So as far as I know, they work well with Macs of any age and model, so I hope that helps!
@@witandwire thank you for answering ♡
How did you use your shure sm7b with your phone?
Great question! I use the Shure MV7 and there’s an adaptor here: amzn.to/3zcJDIk
My hunch is that a similar option would work for the SM7B, but I’d recommend checking out Shure’s site for the details and exact right pick.
How did you speak to the script without your eyes darting away? Did you use a teleprompter over the webcam?
Great question. This video was unscripted, so I was able to speak directly to the camera. In other videos for certain segments, I do use a teleprompter.
Not using Zoom after they updated their terms saying that they can access all your data including anything that's on your computer, in order to build their AI database
That’s fair. I know some people are switching to Google Meet, although I haven’t checked their terms to see if it’s different.