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On Wednesday 22nd April In Good Company lead a MEGA ZOOM between independent artists and venue staff to find solutions to some of the most pressing issues that both were facing at this time. One artist noted that they wanted to use this time to upskill but felt that all of the software downloads were too costly to access (eg: Final Cut Pro = £299) especially for working class artists. Below is a shared list of software, training or resources that are FREE to access / explore / play with. [This resource is view only - to edit please download - to submit other FREE resources or tools please follow the google forms link below]
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In Good Co : Web https://ingoodco.org.uk/ : Twitter @ingoodcoEM : Facebook /ingoodcoEM
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Paul O'Donnell : Web www.podonnell2.co.uk : Twitter @podonnell2 : Facebook /podonnell6
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If you have ideas of other resources that are FREE and not included below then please let us know by filling out this short Google Form:
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 https://forms.gle/rTu8wRLnJXTCvZEg8
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Resource/Tool NameInformationDownload LinkNotesSystems (mac, windows etc)Tutorial Link 1Tutorial Link 2Tutorial Link 3
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Online Streaming / Broadcast
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OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)Free and open source software for video recording and live software. Basically a TV producer suite on your laptop. Potential for moving between multiple cameras or content forms (video / webcams / images / audio) - like a Qlabs for streaminghttps://obsproject.com/mac, windows, linux
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StreamlabsSimilar to OBS, but another option.https://streamlabs.com/mac
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CamTwistLive video switcher, built in effects etchttp://camtwiststudio.com/mac
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StreamYardBrowser based video streaming studio. Destinations FacebookLIVE, Periscope, YouTube. Free version one destination at a time. 6 people on screen at one time. upto 10 in the virtua; green room. https://streamyard.com/Browser Based
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Camera LiveConnect external camera to computer.https://github.com/v002/v002-Camera-Livemac
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TwitchVideo streaming Websitehttps://www.twitch.tv/Website
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Video / Video editing
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imovieVideo editing software, only available on apple productshttps://www.apple.com/uk/imovie/mac
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Davinci Resolve8K video editing, color correction, visual effects and audio post production all in one software toolhttps://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/[Comes recommended from a number of sources]mac, windows, linuxhttps://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/davinciresolve/training
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ShotcutA free, open source, cross platform video editorhttps://shotcut.org/mac, windows
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Final Cut Pro (90 day trial)https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/ mac
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OpenShot video editorVideo editorwww.openshot.orgmac, windows, linux
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LightworksFilm editinghttps://www.lwks.com/mac, windows, linux
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HandbrakeMedia converterhttps://handbrake.fr/mac, windows, linux
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Audio / Audio editing
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AudacityFree, open source, cross platform audio softwarehttps://www.audacityteam.org/download/mac, windows, linux
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GaragebandA music creation studiohttps://www.apple.com/uk/mac/garageband/mac
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ReaperDigital audio workstationhttps://www.reaper.fm/mac, windows, linux
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Logic Pro x (90 day trial)"Turns your mac into a professional audio recording studio"https://www.apple.com/uk/logic-pro/mac
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Dorico SEFree music notation software - score your own musichttps://new.steinberg.net/dorico/se/mac, windows
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Virtual DJ (free elements, and also a buy option)#1 Dj software. For audio and video mixing.https://www.virtualdj.com/mac, windows
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CleanfeedLive audio in high definition with anyone in the world (I think a sort of live stream service for audio)https://cleanfeed.net/online
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bandlabmusic creation station - "make music anywhere"www.bandlab.commac, android phone, apple phone
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CakewalkA very powerful recording studio app, rivals most non-free software. Songwriting tools, virtual instruments, can transcribe tracks to scores, unlimited tracks, mixing tools, etc.www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalkwindows
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MuseScoreOpen source music notation softwarewww.musescore.orgmac, windows, linux
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FreesoundSound effects and music for download (mostly using a creative commons licence)www.freesound.orgIt's open to anybody to contribute so the quality of downloadable content varies wildlyonline
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Noteflight (Noteflight Learn)Online music notation softwarehttps://www.noteflight.com/mac, windows
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WaveformDigital audio workstationhttps://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-freemac, windows, linuxIntroduction in 15 videos
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Design / Image Tools
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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) A free image editing software. Graphic design, photography, illustrationhttps://www.gimp.org/mac, windows, linux, and more (not sure what the more is)
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Canva Online flyer/poster/logo design toolhttps://www.canva.com/Canva Pro is free to Charities (you have to apply) - 30 day free trialonline
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Affinity (Free 90 day trial - reduced prices for after)Graphic design editor, Publisher, photo editoraffinity.serif.commac, windows
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InkscapeSpecifically for Vectoring images (removing background) and allowing you to upscale/downsize without losing qualityhttps://inkscape.org/Only really does the one thing... but is good at itmac, windows, linux
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KritaDigital graphicshttps://krita.org/en/Also allows for animation frame by framemac, (paid on windows - $9.79)
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SketchUp3d modelling toolhttps://www.sketchup.com/
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Blender3d modelling / animation - also has video editing capabilitieshttps://www.blender.org/mac, windows, linux
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pixlrPhoto editorhttps://pixlr.com/online
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PixabayFree royalty-free stock imageswww.pixabay.comonline
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PexelsStock photos and videoswww.pexels.comonline
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DarktablePhotography and RAW workspace developerhttps://www.darktable.org/Only useful if your camera shoots in RAW formatmac, linux
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ScribusDesktop publishinghttps://www.scribus.net/mac, windows, linux
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LibreOfficeEditor/Spreadsheet/Presentationshttps://www.libreoffice.org/mac, windows, linux
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Digital / Technical
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Cura3D Printing Softwareultimaker.com[I *think* this is just to create the file, you will then need a 3D printer to make the product]mac, windows, linux
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QlabAudio, video, lighting cues systemhttps://qlab.app/Free to experiment with - if you want to save your file you will need to buy a license (Day license costs $10 max)
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QLC+Lighting controllerhttps://www.qlcplus.org/mac, windows, linux
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ArtiviveMaking simple augmented reality, e.g. from a poster or an artworkhttps://artivive.com/Free account gives you 3 free projectsonlinehttps://artivive.com/tutorials/
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Web Coding
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Code Academy (180 hours of learning)Training: code foundations, web development, programming and lots morewww.codecademy.comonline
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Free code campTraining: 5000+ code tutorialswww.freecodecamp.orgonline
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The Odin ProjectWeb Development trainingwww.theodinproject.comonline
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CiscoIT Trainingwww.netacad.comNot all are free, but there are free ones on thereonline
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Business / Organisation
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Learn about Theatre Tax ReliefGetting money from government for theatre productions.https://rndtax.co.uk/theatre-tax-relief/online
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Access
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The CaptionatorA tool to convert text to srt. format with timings
http://www.timothykelly.co.uk/more
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Online Courses / Training
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Future LearnCourses on loads of different topics - many free ones - including a section of courses entitled 'Creative Arts & Media'https://www.futurelearn.com/coursesonline
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Stage ElectricsTechnical Training - ETC, ChamSys, Digicohttps://mailchi.mp/stage-electrics.co.uk/virtual-training?e=c76ebad7ba&fbclid=IwAR1c9pgMCuO8EqieaHFp6HqOWEfU3HXnWIkJP0u0jdBDsBnJ-DBFxZ4RoAIonline
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London PlaywrightsOnline courses in writing / submissions / redrafting etchttps://www.londonplaywrights.org/courses-2/?fbclid=IwAR0RVROFcNKguUMx6c8rS3SAuRlMN3AUbF611fkvjHCyxLlds_j1LLwpft4online
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KHT Online30-minute long video Q&As about a wide range of theatrical topicshttps://www.kingsheadtheatre.com/news-blog1pm on Facebook or Instagram every weekdayonline
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Magnum CoEvery Free event technology training, class and tutorialhttp://www.magnumco.com/learning/every-free-event-technology-training-class-tutorial-and-workshop-being-offered-during-covid-19-updating/?fbclid=IwAR3C2ilthkUZ_V23dS9vrkMX4t1VaIK34VsfYiKrBuqBNEqtJW9nBt6nWTEonline
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Transmedia storytelling courseLearning about Transmedia storytellinghttps://www.coursera.org/learn/transmedia-storytelling/home/welcomeThe course has started, but you can join and download the course materialonline
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Immersive Environments for Absolute BeginnersLearning about immersive environments for learning, but can be used for any theatre/art projecthttps://leedsbeckettreplay.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=4c556ba4-31db-4725-b93d-aba40119378cNot sure how long link to Webinar will be up, so maybe download using Video DownloadHelperonline
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CourseraLoads of university courses covering many disciplineswww.coursera.orgonline
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Other
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AsanaOrganisational tool - glorified to do listhttps://app.asana.com/
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TrelloOrganisational tool - glorified to do listhttps://trello.com/
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Webinar Links
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Emergency Exit Arts - Loosening Lockdown
https://eea.org.uk/news/loosening-lockdown-free-webinar
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