How to record & edit your online course (on a budget)

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Күн бұрын

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.
📹 Download the Video Toolkit for Course Creators (free!):
This complete free guide includes the exact cameras, lighting, equipment, & editing software I recommend to create slides, record footage, and edit online course videos for course creators at any budget: witandwire.com/coursetoolkit-...
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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Hey, I'm Melissa! I'm the founder of Wit & Wire, where I demystify technology and share simplified strategies to help creators turn their skills and passions into profitable online businesses.
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@witandwire 4 ай бұрын

For updated recommendations, you can download our free Video Toolkit here: witandwire.com/videotoolkit-youtube

@TheUmmahFightCamp 4 күн бұрын

I am not sure if she really knows how much help she has been, but, wow! Just relaxes you to the point where you don't suffer so much from imposter's syndrome. I can't tell you how many times people can watch a video on course reaction only to be told that they need everything they do not have and cannot afford! Thank you much for this.

@witandwire 2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found the video helpful.

@FullHeartArt 5 ай бұрын

You. Are. Awesome. For the FIRST TIME, I don't feel overwhelmed. I feel like this is doable for me! Thank you, new bestie! ❤😂

@witandwire 5 ай бұрын

I'm so happy this was helpful! Happy to have you here 😊

@garycrowley1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. All of your videos have been very helpful. I do appreciate it!

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you find them helpful!

@elissanova 5 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@witandwire 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@alain_laroche 10 ай бұрын

Excellent content. That's what I was looking for! I have to do my first client tutorial and this helps a lot. Thanks!

@witandwire 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your first tutorial!

@stephaneseguin3529 2 жыл бұрын

Easy,simple to understand espcially for those just starting out doing. Thank you for sharing

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!

@zainabdawood2223 9 ай бұрын

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

@witandwire 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad this was helpful!

@NewFreedomPodcast Жыл бұрын

Your stuff is really helpful, thanks!

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it's been helpful for you!

@grupoedomus_programa_ingles Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! Thank you!

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wendynielsen5236 4 ай бұрын

You are a fantastic teacher!! Thank you for your help!!

@witandwire 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!

@jen-ceal2987 Жыл бұрын

So thankfull for the information. Just starting with Loom, and you had explained very well, making it look very simple.

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad to hear it was helpful!

@stevenonealproductions 24 күн бұрын

Awesome concise info Melissa! This video should be required watching for anyone new to the course creation field! 😊

@witandwire 22 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@yasminforbes2683 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Helpful info.

@witandwire 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@soulreadings9433 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful. Thank you for sharing.

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

@figo9246 Жыл бұрын

Loved your advices!

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

@thefashionbrandgurusonthia2860 Жыл бұрын

your amazing! thank you!

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you're quite welcome!

@AG_before 4 ай бұрын

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.

@witandwire 3 ай бұрын

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!

@stevenonealproductions 24 күн бұрын

Yes that teleprompter dilemma has got me too. Plus, I feel as though my teleprompter voice has about 50%less energy than my live (adlib) voice.🤔

@sumahomes8177 Жыл бұрын

super ! Thanks much

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Maxxbeats Жыл бұрын

Great content. You deserve a ton of subs!

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Maxxbeats Жыл бұрын

@@witandwire For real. Very helpful.

@geethalwis3266 5 ай бұрын

Thank you...❤❤❤

@witandwire 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@sandsmultimediauk 11 ай бұрын

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

@witandwire 11 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq based on the camera you’re using. I hope that helps

@EI-ELION 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@witandwire 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@editsgraphic1100 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikezonebyzone 9 ай бұрын

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!

@witandwire 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Melissa doesn't typically use scripts for her videos, so that's how she maintains good eye contact. - Team Wit & Wire

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

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

@seanoneill2331 2 ай бұрын

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?

@witandwire 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Short form videos are typically for social media (under 5 minutes) while long form videos (5+ minutes) are usually for KZfaq 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).

@samirs1256 5 ай бұрын

This should be the first video on the list when anyone searches for anything related to creating online courses on KZfaq.

@witandwire 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful - thank you! 😊

@user-ub1nx9mt9n Жыл бұрын

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?

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

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!

@mikebrando8173 Жыл бұрын

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

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Great question! You may have already seen this but here’s how I use Loom: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJ2Rpc2hr9fOfoE.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!

@TheTrailDancer 4 ай бұрын

Nic Video... Have any of the programs / equipment changed since you made this?

@witandwire 4 ай бұрын

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

@reallee2 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I thought you can edit in Riverside. So why get Loom?

@witandwire 2 ай бұрын

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.

@belindarstokes9394 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, Melissa. Please and thank you , do you use a teleprompter & was this video made on your phone or webcam? Excellent lighting!

@witandwire 11 ай бұрын

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

@belindarstokes9394 11 ай бұрын

@@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!

@farmmicrogreensuk8156 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you :) I've recently bought a nice new camera to record my course tutorials with. Can I use this with Loom?

@witandwire 9 ай бұрын

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. - Team Wit & Wire

@farmmicrogreensuk8156 9 ай бұрын

@@witandwire Oh that's perfect, thank you :) Just downloaded your guide too! Looking forward to jumping in :) x

@Checkup-Services 2 ай бұрын

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.

@witandwire 2 ай бұрын

I have a KZfaq 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

@Checkup-Services 2 ай бұрын

@@witandwire thanks alot😍

@chipomannathoko7193 6 ай бұрын

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?

@witandwire 6 ай бұрын

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prlxf5Cnz9Sopas.htmlsi=Z1tzGQBTatJHsSml We hope this helps, Team Wit & Wire

@MsHanna666 5 ай бұрын

❤ thank you. Which program do you recomend to make videos and record a course?Thanksssss

@witandwire 5 ай бұрын

You can find all of our current recommendations inside our free Complete Course Toolkit: witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit/ - Team Wit & Wire

@MsHanna666 5 ай бұрын

@@witandwire thaaanks i have already found that in toolkit;)

@vanessa_souli Жыл бұрын

Hey Melissa, how would you extract the transcription of your sound to text?

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

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)

@cs.melinda3039 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

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/

@cs.melinda3039 2 жыл бұрын

@@witandwire Thank you. :)

@mindfulgardener911 4 ай бұрын

How did you use your shure sm7b with your phone?

@witandwire 4 ай бұрын

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.

@Shakenbabymom Жыл бұрын

You're so beautiful! Thank you for the info!

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's so kind, I'm really glad it was helpful!

@jeefafrica Жыл бұрын

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

@witandwire Жыл бұрын

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. - Team Wit & Wire

@BraveLittleToastr Жыл бұрын

Can you share what kind of courses you are wanting to see on the platform?

@lifeafterdietspodcast4229 2 ай бұрын

How did you speak to the script without your eyes darting away? Did you use a teleprompter over the webcam?

@witandwire 2 ай бұрын

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.

@juliegroth3427 10 ай бұрын

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!

@witandwire 10 ай бұрын

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, KZfaq 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!

@juliegroth3427 10 ай бұрын

@@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?

@sarahkamboj-garcia2767 2 жыл бұрын

hi! do you recommend logitech webcam for a new 2020 mac laptop?

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@SarahKamboj 2 жыл бұрын

@@witandwire thank you for answering ♡

@beckybell2146 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq 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!

@beckybell2146 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@witandwire 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@adriennetherapy1967 5 ай бұрын

Would you recommend breaking longer subjects into small pieces and offering them as separate courses?

@witandwire 5 ай бұрын

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.

@poleonpoleon706 11 ай бұрын

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

@witandwire 11 ай бұрын

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.