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The post provides high-value, actionable advice on using free tools for content creation, directly addressing a common pain point for aspiring creators: the cost of software. The clear, step-by-step breakdown and emphasis on 'free' makes it highly shareable and useful.
Summary
This post outlines essential free tools for content creators, covering scriptwriting, filming, editing, and design. It emphasizes using free versions of software to avoid costly subscriptions when starting out.
Structure
- 1Introduction to free content creation tools
- 2Scriptwriting tools (Notion, Google Docs)
- 3Filming with a phone and recommended settings
- 4Editing with free software (DaVinci Resolve)
- 5Design tools (Canva, remove.bg)
- 6Concluding advice on using free versions
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The post mentions and visually showcases Notion, Google Docs, the native phone camera app, DaVinci Resolve, Canva, and remove.bg as essential free tools for content creators.
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the only apps you *actually* need to be a content creator
(and they're free!)
writing scripts
I like notion because I can organize my content scripts into a calendar view
but anywhere you can write your scripts will do (I recommend a platform that lets you create two columns, one for your script, the other for your b-roll!)
filming
use your phone! I promise you can make it look great
use these settings to get the best possible quality:
Record Video 4K at 30 fps
Record Slo-mo 4K at 120 fps
Record Cinematic
Record Sound Stereo
Formats
Preserve Settings
Camera Capture
High Efficiency
Most Compatible
HDR Video (High Efficiency)
editing
Davinci Resolve has an incredibly robust free version
you get access to pro software for free, and you can do 99% of what you need to do without paying a cent
design
Create your YouTube thumbnails, or carousels for Instagram with Canva
(and use remove.bg to delete backgrounds from images before uploading them into Canva!)
You don't need expensive tools & software to create.
use the free version of everything until you need to expand and avoid getting stuck with a million subscriptions!