A list of useful sources for instructors

[MassimilianoAlf]

Hi guys, I thought it could be interesting to have one post with a list of all the usefull sources for instructors, like music, graphics and software.... I started with what I usually use and with what is free. I hope you can add some more sources to the list so it can become very usefull for everyone in the comunity. If you want me to add something write it in an answer to this post and I'll gladly add it to the list.

THE LIST:

Free Pictures and Videos:
- PIXABAY: https://pixabay.com
- PEXELS: https://pexels.com

- FREEPIk: https://www.freepik.com

- FLATICON: https://www.flaticon.com

- UNSPLASH: https://unsplash.com

- NEWOLDSTOCK: https://nos.twnsnd.co

- VIDEEZY: https://www.videezy.com/

- VECTEEZY: https://www.vecteezy.com/ (Vectors)

- THENOUNPROJECT: https://thenounproject.com/ (Icons)

Free Music and Audio Fx:
- INCOMPETECH: https://incompetech.com
- YOUTUBE AUDIOLIBRARY: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
- FREESOUND: https://freesound.org/

Free Video Capture and Video Editor Softwares:
- IMOVIE (Mac only): https://www.apple.com/imovie/
- QUICKTIME (Mac only): https://support.apple.com/it_IT/downloads/quicktime
- OBS STUDIO: https://obsproject.com/
- LIGHTWORKS: https://www.lwks.com/
- OPENSHOT: https://www.openshot.org/
- SHOTCUT: https://shotcut.org/
- HITFILM EXPRESS: https://fxhome.com/hitfilm-express
- VSDC (Windows only): http://www.videosoftdev.com/
- DAVINCI RESOLVE: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

- SCREENCASTOMATIC: https://screencast-o-matic.com/

Free Photo Manipulation / Editing Softwares:

- GIMP: https://www.gimp.org/

- CANVA: https://www.canva.com/

- INKSCAPE: https://inkscape.org/

Free Power Point Templates:

-SLIDESCARNIVAL: https://www.slidescarnival.com

Udemy Specific Resources:

- Official Udemy courses on how to create Udemy courses: https://www.udemy.com/user/udemymanager

- Instructor revenue share: https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605008-Instructor-Revenue-Share

- Verification process: https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229234067-Instructor-Identity-Verification-Process

- Educational Announcements guidelines_ https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605828-Educational-Announcements-Rules-and-Guidelines

- Promotional Emails guidelines: https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605908-Promotional-Emails-Rules-and-Guidelines

- Bonus Lecture guidelines: https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229232847-Bonus-Lecture-Rules-and-Guidelines

[Laurence-Svekis · Accepted solution]

Awesome share, thanks

[JocelynH · Accepted solution]

GIMP & Canva are great, free photo manipulation / editing softwares.

I've also seen folks use Trello, Asana & Google Doc/Sheets for course management and outlining.

I also want to add these Udemy-specific resources, based on questions we see frequently in the community:

Official Udemy courses on how to create Udemy courses - https://www.udemy.com/user/udemymanager

Instructor revenue share - https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605008-Instructor-Revenue-Share

Verification process - https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229234067-Instructor-Identity-Verification-Process

Educational Announcements guidelines - https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605828-Educational-Announcements-Rules-and-Guidelines

Promotional Emails guidelines - https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605908-Promotional-Emails-Rules-and-Guidelines

Bonus Lecture guidelines - https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229232847-Bonus-Lecture-Rules-and-Guidelines

[David_Tuminski · Accepted solution]

I would add freepik.com for free photos, icons, vector designs, psd's and lots more. Also, flaticon.com for icons and icon packs.

For the photos, I would add unsplash.com and newoldstock https://nos.twnsnd.co/

And on https://www.slidescarnival.com/ you will findlots of great free power point templates.

[MassimilianoAlf · Accepted solution]

Hi @JoyceWSolomon, it always depends on the site, sometimes you'll have to give credit to the author and sometimes you just can use it without credits. For the music, for example, if you use the music from Incompetech.com you'll have to give credit to the author, you'll find what to write right in the info of the song. About the photos, if you'll use the pictures from Pixabay.com, most of the time you will be free to use the photos also for commercial purposes without any credit, you will find about the license of the photo on the right of your screen.

[AngelaLynn · Accepted solution]

Csnva can also be used for making PowerPoint slides too. There is so much that you can do with Canva. It's more than  just a photo editor. 

[AlessandroP · Accepted solution]

Thankyou so much!

Good resources.

I hope to use it in the best way.

[Anthonye6644 · Accepted solution]

This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing it. I'm very new here, creating my first class. I see these links will be helpful.

Enjoy your day.

Anthony

[SueBuist]

I found this great article on the 30% copyright myth.   

https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/the-30-percent-rule-in-copyright-law/

I use Autodesk Sketchbook on my tablet for sketching and graphic design work.  Very similar to Adobe Photoshop but it is free. 

[Francisoji048]

Thanks for this list of resources.It is really an    awesome list.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for sharing!

[SaraDavies]

thank you very good list

[EmmanuelSimond]

WOW! That's a generous list you put here!

Generous Thanks and all the best! 

[Omar_Aljandali]

Very useful, thank you for making such effort!

[valentinoAv271]

level 2

[OxfordCoach742]

cngratulations!

[BenterAdede]

I'm so glad I passed by here. I've learned a lot. Getting ready to publish my first course!!!

Thank you for the tips and links! 

[ovick_art]

How can I create courses on Udemy 

[ElianaC]

Hi @ovick_art  Since we function primarily as an on-demand, video-based platform, you’ll need to upload your video files directly to Udemy. In other words, students must be able to view your course lectures on the Udemy platform. You can start creating your course via this link.This section includes extensive resources on how you can create a Udemy course and get started.

Eliana Cerna

Udemy Community Moderator 

[ovick_art]

Thanks you so much ✅

[OxfordCoach742]

@ElianaCCongratulations!

[Tedley Meralus]

This is a great idea. Thank you for sharing. These are all valuable tools and resources.

[Sensei Lopez]

Thank you so much for sharing, I can use it myself! I'm new to the Udemy both as an instructor and student.

[MohamedAISSA1985]

Hi guys, 

I recommend you https://storyset.com/ for awesome dynamic illustrations. You can make awesome gif from the free illustrations and online tool. I use it on my powerpoint videos.

Best success to you,

Mohamed

[Benoit_K]

Hi everyone,

Is it really safe to use images/pictures of sites such as Pixabay, Pexel ? I used them for my courses and now I see that you can get sued even though those sites claim to have a CC0 license.

Am I being paranoid ? Anyone has a bad experience from using material from these sites ?
I plan on subscribing to a paying site and replace some of the pictures to be sure everything's legal from now on.

[JulianJenki396]

I love Canva and Screenflow x

[ovick_art]

I’m late 

but I enjoyed everything I have seen here 🥰

[Bella]

That's great @ovick_art, we appreciate your feedback! We're excited to get to know you better. 🙂

[ovick_art]

Is there a way I can talk to you privately ?