# Access full checklist

## 1. Find your course topic

![image](/assets/icons/link-outline-80b5bee352573b713c5b0ab595724d3eaaeabb150f40088a490b0b46726d9eac.svg)

Copy and complete the [Ideal Student Persona template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T4cXilR4Kil57sxXZv0nFO5t3FxVNEnetlKISZQ6y1A/edit?usp=sharing) that we created for you.
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On a piece of paper or in your notes app of choice, answer the following questions:  
  
1. What does your ISP struggle with the most?  
2. What do they fail to motivate themselves to do?  
3. In what would an external opinion (yours) bring the most value?  
4. What tangible outcomes can you help your target students to get to?  
5. What things would you have loved someone to have taught you when you were starting out?  
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(This will help you find great course ideas easily)  

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Write down the list of problems you think you can solve and rank them using our ["Choosing what problem to solve" template](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TYAJQSUqato7D4RX1Wjhgd1us2dwe3ZEHQyh-4VWpJM/edit?usp=sharing) (columns A to G)
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On a piece of paper or in your notes app of choice, make a list of:  
**•** The 5 most popular content that you’ve made  
**•** The 5 most popular content of at least 5 content creators or websites that create content around your topic  
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(This means that you should have at least 30 pieces of content listed in total)  

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Complete column H of the “Choosing what problem to solve” template by comparing your problem ideas in column A to the content you just listed.  
  
The closer a problem is to the your list of popular content around your topic, their higher its score will be on column H.  

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![image](/assets/icons/link-outline-80b5bee352573b713c5b0ab595724d3eaaeabb150f40088a490b0b46726d9eac.svg)

‍Create the survey you are going to send to your community with the [Google Forms template](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H7UySC8o2pHXgv-CbXAxNzqiLPEQSSM4?usp=sharing) that we created for you.  
  
Feel free to personalize it!  
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(You can copy it by right clicking on the file called "Market Research Survey" and then "create a copy")  

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Share the survey you created with your audience on your own marketing channels.  
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(The goal is to get at least 50 answers)  

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On a piece of paper or in your notes app of choice, write down a list of places where you can find potential students online (groups on Slack, Discord or Facebook, which forums, Quora Spaces, websites, communities...).  
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(The more you write the better, but try to find at least 5)  

Done

    
    
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Try to contact get to at least 50 responses to your survey by reaching out to people you found out in these places online.   
  
You can use [this template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TerXynEivXDkzF9ByV9zNu-C63kz8bJhfLh20rF0kys/edit?usp=sharing) for inspiration!
Done

    
    
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Complete column I of the “Choosing what problem to solve” template.  
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The better score a problem got on your surveys, the higher their score on column I.  
  
You can give 5 points to the first, 4 to the second, 3 to the third, etc.
Done

    
    
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Choose a course name and a USP for the problem you chose to solve with your course.  

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Find the right price for your course by using these 3 strategies.  

Done

## 2. Improve your course before even creating it

![image](/assets/icons/input-text-fill-b6e95289b1d42f45db7a6095aaebd7d6a7f6ba404b45a76fa60cc048c1e0040b.svg)

Before you start looking for beta students, write a quick outline of what you think your course curriculum will look like on a piece of paper or in your notes app of choice.  
  
Also, prepare your sessions with beta students by using the [strategies in part 4](/course-creation-guide/improve-your-course-before-even-creating-it#toc-3).  

Done

  
  
    
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By using [the strategies above](/course-creation-guide/improve-your-course-before-even-creating-it#toc-2), get on a call with at least 12 beta students and take notes or record your sessions with them. (ask for permission if you want to record your sessions)  

Done

  
  
    
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As you start having your first conversations, you can start listing what you think the most impactful and useful things to teach in your course.  
  
For example, which examples created "aha" moments for your students, or which questions were really common?  

Done

## 3. Teaching online effectively

![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Identify 20 to 30 gaps (knowledge, skill, environment, habit, motivation) your students will have to overcome by using the feedback you got during your beta tests and the first section of this chapter.  

Done

  
  
    
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Arrange the gaps that your students have to overcome in the order in which they will have to face them. This will be your student’s learning journey.  
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(Make it progressively harder to keep your students in the Challenge Zone as they improve)  

Done

  
  
    
![image](/assets/icons/input-text-fill-b6e95289b1d42f45db7a6095aaebd7d6a7f6ba404b45a76fa60cc048c1e0040b.svg)

Write a quick story that mirrors your student’s learning journey in 500 to 1000 words.  
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(The story could be yours, someone you know, a beta student, or a fictional person’s. You can mention small parts of this story throughout your course to mirror your student’s experience)  

Done

  
  
    
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Write down around 3 examples for each **learning gap** your students will have to overcome.  

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Find or create visuals to illustrate the 10 most important concepts you will teach in your course.  

Done

  
  
    
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Write down an exercise to help your students overcome each **skill gap** you wrote down.  

Done

  
  
    
![image](/assets/icons/quiz-fill-0e9bbb7f60207c5056bcd8d960304997e5e995e84dd3bf26dc2c01864048b69b.svg)

Complete the quiz, and think of where you could add quizzes in your own course to check that your students remember what you taught them
Done

## 4. Writing your course content step by step

![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Improve your physical space to make it easier to sit down and write quickly.  

Done

  
  
    
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Organize your notes and resources so they’re easily accessible when writing.  

Done

  
  
    
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Setup [Dynalist](https://dynalist.io/) (The free version is enough) or the writing tool of your choice.  

Done

  
  
    
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Install the [News Feed Eradicator](https://github.com/jordwest/news-feed-eradicator) extension or a similar one to block distractions.  

Done

  
  
    
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Schedule at least 2 hours of writing time every day to make progress on your course material.  
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(Writing an entire course section should take a bit less than a week)  

Done

  
  
    
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Write down the sections that will be in your course.  

Done

  
  
    
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Write the individual lessons that will be inside of each section.  

Done

  
  
    
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Write your first section’s lessons and what actions you want your students to take at the end of each lesson.  

Done

  
  
    
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Create the additional resources your students will need for the first section like PDFs, mind maps, or checklists.  

Done

## 5. Refining your course content

![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Take a break of at least a day to be able to look at your course section with a pair of fresh eyes.  

Done

  
  
    
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Go through your first section with fresh eyes and refine it by using the tips above.  

Done

  
  
    
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Get on a few calls with beta students whose problems can be solved by your current section, and use what you wrote so far to help them, and get feedback on your course so far.  
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(To do this fast, you can get your previous beta students and a few new ones on a group call on a regular basis (weekly, or bi-weekly), as you write the contents of a new section)  

Done

  
  
    
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Make changes to your course material based on the feedback you got.  

Done

  
  
    
![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Create the final slides for your section  (you can use our[Google Slide template](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RPNfJxk_5gb9wvwKQrJtFbJBtLmKHqhr71g37-vqiY0/edit?usp=share_link)).  

Done

  
  
    
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Create additional visuals if needed.  

Done

  
  
    
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Write your intro video in your note-taking tool of choice.  

Done

  
  
    
![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Create slides for your introduction video (you can use our [Google Slide template](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dbTWnvYBbKGLxqHzTOU7wq_cMGUpFcDgp3KS3votVDs/edit?usp=sharing)).  

Done

## 6. Making engaging educational videos

![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Make sure you have all the required equipment and software to create an online course.  

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Set up everything so you are ready to film (microphone, lighting if used, webcam or camera, tripod if used, recording software, slides...).  

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Record your introduction video and get your audio & video files ready for editing.  

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![image](/assets/icons/link-outline-80b5bee352573b713c5b0ab595724d3eaaeabb150f40088a490b0b46726d9eac.svg)

Edit your introduction video, we recommend using the editing process we provide if you don’t have a lot of experience with video editing.
Done

    
    
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Film and edit your first course section.  

Done

## 7. Creating your online school with SchoolMaker

![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Configure your online school.  

Done

  
  
    
![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Create a space for your course and configure it.  

Done

  
  
    
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Create your course and configure it.  

Done

  
  
    
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Create your first section and configure it.  

Done

  
  
    
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Add your lessons to your section and create steps for each lesson.  

Done

  
  
    
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Create an offer for your course.  

Done

## 8. Writing a sales page that converts

![image](/assets/icons/link-outline-80b5bee352573b713c5b0ab595724d3eaaeabb150f40088a490b0b46726d9eac.svg)

Copy the [Google Doc Template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BzOidieH0W4eaKpWoRxe-LaejpMfk6sMW0V7J9w4BhI/edit#heading=h.fuujr33bsfrw) of the sales page structure and complete it.
Done

  
  
    
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Write a first draft of your sales page using the template you just completed. You can do it on a new Google Docs or in your note taking app of choice.  

Done

  
  
    
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Apply the 5 tips to write a sales page that converts to your first draft.  

Done

  
  
    
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Re-read your page with the goal of anticipating the readers’ objections and make edits if needed.  

Done

  
  
    
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Re-read your page with the goal of eliminating repetitive or useless elements and make edits if needed.  

Done

  
  
    
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Check your sales page for grammatical or spelling mistakes.  

Done

  
  
    
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Implement your sales page on Carrd or the page builder of your choice.  

Done

  
  
    
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Buy a domain name for hosting your sales page or use a subdomain of one you already own.  

Done

  
  
    
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Publish it and make sure that there are no errors, and that the page works on desktop and mobile.  

Done

  
  
    
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Make sure that your CTA buttons are linked to your payment page correctly.  

Done

## 9. Pre-launching your online course

![image](/assets/icons/link-outline-80b5bee352573b713c5b0ab595724d3eaaeabb150f40088a490b0b46726d9eac.svg)

Copy the [Google Doc Template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hRPsr3aS5yPWNlYUAsufSSamqUpX-Wryj2N2QUGZ4wI/edit?usp=sharing) of the 3 email campaign structure and complete the first email.
Done

  
  
    
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Complete the second email in the "**Email prelaunch campaign**" template.
Done

  
  
    
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Complete the third email in the "**Email prelaunch campaign**" template.
Done

  
  
    
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Edit your emails with the goal of anticipating the readers’ objections.  

Done

  
  
    
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Edit your emails with the goal of cutting about 15% of the useless words.  

Done

  
  
    
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Edit your emails to correct grammatical or spelling mistakes.  

Done

  
  
    
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Add your emails to your ESP (without scheduling them yet!)  

Done

  
  
    
![image](/assets/icons/link-outline-80b5bee352573b713c5b0ab595724d3eaaeabb150f40088a490b0b46726d9eac.svg)

Copy and complete the [course pre-launch checklist](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AnTl1UM-2rIYWy31eQcpbQLTslVnJRLnx5BHlhOt3cU/edit?usp=sharing) before sending your emails.
Done

  
  
    
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Schedule your 3-day email campaign.  

(For example, you can do your campaign over the span of a week by sending emails on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)  

Done

  
  
    
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Announce the pre-launch on social media to bring more traffic to your sales page.  

Done

  
  
    
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Send an email to your customers to collect their feedback.  

Done

  
  
    
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Copy the survey prepared for you, completed it, and send it to people who didn’t buy your course.  
  
You can copy this survey [right here](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1H7UySC8o2pHXgv-CbXAxNzqiLPEQSSM4)! Just right click on “**(To Copy) Course Launch Feedback Survey**”, and copy it to your Google Drive.
Done

  
  
    
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Answer the "**What did you think of the course creation guide?**" survey.
Done

## 10. What's next

![image](/assets/icons/checkbox-fill-1d297f3daa9cbd19326eb815c0bd23be0ae8fabff5ea9b0e785de6c7d805f688.svg)

Finish your other course sections using chapters 4, 5 and 6.  
  
‍**Tip:** You can use the drip feature in SchoolMaker to release new sections each week.  

Done

  
  
    
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Launch your finished course with a longer email campaign.  

Done

## Material & Software

![image](/assets/icons/package-1fedaae5d93cd255cc67c7adf6a3f70b8278ea5b510a4ecc3d7fa8a65eda1245.svg)

Good microphones allow you to record better sound with less background noise. Make sure they are compatible with your smartphone or camera before buying.
Bought

**Here are our recommendations**

![Rode VideoMic Pro Plus](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxMCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--210306d75077ac89123f8521e585b6b6a56b0bf9/Rode-VideoMic-Pro-Plus.jpg)

**1 / RØDE VideoMic Pro+   
**A very solid camera microphone**  
Type**: Camera Microphone  
**Price**: $299

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMic-Directional-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0749GV5L3)

![Rode VideoMicro](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxMSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--fdfbcd6016d6a5321a476d8f25ee3b084266f99d/Rode-VideoMicro.jpg)

**2 / RØDE VideoMicro   
**Bang for you buck camera mic**  
Type**: Camera Microphone  
**Price**: $70

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMicro-Compact-Camera-Microphone/dp/B015R0IQGW)

![Rode NT-USB](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxMiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--740781d4a9822cf6d926f9b819716436271b6db1/Rode-NT-USB.jpg)

**3 / RØDE Rode NT-USB   
**A solid USB microphone**  
Type**: Camera Microphone  
**Price**: $169

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Rode-NT-USB-Versatile-Studio-Quality-Microphone/dp/B00KQPGRRE)

![Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxMywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--25d8e7451a5a6ee90fa014aaccf9a5041153b935/Audio-Technica-ATR2100x-USB.jpg)

**4 / Audio-Technica ATR2100x   
**Bang for you buck USB mic**  
Type**: USB Microphone  
**Price**: $79

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100x-USB-Cardioid-Microphone-ATR/dp/B07ZPBFVKK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3M5IDQVVO0JCZ&keywords=atr%2B2100&qid=1651297874&sprefix=atr%2B2100%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-2&th=1)

  
  
    

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Good lighting is even more important that a high quality camera to get footage that is enjoyable to watch.
Bought

**Here are the brands we recommend**

![neewer logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxNCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--56465310ccfb00950253219847706760324dac32/neweer-logo.png)

**1 / Neweer  
**Options for all budgets**  
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[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/A050DE33-CE20-42C0-B8D6-31C51686CD41?ingress=2&visitId=aaf164fd-2f91-45c7-bd43-25510f02d703)

![elgato logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxNSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--01caa30dba5607ecdc6614f5ef6211597999c547/elgato.png)

**2 / Elgato  
**Quality options**  
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[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/2C4AA35A-B14E-4B90-8CC0-C7F7DC51FF68?ingress=2&visitId=848d2e52-0a33-43f6-a3c0-61bee5d84eaa)

  
  
    

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Good cameras can elevate the level of quality of your course. If are starting out and you have a smartphone that can record a video and you transfer it for editing, you already have all the filming gear you'll need.
Bought

**Here are our recommendations**

![Smartphone](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxNiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--41068e9e64ddfbcfcc74122158c5660c4fbd075b/Smartphone-Iphone.jpg)

**1 / Your Smartphone  
**Great option if it films in 1080p+**  
Type**: Smartphone  
**Price**: Free

![Elgato Facecam](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxNywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--309d40133a122810aabd6673deff5a9e78f15e87/Elgato-Facecam.jpg)

**2 / Elgato Facecam  
**A solid facecam for your course**  
Type**: Facecam  
**Price**: ≈ $170

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Facecam-Conferencing-Streaming-Fixed-Focus/dp/B0973DV11T?th=1)

![Logitech C920](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxOCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--731d32ced70f718fa229b8ac91c76b7fb4221710/Logitech-C920.jpg)

**3 / Logitech C920  
**Great value facecam**  
Type**: Facecam  
**Price**: ≈ $70

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-Desktop/dp/B006JH8T3S)

![Sony Alpha 6400](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxOSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--98c4a2fa0e4f835363e710981f3dc6d717c00bc3/Sony-Alpha-6400.jpg)

**4 / Sony Alpha 6400  
**Great professional camera**  
Type**: Camera  
**Price**: ≈ $1 200

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-a6400-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B07MV3P7M8)

![Canon EOS 250D](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyMCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--93b51bef5f391fb1ab21540cb42a14f3e46f1297/Canon-EOS-250D.jpg)

**5 / Canon EOS 250D  
**Great value camera**  
Type**: Camera  
**Price**: ≈ $700

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-250D-Rebel-SL3/dp/B082XLXTXZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Canon+EOS+250D&qid=1654270335&sr=8-3)

  
  
    

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When it comes to your choice of tripod we don’t recommend expensive options if you are only going to have still shots because they are overkill.
Bought

**Here are our recommendations**

![Fugetek 51](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyMSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--663223bfd8dd08bb97e7ab77cd646d6204336049/Fugetek-51.jpg)

**1 / Fugetek 51  
**Budget tripod for small spaces  
‍**Type**: Smartphone tripod  
**Price**: $20

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Fugetek-Integrated-Professional-Lightweight-Bluetooth/dp/B075WQYN3B/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3RZB9OF2UA78O&keywords=phone+tripod&qid=1645432738&sprefix=phone+tripod%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-4)

![Tecelks Tripod](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyMiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--15b78cbf45ff997339c7284d2b95e543bee2e53b/TECELKS-Tripod.jpg)

**2 / TECELKS Tripod  
**Simple budget tripod**  
Type**: Smartphone / Camera  
**Price**: ≈ $23

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Bluetooth-Replacement-Photography-Projector/dp/B08BR1WBSJ/ref=sxin_15_ac_d_bv?ac_md=0-0-QmVzdCBWYWx1ZQ%3D%3D-ac_d_bv_bv_bv&crid=2QS07MIDJ76LC&cv_ct_cx=camera+tripod&keywords=camera+tripod&pd_rd_i=B08BR1WBSJ&pd_rd_r=dc3d411b-08f8-4bfa-a611-10bc5f744b4a&pd_rd_w=SqxbX&pd_rd_wg=qM6AB&pf_rd_p=f77357a4-3bc9-48f9-a560-10a39068cae9&pf_rd_r=WCQWBBV99VG1XRWC0TWG&psc=1&qid=1645432823&sprefix=camera+tripod%2Caps%2C145&sr=1-1-f4ff053e-b1e8-4d31-8f95-56d755c862ba)

![Amazon Basics Tripod](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyMywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--7f320f4a680d6f50d6fa832143296539b9bb691e/amazon-tripod.jpg)

**3 / Amazon basics Tripod  
**Solid option from Amazon  
‍**Type**: Smartphone / Camera  
**Price**: $90

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Pistol-Camera-Travel/dp/B01LQX0P8Q/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=tripod+amazon+basics&qid=1654327601&sprefix=Tripod+amazon%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-6)

![K and F Concept 68](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyNCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--deaafefb657484985d01e4c11a8b8d5ccb67c6a5/K-F-Concept-68.jpg)

**4 / K&F Concept 68  
**A fancy option (a bit overkill)**  
Type**: Smartphone / Camera  
**Price**: ≈ $150

[**Get on Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Concept-SA255C1-Lightweight-Detachable-Camcorder/dp/B08X6LNBX3/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2QS07MIDJ76LC&keywords=camera%2Btripod&qid=1645432823&sprefix=camera%2Btripod%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-15&th=1)

  
  
    

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It might be worth spending a bit of money on a tool that will help you record your screen easier with your face on the screen directly, as this will make your video editing process easier later.
Bought

**Here are our recommendations**

![OBS Logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyNSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b725223b89622bf16b03ec5e221e4a75a15b78bc/OBS-logo.jpg)

**1 / OBS  
**Great free option**  
Compatibility**: Win, Mac, Linux  
**Price**: Free

[**Go to website**](https://obsproject.com/)

![Snagit Logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyNiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--fbe94059a5486c18a78182478456a1cbb707bc04/Snagit.jpg)

**2 / Snagit  
**A bit old, but works well  
‍**Compatibility**: Win, Mac  
**Price**: ≈ $65

[**Go to website**](https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html)

![Cleanshot x Logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyNywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--1fefdbcfde578f1eae33519cc62fd1cda5c343ef/Cleanshot.jpg)

**3 / Cleanshot X  
**My personal favourite!**  
Compatibility**: Mac OS only  
**Price**: $29

[**Go to website**](https://cleanshot.com/)

![Loom Logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyOCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--31634f4b01f8bb0c863e7882964f1c13c60a2188/Loom-logo.jpg)

**4 / Loom  
**A great and affordable option**  
Compatibility**: Win, Mac  
**Price**: $8 per month

[**Go to website**](https://www.loom.com/)

  
  
    

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There are many video editing softwares, here are the ones that I think are the most powerful, and for which you can find the most resources online if you want to learn how to use them or if you need assets and video templates.
Bought

**Here are our recommendations**

![Davinci Resolve Logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAyOSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--56eb5dc71f5b12d0f136da6ba855376682f5d049/davinci-resolve-logo.jpg)

**1 / DaVinci Resolve  
**Great free option (my favourite)**  
Compatibility**: Win, Mac, Linux  
**Price**: Free

[**Go to website**](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve)

![Premiere Pro Logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAzMCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--a680fcecba5d04ea2cb643d541b796734a78e094/Premiere-pro.jpg)

**2 / Premiere Pro  
**Works well, less stable though  
‍**Compatibility**: Win, Mac  
**Price**: ≈ $20 per month

[**Go to website**](https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html)

![Final Cut Pro Logo](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAzMSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b0668475ee642603402659b05a3625e80c0f8dbd/fcp.jpg)

**3 / Final Cut Pro  
**Great if you use an apple device**  
Compatibility**: Mac OS only  
**Price**: $299

[**Go to website**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/)