What software should I use to create an Udemy like course?

Hello Rob,

I launched my first online course last year. Personally, I had two phases.

1. MVP phase
   Here the goal was to test the topic and do it as soon as possible. I was using Loom and some old version of Sony Vegas.

PLUSES

• Super easy to use
• Superfast
• Your circle head is in the shot, so it looks personalize
• You can do it without any editing or rendering

MINUSES

• Quality isn't perfect, because it goes through some compression when its automatically uploaded to the cloud (you can download it late)

2. Final phase
   Right now I am using OBS and Sony camera. I have a few scenes created so I have moved my cam around the screen when something is behind me. Then I put everything into Davinci Resolve (a professional tool with an amazing FREE version).

PLUSES

• Much better video and audio quality
• I have the 4k footage for later use

MINUSES

• It takes a lot more time than the MVP Phase (But it looks better)

I hope it helps.

Good luck with your course

I've created over 400 videos using Camtasia. Works on Windows and Mac and does both the screen recording and video editing. Editing with Camtasia is much easier than with the more "complex" products such as Premiere and FinalCut.

It is more than powerful enough for you to create great video courses. It is not free, however. It does cost around $200.

Do you use specific software for publishing the course? Like Teachable? Curious to hear more about publishing stuff.

For creating the course I'd recommend OBC for recording, Final Cut for video editing (macOS only), Canva for graphics and maybe Keynote if you need slides. I'm using all that for my YouTube videos.

I have used OBS for screen recording, Premiere Pro for editing, Notion for planning.

I use Screenflow on a Mac, a directional iRig microphone, and some foam panels in my wall to absorb sound. I think there are ways to do the editing for free, using FreeCam or Loom that also has some nice editing options.

The industry standard for video is Premiere Pro and After Affects. You don’t have to use it.

I personally go with Apple’s video apps , because they are a one-time purchase. I have a friend who uses Filmora.

For recording, OBS is great

I was making a reference videos for a programming bootcamp. The only thing I wish I noticed and fixed was mic distance and settings.