Below are links to various free tools and resources available online that may assist you when working from home or simply preparing content for outside professional services. Some require only the use of a web browser while others are links to apps for download and installation on a computer. Your time is valuable; it’s my hope that these links optimize your productivity at increased efficiency.
Tools for Holding Online Collaborative Production Meetings
Slack
Instant Messaging
Free Conference Call
Free Video & Phone Conferencing (only presenter can screen share)
Calendly
Automated Scheduling with Integrations
Google Meet
Real-Time Meetings Via Your Browser: Share Your Video, Desktop, & Presentations
Zoom
High-Quality Video & Phone Conferencing w/screen sharing & whiteboard (40 min. free limit)
Resources for Online Scripts, Notes, Project Organization, & Prompting
Microsoft 365 Online
Online Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Teams & More via Office.com
Docs Sheets Slides Forms
Google Offerings
iCloud
Apple Pages/Numbers/Keynote
Trello
Project Organization/Prioritization
Airtable
Database w/Automation in the form of a Spreadsheet
Evernote
Take and Easily Search Notes
Post Haste
Automated Customizable File Folder Organization
RawScripts
Online Script Generation
Scripto
Online Collaborative Script Tool
EasyPrompter
Online Teleprompter
Tools for Creating Artwork & Reference Imagery
Draw.io
Online Diagram Tool (Open Source Flowcharts)
Cacoo
Online Diagram Tool (Flowchart & Wireframe)
LXFree
Light Plot Creation
Creator
Online Lighting Diagram Creator
MockFlow
Online Mockup Generation (App Planning/Brochures/Web/User Interface)
My Device
Screen Metrics/Viewport Sizes
Pixlr
Online Image Editing
WhatTheFont!
Upload Utility To Identify Fonts
Canva
Easy Design & Publishing
Vectr
Simple Online Vector Editor
Denso Wave Inc.
QR Code Generator
Adobe
Color Matching (CMYK, RGB, LAB, HSB, HEX)
CMYK to Pantone or via Logo File Upload
Color Matching (Pantone)
Online Photography & Pre-Visualization Tools
Studio Binder
Every Camera Shot Explained
Video Resolutions via Media College
Overview of Resolutions from SD-8K
Storyboard Fountain
Create Your Own Storyboards
Play
Canon Virtual Camera Simulator (improve your knowledge/skill; helpful for making technical references)
DOF Simulator
Camera Depth of Field Calculator
Sigma Focal Length Simulator
Focal Length Simulation (helpful for selecting & specifying lenses)
Virtual Lighting Studio
Quick Simple Online Tool with Options to Add Numerous Lights Around A Subject
MoonCalc
Daylight Planning
Content Sources
Plans Start at $9/mo for 30 Tracks (No Annual Commitment Required)
*License & subscription fees are based upon the type of usage
Video Recording, Switching, & Capturing
Clothing/Make-Up/Accessory Notes
How to Look Great on TV/Video
Video Recorder
Record Video Using Your Webcam
Screencast-O-Matic
Screen Recorder
4K Video Downloader
Video Downloader
OBS Studio
Switch Between Multiple Sources with Keys & LiveStream (Now with Native Support for Virtual Webcam)
OBS-VirtualCam
Creates a Virtual Web Camera Using the Output of OBS (Windows)
OBS-VirtualCam
Creates a Virtual Web Camera Using the Output of OBS (Mac)
OBS-StreamFX
Adds Advanced Effects & Filters Such as Blur
Touch Portal
Macro Deck Remote Control via Mobile Devices for PC & Mac OS
Digital Signage & Presentation
FreeWorship
Simple Presentation Playback Software
PlanPoint
PowerPoint Add-On (Adds Slide Scheduling Functionality)
QLab
Sync Audio, Video, Lighting Cues, and More (Free Features with Rent to Own Option)
Yodeck
Free Digital Signage Solution for 1 Screen on Raspberry Pi
piSignage
DIY Network Signage Solution with 2 Free Licenses You Can Manage for Life on Raspberry Pi
Tools to Help with Audio Production
Online Voice Recorder
Record Voice-Overs Online, Save Locally, & Deliver
Audio Hijack
Record Any Audio on a Mac Computer (free version features time-limited recordings)
SoundFlower
Pass Audio Content Between a Number of Different Mac Applications
Audio Joiner
Merge Audio Tracks Into One
Audio Cutter
Online Audio Editor
Audacity
Free Professional Audio Editing Application
Ampify Studio
Make Music with Sound Loops
Jingle Pallet
Simple Precise Audio Playback – Helpful for SFX (Win)
Unity Intercom
Intercom/IFB (free trial)
Simple Web Video Editing
Online Video Cutter
Simple Online Editing Software
4K Slideshow Maker
Slideshow Maker
Free Professional Editing Applications
Links & Comparisons to Free Professional Software Resources
Shutter Encoder
Professional Compression Tool & More
Resources for Online Video & File Conversion
Online Audio Converter
Convert Audio Files
Online Video Converter
Convert Video Files
ClipConverter
Video Conversion
Zamzar
File Conversion
Online Calculators, Timers, & Clocks
Digital Rebellion
Aspect Ratio Calculator
mmCalc
Crop Factor Calculator
Digital Rebellion
Power Load Calculator
Digital Rebellion
Video Space Calculator
Rob’s Timecode Calculator
Timecode Calculator
Online Clock
Online Timer/Stopwatch/Clock/Counter
Time Table/Current Global Time
World Time
Resources for External File Storage
Dropbox
Free Limit = 2GB
Sync
Free Limit = 5GB
pCloud
Free Limit = 10GB
Google Drive
Free Limit = 15GB
Online File Transfer Services & Applications
FTP Live
Online FTP Client
Smash
Unlimited File Size, Free Transfers (>2GB = non-priority transfer)
WeTransfer
Large, Fast File Transfer
Filemail
Largest Free File Transfer Service
MASV
Low-Cost Large File Transfer
Share Mouse
Software KVM Featuring Cross-Platform Clipboard Sharing
AirDroid
Transfer Content Between Computers & Android Phones
iMazing
Transfer Content Between Computers & iPhones
Administrative Tools
Toggl
Online Billable Time Tracking
Wave
Online Accounting
Cognito Forms
Easy Online Form Creation
Agree.com
Attorney Approved Contracts & Payment
PandaDoc
Upload & Electronically Sign Documents
TeamViewer
Remote Computer Access
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google Browser-Based Remote Desktop Access & Support
FortiClient VPN
VPN Remote Access
PDF.io
Essential Online PDF Tools
Fax Zero
Send Free Faxes Online
Extract.me
Online Archive Extractor (70+ types – Zip, Rar, Tar, 7z, etc.)
Free File Sync
Synchronize Files & Folders
Social Media Management & Online Web Testing Tools
Hootsuite
Schedule IG/Twitter/FB Content
Code Beautify
Online Source Code Viewers/Unit Conversions & Other Developer Tools
Website Grader
Give Your Website a Checkup
IP Chicken
Find Out Your IP Address
Fast.com
Internet Speed Test
Down For Everyone Or Just Me
Check if a Website is Down