5. Image, video and audio tools

While at university, you may need to create videos, podcasts, or images. Which tool you choose will depend on a range of factors:

• Basic or advanced functions — simple projects may not require professional-grade software, which may be more difficult to learn and operate.
• Cost — video, photo and audio editing software can be expensive. Will you have access to this software once you graduate from Charles Sturt University?
• Training — the availability of training and online help varies between tools.

Find tools for:

• Using images
• Video
• Audio

Cost Icon	Key
	Free tools are completely free to use with all features.
	Freeware basic functionality included for free. May include paid additional features.
	Open source tools are developed in a collaborative manner, are free to use and can be used, modified or shared openly.
	Paid tools can only be used after purchasing, and agreeing to, a product licence.

Images

Tools	Summary	Help and Tutorials	Cost
Adobe Photoshop	Image editing and creation software.	Adobe Photoshop Learn & Support Learning Photoshop – LinkedIn Learning (3h18m)
GIMP	Free, downloadable image editing software for Mac/Windows/Linux desktop. It offers many of the same features as Photoshop.	GIMP Documentation
Paint.net	Free image editing software available on Windows computers.	Paint.net Beginners Tutorials
Photo Pos Pro	Free image editing software, offering a choice of beginners and experts interfaces.	Photo Pos Pro Help
Adobe Express	Image editing and creation tool. Free basic plan with an Adobe account.	Adobe Express Learn & Support

Please see the “Using images at university” Libguide for more information.

Video

Tools	Summary	Help and Tutorials	Charles Sturt-specific information	Cost
Zoom	Video conferencing tool, that can be used to record videos of yourself or your computer screen.	Zoom Tutorials	Zoom video conferencing
Panopto	Video platform for businesses and universities, can be used to create and securely share on-demand videos.	Panopto “How To” Video tutorials	Charles Sturt uses Panopto as its official lecture capture platform. See CSU Replay/Panopto
Adobe Creative Cloud	Provides apps, web services and resources for creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media and more.	Adobe Help Centre Creative Cloud Crash Course – LinkedIn Learning (2h41m)	Licences are available to eligible students during session. See Charles Sturt Arts and Ed Store – Adobe Creative Cloud Student Licensing
iMovie	Video creation tool free for Mac computers and mobiles. Insert videos, photographs and sound recordings to create videos.	iMovie support		for Mac users
Microsoft Photos	Create simple videos out of photographs, videos, and sound recordings. Available for Windows desktop or mobile device.	Create films with a video editor Basic video editing with Microsoft Photos App – YouTube (8m04s)		for Windows users
Adobe Express	Video creation tool. Free basic plan with an Adobe account.	Adobe Express Learn & Support
Kdenlive	Non-linear video editing program with a large range of features, similar to Adobe Premiere Pro.	Kdenlive Manual

Audio

Tools	Summary	Help and Tutorials	Cost
Adobe Audition	Professional-level audio editing software. Available to eligible students during session. See Charles Sturt Arts and Ed Store – Adobe Creative Cloud Student Licensing	Adobe Audition Tutorials
Audacity	Free, cross-platform desktop audio editing tool. The tool includes a wide range of features.	Audacity Support
GarageBand	Music creation studio, free for Mac users.	GarageBand Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning	for Mac users
Ocenaudio	Cross-platform, downloadable audio editor.	How to use OcenAudio – YouTube (5m59) Ocenaudio Editor quick tips – YouTube (6m42)
WavePad	Sound editing software for iPhone, iPad and Android. Create and edit music, voice and other audio recordings.	Full guide to creating and editing audio with WavePad Audio Editor – YouTube (4m46s)