For one of my classes, we needed to present on random topics we pulled from a bowl. The topic I pulled was “Helpful Apps for Media Professionals”. At first, I was a little overwhelmed because there are so many apps that could be helpful for media professionals. Overall this is what I found and presented on:
Category – Inspiration:
Behance:
- Search for inspiration
- Build moodboards
- Connect with other creators
- Search for projects in many different fields
- Hire and get hired for freelancing
Pinterest:
- Search for inspiration
- Build boards for organization
- Share your ideas with others
- Use filters to find exactly what you are looking for
- Follow links to learn more
Content Creation
Adobe Capture
- Allows you to use your mobile device to “capture” images and transform them into vector shapes, match colors, create palettes, identify fonts, create 3D textures, remove backgrounds, and make patterns
Adobe Express
- Customizable video templates
- Generate images with AI
- Remove image and video backgrounds
- Prompt to text
- Brand kits
- Content scheduling
- Quick action tools (resize, convert files, QR codes, and video captions)
Canva
- Quick and easy templates and content to make designs fast
- Editing tools
- Free templates
- Free content
- Print your work from the app
Capcut
- All-in-one video editing tool
- Effects and music
- Keyframe animation
- Smooth slow-motion
- Smart stabilization
- Multi-member editing
Lightroom
- Advanced featrues to edit photos and videos
- Pro camera controls
- Adaptive presents
- AI powered tools
Procreate
- High resolution canvas
- Hundreds of customized brushes
- Layering
- Prescision design tools
- Time-lapse replay
Social Media
- Connect with people you know
- Promote businesses
- Join groups with similar interests
- Share life experiences
- Shop for goods
- Post your moments
- Keep in touch with others
- Explore your interests
- Cusomize posts with templates, music, filters, etc.
TikTok
- Short form videos
- Personalized algorithm
- Global community of creators
- TikTok Shop
- Editing tools for videos
- Monetize views
X
- Post content
- Stay up to date on news
- Create exclusive content for subscribers
- Join communities
YouTube
- Create your own channel to post your content
- Subscribe to other channels
- Live streaming
- Explore different topics
Social Media Management
Buffer
- Manage posts
- Engage with. audience
- Review analtyics
- Save ideas for later
Hootsuite
- Manage all social media accounts in one place
- Analyze performance
- Schedule posts and create content
- Respond to messages and comments
- Track mentions, keywords, and trends
Communication and Collaboration
Google Drive
- Store and access files
- Filter files
- Scan and upload documents
- Share and set permissions
- Online resume and CV
- Job search
- Professional and social networking
- Business news
Microsoft Teams
- Connect and manage access as a team through communities, events, calandars, meetings, storage, tasks, and chats
monday.com
- Visual workplace
- Manage, track, and organize
- Analyze data
- Daily/weekly tasks
- Filter information
- Assign task owners
Productivity and Note-Taking
Goodnotes
- Work on the same document
- Sync all notes
- Share links to notebooks
- Customizable pen and notebook options
- Download templates
- Import and export notes
Grammarly
- Correct spelling and grammar
- Writing scores
- Add to your everyday keyboard
- View writing suggestions
Milanote
- Notes and to-do lists
- Drag and drop interface
- Instant syncing on all devices
- Save text, images, and links on the web
- Upload photos
WordPress
- Website builder
- Blog publisher
- Analyze and track stats
- Save ideas and drafts
- Add and search for tags and categories
- Automated sharing
Aduio and Podcasting
Otter.ai
- AI Chat to write emails and get answers
- AI meeting note taker and real-time transcription
- Audio recorder
- Summarizer
- Provide live captioning
Spotify for Creators
- Helps creators grow
- Manage podcasts
- Host and distribute for free
- Get paid for content
Voice Memos
- Portable audio recorder
- Editing tools
- Create layers
- Speech to text feature
News and Research
Citizen
- Real-time safety alerts
- Broadcasting of live events
- Listen to emergency radios
- Monitor locations
- See information about registered offenders in your area
- Missing person alerts
Newsbreak
- Local news
- Breaking news
- Local weather reports
- Personalized feed to follow or block certain news
- Support small news publishers
Security and Privacy
Keeper
- Store unlimited number of passwords
- Access them from nay device
- Autofill across apps
- Encryption from data breaches and cyber attacks
Signal
- Encrypted voice and video calls for up to 40 people
- Group chats up to 1000 people
- Avoid SMS and MMS fees
- Admin permission settings
- Non-profit
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