Gimp (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is an open-source graphics editor used for tasks such as photo retouching, image composition, and graphic design
Krita is an open-source digital painting software designed for artists. It is widely used for concept art, illustrations, comics, and animations.
Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor used for creating and editing scalable graphics like logos, illustrations, and diagrams.
Openly Licensed Media
Images, Video, and Audio
Openverse provides access to openly licensed media, including images, audio, and other content. All media available on Openverse is under Creative Commons licenses or public domain, ensuring legal and ethical reuse.
Pexels offers high-quality, royalty-free photos and videos contributed by photographers and creators worldwide. The content is free to use for personal and commercial purposes without requiring attribution, though giving credit to the creator is appreciated.
Icons
IconArchive provides free and premium icons for personal and commercial use.
Flaticon offers free and premium vector icons and stickers.
Font Awesome is popular for web developers; free tier provides scalable icons.
Live Streaming and Screen Recorder
OBS Studio
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a free, open-source tool primarily used for live streaming and screen recording. It's widely known for its flexibility and customization.
Key Features
Advanced Streaming Options: Supports multiple streaming platforms and provides fine control over audio and video sources.
Scene Creation: Create multiple scenes composed of different sources (webcam, screen, game) and switch between them in real-time.
Multi-source Recording: Record or stream multiple video/audio sources simultaneously.
Customizable Video Settings: Control over resolution, bitrate, audio quality, and frame rate.
Cross-platform: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Kap
Kap is a free, open-source screen recording tool specifically for macOS. It’s designed to be simple, lightweight, and user-friendly.
Key Features
Simplicity: A minimalistic interface that allows users to start recording quickly.
Quick Screen Recording: Ideal for basic recording tasks without advanced features.
GIF and Video Export: Export recordings as videos (MP4, WebM) or animated GIFs.
Plugins for Extra Features: Simple plugins to add functionality such as countdowns or specific export formats.
Lightweight: Uses fewer system resources compared to OBS.
Author
Anurag Gupta is an M.S. graduate in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University. He also holds an M.Tech degree in Systems and Control Engineering and a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.