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PowerToys

Color Picker

  • [Win][Shift][C] : Invoke picker.

Music

Background Music

  • Play a song across slides
    • On the Insert tab, select Audio, and then Audio on My PC.
    • In the file explorer, browse to the music file you want to use, and then select Insert.
    • With the audio icon selected on the slide, on the Playback tab, select Play in Background.
  • Stop audio after a specific number of slides
    • Follow the procedure above, "Play a song across slides." After the last step, do the following:
      • Open the slide where you inserted the audio. On the ribbon, select the Animations tab.
      • Near the right end of the toolbar, select The Animation Pane button. Animation Pane.
      • In the Animation pane, double-click the item for your audio clip.
      • In the Play Audio dialog, on the Effects tab, under Stop playing, select After, then specify the number of slides that you want music to play over. (The maximum value is 999.)
      • Select OK.
  • Play multiple songs across multiple slides
    • If your slide show is longer than one song, you can add more songs. However, if you find that you're having trouble synchronizing the music with the slide show, you can use a third-party audio editing tool, such as Audacity®, to string the songs together into one file so they play continuously throughout the slide show.
  • Insert music and time it
  • https://www.chosic.com/free-music/presentation/ : Free, royalty free. Royalty-free music for YouTube and social media, free to use even commercially.
    • Songs:
      • Weather Report
      • Chillout
      • Precious Memories
      • Future Technology
      • Happy Whistling Ukulele
      • Motivational Ambient | ALONE
      • Space Technologies
      • Meditative
      • Medical Examination
      • Lost in the Void
      • Minimal Technology Corporate
      • The Beauty of Maths
      • PV_Emotional
      • Ambient Emotional Sad

Amazon

Books General

Books Kindle

Books Print

Books Audio

Amazon Audible ACX

Audacity Audio Tool

Audacity Shortcut Keys

Cat Ctl Alt Sft Let Action
File Ctl N New project window.
File Ctl W Close current project.
File Ctl Sft E Export audio file.
App Ctl Q Close all projects and exit.
File Ctl S Save current project.
File Ctl Sft I Add audio file as a new track.
Edit Ctl Z Undo action.
Edit Ctl Y Redoes an undone action.
Edit Ctl X Cut selected data.
Edit Ctl K Delete selected data.
Edit Ctl C Copy selected data.
Edit Ctl V Pasted clipboard data.
Track Ctl D Create new track with selected data.
App Ctl P Open preferences.
Edit Ctl Alt X Cut and leave gap.
Edit Ctl Alt K Delete and leave gap.
Edit Ctl L Replace selected audio with silence.
Edit Ctl T Trim all audio but the selection.
Edit Ctl I Split current clip.
Edit Ctl Alt I Does a cut and gap and then creates a new track and pastes.
Edit Ctl J Join multiple clips into one.
Edit Ctl Alt J Creates individual non-silent clips.
Label Ctl B Creates a new label at the cursor.
Label Ctl M Creates a new label at current playback position.
Label Ctl Alt V Paste text to current or new label.
Label Alt X Cut labeled region.
Label Alt K Delete labeled region.
Label Alt Sft X Cut and gap labeled region.
Label Alt Sft K Delete and gap labeled region.
Label Alt L Silence audio on labeled region.
Label Alt Sft C Copy labeled region.
Label Alt I Split labeled region.
Label Alt J Join labeled regions.
Label Alt Sft J Detach at silence and join on labeled regions.
Edit Ctl A Select all audio in all tracks.
Edit Ctl Sft A Deselect all audio in all tracks.
Edit Z Move edges of selection or cursor to zero crossing.
Edit Ctl Sft K Extend selection into all tracks.
Edit Ctl Sft Y Extend selection into all sync-locked tracks.
Edit [ Set left at playback position.
Edit ] Set right at playback position.
Edit Sft J Select track start to cursor.
Edit Sft K Select cursor to track end.
Edit Q Toggle spectral selection.
Edit Alt , Move selection to previous clip.
Edit Alt . Move selection to next clip.
View Ctl 1 Zoom in horizontal axis.
View Ctl 2 Zoom tp default view.
View Ctl 3 Zoom out.
View Ctl E Zoom in/out to fit selection to window.
View Sft Z Toggle zoom between two levels.
View Ctl F Zoom entire project to fit window.
View Ctl Sft F Adjust track heights so all fit window.
View Ctl Sft C Collapse all tracks to minimum window space.
View Ctl Sft X Expands all tracks to size before collapse.
Edit Ctl [ Moves cursor to start of selection and removes selection.
Edit Ctl ] Moves cursor to end of selection and removes selection.
Rec R Starts recording at end of selected track.
Rec Sft R Start recording on new track at cursor or selection begin.
Rec Sft T Bring up timer record dialog.
Rec Sft D Re-record over audio.
Rec P Pause playing or recording.
Edit ← Move cursor to left edge of selection and remove selection.
Edit → Move cursor to right edge of selection and remove selection.
Edit J Move cursor to start of track.
Edit K Move cursor to end of track.
Edit HOME Move cursor to beginning of project.
Edit END Move cursor to end of project.
Play L Toggle looping.
Play Alt Sft L Clear looping region.
Play Sft L Set selection as new looping region.
Track Ctl Sft N Create new mono track.
Track Ctl Sft M Mix and render to new track.
Track Ctl U Mute all audio tracks.
Track Ctl Sft U Unmute all tracks.
Track Ctl Alt U Mute selected tracks.
Track Ctl Alt Sft U Unmutes selected tracks.
Edit Ctl R Repeat last used effect.
Post Ctl Sft T Analyze a track for contrast between speech and noise.
View F11 Toggle full screen with no title bar.
Play B Play from pointer to end of selection.
Play Sft F5 Play a short period before start of selection.
Play Sft F6 Play a short period after start of selection.
Play Sft F7 Play a short period before end of selection.
Play Sft F8 Play a short period after end of selection.
Play Ctl Sft F5 Play a short period before and after the start of selection.
Play Ctl Sft F7 Play a short period before and after the end of selection.
Play C Play audio excluding selection (cut preview).
Tool F1 Selection tool.
Tool F2 Envelope tool.
Tool F3 Draw tool.
Tool F4 Zoom tool.
Tool F6 Multi tool.
Label Alt ← Move selection to previous label.
Label Alt → Move selection to next label.
Play ← Skip back one second.
Play → Skip forward one second.
Play Sft ← Skip back 15 seconds.
Play Sft → Skip forward 15 seconds.
App Sft I Select recording device.
App Sft O Select playback device.
App Sft H Select audio host.
App Sft H Select number of recording channels.
Edit Sft HOME Select from cursor to start of project.
Edit Sft END Select from cursor to end of track.
Edit Sft ← Extend selection left.
Edit Sft → Extend selection right.
Edit Ctl Sft → Contract selection from right.
Edit Ctl Sft ← Contract selection from left.
View Ctl Sft F6 Move backward from Toolbars to Tracks.
View Ctl F6 Move forward from Toolbars to Tracks.
View ↑ Focus one track up.
View ↓ Focus one track down.
View Ctl HOME Focus on first track.
View Ctl END Focus on last track.
View Sft ↑ Focus one track up and select it.
View Sft ↓ Focus one track down and select it.
View RET Toggle selectedness of focused track.
View ENT Toggle selectedness of focused track.
CURS ← One screen pixel left when not playing.
CURS → One screen pixel right when not playing.
CURS , One second left.
CURS . One second right.
CURS Sft , 15 seconds left.
CURS Sft . 15 seconds right.
TRACK Sft P Pan dialog.
TRACK Alt Sft ← Pan 10% left.
TRACK Alt Sft → Pan 10% right.
TRACK Sft G Gain dialog.
TRACK Alt Sft ↑ Increase gain 1 dB.
TRACK Alt Sft ↓ Decrease gain 1 dB.
TRACK Sft M Track dropdown menu.
TRACK Sft U Toggle mute on track.
TRACK Sft S Toggle solo on track.
TRACK Sft C Close track.
APP Alt Sft F6 Focus to previous window.
APP Alt F6 Focus to next window.
APP Sft TAB Previous clip.
APP TAB Next clip.

See also: https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/keyboard_shortcut_reference.html

Audacity Cursors

  • Playback cursor is green.
  • Recording cursor is red.

ADX Submission Requirements

  • See https://help.acx.com/s/article/what-are-the-acx-audio-submission-requirements
  • See ACX Audio Analysis Tool https://www.acx.com/audiolab
  • Audio sound must be consistent:
    • Your audiobook should be consistent in sound and formatting. This includes audio levels, tone, noise level, spacing, and pronunciation.
  • There are no extra sounds:
    • Make sure each file is free of extra sounds like plosives, microphone pops, mouse clicks, excessive mouth noise, and outtakes.
  • Files are in either mono or stereo:
    • All files must be in the same channel format (all mono or all stereo).
  • Volume is between -23dB and -18dB RMS:
    • Each file needs to fall between the specific volume range of -23dB and -18dB RMS for consistent volume.
    • Root Mean Square (RMS) is a way to measure the average value of an audio signal. By keeping all files within this range, listeners won't have to constantly adjust the volume of their playback device.
    • Visit Mastering Audiobooks with Alex the Audio Scientist to learn more. https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/mastering-audiobooks-with-alex-the-audio-scientist
  • Peak levels are less than -3 dB:
    • Each file must have peak values no higher than -3dB to avoid distortion.
  • Noise floor is less than -60 dB RMS:
    • Each file must have a noise floor no higher than -60dB RMS to avoid background noise distractions.
  • Keep room tone less than 5 seconds:
    • We recommend between 1 and 5 seconds of room tone at the beginning and end of each file for an ideal listening experience.
  • Constant Bit Rate (CBR) MP3 files are required.
  • Each file must be a 192 kbps or higher CBR, 44.1kHz MP3.
    • You may upload 256kbps or 320kbps files if you'd like, but the difference in quality heard by listeners will be negligible.
  • Each audio file must:
    • Contain only one chapter/section.
    • Be shorter than 120 minutes.
    • Section header must be read aloud.
    • Have 1 to 5 sec room tone at beginning and end of file.
  • Equalizing
    • The typical frequency range that the human ear can detect is 20Hz to 20,000 kHz.
    • A high pass filter will remove any unwanted bass (low) frequencies that could have occurred during recording, such as the hum of your computer.
    • A low pass filter will remove high frequency noises in your audio, like an air conditioner or microphone hiss.
    • Recommend applying EQ before you master, as unwanted high or low frequencies can have an impact on the next step in your mastering process – applying a limiter.
  • Limiter
    • A limiter is a dynamics processor. Applying a limiter lowers any high peaks in your audio, which allows the volume of the narration to be more even throughout. This lets you bring up the overall volume of your audio, which may be necessary to meet ACX’s RMS requirement (-18dB RMS to -23dB RMS).

Audacity Misc

  • Must read aloud title page, author, etc.
  • Record at 24 bits.
  • Free audio converter tool: https://www.freac.org/

YouTube

Best video dimensions

  • 16:9 Ratio
    • Examples:
      • 10 inch width X 5.625 inch length
      • 3200 pixel width X 1800 pixel width

Video Chapters

  • Goto YouTube Studio.
  • Goto Analytics of a video.
  • Scroll down to Automatic Chapters.
  • Unclick "Allow automatic chapters and key moments".
  • Add chapters...
    • Option 1: Add chapters using "Add Chapter" button in video details.
    • Option 2: Using TubeBuddy.
    • Sample description text.
First line description.
Normal description.

#TubeBuddy
00:00 First chapter
00:18 Second Chapter
...
  • Note: YouTube uses chapter titles as keywords in searches.

TubeBuddy

  • TubeBuddy is a browser extension that adds functionality to help get more views and subscribers.

Channel Description

  • Goto YouTube Studio.
  • Click "Customization".
  • Click "Basic info".
  • Add a channel description. Embedded URLs are automatically converted to links.
    • Note: YouTube displays the first line of channel description in many searches.

Content Reuse and License

  • Goto video details.
  • Change the License from "Standard YouTube" license to "Creative Commons - Attribution".
  • Set Distribution to "Everywhere".
  • Click "Allow Embedding".
  • Under "Shorts remixing" click "Allow video and audio remixing".

Video Category

  • Use analytics to see how people find your video.
  • Add your video to the best categories.
  • Do not use too many categories. (6?)

Create Channel Sections

  • Goto YouTube Studio.
  • Goto "Featured sections"
  • Group and organize videos.
    • Add playlists with enticing names.
    • Move the "Shorts" section down.

Video In-Screens

  • In-Screens best at end of video.
  • Subscribe, etc.
  • In-Screens to specific other videos.
  • End Card Screens. YouTube Outro.
    • 10 to 30 seconds.
    • Most applicable to viewer.
    • Most recent upload.

Channel Branding

  • Goto channel customization.
  • Click "Branding" heading.
  • Add logos, pictures, etc.

Video Description Defaults

  • Includes general descriptions, links, etc. as defaults for each video description.

Default Video Visibility

  • Set to "Unlisted".
  • Change to "Public" after checking newly uploaded video. Use teaser in short to point to long.

Two-Step Verification

  • Turn it on in YouTube studio and use it.

YouTube Advice for Small Channels

  • Remember:
    • People don't care about why you have a channel.
    • People don't care about you.
    • Make videos with value: Entertainment, education, inspiration.
    • Don't worry about criticism or trolling.
    • Consistency.
    • Be driven by passion.
    • Quantity makes Quality.
    • Every second on a short is critical.
    • Worry about audience not the algorithm.
    • YouTube wants new creators to succeed.
    • Courage.
    • Start before you are ready. Start messy.
      • Develop clarity. Learn by doing.
    • Develop a niche for each channel.
    • Sometimes it takes months before a video will take off.
    • The goal is to develop the lifestyle.
    • Be consistent, but don't sacrifice too much interest generating quality,

Video Packaging

  • Includes:
    • Video Idea
      • Come up with more ideas than you need.
      • Validate idea. Search on YouTube to see how many idea-related videos. Over saturation is rare.
    • Video Topic
    • Video Title
    • Video Thumbnail

YouTube Voice Advice

  • Speak with emotion, even passion.

Channel Keywords

  • Note: A keyword can be a short phrase. For example, "Computer Science".
  • Limit number of keywords. Maybe 10?

Video Shorts

  • When uploading shorts, use the "Related video" button to link to related full length video.

Audio Dynamic Subscribe and Like buttons

  • Saying "Subscribe" or "Like" can highlight standard subscribe or like buttons.
  • Say "Like and Subscribe" near end of video.
  • If you say the word too much the button will not be highlighted.

Number of Videos

  • Makes lots of videos. At least 100 says Mr. Beast.
  • Be patient and do not give up. It takes time.
  • Improve something with each video.

Bell Notify

  • TBD

Comments

Subscribe Button Watermarks

  • Use YouTube Studio Customize Channel Branding. Need to publish.

Video Checklist

  • Upload:
    • Use upload defaults.
    • Sign into the right channel.
    • Catchy titles with strong keywords.
    • Video description.
      • Keywords.
      • Links.
      • Timestamps.
      • Affiliate links.
        • "This video is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we will receive a small commission."
        • For entertainment and educational purposes only.
  • Topic, Title, and Thumbnail
  • Test and compare Thumbnails, up to three.
  • Playlists
  • Courses if your channel qualifies.
  • Made for kids?
  • Age restriction.
  • Include paid promotion.
  • AI generated content. Altering video. Etc.
  • Automatic Chapters. Prefer using manual chapters, but can allow anyway?
  • Allow automatic places.
  • Allow automatic concepts.
  • Tags. For misspelled words. Can be a phrase. Add my name. Use most of 300 character allowance. (VidIQ?)
  • Language and caption.
  • Recording date and location.
  • Creative commons license.
  • Distribution: Everywhere.
  • Allow embedding.
  • Publish to subscriptions...
  • Shorts remixing... Allow Audio and Video
  • Categories: Science and Technology; Education; Sub-Categories. Grade level.
  • Turn comments on. Comment moderation on, Basic.
    • Sort by Top or Newest.
  • Show likes: No.

Monetization

  • 1000 subscribers. 4000 hours watch time past 12 months.
  • Ads on.
  • Describe videos, safe, etc.

Subtitles

  • Can be automatically added.

Products

  • Only use actual products reviewed.

VidIQ

  • VidIQ.com/think (special offer)
    • Costs: Freelan=$0; ProPlan=$8/mn; BoostPlan=$39/mn; Coaching=$415/mn.
  • Browser plugin.
  • Features:
    • Score Card.
    • Keywords.
    • Channel Audit.
    • Competitors Tool.
    • Compare Videos.
    • Trending. Alerts. Most viewed.
    • End Screens and Thumbnails.
    • Achievements and real-time statistics.

OBS Studio

  • TBD

Book Publishing

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