Below are various video tutorials from around the web to assist you in using adaptive technology. All links on this page open in a new tab to a 3rd party website. MoWest is not affiliated with any of the websites mentioned. Please use your best judgment when utilizing these tools.

ADDING CAPTIONS

  1. How To Add Captions To Any Video (For Free!) (Learn how to use Riverside to add and customize captions with branding options. Great for YouTube creator)
  2. How To Add Captions In A Video In Windows 10/11 (FREE & Easy) (A step-by-step guide for Windows users using built-in or free tools)
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3cm1gbHwJU (Capcut PC Captions)
  4. How To Add Captions To Any Video For Free (Easy Tutorial) (A fast and simple method to add subtitles in under a minute) 
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWbNrm7Jo5c (Youtube Automatic Captions)
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_3H6J3OkzA (Panopto Captions)
  1. Canva Video Caption Generator Auto-generate captions and customize them with fonts, colors, and animations. No editing experience needed.
  2. Adobe Express Caption Tool Upload your video, auto-generate captions, and edit them with full customization options.
  3. Animoto’s Guide for Beginners Learn how to use Animoto’s free editor to add captions easily.

Canva

  1. Open your video project.
  2. Click on the text box containing the caption.
  3. Edit the text directly.
  4. Use the toolbar to adjust font, size, color, and animation.
  5. Click Download or Share when done.

Adobe Express

  1. Upload your video or open an existing project.
  2. Click on the caption layer.
  3. Edit the text and adjust styling.
  4. Drag to change timing or position.
  5. Export the updated video.

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CREATE PRESENTATIONS WITH AI

  • Tutorial Link: Canva AI Presentation Maker
  • What You’ll Learn:
    • Use prompts to generate full slide decks.
    • Customize with brand colors, fonts, and logos.
    • Enhance slides with AI-generated images, animations, and voiceovers.
    • Collaborate with others in real-time.
  • Best For: Beginners and teams looking for fast, stylish presentations.
  • Tutorial Link: Free Udemy Course
  • What You’ll Learn:
    • Use tools like ChatGPT, Claude AI, Canva, Gamma, and Figma.
    • Master prompt engineering for better AI results.
    • Integrate content from PDFs and Google Images.
    • Design and polish presentations from start to finish.
  • Best For: Students, professionals, and anyone new to AI tools.
  • Tutorial Link: Adobe Express Guide
  • What You’ll Learn:
    • Use Adobe’s templates and AI tools to build presentations quickly.
    • Customize slides with brand assets and multimedia.
    • Generate images, music, and voiceovers with AI.
    • Collaborate and share presentations easily.
  • Best For: Small business owners and creatives needing polished decks.
  • Tutorial Link: Watch on YouTube
  • What You’ll Learn:
    • Overview of free AI tools for presentation creation.
    • Step-by-step walkthroughs for using them effectively.
  • Best For: Visual learners and quick-start guides.
  • Watch here: Forget PowerPoint! Gamma.app Tutorial
  • Host: Kevin Stratvert
  • Length: 14:37
  • Highlights:
    • Create presentations from a single prompt.
    • Customize themes, images, and layout.
    • Share and present directly from the app.
  • Watch here: Gamma AI App Tutorial
  • Host: Project Wisdom
  • Length: 9:18
  • Highlights:
    • Step-by-step guide to using Gamma AI.
    • Generate slides, edit content, and export presentations.
    • Includes free plan overview.
  • Watch here: Plus AI Tutorial
  • Host: Plus AI
  • Length: 8:01
  • Highlights:
    • Install Plus AI in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
    • Generate and edit slides using AI.
    • Add voiceovers and multimedia.
  • Watch here: Free AI Tool for Presentations
  • Host: Epic Mentorship
  • Length: ~10 minutes
  • Highlights:
    • Use a free AI tool to generate slides.
    • Customize and export easily.
    • Ideal for students, educators, and professionals.
  • Watch here: AI Tools for Free PPTs
  • Host: Unknown
  • Length: ~8 minutes
  • Highlights:
    • Overview of multiple free AI tools.
    • Tips for fast and creative slide creation.

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NOTE TAKING

  • Website: StudyX AI Note Taker
  • Features:
    • Upload textbooks, slides, videos, or screenshots.
    • Generates clean, editable notes in seconds.
    • Great for students and educators.
  • Video Tutorial: Google Keep Full Tutorial
  • Features:
    • Simple, fast note-taking with labels and reminders.
    • Syncs across devices.
    • Ideal for quick thoughts and lists.
  • Website: LunaNotes
  • Features:
    • Take notes while watching YouTube videos.
    • Organize notes into folders.
    • Perfect for video-based learning.
  • Video Overview: Top 5 BEST AI Note-Taking Apps
  • Highlights:
    • Covers Notion, Obsidian, and other AI-powered tools.
    • Great for writers, researchers, and productivity enthusiasts.
  • Video: The BEST FREE Notetaking Apps
  • Apps Covered:
    • OneNote, Apple Notes, Nebo, MetaMoji Note, PenBook, NotePad+, Notes Writer.
  • Highlights:
    • Great for iPad users and digital handwriting fans.

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CONVERTERS

  • Watch here: YouTube Video
  • What You’ll Learn:
    • Extract text from scanned documents and handwritten notes.
    • Use ChatGPT and Deepseek for AI-powered OCR and formatting.
    • Convert images into editable Word documents with high accuracy.
  • Website: DocHub AI Converter
  • Features:
    • Upload images and convert them to PDF using AI.
    • Edit, summarize, and proofread PDFs with ChatGPT integration.
    • Add signatures, annotations, and share securely.
  • Website: FreeDocumentMaker.com
  • Features:
    • Convert images to Word or PDF instantly.
    • No registration or watermark.
    • AI-powered content generation and formatting.
  • Website: Sanreader OCR Tool
  • Features:
    • Drag and drop image-based PDFs.
    • One-click conversion to editable Word format.
    • Fast and accurate OCR processing.
  • Website: PDFocr.org
  • Features:
    • Convert scanned or image PDFs to Word documents.
    • Uses advanced AI OCR for high-quality text extraction.
    • Free and browser-based.

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