A New Tool to Spot Deepfakes
/Intel says its new deepfake detection tool is accurate 96% at catching videos of computer generated faces. The company claims FakeCatcher can operate in real-time by analyzing blood flow from video pixels.
4 Scriptwriting Tools
/Fade In
Script-writing software with similar features toFinal Draft without the price tag. Not as many of the extras that come withFinal Draft but only $50. Windows, Mac, Linux.
Final Draft*
Industry standard for writing screenplays on both Windows and Mac. Notes section for keeping track of characters, special scene view to get an overview, index card system for summaries, etc. $170.
Trelby
Free script-writing alternative to Final Draft and Fade In. Enough features to get you started.
TV Tropes
Fiction writing help through examination of storytelling devices in creative works.
8 Password Managers
/1Password*
This popular password manager stores them in your Web browser, allowing users to only have one master password to access them all. Makes good use of the cloud to keep it in sync with all your devices. Starts at $36. 14 day free trial option.
Bitwarden*
The free version of this open source password manager is one of the best but it bare bones so if you want more and are willing to pay you’ll find better. User experience not as intuitive as other options. $10 a year for more options though storage is limited.
Dashline
A solid password manager with VPN service. Strong interface. $60 a year.
DataVault
Password manager to protect your data. Can sync through Dropbox. $10 for any operating system.
eWallet
Password manager to protect your data. Nice look, customizable. The Windows version is $20, others $10.
KeePassXC
Open source password manager. Purposely no cloud option. All passwords are stored locally. Free.
Keeper
Password manager. Well-designed interface. Free plan is limited. Paid starts at $34.99 a year.
Lastpass
Generates and saves passwords. Strong cross-platform experience. The company has had some past security issues. Free version is limited. Paid is $36 a year.
More Tech Tools
A tool that generates images from text descriptions
/A new machine learning generative model from OpenAI can generate mashup images from text descriptions.
New Adobe tool for Content Creators
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Adobe has released a single template-focused app called Creative Cloud Express (replacing Adobe Spark) that combines some of the best features from the Creative Cloud Suite for mobile and web. Quickly create everything from social media posts to promotional posters and videos with an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface. Drag all sorts of elements into your composition from text, icons, shapes, free photos and fonts, music and other design elements. Assets from Photoshop and Illustrator can be utilized as well. Convert videos to GIFs and documents to PDFs. Great for non-professionals with little video editing experience. However, if you’re a pro, this is not a full-featured video editor.
Creative Cloud Express includes premium features from:
• Adobe Premiere Rush — Shoot, edit, and share videos on mobile and desktop.
• Adobe Photoshop Express — Edit and retouch images, create collages, and combine photos.
• Adobe Spark Video — Quickly create stunning video slideshows.
• Adobe Spark Page — Turn words and images into beautiful web pages.
More on the features here.
Teaching resources from Adobe for Educators here.
While Express is already included in many Creative Cloud subscriptions, there is a free version available or get more templates, photos and fonts with a paid subscription for $9.99 a month (or $99.99 a year) here. Better yet, there is a three-month free trial here. More info on the plans here.