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Week 5 Update: How to Create an Online Course and Earn $1,100+ Per Month - Camtasia Templates & iPhone Webcam App

This week, I focused on creating a Camtasia template for efficient video editing and batch recording all lessons for Section 1. I completed key productivity topics, tested iVCam for high-quality video recordings, and recorded numerous lessons in Sections 2 and 3, covering productivity strategies and tools like Phrase Express, Trello, ClickUp, and Airtable. Discover my streamlined workflow and progress in enhancing my course content.

There were 4.5 weeks in July so that means my first month is officially done and dusted, and is behind me. It's been an exciting 1st month with loads of learning and some good progress made. Based on my estimates I'm roughly 2 weeks from the course being complete.

Total estimated course length is going to be: 7-8 hours. This is an estimate at the moment and is subject to change.

Week's Focus and Main Achievements

Template Creation and Batch Recording: After settling on Camtasia as the primary video editor, I created a template with transitions, sound effects, and music, enabling easy integration of screencast and camera recordings. This setup facilitated the batch recording of all lessons for Section 1.

Section 1 Lessons Complete! 🥳

  • Lessons covered: 3 Types of Time Use, Multi-tasking and Cognitive Switching Penalty, Identifying Procrastination Triggers, The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle), Parkinson’s Law, Achieving Flow State, Breaking Down Projects, Project Planning: Workbreakdown Structure, The Best Time to Start, Activation Energy, Keeping Notes for Productivity, Best Apps for Note-Taking, ACTION Meeting Notes, Delegation, Outsourcing, and Automation, When to Outsource or Delegate, Automating Repetitive Tasks.

Initial Recording and Equipment Testing:

  • Completed recording several lessons for Section 2, including Smart Goals, MITs (Most Important Tasks), Weekly & Daily MIT Planning, and the 5-Minute Priority List.
  • Tested iVCam software to use my iPhone 14 Pro as a webcam for high-quality section introduction videos.

Further Lesson Recording:

  • Finished recording additional lessons in Section 2, covering productivity strategies like Minimum Viable Product (MVP), One Metric That Matters, Themed Days, Maker vs. Manager Schedule, Time Blocking, and Templates, SOPs, and Work Guides.
  • Started Section 3, recording lessons on productivity tools such as Auto-text & Text Expanders, Phrase Express, Task Trackers, Trello, ClickUp, Airtable, and Snagit, including detailed demos.

Next Week’s Plan

  • Continue recording lessons as well as editing.

Tool Stack

  • CanvaA design tool that lets you create stunning visuals and course materials with ease, even if you have no graphic design skills. You can even create an online course with Canva, simplifying the entire process.
  • Camtasia: Enhance your productivity with Camtasia's easy-to-use screen recording and video editing tools, perfect for creating professional training videos and tutorials.
  • iVCam: turns your iPhone into a high-quality HD webcam for your PC, offering advanced camera settings, multi-device support, and features like background replacement and wireless microphone use. It connects easily via Wi-Fi or USB, making it a versatile and convenient tool for video streaming and recording.

Daily Highlights


Monday, July 29th - Wednesday, July 31st 2024

Camtasia template for video projects

check mark Completed

  • After settling on Camtasia as the primary video editor I created a template with the transitions, sound effects and music which will be used for all of the videos. This template allows me to easily drop in the screencast and Camera recordings.
  • Batch recorded all of the lessons for Section 1, these can be found below .

Section 1 Lessons Complete! 🥳

  • Lesson 1: 3 Types of Time Use
  • Lesson 2: Multi-tasking and Cognitive Switching Penalty
  • Lesson 3: Identifying Procrastination Triggers
  • Lesson 4: The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)
  • Lesson 5: Parkinson’s Law
  • Lesson 6: Achieving Flow State
  • Lesson 7: Breaking Down Projects
  • Lesson 8: Project Planning: Workbreakdown Structure
  • Lesson 9: The Best Time to Start
  • Lesson 10: Activation Energy
  • Lesson 11: Keeping Notes for Productivity
  • Lesson 12: Best Apps for Note-Taking
  • Lesson 13: ACTION Meeting Notes
  • Lesson 14: Delegation, Outsourcing, and Automation
  • Lesson 15: When to Outsource or Delegate
  • Lesson 16: Automating Repetitive Tasks

Key Learnings

  • Batch recording of lessons really helps to keep your mind in focus for recording. Before I would record a lesson then do some "micro edits" to get it into a state ready for final editing, whereas when batching them it allows you to Breeze through each lesson. For example, on Wednesday I was able to make 10 lesson recordings and complete the section.

Thursday, August 1st 2024

check mark Completed

Completed recording the following lessons for Section 2:

  • Smart Goals
  • MlTs - Most important Tasks
  • Weekly & Daily MIT Planning
  • 5 Minute Priority List. 

Testing out my iPhone 14 Pro as a webcam using the software iVCam. This is so I can use my iPhone for the Section introduction videos, so if you’re looking for how to use your iPhone as a webcam on Windows then read on, it’s super simple. 

You need to have the app on iPhone installed as well as your Windows PC and both need to be on the same WiFi connection if you’re not using the USB cable (which in turn needs iTunes to be installed, so I opted for WiFi).

Once both are installed, run them on both devices and it will detect it automatically. Simple as that.

Best Features of iVCam

  1. High-Quality Video: Provides HD video up to 4K resolution with low latency.
  2. Automatic Connection: Easily connects via Wi-Fi or USB without manual configuration.
  3. Advanced Camera Settings: Includes options like AE/AF, ISO, WB, and zooming.
  4. Multi-Device Support: Connect multiple devices to one PC simultaneously.
  5. Flexible Modes: Supports both landscape and portrait modes.
  6. Background Replacement: Offers features like blur, bokeh, and green screen.
  7. Audio Support: Uses your smartphone as a wireless microphone for PC.
  8. Recording Options: Records video directly to your PC.

Friday, August 2nd 2024

check mark Completed

  • Completed recording lessons below. 

Section 2: productivity Strategies & Techniques

  • Lesson 5: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
  • Lesson 6: One Metric That Matters
  • Lesson 7: Themed Days
  • Lesson 8: Maker vs. Manager Schedule
  • Lesson 9: Time Blocking
  • Lesson 10: Templates, SOPs, and Work Guides

Section 3: Productivity Software & Tools

  • Lesson 1: Auto-text & Text Expanders
  • Lesson 2: Best Auto-text tools: Phrase Express
  • Lesson 2.1: Phrase Express Demo Basic
  • Lesson 2.2: Phrase Express Demo Advanced
  • Lesson 3: Task Trackers
  • Lesson 4: Trello for Task Management
  • Lesson 4.1: Trello Demo
  • Lesson 5: ClickUp for Advanced Task Management
  • Lesson 5.1: ClickUp Demo
  • Lesson 6: More Powerful Productivity Tools
  • Lesson 7: Airtable for Data Management
  • Lesson 7.1: Airtable Demo
  • Lesson 8: Snagit for Screen Capture

If there is anything you'd like to see more of, or you have your own ideas comments or tips, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Use the comment section below to drop me a message.

Written by:
James Mew
AI Automation Expert | former Head of eCommerce

With 20+ years in eCommerce and a proven history of scaling a 7-figure business, I know how to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. As the former Head of E-commerce for a European food tech company, I managed 14 e-shops across Europe and South Africa. Now, I specialise in helping professionals like you unlock the potential of AI automation for your business. 

Over 1,800 students have already enrolled in my online courses to master these skills. Whether you’re looking for hands-on AI automation services or want to upskill with my courses, I’m here to help. Connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss your needs or join my programs to start building smarter, more scalable systems today!

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