Software for Programing Augmented/Mixed Reality and Creating Visual and Audio Design Elements

Authoring Software

Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Fully-featured integrated development environment (IDE) for Android, iOS, Windows, web, and cloud.
Available for Windows or MAC(beta) 

Unity Game Engine
A platform offering everything you need to create successful games and engaging experiences.
Available for Windows or MAC

Vuforia
Partner with unity and is used for solving the hard problems of Mixed/Augmented reality.

Hololens SDK/Emulator
Install the HoloLens emulator to build holographic apps without a HoloLens.

Design Software

Autodesk Sketchbook
Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.
FREE or PRO Edition $30 a year

Canva
makes design simple for everyone. Create designs for Web or print: blog graphics, presentations, Facebook covers, flyers, posters, invitations and etc.Free Online Web Service with Templates

Pixlr
A robust browser photo editor, for all your editing needs. Have full control over your images, including layers and effects.

3D Modeling Software

Blender
3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.
Available for Windows, MAC, Linux

Sculptris
3D digital sculpting software for creating organic 3D models.

SketchUp Make
Model accurate 3D designs and export into other 3D applications.

 

Music Software

Audacity
Free, open source, cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux

GarageBand
A whole music creation studio right inside your Mac or ipad. Available on the Mac or iOS(ipad and iphone - requires download from the Apple App Store) 

Online Video Learning Resources

  • Lynda.com - This online video training platform may be available free if your local library or academic institution has an organization subscription. 
  • Pluralsight.com - Unlimited online developer training, creative and IT courses authored by industry experts.
  • Patreon.com - 
  • Skillshare.com - 
  • Udemy.com -