These are either free trial versions or free complete programs. Make sure to read the licensing agreements.
If you find any others, please email me at bvantilburg@cvccmediatech.com
Preproduction Planning
Celtx Media Preproduction: You simply must try this out. It has a screenwriting software and all kinds of production planning for FREE!
FrameForge 3D Studio 2 Demo: Make 3d environments and professional storyboards before you shoot
Sound Effects
Video Editing and Effects
Avid Trial Versions: Liquid, etc.
Adobe Products: After Effects, Encore DVD, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, etc.
Sony Products: Trial versions of Vegas and DVD Architect and demo version of Express FX
Jumpcut.com: Free online editing and sharing
Eyespot.com: Free online editing and sharing
Jahshaka: Open source realtime editing and effects system. This is totally free to use and share.
Wax: Freeware video compositing and special effects software.
Graphics
Photoshop Express: Free online version of this popular graphics software
Picasa: a software download from Google that helps you organize, edit, and share your photos. It's free, and easy to use.
Animation
Autodesk Student Community: Get free software like Maya for 3D animation and free access to tutorials (requires free registration)
Blender: Free full version of this 3D animation software
Audio
Pro Tools Free: This version of the industry standard multi-track digital audio editing software only works on Windows 98
Audacity: This is a free full version multi-track audio editor
Sony Free and Trial Versions: There is a free version of Acid and trial versions of Cinescore and Soundforge
Reaper: You can evaluate this audio editing/mixing program for free and pay for it if you decide to use it regularly.
Web Site Design and Construction
Aptana: This is a JavaSctipt-focused IDE for building web pages that is free and open source licensed
DVD Face and Insert Design Software:
Business Stuff
Free Business Cards from Vistaprint.com
Computer Maintenance and Security
Trend Micro Housecall: An online spyware detector
10 Ways to Keep Your Computer Safe: This article from Information Week has links to many free resources
Adaware by Lavasoft: This will find and allow you to find and eliminate spyware on your computer
Spybot Search and Destroy: Use with Adaware to make sure your computer is spyware free
Shields Up!: This online utility will let you know if your computer is hidden on the internet. The site www.grc.com also provides other free security help.
Mozilla Firefox: This is a more secure internet browser than Internet Explorer