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15 Sep 2020 / Inspire Me

Music Curation – A mix Between Art and Science

Ever wondered how all of our albums and playlists actually come together? Let’s take a look inside the working lives of our colleagues, whose job titles often induces the question: ‘So what do you actually do?’. That’s right, our Music Curation Team is being dragged out into the spotlight.

10 Sep 2020 / Teach Me

All You Need to Know About Documentary Filming

Interested in the art of documentary making? Keen on learning more but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place!

7 Sep 2020 / Teach Me

8D Audio: What is it and What’s the Hype All About?

Ever heard a song that made you feel like you were in an entirely different dimension? Chances are it was an 8D audio track. Today, we’re going to unravel what 8D audio is, how it works, and why it’s so damn cool. And finally, is 8D audio really dangerous?

3 Sep 2020 / Inspire Me

What Are Low Pass & High Pass Filters and How Do I Use Them?

In this blog post, Ben Hess – in collaboration with Epidemic Sound and Adobe Stock – will explain what low and high pass filters are and how to use them to make your videos stand out.

1 Sep 2020 / Inspire Me

How to Get the Volume Right in Your Videos

In this blog post, Ben Hess – in collaboration with Epidemic Sound and Adobe Stock – will help you to get your audio volume just right.

29 Aug 2020 / Inspire Me

The Key to Creatively Soundtrack Your Videos

In this article, Ben Hess – in collaboration with Epidemic Sound and Adobe Stock – is digging into the topic of planning your videos with music in mind.

26 Aug 2020 / Inspire Me

3 Tips to Choose the Right Music for Your Videos

In this blog post, filmmaker Ben Hess – in collaboration with Epidemic Sound and Adobe Stock – will go into depth on how to find the right music for your project.

17 Aug 2020 / Product Updates

Invite Others to Collaborate on Your Playlists

It's now possible to invite anyone, including non-subscribers, to collaborate on playlists.

11 Aug 2020 / Product Updates

'Find Similar' for Sound Effects

Click on the title of the sound effect and get to the track's own page, where you can find all similar sounding sound effects, and share the sound effect.

6 Aug 2020 / Teach Me

What Is Instagram Reels and How Do You Use It?

Instagram recently announced the rollout of its new product – Instagram Reels – amidst Trump’s threats to ban TikTok in the US. So what is it? It’s a new way to record 15-second soundtracked clips, so if it sounds familiar – it is. Here's why you should use it and how.

23 Jul 2020 / Teach Me

Part Four: How to Pick the Best Audio for Company Culture Videos

This is the fourth and final article in a blog series exploring soundtracks for B2B videos: best practices and explicit tips. Time to get into: company culture videos!

21 Jul 2020 / Teach Me

Part Three: The Art of Choosing Great Music for Customer Testimonials

This is the third out of four articles in a blog series where we’ll explore soundtracks for B2B videos: best practices and explicit tips. Let's dive into: customer testimonials!

16 Jul 2020 / Teach Me

Part Two: How to Choose the Best Music for Promos

This is the second out of four articles in a blog series where we’ll explore soundtracks for B2B videos: best practices and explicit tips. Time for: promos!

14 Jul 2020 / Teach Me

Part One: A Guide to Picking the Best Music for Explainer Videos

This is the first out of four articles in a blog series where we’ll explore all there is to know about soundtracks for B2B videos. Get ready for: explainers!

13 Jul 2020 / Teach Me

How to Nail the Perfect Soundtrack for B2B Marketing Videos: A Blog Series

We’re excited to present a four-part blog series that will be dedicated to finding awesome soundtracks to the top four B2B video categories: Explainers, Promos, Company culture videos, and Customer testimonials.

9 Jul 2020 / Inspire Me

Pass the Beat Challenge – The Release of a Hit

After months of hard work and tight collaboration by a group of Epidemic Sound music creators, we can finally say hi to the anticipated outcome of our Pass the Beat Challenge: an epic hit by the name Some of Y'all.

7 Jul 2020 / Teach Me

Avoid Copyright Claims by Licensing Music From Epidemic Sound

Learn more about how to avoid copyright claims by licensing music from Epidemic Sound.

29 Jun 2020 / Teach Me

Playing Music while Streaming on Facebook Gaming

Many streamers have been hit with 24-hour bans on Twitch for playing copyrighted music. Is Facebook Gaming heading in the same direction?

11 Jun 2020 / Teach Me

Earning Money on Instagram Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

Instagram has recently introduced creator monetization, and if you ask us – it’s not a moment too soon. The creative world is thirsting for details, but they are yet to be disclosed. Here’s the scope.

5 Jun 2020 / Inspire Me

Gavin Luke Nominated for Guldägget

‘For Erica’, a short film by Nord DDB was nominated for Guldägget. Epidemic Sound composer Gavin Luke’s soundtrack played an instrumental part.

28 May 2020 / Teach Me

9 Ways for Filmmakers to Stay Productive in Isolation

With the help of Freelance Video Collective, we've collected nine great tips for filmmakers to stay productive during isolation. Have a read and get creative!

27 May 2020 / Inspire Me

Epidemic Sound Launches New Creator-Led Identity

Today we launch a new visual identity for Epidemic Sound. Here we want to tell you why and how this came about, with help from the people who made it happen.

27 May 2020 / Product Updates

A New Look for Epidemic Sound - What's Changed?

Today we launch a new visual identity for Epidemic Sound! We have a revamped player and website, new logo and even our own font. Here's what’s new and the changes we have made to the experience.

27 May 2020 / Product Updates

My music → Playlists

The new ‘My Music’ will be called ‘Playlists’ and can be found under ‘Me’ in the top navigation. With the update, you can create a playlist right at the track, and have the

18 May 2020 / Inspire Me

Pass the Beat Challenge – the Making of a Hit

A few months back, you know, when everyone’s lives had just started getting a bit crazy, we launched a challenge for our music creators. Well, today we can proudly say we’ve