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Filming a jump cut

What Are Jump Cuts and How Do You Edit Them?

Jump cuts are a foundational technique in cinema and online storytelling. Learn what they are, how to use them, and why some people swear against them.

Using sound design

What Is Sound Design and How Is It Used in Film, Games, and More?

Sound design is a crucial aspect of films, games, and more. Let’s look at what it is, how it’s used, and how you can get the most out of it.

Shooting an interview

Shooting an Interview: 10 Top Tips for Nailing Your Footage

Shooting an interview? Check out our top 10 tips.

Chiaroscuro lighting

What is Chiaroscuro Lighting and How Do You Use It in Your Film and Photos?

Chiaroscuro is a gorgeous lighting technique used in film, still photography, and art. Let’s check out what the technique, setup, and best examples are.

Establishing shot

What Is an Establishing Shot?

Establishing shots are essential in filmed content, be that TV, film, or otherwise. Let’s look at what establishing shots are and some of the best examples.

Using Alight Motion

What Is Alight Motion and Is It Good For Video Editing?

Alight Motion is a popular video editing tool, but just how good is it? Let’s run through the basics, pros and cons, comparisons, and more.

Shooting a reaction video

How to Make Reaction Videos: Basics and Top Tips

Want to learn how to make reaction videos? Check out our guide on how to make, edit, and monetize reaction videos on platforms like YouTube and Twitch.

video-to-video ai

Video-to-Video AI: What Is It and How Do You Use It?

Video-to-video AI became a hot-button topic in mid-2023. But what is it, how do you use it, and is it right for you?

Using a boom mic

What Is a Boom Microphone and How Do You Use One?

What is a boom microphone, and moreover, how do you hold one? And just what is it used for? Let’s dig into all that juicy info today.

Exporting in Final Cut Pro

How to Export in Final Cut Pro: A Step-By-Step Guide

Ever wondered how to export from Final Cut Pro to YouTube, MP4, and more? Learn all about that today with our pro ambassador, Meredith Marsh.

Green screen chroma key

What Is Chroma Keying and How Do You Use It?

Chroma keying is used to achieve eye-boggling green screen effects in Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects & more. Read more to find out how!

How to Use a Green Screen in 2023

How to Use a Green Screen in 2023

Special effects aren't just for Hollywood royalty – using green screen effects is a simple way to make your content shine!

What Is a Gimbal, and How to Use One

What Is a Gimbal, and How to Use One

If you’re serious about filming, you’ve probably heard of camera stabilizers. But should you choose a gimbal, how do you use it, and is Steadicam or bodycam better?

What is CGI and How Has It Changed Movies, Animation & Content?

What is CGI and How Has It Changed Movies, Animation & Content?

CGI is often used in movies, animation and everyday content. But what does CGI stand for, and what does good – or bad – CGI look like?

Using a ring light

The 6 Best Ring Lights for Filming on Your Phone

Professional content creators use ring lights when filming themselves. But what is a ring light, and what do they do? We’ll discuss what a ring light is, why you need one for your phone, and the six best ring lights for the job.

Using 360 video

What is 360 Video, and Is It Worth Using in Your Content?

360 videos started kicking off in 2015, when YouTube began championing them. But what are they, how easy is it to shoot them, and are they worth the trouble? We’ll run through everything you need to know below.

A Beginner’s Guide to High Key and Low Key Lighting

A Beginner’s Guide to High Key and Low Key Lighting

High key and low key lighting are essential to creating mood in photography and film. Here’s everything you need to know about what they are, which to choose, and how you can use them to create killer content.

How to Create a Killer Video Ad With Epidemic Sound

How to Create a Killer Video Ad With Epidemic Sound

Is video ad creation part of your everyday life? Or would it be, if only you knew how to do it? Epidemic Sound’s Senior Video Producer lets you in on the secrets to creating the perfect video ad.

Everything You Need to Know About Spec Ads

Everything You Need to Know About Spec Ads

Whether you’re a freelance content creator or seasoned agency veteran, you’ll probably have to make a spec ad at some point. But what are spec ads, and why are they so important?

What Are J Cuts and L Cuts, and How Can I Use Them?

What Are J Cuts and L Cuts, and How Can I Use Them?

J Cuts and L Cuts have existed in movies for nearly a century. They’re exciting, simple, and effective ways to make transitions pop. But what are they, and how can you use them to create killer content?

What Is Film Grain, and How to Use It in Your Content

What Is Film Grain, and How to Use It in Your Content

Once you dive into the world of content creation, film grain is something you might come across – but what is it? When people talk about film grain texture or film grain overlay, what do they mean?

From Sketch to Finished Product: How to Create an Animated Music Video

From Sketch to Finished Product: How to Create an Animated Music Video

Epidemic Sound animators Erik and Martin join us in this blog post to give us the low down on how they went about producing the animated music video to the Epidemic Sound track ‘Minitaur’ by Tigerblood Jewel.

How we Built a 6 Figure Freelance Filmmaking Business From Scratch

How we Built a 6 Figure Freelance Filmmaking Business From Scratch

Freelance filmmaker brothers Matti and Teppo Haapoja join us to share their 10 best tips for making it as a freelancer. After more than ten years in the industry, they should know a thing or two about filmmaking.

9 Questions and Answers about Documentary Filming

9 Questions and Answers about Documentary Filming

Want to evolve as a documentary filmer or get some inspiration for your next project? We asked filmmaker Allen Alcantara 9 questions about his passion – and we got some stellar answers.

How to Make Animated Videos & Choosing the Right Animation Music

How to Make Animated Videos & Choosing the Right Animation Music

If you want to learn more about the animation process, get pro tips and tricks, and learn what non-copyrighted music and sound effects to choose for your animated videos – buckle up for this Q&A.