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Cover Photo by Ben Kolde For most of us, freelancing simply wouldn’t be possible without an internet connection and a laptop. Since a laptop is such an important piece of the freelancing jigsaw, it makes sense to have one that’s going to tick all of the boxes needed for your job role. Freelancing means something different […]
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Earlier today, Engadget reported on a new monitor that LG has released for the 4K market. The LG 32UK550-B is a ‘large screen 4K standard model full of image technology playing an active part in each field‘. The LG 32UK550-B is a 4K compatible (3840 × 2160) HDR 10 Monitor Large screen of 31.5 inches and image display […]
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Clutter Free photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels The overwhelming majority of freelancers work from home – and when you do, it can be really difficult to switch into ‘office’ mode – especially when your office dress code is quite relaxed about sweatpants… Fortunately, there are tried and tested tricks and tips that’ll help you […]
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Mockups, templates, and other free social media resources for Photoshop. Use these assets to create social media graphics and branding presentations for your teams. Some freebies below also includes files for Illustrator, Sketch, and more. Comment below to let us know your favorite free social media resources so we can add them to the list! […]
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Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash Can a single piece of software make all the difference when it comes to promoting your business? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is a resounding yes – and while many people would expect that piece of software to be something entirely focused on marketing, they’d be wrong. Adobe’s After Effects holds the key […]
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You don’t have to look far online to find an entrepreneur telling you that hard work comes second only to more hard work if you want to make it on your own – but honestly, my experience starting my own business suggests there’s more to the story. It’s not glamorous – and it certainly doesn’t […]
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Starting out as a freelancer can be kind of thrilling. On the one hand it is incredibly scary to do it alone and manage an entire business. On the other hand you now get to work on your own schedule and on projects you are truly passionate about. Because of the growth and popularity of freelancing […]
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Discover top Art Deco fonts and decorative typefaces. Featuring beautiful fonts from professional lettering artists inspired by the Art Deco period. What Does Art Deco Mean? Art Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture, and design that started in France before the beginning of World War I during the 1920s. It represents a combination […]
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Photography is not always just about the photo. Whether it’s for promotional purposes, or for a shareable social media post, you may want to put text over your image while editing. You can’t just use any font with your photos; you will need to find something that fits with the style and feel of your […]
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Houdini is a 3D animation software that includes some powerful tools – powerful enough to be used in top-selling animated movies! In this article, we will take a look at some of the features of Houdini, and what sort of big-budget projects it has been used in. SideFX Company Background via SideFX Houdini is […]
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