The first feature film to include music and sound effects was ‘The Jazz Singer’ in 1927. Ever since then producers realized the value of mixing sound with the moving picture. The right music can add energy, elicit emotions and set the mood to any video and film. Most videographers don’t have the Hollywood budgets to […]
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Top 5 Livestreaming Platforms for Starting Your Stream
Livestreaming has become a popular career path for many young people. While gaming has been the focus for awhile, there are plenty of people who stream their real lives too with new categories for artists, musicians, and other entertainers alike. Some of the most successful streamers, like Ninja and Pokimane, have become insanely rich and […]
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You’ve probably thought to yourself “Wow, this music video is incredible”, at least once in your life. Amazed by the storyline and the visuals, you sat watching intently at how awesome and probably how time-consuming the video was to actually make. And you’re right! A lot of time and effort goes into producing great music […]
Continue readingHow to Start Shooting More Concert Photography
Becoming a concert photographer may sound exciting, but as with any photography niche, it comes with its own challenges. Mastering the techniques to get the perfect shot can take some time and getting into bigger venues will require a solid portfolio. Don’t let this deter you from pursuing a career in concert photography. Follow the […]
Continue reading4 Great Tips for WAY Better Travel Videos
How do you make a great travel film? Is it the epic panoramic views or the interesting footage you can’t see back home? We partnered with Tajreen&Co to produce a new video on creating better travel films. Find out how to improve your travel videos with better shots, higher quality audio, and more. Watch Four Tips […]
Continue readingMaking the Perfect Freelance Playlist
Photo by Emilio Garcia Music can have an enormous impact on how creative and productive we are as freelancers. Now, I realize that might sound like something of an exaggeration – but there’s solid science behind that statement. The right music can help – and the wrong music can very definitely hinder. Here, I’ll expand a […]
Continue readingFree Music for Video Editing: Find Background Music for Your Videos
Finding free music for video editing doesn’t have to be hard. This list includes a number of the top sources on the internet for finding royalty-free, creative commons music. You can sort by genre, style, album, or artist to find the best background music and sound effects to use in your videos, podcasts, and creative […]
Continue reading101 Freelance Business Ideas for Creative People
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 […]
Continue readingThe August Reinhardt Interview
Reading how other people got their start and what inspires them can be a great way to learn and grow in your own work. Hear about August Reinhardt‘s journey in this interview. Read more interviews on FilterGrade. What made you pick up a camera for the first time? There are a few reasons why I […]
Continue readingHow to Create the Drake ‘VIEWS’ Photo Effect in Photoshop
With the release of Drake’s latest album VIEWS, unveiled was a beautiful collection of photos and meme-worthy images such as this one: Whether you are a fan of his music or not, one can agree the imagery Drake paired with his newest album is extravagant. In fact, we loved it so much that we decided […]
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