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How to Take Unique Photos at the Pool on Your Phone

How to Take Unique Photos at the Pool on Your Phone

There’s no better place to be in this season than poolside. Here’s how to capture those special moments so your memories last beyond summer.

Boom Pole Basics

Recording Audio 101: Boom Pole Basics

In the market for a new boom pole? We’ve rounded up key considerations, techniques, and the best boom pole models for any budget.

3D Modeling Part 7: Tools and Techniques in Autodesk Maya

3D Modeling Part 7: Tools and Techniques in Autodesk Maya

Too many 3D modeling tools to utilize in Autodesk Maya? Don’t panic! Let’s learn how to leverage the most common tools at the right time.

How to Capture Cityscapes in Photography

How to Capture Cityscapes in Photography

Nighttime, daytime, aerial, or otherwise, we’re here to give you some of our best tips for photographing cityscapes.

Tips for Shooting Gritty Street Photography

Tips for Shooting Gritty Street Photography

Here’s how to capture a gritty, authentic look at everyday life that challenges aesthetic perfection behind the lens.

8 Iconic Sound Effects Throughout Cinema History

8 Iconic Sound Effects Throughout Cinema History

Dive into movie history with a look at the making of eight legendary sound effects, and hear how they were made by the designers behind them.

How to Photograph a Pride Parade 

How to Photograph a Pride Parade 

This year, use these simple tips to capture the true spirit of the LGBTQ+ community at Pride parades from behind the lens.

FREE Color Palettes to Celebrate Pride Month with a Neon Twist

FREE Color Palettes to Celebrate Pride Month with a Neon Twist

Discover 10 neon palettes that honor the spirit of Pride, with nightlife-themed fluorescents, inclusive pastel palettes, and more.

How to Portray Black Sanctuaries in Photography

What Are Black Sanctuaries and How Do We Portray Them in Photography?

Dive into the importance of safe spaces for the Black community, and how to best communicate inclusion and sanctuary for Black individuals and families.

Get to Know the Preppy Aesthetic

Get to Know the Preppy Aesthetic

The preppy aesthetic is trending again . . . this time with a dark academia twist! Explore the edgy prep style in design, fashion, and more.

Embracing Blur in Photography

Embracing Blur in Photography

Blur is often considered to be photography’s worst enemy, but what if you could harness blur to elevate your shots? Here’s how. 

Sell It

Data-Backed Ways to Include Road Trips In Your Ads

Data-Backed Ways to Include Road Trips In Your Ads

Summer vacation has arrived! Here’s how you can create the most clickable road trip experiences in your ads, according to data. 

Data-Backed Ways to Include Pastel Colors in Your Ads

Data-Backed Ways to Include Pastel Colors in Your Ads

Soft pastel colors are the distant cousins of neon. Here are the lighter shades that are making imagery more clickable right now. 

10 Ways to Pick Unique Stock Photos (and Avoid Clichés)

10 Ways to Pick Unique Stock Photos (and Avoid Clichés)

Let’s examine ten overused stock image tropes—and how you can choose unique substitutes that will still convey your message.

4 Art Trends That Will Become Consumer Trends in 2022

4 Art Trends That Will Become Consumer Trends in 2022

Glitter and sequins. Ceramics and pottery. And the buck doesn’t stop there. Here are our art trend predictions for the coming year.

Talk About it

How We Show It: Childfree Women

How We Show It: Childfree Women

Let’s discuss the difference between childfree and childless, what society thinks about childfree women, and how to portray this in images.

#Lovecore Isn't Just for Valentine's Day

#Lovecore Isn’t Just for Valentine’s Day

Pagano, Shakespearean, Victorian, yandere. This romance-focused trend has a big fan base on TikTok . . . and it’s growing.

A Beautiful History of Makeup and Cosmetics

Darling, daring, and sometimes downright dangerous, cosmetics are a timeless staple. Tour the history of makeup, as told through imagery.

A Brief History of Stars in Art, Imagery, and History

A Brief History of Stars in Art, Imagery, and History

Learn why stars have fascinated artists, historians, and scientists for thousands of years to better integrate them into modern design.

How to Show Off the Colors and Angles of International Cities

How to Show Off the Colors and Angles of International Cities

Let’s take a trip to some colorful destinations, and explore unique sites and opportunities that will make your travel photography stand out.

A History of the State Fair, Told in Photos

A History of the State Fair, Told in Photos

Deep-fried and dreamy, most state fairs take place in the summer and autumn months. Here’s a glimpse into their weird and wacky history. 

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Videos

Utilizing Cost-Effective Negative Fill for Cinematic Images

Negative fill is a simple solution to creating contrast in your images—and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Let’s take a look!

How to Seamlessly Blend Archival Footage into Your Next Project

Add historical relevance to your next documentary project by learning how to resize, transcode, and manipulate archival footage.

Video Tutorial: Adding Texture, Depth, and Warmth to Your Footage Using Cinematic Sun Stars

Video Tutorial: Adding Texture, Depth, and Warmth to Your Footage Using Cinematic Sun Stars

Learn how to get sun stars, sun streaks, or starbursts while filming towards direct sunlight using this video tutorial.

4 Color Grading Ideas to Add Summer Vibes to Your Video Footage

Tutorial: How to Give Your Video the Summer Feel

Run through some helpful tips you can use when color grading video footage to help promote the sense of warm summer days.

How to Take Studio Photos Anywhere

How to Take Studio Photos Anywhere

We don’t all have access to studio space, and may not have the budget to rent one. Here’s how to achieve studio shots pretty much anywhere.

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