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Make It
Create professional podcasts, interviews, and narration for your next endeavor using these FREE audio editing programs.
Use this FREE school-themed clip art bundle to create characterful designs for social media posts, web banners, flyers, or posters.
You don’t have to be an architect to take good architectural photos. Here’s how to photograph seven different types of architecture.
Choosing music for any project is a make or break transaction. Lets turn to independent documentary filmmaker Dan Perez for some tips.
Vintage styles and color palettes are back (again). Transform the look and feel of your designs with these 25 free retro color combinations.
Make your audience experience emotion from your photos by harnessing these tips for enhancing sentiments within the frame.
Content calendars are arguably the most efficient way to get…
Try these tips to help you become a strong headshot photographer, plus find a quick tutorial on easily editing them in Shutterstock Create.
Solopreneurs know how overwhelming the DIY approach can be. Here’s what you need to know about choosing online design tools to build an amazing DIY brand.
Want to reach potential students, build lesson plans, and promote your courses? Here’s how to set up your own online creative classes.
Book covers can capture a reader’s attention, but how can you make sure yours stands out? Two authors share their best tips.
Sell It
Tapping into the expertise of your Creative Advisory Board can help your business tell a cohesive, unique story in the market.
Consumer brands are diving into the Web3 world in multiple ways, empowering consumers to take a more active role in shaping their business.
The healthcare industry seems to always be growing. Here’s how to make the most of your healthcare ads, according to data.
Social media superstars can help your marketing take flight. In this myth buster, learn how to effectively engage them in your campaigns.
Talk About it
Looking to start a new Christmas tradition? Learn about some of the classic—and unusual—holiday celebrations from around the world.
Learn more on how this hot pink trend can be a reclamation of women’s rights, while subverting demonizations of the hyperfemme.
Mario Enrique Velasque Guerra captures the beauty and personality of Guatemala in his photography. Here are his thoughts on how Shutterstock’s Create Fund helps him accomplish that.
Music festivals attract thousands of fans and draw millions in revenue. Here’s a look at some of the most celebrated fêtes around the world.
When the monarch isn’t meeting heads of state, she keeps busy with horses, dogs, and gardening. Here’s a look at some of the Queen’s favorite activities.
Amusement parks inspire magical memories and offer adrenaline-pumping rides. Their evolution is a sight to behold, and we know what that looks like thanks to historical photography.
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Videos
Shooting an interview is commonplace for all types of filmmakers. In this tutorial, we run through what focal lengths work the best for any setup.
Learn to edit 360° ambisonic sound effects using the free SoundField plugin by RØDE in this straightforward video tutorial.
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!
Add historical relevance to your next documentary project by learning how to resize, transcode, and manipulate archival footage.
Learn how to get sun stars, sun streaks, or starbursts while filming towards direct sunlight using this video tutorial.
