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John Schoolmeesters: How to Approach Research as a Creator
See how quality research can shape better content, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.
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YouTube
Customize your YouTube Channel: A Guide to Profile Pictures, Thumbnails and Banners
Attract more viewers to your YouTube channel with tips for creating eye-catching assets.
Creator Insights
The Creator’s Cut: 6 Tips To Improve The Storytelling In Your Content
Make better, more impactful content with 6 expert tips from The Creator’s Cut’s Kevin E that'll level up your storytelling skills.
Music Trends
Songs for Travel Videos: Find the Best Background Music for Travel Videos
Seek out the best music for travel videos and discover how to soundtrack your travel content without the threat of copyright claims.
Motion Graphics
The 6 Most Popular VFX Animations With Content Creators
Check out the VFX animations creators use the most and see how people these easy drag and drop assets to transform their edits in seconds.
Creator News
YouTube's new AI-generated music tool can save a copyright-claimed video, but it's not a long-term fix
YouTube is testing a tool that generates AI instrumentals to replace copyrighted music in your videos. Here's what it means for your content and why prevention is still the better play.
Creator Insights
Ignace Aleya: How to Approach the Editing Process
Make every moment in your content feel intentional with editing tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.
Music Trends
What is Phonk Music? The Hip Hop Subgenre to Add Intensity to Your Videos
So what is phonk music? Discover the new hip hop subgenre taking the creator world by storm, & find out where to download phonk for your videos.
Creator Insights
Orbit For Creators: 5 Tips for How to Approach Being a Podcast Creator
From choosing your format to editing with ruthless honesty, filmmaker and podcast host Valentin Farkasch shares what it actually takes to build a show worth listening to.
Creator Questions
Why do YouTube views sometimes suddenly drop?
A sudden drop in views can feel alarming, but knowing how to read the signals and what to do next puts you back in control.
Creator News
TikTok now lets you control the keywords on your videos
Search keywords on your TikTok videos used to be out of your hands. Now you can manage them yourself and change how easily the right viewers find your content.
The Uppload
The Uppload #16: Should you make content full-time?
A round-up of the latest creator news, including tips from full-time content creators and the YouTube update shaking short-form content.
Creator Questions
When is the best time to post your videos?
Upload timing can give you a small edge, but for most creators it matters far less than what's actually in the video.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: Structure for effortless storytelling
Kevin E shares five creators who've nailed the structure of their edits, and their storytelling as a result.
Creator News
YouTube Live just got more ways to earn and engage at the same time
Four new updates to YouTube Live make it easier to earn from fan support, keep the energy up in chat, and reach viewers on every screen.
Creator Questions
When should you reach out for your first collaboration?
Having a clear, respectful approach before you send that first message makes a bigger difference than the size of your channel.
Creator News
YouTube's media kit now gives you better data for brand deals
Show brands what your channel is about with new audience insights you can use when pitching for paid partnerships.
Uppbeat News
Uppbeat now has stock video, shot completely by real filmmakers
Editor-ready footage from real videographers is now part of the Uppbeat library. Here's what's included and how to get started.
Creator Questions
Is buying followers worth it for creators?
Paying for followers might look like a shortcut to social proof, but here's why they might actually harm your channel.
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