Guides
John Schoolmeesters: How to Approach Research as a Creator
See how quality research can shape better content, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.
Free guides, trends and news for creators.
Trends
What is Hopecore? The Uplifting Trend Taking Over Your Feed
Bring good vibes and optimism to your content by learning what Hopecore is, with pointers on where to download music and use it in your videos.
Guides
How to Get More Views on YouTube Shorts
Discover how to get more views on YouTube Shorts with 14 simple tips guaranteed to give your videos the best chance of exploding.
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.
Guides
How to Use DaVinci Resolve: The First 8 Things To Know When You Start
Master the essentials of DaVinci Resolve with step-by-step instructions for everything from importing your footage to exporting your final video.
Guides
The Creator’s Cut: 5 Steps To Find Your Editing Style
Create content that connects with viewers by following these 5 steps to develop your editing style, from The Creator's Cut's Kevin E.
Trends
What Sound Effects Do YouTubers Use?
Feature the most popular sound effects used by YouTubers in your videos. Explore examples from massive creators and links to download each sound effect.
Uppbeat News
Designing the New Uppbeat: Championing Human Creativity
See how Uppbeat's changed and how the platforms is more aligned with the way you create than ever before.
Guides
John Schoolmeesters: How to Tell Better Stories in Your Videos
Keep viewers hooked on your content by telling compelling stories, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.
Licensing Music
Uppbeat vs Artlist: How Do They Compare?
See how Uppbeat and Artlist compare side-by-side when it comes to downloading copyright-free music, sound effects, motion graphics and LUTs.
Guides
How to get a YouTube Play Button: A Guide to YouTube Creator Awards
See what it takes to earn a YouTube Play Button. Understand which Creator Awards are available and how many subscribers you need to apply for one.
Guides
How to Make a Youtube Video: Produce Your Own Content in 7 Easy Steps
Learn how to make a YouTube video with this 7-step guide, covering coming up with video ideas, right through to uploading content to YouTube.
Guides
What is Public Domain Music? Should You Use It?
Learn what public domain music is, find out where to safely download music in the public domain, and discover where else to download free music.
Guides
How to Upload a YouTube Short (Step-by-Step for Any Device)
Learn the steps to upload a YouTube Short from your mobile or desktop and discover small tweaks you can apply to each upload to get more views.
Guides
YouTube Content ID explained
Avoid copyright claims by learning how YouTube's Content ID system works and find out what your options are if you do get a claim on your video.
The Uppload
The Uppload #11: Is Vlogmas dead?
A festive deep dive into the latest creator news and trends. Featuring the future of Vlogmas, the eco-trends shaking up Black Friday and all-new Christmas collections.
Trends
Gaming Music for Videos: Find a Gaming Soundtrack That's Safe to Use
Level up content with the best royalty-free gaming music for creators and see how a game music soundtrack will enhance your videos.
Sound Effects
How to Add Sound Effects to Videos
Bring your edits to life with step-by-step instructions on how to add sound effects to your videos, no matter what editing software you use.
Guides
Best YouTube Equipment for Beginners
Find out which equipment you actually need to bring your creative vision to life, with the best cameras, microphones and more for YouTube videos.
