Epidemic Sound Blog

Music trends articles

How to make your video content pop with cinematic music

Classical music is far from old-school – it’s the fastest-growing genre in the world right now. If you want to give your content a cinematic feel, check out these tips and tricks.

Music trends articles

Sound of the Internet 2022: The music most loved by creators this year

At Epidemic Sound, we believe music is one of the most important elements of video production. Let’s dig into the music that creators loved in 2022.

Educational articles

Your guide to nailing the frame rate for your videos

Frame rate is used in video content every day. But what is it, and is it better to have a higher or lower frame rate?

Epidemic Sound product updates

We’ve revamped our playlisting & waveform display

A new playlisting experience and waveforms visible in track listings. Here are the latest product updates from Epidemic Sound.

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What is CGI and how has it changed movies, animation, and content?

CGI is often used in movies, animation and everyday content. But what does CGI stand for, and what does good – or bad – CGI look like?

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How to get the best lower thirds for video content

Lower thirds are used in reality TV, vlogs, the news and pretty much any ‘talking head’ visual content. But what are lower thirds, can you get them in Premiere Pro and After Effects, and how difficult are they to use?

Epidemic Sound product updates

Move over, Albums — make way for Themes

We're removing the Albums tab from the player. But don’t worry. All of our most popular albums have been redirected and converted into playlists in Themes.

Music trends articles

Epidemic Sound Presents: Behind the Sound

At Epidemic Sound, we care about our artists. After all, without them, we don’t exist. They’re the lifeblood of our company, and as such, we spotlight them as often as possible. Here’s our latest celebration: our YouTube series, ‘Behind the Sound!’

Educational articles

Audio effects for editing: Video tutorial

Audio effects can make or break your video content. Let’s dive into some of the essentials, including distortion, reverb, and more in this visual guide.

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Adobe Premiere Pro vs. After Effects: Which is better?

What's the difference between Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, and when should you use which software? Let's get into the nitty-gritty of Adobe's two frontrunner post-production apps.

Inspirational articles

How the soundtrack can make or break your content

Music is one of life’s greatest joys. It soundtracks big-budget movies, video games, TV commercials, social media videos, digital ads… music is everywhere and everything, but what role does it play in content creation? Spoiler alert: bad music kills good video.

Epidemic Sound product updates

App news: Recommendations for your YouTube videos and playlists

Check out the latest app updates. YouTube channel recommendations, playlist suggestions and search history.

Educational articles

What is reverb and should you use it in your videos?

Reverb is a natural sound effect that can boost your video content. But just what is reverb, how does it work, can you recreate it, and is it easy to use in video?

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What is color theory and how do you use it?

Color theory is something every content creator should know. But what are the basics, how do you use it, and what are the best examples?

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Learn, follow, and break the 180-degree rule while filming

The 180-degree rule is key to filmmaking, and every content creator should take the time to master it. But what is the 180-degree rule, how do you use it, and is there an upside to breaking it?

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How to use copyrighted music on Instagram

If you’ve ever wanted to use copyrighted music on Instagram, you’ve likely struggled to find the facts. Today, we’re giving you all the rules and requirements to use copyrighted music on Instagram.

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How to get more views on YouTube: 10 top tips

YouTube is the world’s second biggest website and search engine. Let’s learn why it’s so hard to grow your channel, what you can do about it, and how to get more views.

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What is lens flare & how can I use it in Photoshop?

Lens flare is a popular effect achieved with one of our most readily available, versatile tools: light! Today, we'll discuss what lens flare is, what causes it, how to remove it, and how to use lens flare overlays.

Inspirational articles

Faces of Epidemic Sound: Martina Levin

Epidemic Sound’s Fullstack Software Engineer, Martina Levin, fills in the blanks in this edition of 'Faces of Epidemic Sound,' where you'll get to know the people behind Epidemic Sound.

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What is BeReal and how does it work?

The BeReal app took the internet by storm in early 2022. But what is it, how does it work, and can you delete a BeReal?

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How to establish your YouTube channel’s brand identity

Learn how to establish your YouTube channel’s identity with Adobe Stock, Epidemic Sound and Josh Olufemii.

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An overview of video monetization for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok

Video monetization earns content creators a living – how does it work? Let’s learn how to monetize YouTube, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok videos.

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5 ways to edit cinematic footage with Adobe Premiere Pro

When you take the plunge into filmmaking and video editing, it’s tough to get a professional finish. Here are five tips on how to edit cinematic video with Adobe Premiere Pro and Epidemic Sound.

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How to use Adobe Audition: A beginner’s tutorial

There are so many programs for recording and editing sound, which makes it tough to know where to start. One of the more popular choices is Adobe Audition. Today, we’ll cover all the basics in this beginner’s tutorial.

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How to match Adobe Stock footage with your own

Learn how to match Adobe Stock footage with your own content with Adobe, Epidemic Sound and Josh Olufemii.