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How to choose music for video: Find the perfect soundtrack with Epidemic Sound

Struggling to find high-quality, royalty-free music for your content? Here’s a waterproof guide on how to find the perfect soundtrack for your videos.

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Find and install the best Adobe Premiere Pro plugins

Adobe Premiere Pro plugins can improve your editing experience and sharpen your content. Learn how to download our best picks.

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Sound of the Internet 2023: Music that made the world turn this year

Music moves the world and makes moments magic. Let’s take a look at the standout genres, moods, and artists our users loved in 2023.

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What are YouTube tags and how important are they?

YouTube tagging is a common practice, and can be essential when finding new viewers. But what is it, how do you do it, and what’s the best way to go about it?

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What are jump cuts and how do you edit them?

Jump cuts are a foundational technique in cinema and online storytelling. Learn what they are, how to use them, and why some people swear against them.

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What is sound design and how is it used in film, games, and more?

Sound design is a crucial aspect of films, games, and more. Let’s look at what it is, how it’s used, and how you can get the most out of it.

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Step into Christmas with Jordin Sparks’ festive covers EP

Get into the Christmas spirit with four brand-new covers from Jordin Sparks!

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What is Streamlabs and should you use it?

Want to know what Streamlabs is? Here’s all you need to know about the popular OBS, how it stacks up against the competition, and more.

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Shooting an interview: 10 top tips for nailing your footage

Shooting an interview? Check out our top 10 tips.

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TikTok voice effects: How to find and use them

TikTok voice effects are super popular. Learn how to find them, how to use them, and why you can’t apply them to certain videos.

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What is chiaroscuro lighting and how do you use it in your film and photos?

Chiaroscuro is a gorgeous lighting technique used in film, still photography, and art. Let’s check out what the technique, setup, and best examples are.

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What is clickbait and should you use it?

The word ‘clickbait’ is used everyday on the internet. But what does clickbait actually mean, why do people use it, and should you avoid it?

Epidemic Sound product updates

Introducing: Discover for You

A dynamic in-app discovery experience with personalized soundtrack recommendations from Epidemic Sound.

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What is an establishing shot?

Establishing shots are essential in filmed content, be that TV, film, or otherwise. Let’s look at what establishing shots are and some of the best examples.

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Which Epidemic Sound plan is right for you?

Not sure which Epidemic Sound subscription to go for or how Epidemic Sound works? Here’s an explanation of the plans and the difference between them.

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The Sound of Gamers: Music trends in gaming content

The role of music in gaming content on YouTube is critical – learn which trends and genres are making waves with content creators in this report.

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What is CapCut and how do you use it?

CapCut is an all-in-one video editor used to create content for TikTok, YouTube, and more. Learn all about it here.

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What is Pinterest and how do creators use it?

Pinterest is a social media app used for saving and discovering visual content. But how does Pinterest work, what is a Board, and how do creators use it?

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What is Alight Motion and is it good for video editing?

Alight Motion is a popular video editing tool, but just how good is it? Let’s run through the basics, pros and cons, comparisons, and more.

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What is the YouTube Create app and how do you use it?

Google announced the YouTube Create app in September 2023. Let’s look at how to access it, what it does, and how to use it.

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Just need one track? Use our Single-Track License

At Epidemic Sound, we don’t just offer subscriptions. With TrackShop, you can license individual tracks to suit personal projects, client work, and more.

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How to remove text from video like a boss

Need to remove text from video? Learn how to do it, why some people choose to do so, and any moral and legal tie-ups you might encounter.

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What is TikTok Shop?

TikTok Shop officially launched in the United States in September 2023. But how does it work, how do you set it up, and is it good for creators?

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How to make reaction videos: Basics and top tips

Want to learn how to make reaction videos? Check out our guide on how to make, edit, and monetize reaction videos on platforms like YouTube and Twitch.

Music trends articles

Find the best royalty-free music for Hispanic Heritage Month

Get ready for Hispanic Heritage Month with Epidemic Sound’s royalty-free toybox of salsa, tango, reggaeton, mariachi, and more.