The right soundtrack can make or break any video project. So how do you narrow down your options? Here are a few tips to make your search a little easier. Finding the right song for your video can sometimes be a daunting task. To avoid hours of searching, here are a few effective methods tha

Considering making a gaming video? Keep your viewers hooked with this curated playlist of some of our royalty-free music picks. Cover image via Makalo86. Fun fact: in 2017, out of the top five most subscribed-to channels on YouTube, two of them specialized in gaming videos. That’s pr

From energetic samba to street-style percussion and beyond — here’s the perfect soundtrack for high-octane sports video projects. Right now, the world is gripped by soccer fever as people everywhere gather to cheer on their favorite teams. To mark the occasion — and to help you with your s

Modern horror composers really know how to get under your skin. Find out how they do it, then elevate your Halloween projects with our handpicked royalty-free tracks. The horror and thriller genres have inspired some of the most memorable film scores in history. Think the ominous choral ch

PremiumBeat vs. Epidemic Sound—what are the differences between library size, pricing, music licensing, and more. Creating content isn’t easy, but anything worth doing is worth doing well. That means using the right tools and setting yourself up for success before you even get

As Twitch cracks down on streamers using copyrighted music, here’s how you can avoid having your content deleted. After Twitch streamers’ videos were deleted without notice in October due to copyright violations, many were left wondering what to do. The mass deletion of V

In this comparison, we are comparing PremiumBeat and Audioblocks to see which royalty free music library is right for your creative project. The rise of royalty-free music is part of the democratizing renaissance of digital creativity. Licensing professional music was once so expensive,

In this head-to-head comparison, we’ll look at PremiumBeat and Storyblocks to see which royalty free music library is right for your project. Video content is big business. From the independent hobbyist to the professional production studio, content creators find themselves in ever

PremiumBeat vs. Bensound—here’s what you need to know about the pricing, music licensing, and library size of the two music platforms. Creating video content is a process of assembling, creating, or paying for resources that you assemble into a compelling and memorable experience.

PremiumBeat or Pond5? Let’s compare the two popular royalty free music libraries to see which is better suited to your project. In the early days of the digital filmmaking revolution, royalty free music was still a niche market. Things were changing rapidly at the time: equipment w

In this head-to-head review, we compare the royalty free music libraries, the licensing, and the pricing models of PremiumBeat and Marmoset. When it comes to finding the right royalty free music library for your projects, what you hear is what you get. Most of the time. One of the bigges

In this detailed comparison, we’ll take a look at PremiumBeat and AudioJungle to see which is the best fit for your video project. Royalty-free music libraries are fascinating creatures—even if the name doesn’t exactly suggest it. They’ve been around for a good minute n

PremiumBeat producer David Lizmi discusses the soul of Cuban music, its influences, and the relations built based on this illustrious industry. Have you ever been browsing the PremiumBeat music library, listening to a selection of music to find that special track to use in your edit, and

Stranger Things did it right. And so can you! Go upside down with these killer royalty-free, retro-style synth tracks for your next project. It feels like an eternity since Stranger Things last graced our television screens, computers, and even mobile for the 15% of viewers that consum

What is it exactly that makes the music sound so scary? Let’s dive into the theory behind horror scores to uncover why they strike fear. We’re all familiar with the type of music that plagues horror films. The moment a twisted score starts to play, we know the fate of the on

Sound editing and sound mixing are wildly different professions, and each plays a key role in post-production. Top image via Shutterstock. With the Oscars right around the corner, the Academy will soon honor some of the industry’s top mixers and editors with the coveted Best Sound Edit

Amplify your next trailer with a collection of epic music and SFX! If you’re a trailer editor, keep this tool kit close at hand. When you’re editing an action-heavy film or video trailer, the pressure’s on to pack as much as possible into only two to three minutes. You need to establ

Inspire globe-spanning adventures with a royalty free music playlist designed to reflect the freedom of travel. On a list of dream jobs, travel vlogging has to be near the top. Who wouldn’t want to make extra money exploring far-flung corners of the globe and sharing their experiences in a

Check out this comprehensive guide for working with audio in post-production. Learn about foley art, syncing audio, mixing, and more. All images and video via The Film Look. In the original Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Recording Audio, the guys at The Film Look covered topics like audio

The Shepard Tone creates the illusion of continuously swelling sound, which can build tension or suspense. Find out how it works in this breakdown. Cover via Warner Bros. The Shepard Tone. If you’ve never heard of this term, I can almost guarantee you’ve heard the tone itself. The term refe