How to Set Up Your Video Editing Desk

By Jamie Brehm | February 13, 2024

There’s no question that your work environment can influence your creativity. George Lucas famously lives in a low-tech Victorian house […]

Can You Use Royalty-Free Music For Commercial Use?

By Jamie Brehm | January 16, 2024

Music licenses can get expensive for content creators, especially if you are working with popular songs, royalties, and commercial projects. […]

Understanding the Basics of Video Editing

By Jamie Brehm | January 2, 2024

Visual storytelling has become integral to most people’s daily communication in our rapidly evolving digital age. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, […]

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10 Best Film Making Schools In The USA

By Ryan Allen | December 9, 2020

In order to fulfill a dream of fame and fortune, and a great career as a filmmaker, you have to choose a university first. America is the best place for that. A higher profile education from the United States could help a student become famous, and maybe even receive a […]

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10 Iconic Sound Clichés Used in Movies

By Ryan Allen | December 3, 2020

10 Iconic Sound Clichés Used in Movies Sound design is one of those parts of film production without any attention or spotlight given. No, it’s not about the OST – we all remember the theme from Indiana Jones, The Lord of the Rings or Requiem for a Dream. But few […]

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Western Movie Music & Genre: America’s Love Affair With The Old West

By Ryan Allen | November 30, 2018

Western movie music is a definitive genre that creates specific imagery and transports the listener to the western frontier – making the western movie genre the epitome of the American spirit. Western movie music is a definitive genre that creates specific imagery and transports the listener to the western frontier […]

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The 8 Best Shows on Netflix With Incredible Soundtracks

By Ryan Allen | July 19, 2018

Netflix has risen to be the benchmark for quality content, attracting top talent from across the globe. With this influx of new creative storytellers comes good soundtracks as well. With storylines ranging from post-apocalyptic dramas to larger than life comedies surrounding the world of female wrestling, Netflix soundtracks have started […]

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Leverage the Psychological Effects of Music in Your Video

By Ryan Allen | September 10, 2019

The human brain is one of the most complex and sophisticated instruments in the world. What it is capable of imagining, creating, and understanding is unparalleled in the realms of science and technology. Composing beautiful notes and sounds into music is no exception, and the effects it has upon our […]

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Music Copyright Explained: How It Works and Types of Licensing Available

By Ryan Allen | January 31, 2022

Adding music and sound effects to a video production is a very popular practice and can give a project the added, finishing touches that all professional media producers desire. When choosing the right content for a project there are many factors to consider such as your work’s goals, your target […]

A Gentle Introduction to Royalty Free Music

By Ryan Allen | August 20, 2019

Media producers in every walk of life use hand-picked royalty free music and sound effects to enhance their unique media creations and make their messaging much more vivid and memorable. From the small channel YouTuber to corporate branded ads, royalty free music provides a simple and affordable means to add […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Cue Sheets

By Ryan Allen | May 15, 2022

Everything you need to know about this important document in the media production industry. Ensure musicians are fairly compensated for their work and gain extensive knowledge with our Ultimate Guide to Cue Sheets.

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How Budding Creative Freelancers Can Get their Work Noticed

By Ryan Allen | July 16, 2019

A freelance way of life and work is becoming increasingly popular. Over the last few years, we’ve seen a huge rise in the number of independent copywriters, designers, photographers, filmmakers and podcasters that constantly search for new clients and new gigs. BY LARRY REED As much as 37 percent of […]

Interview: CEO Ryan Allen on Making Music Licensing Simple.

By Ryan Allen | July 2, 2019

Ryan Allen, CEO of Stockmusic.net, shares his unique journey in an interview with Niel Guilarte from All Things Post.  The interview details his vision for rebuilding an existing brand in order to better serve the creative community with music licensing…. They both wasted no time diving into the opportunities and challenges of […]

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5 Podcasts To Listen To If You Edit Video

By Ryan Allen | June 28, 2019

As terrestrial radio slowly dies and mainstream media becomes less trusted on a daily basis, podcasts are quickly rising in the background as alternatives. DOMINIC FRANCESCHI The authentic, unfiltered channel of information is what pulls people in and keeps them as listeners. It is also what has attracted top talent […]

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From Creepy to Cool, Bobby Cole’s Music Will Set the Mood

By Ryan Allen | June 3, 2019

Artist Bobby Cole Has Mastered the Art of Creating Atmosphere “From haunting melodies to rock and roll backgrounds,  Bobby Cole has proven himself to be a master in creating music and sounds that can pull audiences into new and terrifying places…” His catalog of music goes so deep that we […]

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