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Tomas Pollen Stavik: 6 Lessons on How to Approach Color Grading

Filmmaker Tomas Pollen Stavik has spent years teaching himself color grading, and it's carried his festival-bound short film, Ruins Ignite, all the way to the screen.

Uppbeat News

The Uppbeat Creator Report 2026

We spoke to the Uppbeat creator community so find out how AI is actually changing their working lives, and what they’re protecting.

The Creator’s Cut: 4 Tips For Collaborating With Creators

Bring fresh ideas and new followers to your channel with top tips on how to approach collaboration from The Creator's Cut's Kevin E.

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How to turn your passion into a channel people actually follow: 5 lessons from Madame Myriad

Make videos that tap into your interests, with 5 lessons from craft YouTuber Madame Myriad.

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Creator News

Instagram now lets you replace the music on old posts without losing your likes

Swap the music on a published Instagram feed post or carousel without deleting it, so your likes, comments, and reach stay exactly where they were.

YouTube Studio Adds Custom Shorts Thumbnails and AI Thumbnail Generation

You now have far more control over their thumbnails, though one creator's early testing suggests AI might already be winning out over human design more often than you'd expect.

Social media bans for under-16s are spreading. Here's what it means for your channels.

Countries around the world are moving fast to restrict social media for under-16s. If any part of your audience falls into that age bracket, this is a fast-moving story worth tracking closely.

Creator Insights

Creator Insights

Tomas Pollen Stavik: 6 Lessons on How to Approach Color Grading

Filmmaker Tomas Pollen Stavik has spent years teaching himself color grading, and it's carried his festival-bound short film, Ruins Ignite, all the way to the screen.

The Creator’s Cut: 4 Tips For Collaborating With Creators

Bring fresh ideas and new followers to your channel with top tips on how to approach collaboration from The Creator's Cut's Kevin E.

How to turn your passion into a channel people actually follow: 5 lessons from Madame Myriad

Make videos that tap into your interests, with 5 lessons from craft YouTuber Madame Myriad.

YouTube

How to Make Money on YouTube in 2026

Make the most of YouTube monetization by learning how you can start monetizing your videos and Shorts through the YouTube Partner Program.

Jamie Chambers

The 15 Best Free Sound Effect Packs You Can Legally Download in 2026

Don't waste time hunting for sound effects when you can discover the best-loved sound effect packs used by creators and start downloading for free.

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How to Create a YouTube Channel in 2026: Start From Scratch in 10 Easy Steps

Set your YouTube channel up for success with vital tips for customizing your channel and getting more people to watch your videos.

TikTok

Jamie Chambers

The 15 Best Free Sound Effect Packs You Can Legally Download in 2026

Don't waste time hunting for sound effects when you can discover the best-loved sound effect packs used by creators and start downloading for free.

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TikTok

How to Go Live on TikTok (With Or Without 1,000 Followers)

Stream live to your TikTok followers with easy steps to follow, details on how many followers you need, and tips to make the most of TikTok LIVE.

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TikTok

How Much Does TikTok Pay Creators Per View?

Find out how much you'll make from your videos as we break down how much TikTok pays per 1,000 views and the factors that affect your earnings.

Creator Questions

What can you expect from your first brand collaboration?

Your first brand collab probably won't look like a big campaign, and that's exactly what makes it a good place to start.

Why do two similar YouTube videos get totally different impressions?

The gap between picking up tons of early impressions or barely any usually comes down to how YouTube is testing your content, not how good it is.

Do your videos need a script, or will it kill your natural delivery?

Scripts can make your videos sound smoother, but only if you use them the right way. Here's how to find the balance between structure and spontaneity.

Music Trends

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Shane McKenna

The Best Royalty-free Halloween Music to Avoid Copyright Scares in 2025

Explore the best royalty-free Halloween music and spooky sound effects to add to video content without the threat of copyright scares.

Shane McKenna

Music Trends

What is Lofi Music? Discover YouTube's New Favorite Genre

Learn what lofi music is & how it evolved from hip hop. Plus, explore the biggest lofi artists & where to download lofi hip hop tracks for free.

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YouTube

What is The YouTube Creator Music Library?

Soundtrack content directly from the YouTube Creator Music Library, learn how to avoid copyright issues and keep monetization from your videos.

The Monthly Cut

The Monthly Cut: What’s stopping you from creating?

Kevin E shares five creators who are facing common barriers to making great content.

The Monthly Cut: How to make 'human' content

Kevin E shares five creators who are making content that's brilliantly human and full of life.

The Monthly Cut: How to have fun with your content

Kevin E shares five creators who are experimenting with their content, having fun and creating what they love.

The Uppload

The Uppload

The Uppload #19: Inside Meta's latest scandal

A round-up of creator news and trending content, including WWE's new collab with ReelShort and a fresh scandal for Meta.

The Uppload

The Uppload #18: Can a YouTuber win an Emmy award?

The latest creator news and trending content, including YouTube's push for the Emmy awards, researchers preserving the internet and more!

The Uppload

The Uppload #17: Is YouTube the modern day film school?

A round-up of the latest creator news, including YouTube horror films at the box office and FIFA World Cup's short-form makeover.

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How to Make Money on YouTube in 2026

Make the most of YouTube monetization by learning how you can start monetizing your videos and Shorts through the YouTube Partner Program.

What can you expect from your first brand collaboration?

Your first brand collab probably won't look like a big campaign, and that's exactly what makes it a good place to start.

What is VFX in Video Editing? (A Creator’s Guide to VFX Animations)

Bring eye-catching visuals to your edits the easy way by learning about VFX animations, including how creators use them to elevate their content.

Jamie Chambers

The 15 Best Free Sound Effect Packs You Can Legally Download in 2026

Don't waste time hunting for sound effects when you can discover the best-loved sound effect packs used by creators and start downloading for free.

How to Add VFX Animations to Video (A Creator’s Step-by-Step Guide)

Make footage feel more eye-catching and professional with this step-by-step guide explaining how to add VFX animations to your video content.

How to Create a YouTube Channel in 2026: Start From Scratch in 10 Easy Steps

Set your YouTube channel up for success with vital tips for customizing your channel and getting more people to watch your videos.

The 8 Best Video Cameras for YouTube

Find the right gear for your content with a list of the best cheap cameras for making YouTube videos and a guide on camera types.

23 Simple Gaming Video Ideas to Level-up Your Content in 2026

Check out easy gaming video ideas you can try out today to get more views, keep people watching longer, and grow your gaming channel.

The 9 Most Popular Animated Backgrounds for Your Videos

Boost your content's production value and keep viewers watching longer by exploring the most popular animated backgrounds to add to your videos.

Video Ideas

24 Faceless YouTube Channel Ideas

Dive into faceless YouTube channel ideas and find a format that'll allow you to become a YouTuber without having to get in front of a camera.

YouTube Studio Adds Custom Shorts Thumbnails and AI Thumbnail Generation

You now have far more control over their thumbnails, though one creator's early testing suggests AI might already be winning out over human design more often than you'd expect.