Creator Insights

John Schoolmeesters: How to Approach Research as a Creator

See how quality research can shape better content, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.

The Creator’s Cut: 6 Tips To Improve The Storytelling In Your Content

Make better, more impactful content with 6 expert tips from The Creator’s Cut’s Kevin E that'll level up your storytelling skills.

Ignace Aleya: How to Approach the Editing Process

Make every moment in your content feel intentional with editing tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

Orbit For Creators: 5 Tips for How to Approach Being a Podcast Creator

From choosing your format to editing with ruthless honesty, filmmaker and podcast host Valentin Farkasch shares what it actually takes to build a show worth listening to.

Tomas Pollen Stavik: 6 Tips for Choosing the Right Equipment as a Content Creator

Think you need the latest gear to make great videos? Filmmaker and creator Tomas Pollen Stavik disagrees and his festival-ready short film proves it.

Orbit For Creators: 5 Tips For Getting Brand Deals as a Content Creator

Your first brand deal is more achievable than you think, as long as you know how to approach it.

Madame Myriad: 5 Lessons on How to Build a Community Around Your Content

Here’s how Madame Myriad built a loyal following not through strategy, but by showing up for her audience every single time.

Ignace Aleya: 5 Tips for Coming Up With Video Ideas

Be inspired to create fresh new content ideas, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

John Schoolmeesters: How to Choose the Right Equipment

See which gear you should invest in and what you should avoid, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.

Arnaud from Filmbro: How to Make Money as a Content Creator

Learn what it takes to earn money as a creator, with tips from Filmbro's Arnaud Melis.

Tomas Pollen Stavik: 4 Lessons on How to Make Cinematic Videos on a Budget

You don't need expensive gear to make a cinematic short film. Instead it takes the right mindset, a simple kit, and a willingness to kill your darlings.

Ignace Aleya: 5 Tips For Video Intros That Hook Viewers Instantly

Grab your audience's attention from the get-go and convince them to watch your content for longer, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

Arnaud from Filmbro: 6 Lessons on How To Grow Your Audience

See what it takes to consistently grow your audience and attract new followers, with tips from Filmbro's Arnaud Melis.

Madame Myriad: How to plan your creative workflow

Stop big projects from turning into editing chaos with Madam Myriad's creative routine.

Tomas Pollen Stavik: How Uppbeat Saved My Short Film

Audio mistakes happen. This interview breaks down the sound design moves that took a low-budget short to being festival-ready.

How to balance life as a creator in 2026

Keep content from taking over your life in 2026 with strategies from real creators that'll help protect your creativity.

How to build atmosphere with music: 5 lessons from Madame Myriad

Pick sounds that will elevate your content, with 5 lessons from craft YouTuber Madame Myriad.

Ignace Aleya: 4 Tips For Using Visual Effects to Elevate Your Content

Add professional-quality visuals to your edits that keep people hooked, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

John Schoolmeesters: How to Approach Color Grading and Find Your Look

Develop your visual style by experimenting with color grading, thanks to tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.

Creator predictions and trends for 2026

Get ahead of 2026's trends with a round-up of predictions, according to Instagram and YouTube creators.

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.

Uppbeat’s Creators to Watch in 2026

Take a look at the TikTokers, YouTubers and Instagrammers we're tipping for big things in the year ahead with Uppbeat's Creators to Watch in 2026 list.

The Creator’s Cut: 5 Steps To Find Your Editing Style

Create content that connects with viewers by following these 5 steps to develop your editing style, from The Creator's Cut's Kevin E.

John Schoolmeesters: How to Tell Better Stories in Your Videos

Keep viewers hooked on your content by telling compelling stories, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.

What We Learned at VidCon 2025: 7 Lessons Every Creator Needs to Hear!

Learn how to improve your content and keep people watching for longer with lessons from the best creators taken from VidCon 2025 in Anaheim.

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12 Content Creator Moments That Shaped 2024

Relive the biggest successes and pivotal events involving creators across 2024 with a month-by-month look at the most viral moments.