Hello we've made some powerful updates to your creative toolkit this month. Plus: Music that matches your vision, AI prompting that delivers, and the trends you're secretly obsessing over (we see you). Let's get into it. |
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| 8 ways Envato's new music offering changes everything Finally, a music offering that understands the assignment. AI-generated originals with MusicGen, copyright-free peace of mind with Claim Clear, plus PremiumBeat's entire catalog now in your subscription. We've eliminated every friction point between you and the perfect soundtrack. |
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| Prompting like a pro: Get the best out of your AI tools The difference between "a dog" and "a golden retriever running through a sunlit meadow, shot with shallow depth of field" is the difference between oh nice and omg this is magic. Whether you're crafting cinematic videos (with audio!) or creating the perfect B-roll for your next product showcase, better prompts = better results. |
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| The handmade design & zine renaissance Human-made will never go out of style. Torn paper effects, zine aesthetics, hand-drawn illustrations — the messier and more authentic, the better. As AI continues to become front and centre in our daily lives, the complex and beautifully imperfect human touch will call to us ever louder. |
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| Why motion designers are switching from After Effects to Cavalry After Effects has ruled motion design for decades, but Cavalry is making some serious moves. Faster performance, procedural workflows, and built-for-motion architecture — here's why studios are making the switch and what it means for your next project. |
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| How to prompt an AI ASMR video Turns out AI ASMR is a thing — so much of a thing, in fact, that the space is rapidly growing, which makes sense, because humans weirdly love ASMR. Plus, who wouldn't want to hear previously impossible ASMR like "raindrops on Mars" or "a dragon softly typing on a keyboard with subtle coffee shop ambiance"? AI makes this possible. Want to know how to prompt the perfect ASMR video? You've come to the right place. |
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Every month, we'll turn the spotlight on YOU and show you what you've been obsessed with. This month we're focusing on… ‘Sounds Like' search! We've been watching your creative habits (in the least creepy way possible), and the music patterns are fascinating. Since we launched 'Sounds Like' search –which lets you paste any link from YouTube or Spotify and instantly pulls up tracks that sound like it – last year, we've identified some trending tracks that are influencing music selection. Apt and Uptown Funk both cracked the top 10 most-searched tracks since we launched the feature in October last year. Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us and the Interstellar theme (of course lol) are up there too — clearly you have range. |
Why the rainbow flag stuck around Ever wonder why some symbols endure while others fade? Dive into the design history behind Pride symbols — from the reclaimed pink triangle to Gilbert Baker's iconic rainbow flag that's been representing joy, visibility, and resilience since 1978. The story goes deeper than you'd expect. Nazi persecution symbols became tools of resistance. The AIDS crisis sparked bold graphic activism from collectives like Grand Fury and artists like Keith Haring. And through it all, design became a form of resistance, community building, and hope. |
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