Last Updated on October 29, 2021 We’re delighted to announce we have secured €1.1m funding from Elikonos Capital – a venture fund based in Greece. The investment comes from the Elikonos 2 SCA SICAR fund which is backed by EquiFund, an initiative created by the Hellenic Republic in cooperation with the European Investment Fund (EIF). Elikonos 2 S.C.A. SICAR, a private equity fund with total commitments of €85m, is investing in Greek growth and later stage Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Elikonos 2 S.C.A. SICAR received commitments from EquiFund, an investment platform created by the Hell ..read more

In our Creators in Focus series, we have looked at many different creators that are involved in the Soundsnap ecosystem as both clients and contributors. This week we look at some of the creators involved in TV production. Desus & Mero Project – Desus & MeroClient – Desus & Mero One of the most refreshing new options in late night television is Showtime’s Desus & Metro. Their guest list reads like a who’s who of American popular culture, from Glenn Close to Barack Obama. In a landscape where most late night talk shows adhere to a traditional format, hosts Desus and Mero keep a ..read more

We’re big fans of the YouTube revolution. The way YouTube has democratized independent entertainment is one of the major benefits of the internet over the past 15 years. Top YouTubers get more views per video than the most popular television shows of 2020. That’s an incredible milestone which has no doubt helped fuel the creator growth that has been happening during the past year.  As of 2021, American adults use YouTube more often than Facebook, an unprecedented feat, with over 95% of OTT (over the top) viewers preferring the streaming service. In a year where TV & Film production gr ..read more

In the latest edition of Creators in Focus we are looking at the work of  Soundsnap client Chut! on vous écoute. They are a specialist audio agency based in Paris, France with major clients including sportswear giant Decathlon, Audi, Red Bull, and Oakley, just to name a few. They believe that every business already has its own sound footprint waiting to be found. Since 2010 they have been using sound to help brands tell their story.  Being a studio that specialises in sound identity doesn’t mean they don’t see value in out-of-the box audio such as Soundsnap. Aside from creating their ..read more

In the second installment of Creators in Focus, we’re looking at the creators of games and apps that have used Soundsnap or have contributed to the Soundsnap library. There are many apps where sound is as integra as its visuals.  When it comes to AAA games, sound can be blatant or subtle. Read below for some examples of how it’s enhanced our customers’ work. Storytel Storytel is an audiobook platform with 1.5M users worldwide in 25 territories. While most publishers tend to only provide audiobook recordings in the primary language of the author, Storytel brings stories to new audiences e ..read more

This is the first in a new series of articles looking at Soundsnap customers and contributors that create amazing work, from award winning film and TV to audio branding specialists. In this edition of Creators in Focus, we’re looking at the contributors and clients that have done award winning work in film and TV. Whether providing realistic foley, or acting as the main production house for a project, our clients and contributors are the best in the industry and we love seeing new and outstanding work with assistance from the Soundsnap library. Dunkirk War films have been a staple of the Aca ..read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2021 What is Adobe Premiere Pro? What is Adobe Premiere Rush? Is there even a difference? This article tackles the question of Premiere Rush vs Pro so you can choose which one is best for you. You’ll learn the highlights of each of the programs, their key differences, how to decide which to use, and how to use them in tandem together. What is Adobe Premiere Pro? Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the major video editing programs on the market. Video editing programs are often called non-linear editors or NLEs. The NLE market has a few large players with Adobe Premiere Pro be ..read more

The genius of Martin Scorsese is a well-worn story that doesn’t require further explanation. A seminal part of the quality of his output goes to his penchant for working with the right people to bring out and enhance his vision. Rather than shifting into mere assembly line workmanship, his mainstays arguably have gotten better with time, bringing new and exciting spoils to the table, in ways that a fresh face might not be daring enough to venture into. Simply put; Scorsese’s A-team has aged like a fine wine. There have been many excellent frequent collaborators, but the shining star of Ma ..read more

Every great carpenter has a workshop full of tools used for their craft. The tools used to carve wood and the reference materials needed to know the right angles are always just a few feet away from the carpenter as they work. If you’re a video editor, you’re basically a digital carpenter. You create works of art out of chunks of raw material. You also need a workshop full of tools and reference materials. But instead of a workshop it’s all on your computer. The following list will get you started on building your own carpenter’s workshop for video editing.   The Ultimate Video Workflow ..read more

Last Updated on March 24, 2021 Video aspect ratio in Premiere Pro can be altered in a variety of ways. These methods and settings are not always easy to find as a beginner Premiere Pro user. By the end of this article you’ll be able to change the resolution and frame size of a sequence, crop and rotate a video clip, and adjust the frame rate of both sequences and video clips. HOW TO CHANGE THE RESOLUTION OF SEQUENCE IN PREMIERE PRO Changing the resolution of a sequence can be done with a few clicks. Before making any changes, do you need to get up-to-speed with video resolution basics? Here’s ..read more