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Sketching The SIMPLE Way
In this video, I will show you how using angular......

Easy Speedpainting Techniques
In this video tutorial, I will show you how to......

5 Simple Steps To Making A Living As A Creator
Long time no see – it’s been a very busy......

Cinematic Studio Solo Strings – Library Review
Hey everyone, today we’re taking a look at the sample......

A Simple Trick For Unique Chords
Using inspiration from other genres are a great way to......

Interview with Nicolas Felix
What’s up Evenant! This week, we had the pleasure of......

Simple Ways to Improve Your Composer Website
First impressions are impulsive, decisive, unfair perhaps, yet crucial to......

How to Write Adventure Orchestral Music
In this tutorial, I give you 4 Tips on writing......

Interview with Ivan Torrent
We are extremely excited and fortunate to have the pleasure......

Trailer Music Analyzed: Behind the Process of Outlaw
On our latest Evenant trailer music tutorial, we invite composers......

Creating A Badass Drone – Trailer Sound Design
Alright boys and girls. You know what each trailer sound......

Behind The Score: Inception
At Evenant we’ve been long-time fans of Ashton Gleckman’s Behind......

Writing Different Chord Progressions For One Melody
So here’s a pretty long (but hopefully rewarding) tutorial on......

War of the Worlds Alien Sound Recreation – Cinematic Synthesis Tutorial
This video is part of the Cinematic Synthesis: Digital Sound......

Decoding Modulation – Cinematic Synthesis Tutorial
This video is part of the Cinematic Synthesis: Digital Sound......

Dramatic & Emotional Orchestral Underscoring: Part II
In this new tutorial, I’ll continue on from the first......

The 7 Soundtracks That Didn’t Win An Oscar But Should Have Had
We are all well-aware of exactly how competitive the Oscar’s......

Two Steps To Make Melodies Stand Out In Any Arrangement
Hey all, Alex here! Today, we’re going to dive into......

Behind The Score: Man Of Steel
In the Behind the Score series we explore and analyze......

The Best Way To Start Making Music Today
Hey all, Alex here! With the New Year upon us,......

Recording Sounds Of Winter: Trailer Sound Design
RECORDING SOUNDS OF WINTER Trailer Sound Design: Norwegian Mountains...

Behind the Score: The Danish Girl + Period Drama Scoring
In the Behind the Score series we explore and analyze......

Composing And Orchestrating For Dramatic Underscoring
Hi everyone! In this video tutorial I will walk you......

How I Wrote My Best Orchestration Ever (By Ear) / Cuphead x WestWorld Epic Cover Analysis
Hey all, Alex here! Here’s a tutorial of my orchestral......

Hollywood Film Logo: Orchestration Walkthrough
Ever wanted to compose the next big Hollywood studio opening......

3 Beginner Tips For Huge Orchestrations
In this video, I will take you through 3 of......

How To Write Orchestral Music – Analyzing Bloodborne & Hans Zimmer’s Orchestrations
Hey all, Alex here! Today, we’re gonna do an in-depth......

MeHaRyTe Guide To Arpeggiated Textures
ME-HA-RY-TE GUIDE TO ARPEGGIATED TEXTURES...

Creating Great Melodies & Countermelodies By Ear
Hey all, Alex here! Today, I want to start talking......

7 Productivity Tips For Music Producers
As a composer today, you have to wear a lot......

How Composing Fan-Made Music Can Help Your Career
HOW COMPOSING FAN-MADE MUSIC CAN HELP YOUR CAREER A Good......

Making Your Music More Cinematic: Hits, Ostinatos and Rhythms
In the first part, we looked at how we can......

How Our Favorite Composers Transitioned Into Film
It was never supposed to be easy, to create the......

How To Mix Orchestral Music
Hey all, Alex here! Today, I want to start talking......

Making Your Music More Cinematic: Atmospheres
In this 4 part tutorial series, I will take you......

A Practical Approach To Orchestration
Have you ever wondered what makes Ravel’s, Debussy’s or Tchaikovsky’s......

The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Trailer Music Composers Make
Based on my experience as a trailer music composer and......

Creating More Realistic String Mockups
One of the biggest issues for a lot of new......

Effective Ways To Orchestrate Brass
I have been getting a lot of questions on the......

Computer Recommendations For Composers
If you’re mostly into making soundtrack music for games, movies,......

9 Common Mixing Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Here are 9 mixing mistakes I’ve noticed many beginners do......

How To Write Orchestral Music – Tips To Make More Realistic Orchestrations + Free Stems & FLP
In this tutorial, I analyze Final Fantasy XV’s Apocalypsis Noctis......

Trailer Strings By Musical Sampling – Review
LOUD, HUGE AND AGRESSIVE STRINGS A look at Trailer Strings......

Cinematic Studio Strings by Cinematic Strings
I’ve been an avid user of Cinematic Strings since I......

4 Tips To Make Cinematic Arrangements More Interesting
In this video tutorial, Alex Moukala will take you through......

Artifact – Fractal by Audio Imperia – Review
Audio Imperia has not been around for very long, but......

Trailer Brass by Musical Sampling – Music Software Review
Last time, Musical Sampling brought us Adventure Brass; a bold,......

Trailer Music Tip: Analyze Upcoming Movies
Here’s a tip I think you will enjoy if you’re......

A Guide To Orchestral Sample Libraries
The orchestral sample library world is a big one. There......

Structuring and Orchestrating Your Tracks
I’m back with another video tutorial! In this 1 hour......

How To Create Massive Cinematic Hits
In this video tutorial, I’m showing you what it is......

4 Tips For Contacting Trailer Music Publishers
The trailer music industry is quite a new thing. A......

5 Tips To Improve Your Orchestral Mockups
A lot of composers producing orchestral music would like to......

10 Essential Trailer Music Tips
Here are 10 tips to help you compose better trailer......

Quick Tips On Virtual Instruments
Being a cinematic music composer, getting a realistic and dynamic......

Mixing Orchestral Music In FL Studio: Reverb
In this video walkthrough, I explain how I apply reverb......

3 Mindsets To Rapidly Improve As A Music Producer
As a composer who works with Hollywood Trailer Music labels,......

3 Beginner Orchestration Mistakes
3 Beginner Orchestration Mistakes...

10 Quick and Effective Mixing Tips
10 Quick and Effective Mixing Tips...

5 Trailer Music Tips From Nick Road
Today we have a very exclusive feature on the topic......

Film Scoring: Introduction To Action Cues
Film music comes in all shapes and forms. Films may......

String Family Characteristics
The string family is the largest family in the entire......

8 Awful Marketing Ideas for Musicians
With technology advancing at an incredible pace year on year,......

10 Business & Productivity Books Every Composer Should Read
10 Business & Productivity Books Every Composer Should Read...

Interview: Bill Brown – Composer
Composer Interview: Bill Brown (CSI: NY, Wolfenstein, Captain America: Super......

Interview: Gabriel Mann (Rectify, Modern Family)
In 2015, we had the opportunity to speak with Gabriel......

Music Software Review: Hybrid Tools Vol: 3 by 8Dio
Hybrid Tools Vol: 3 is the third installment of the......

Podcast: How Much Should You Charge?
Another great podcast from composer Mike Verta. This one goes......

Podcast: Finding Your Own Voice
Here’s a great podcast from film composer and VFX artist......

9 Ways to Avoid Music Licensing Scams
There are a number of “pay to play” websites online......

Creating Big Trailer Hits
And I’m not talking about making a hit trailer track......

Tutorial: How To Create Trailer Music Booms
Booms are epic. They are what shake the entire cinema......

Tips For Aspiring Freelance Composers
Getting into the music industry as a freelancer can be......

How Much You Should Charge For Your Music
How much should I charge for my work? The age-long......

1 Pro Tip To More Realistic Mockups
One thing that you will find when using sample libraries......

6 Tips For Overcoming Creative Blocks
One of the hardest things as a composer is staring......

Review: Spitfire Audio – Albion ONE
A few years ago, Spitfire Audio released something that would......

5 Tips For Saving Money On Sample Libraries
Most composers cannot afford to hire a full orchestra and......

Trailer Music Label: EOS Interview
Today we’re here with Christian Baczyk and Kevin Mantey, founders......

Why Composers Need To Learn Music Production
Things have truly changed in the music industry since the......

4 Recommended Sound Design Libraries
There are many sound design sample libraries out there that......

Structuring and Orchestrating Your Tracks
I’m back with another video tutorial! In this 1 hour......

5 Trailer Music Tips From Phil Lober
A little while ago, I was having lunch on the......

A Simple Way To More Memorable Melodies
There are some melodies that just tend to stick in......

How To Overcome The Writer’s Block
Four Strategies to Get Unstuck and Find Inspiration...

A Definition Of Music Licensing Terms
The following music licensing term definitions are from Emmett Cooke’s......

5 Tips For Licensable Trailer Music
In an industry of a lot of music, and competition......

5 Tips For Better Workflow
One of the things I know a lot of people......

How To Mix Orchestral Music: Mixer Routing & General Workflow
Check out Alex Moukala’s latest video on how to mix......

How To Write Epic & Realistic Staccato Strings
Check out Alex Moukala’s latest video on how to write......

Jason Yang Interview
Today we’re so fortunate to be able to get an......

Making Your Drawings Look Awesome
Hi all you cool artists! Since you guys liked the......

In-Depth Character Design – Beyond Human Part 2: CHIMERAS
Concept artist David Villegas is the latest to join our......

In-Depth Character Design – Beyond Human Part 1: SENTINELS
Concept artist David Villegas is the latest to join our......

Getting Great At Sketching
Hey guys, I wanted to share this video from my......

Learning How To Paint Snow
It’s still very cold up here in the Nordics. What......

Out Of Time: Music and Design Challenge
A few months ago, our Design and Music Facebook Community......

Creating Goals That Stick
I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions simply because......

Introduction To GUI Design
In this video, an Introduction to GUI Design, we will......

Becoming A Self-Taught Artist
If you’re like me and have asked yourself if it’s......

Mastering Storytelling
A lot of times, reading posts on digital art communities,......

Creating A Color Scheme
In concept art, digital painting, illustration or more in general......

4 Ways To Kickstart A Digital Painting
We’ve all been there. Just sitting in front of the......

Concept Art With Custom Shapes
In this tutorial, we’re going to be looking at custom......

Creating Thumbnail Techniques
Thumbnails are great for all types of art and are......

Village Of Ironwoods: Concept Art Process
Every time I stare at a blank canvas I ask......

Creating Character Concept Art Thumbnails
In game and movie development concept art is critical to......

Fantasy Stormy Seas Viking Ship – Digital Painting Tutorial
We’ll be doing a painting walkthrough of an ancient viking-inspired......

The Most Important Painting Tip Ever
When it comes to painting, having this aspect etched in......

Painting Water Video Tutorial
In this tutorial, we’re going to learn how to sail......

Trailer Music Label: EOS Interview
Today we’re here with Christian Baczyk and Kevin Mantey, founders......

Staying Loose When Sketching
I’m sure you all know this: You want to draw......

Review: HZ02: Los Angeles Percussion
This time around, Spitfire Audio has created a drum kit......

Productivity Tips For Digital Artists
Let’s face it: high productivity isn’t something you can just......

The Best Brushes For Concept Art?
Do brushes make your art better? Do you need to......

9 Common Digital Art Beginner Mistakes
As beginners in digital art (or art in general), we......

Finding The Perspective In Paintings
Here’s a quick little tip for you guys on finding......

Introduction To Matte Painting
Matte paintings are photorealistic landscape and environment paintings. Matte painting......

The Keys To Great Compositions In Digital Painting
Achieving a good composition is crucial to getting an appealing......

Painting Clouds & Atmosphere Tutorial
In the last tutorial, we looked at painting vegetation (grass,......

Painting Vegetation: Grass, Moss, Trees, Fields & Bushes
Here is a video tutorial where I’m guiding you through......

Grayscale To Color Quick Tip
Here is a quick tip on how you can turn......

Painting Environment Concepts In No Time
There is one technique I love using when practicing environment......

Digital Painting Basics: Rock Painting Tutorial
Here is another video tutorial for some more basic painting......

10 Tips For A Successful Business
Running several businesses and working as a freelancer across multiple......

Accentuating The Positive
Eliminating The Negative...

Digital Design Basics: Introduction To Speed Painting
Speed painting is a quick and fun way to practice......

6 Effective Ways To Kill Stress And Anxiety
6 Effective Ways To Kill Stress And Anxiety...

3 Tips For First Time Entrepreneurs
Starting your own business for the first time can be......

3 Ways To Make Money From Your Art
Freelancing is a brilliant way to be your own boss......

3 Simple Ways To Get Your Inspiration Back
When you’re sitting there, cranking out content to your clients......

Three Tips To Boost Your Productivity
We all have only 24 hours in our day. However,......

Five Reasons To Start An Online Business
Starting an online business is some of the best decisions......

Becoming A Digital Nomad: How Much Money Do You Need?
Being able to travel wherever you want, whenever you want......

A Tip On Painting Massive Environments
When you see really well executed environment paintings, or concept......

Using 3D In Concept Art
When you see really well executed environment paintings, or concept......

5 Painting Tips From Tomáš Honz
In this article we have some great advice for artists......

3 Important Techniques For Digital Painting
Sometimes it takes years on end to master something. For......

Interview: Denotin from DenotinMinecraft
In today’s interview, we have talked to Steve M., or......

Why Using Photos In Paintings Isn’t Cheating
As an artist who loves and respects well-executed realistic paintings,......

Buying Your First Tablet: A Quick Guide
So you want to get into digital art, photo manipulation,......

Why You Need To Outsource
There is one thing that is true: you can’t do......

5 Things You Should Do Every Day
The key to greatness lies in people’s daily routine. Great......

Soon Your Job May Not Exist
You wake up on a mattress made in a German......

Quickposes: Improving Your Figure Drawing
Drawing and sketching quick figures for concept art and personal......

Learn A Skill In No Time!
Want to learn a cool and useful skill? In this......

How To Overcome Artist’s Block
In this video we’ll look at 3 ways to overcome......

Why Creativity Matters: Told By A Former Marine
In this article, we thought to share these words by......

5 Apps You Should Be Using
I literally carry my office on my shoulder and in......

4 Ways To Become Smarter: Boosting Your Brain
Memory and the ability to retain/recall information is crucial for......

10 Common Traits Among Happy People
Let’s have a look at 10 of the common traits......