Creative Technology and Tools
The Creative Engine
Technology is the brush, not the artist. From cutting-edge productivity apps and new software to the nostalgia of retro gear, we explore the tools that help (or hinder) the creative process.
Have a story about how technology shaped your creative process, or want to review a piece of gear you actually use?
Evan Greenberg spent six months building NewBohemia.art…a free, verification-first platform for human-made art only. Nearly 1,000 verified members and counting. This is why he built it.
Video editors, photographers, 3D artists, musicians — your computer matters more than you think. A straightforward breakdown of what creatives actually need from a workstation.
World in Focus breaks down the pros and cons of IPS vs VA vs OLED panels to help you find the best monitor for digital art, graphic design, and eye health.
We take countless photos, but passport, ID, and visa photos represent us for years. Many people want to look like themselves and actually like these official photos. This article shows how professional portrait techniques—like lighting, framing, and expression - help you create an official photo that truly captures you.
AI may be implemented in as many things as electricity itself, and like the inception of the lightbulb, a subsequent candle industry may ultimately suffer. The way we work will undoubtedly change, and in the end unforeseen innovations will surely be born from it all.
You've written the book, but how do you sell it? Learn why cover design is the single most important marketing asset for indie authors—and how to get it right without a design degree.
Have you ever had a brilliant idea while driving, but have forgotten what it was by the time you arrived? Or have you found yourself explaining a problem to a friend, and halfway through your explanation, the solution has become clear?
Your voice might be one of your most underused creative, yet completely practical tools.
I have been going over a ton of old 35mm slides. And I found many of them were just boring- even Kodachrome. Most were flat and had blown out skies and exposure issues. I needed to roll out a creative weapon- Topaz Studio 2. Not only did I find a fresh look to my old film shots, but I also found a new approach to my digital images that’s entirely my own!
Headphones comfort isn’t magic; it’s fit, earpads, clamp force, headband pressure, weight, balance, and heat working together. I’ll show you how to tune each variable so your most comfortable headphones stay comfy for long sessions without killing sound quality.
Discover the Ampex VR-3000, the 100-pound 'portable' VTR that revolutionized video production. Learn about its history, specs, and its role in broadcast history.
Composer Klimenko VG on 20,000 generated versions, the distinction between generation and production, and why AI abundance makes human judgment more important, not less.