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Here you'll find expert tips and tricks from the best of Kelp. Design tips, development tricks, and maybe even some tasty strategy treats.

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How to Complete a Brand Audit

How to Complete a Brand Audit

So your brand needs a refresh, and you’ve done your research and the necessary homework. And now you’re ready to dive into the deep end. While you may be eager…

How to Create a Brand Identity (With Toolkit)

How to Create a Brand Identity (With Toolkit)

Crafting a powerful brand identity takes more than picking out a few colors and throwing together an arbitrary logo. You need to strategize your design in order to construct an…

Using the Graph Editor in Adobe After Effects

Using the Graph Editor in Adobe After Effects

Ever wonder how people make those slick and smooth motion graphic animations? One of the most important tools for your motion graphic animation is understanding how to properly ease your…

The Basics of Good Lighting for Photo & Video

The Basics of Good Lighting for Photo & Video

Let’s talk about lighting. Lighting is often times the determining factor in what makes a picture or video look professional. Resolution, color science, and editing skills are all great to…

Add Depth to Your 2D Animation By Using The Parallax Technique

Add Depth to Your 2D Animation By Using The Parallax Technique

Using the parallax technique in Adobe After Effects can bring depth and style to your animations. In this tutorial, you will learn what I think is the easiest way to create a parallax object controlled with the After Effects camera.

How to Use a DSLR to Improve Your Livestream Quality

How to Use a DSLR to Improve Your Livestream Quality

Learn how using a dslr camera instead of a traditional webcam can take your live stream experience to the next level.