Welcome to the AP Creative Community Newsletter!
Every other week, I share actionable tips, honest answers, and valuable insights to help you on your creative journey—no fluff, just real talk. This newsletter is here to support your journey, spark ideas, and build a community of creatives. 🗺 When I’m not sharing tips, I feature creatives from the community through the Creator Spotlight.
New issues hit your inbox every Sunday. Glad you’re here. 🤝
🎉 I’m teaching a free online workshop as part of my inaugural Content College launch on November 12 at 10 AM PST
This is an exclusive, one-time session with limited spots, and the only way in is through the sign-up link below. 👇
In this live workshop, I’ll break down the exact system that completely changed the way I create. The same structure that helped me finally stay consistent, avoid burnout, and build momentum without losing creativity. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to balance quality with quantity, this is the blueprint that will change how you make content forever. You're not going to want to miss this! 📣
Learn How to Build Consistency: Here's what we're gonna be going over on my first workshop! 📝 Watch HERE
The Biggest Announcement I've Ever Made: In case you haven't heard, Content College is finally here! 🎓 Watch HERE
I’ve made over two thousand videos in the past couple years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that staying consistent isn’t about working harder, it’s about working smarter. And Adobe just made that easier with the new Firefly video editor. 🙌
It brings everything together in one place. The new Creator Home interface makes it easy to access all your clips, images, sounds, and ideas in a single timeline. 👨💻 You can mix your own footage with Firefly-generated scenes, fine-tune edits frame by frame, add titles, transitions, and even refine videos with Text-based editing. It’s fast, fluid, and made for creators of every skill level.
What I love most is that Adobe’s approach to AI is creator-first. It’s built to support creativity, not replace it. Firefly is helping creators move from idea to finished story faster than ever, and it’s finally available in beta. You can try the new Firefly video editor now and see what’s possible when everything you need lives in one place. 💡
JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE
In the meantime, Creative Cloud and Firefly subscribers can get unlimited generations on AI image models and the Firefly Video Model until December 1. 🎨
Have a question about cameras/editing/technical skills? Ask me anonymously HERE!
Question of the Week:
Hi Adrian! I film shorts on my iphone 15 pro. But I'm considering buying an actual camera to film vlogs/long form content. Which camera(s) would you recommend that's not too expensive? I was looking at the Sony ZVE10 but wasn't sure if it's much better than my current camera Sony ZV1. Thank you!
Submitted by: Anna
From Adrian 💬
Honestly, the story will always matter more than the camera. Keep practicing how you write, structure, and tell your ideas, because no amount of cinematography or color grading can hide a bad story. Only when your skill outgrows your current tool should you upgrade. But if you’re at that point, the Sony ZV-E10 is a great step up. The interchangeable lenses, larger sensor, and better depth and color give you way more flexibility than a phone or the fixed-lens ZV-1. You’ll definitely see a difference in image quality, and for the price, it’s well worth it. Good luck, and happy creating!
Have a question about cameras/editing/technical skills? Ask me anonymously HERE! Your question may be featured and answered in depth on the following week’s newsletter.
I told you I had something cooking these last few months and I'm so excited to finally be telling you about it! 🤩
I’ve really tried my hardest to make sure Content College can be a valuable space for everyone interested in learning more about filmmaking, content creation and art in general but don't worry, the surprises don't end here. 👀 I have even more cool things in the works for everyone here at APCC. But for now, happy creating and I'll see you in the workshop! ✌️
