MakeUseOf

Shannon Burton-Staff Writer for Creative

Shannon Burton

Staff Writer for Creative

About Shannon Burton

Shannon began writing professionally in 2020, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing shortly after. In 2022, she joined MakeUseOf's Creative section and frequently covers music production, photo editing, and 3D modeling. Shannon has 20+ years experience in the creative industry, and takes a special interest in AI-generation.

Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More.
Couple sitting on the couch taking a selfie with orange X over the right one's face 1
How to Replace a Face With Picsart’s AI Replace Tool

Photobomber ruining your portrait shot? Replace their face with Picsart's AI Replace tool.

Silver microphone and black headphones with a PC monitor in the background 1
How to Connect an Audio Interface in Adobe Audition: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're an Adobe Audition user and got an audio interface to improve the quality of your recordings, let's show you how to connect and configure it.

Music production setup with analog, vintage, and premium music gear 1
How to Generate Royalty-Free Music Using Soundful

If you have no background in music production but would still like to make a track, try Soundful. We'll show you how to use it.

Teal colored headphones against black background. 1
What Is Soundful and How Does It Work?

Royalty-free music is useful in several scenarios, such as making videos for social media. Is Soundful a good option?

3D model of a blue and pink helmet with blue dragon sticker 1
8 Pro Tips for Painting 3D Models in Procreate

If you want to take your Procreate 3D models to the next level, use these tips.

Man standing on top of mountain looking at planets in the sky 1
How to Transform Your Images With Canva’s Magic Edit Tool

Add or replace anything in an image with Canva's Magic Edit tool. All it takes is a text prompt.

Red and orange text that reads Adobe Firefly, surrounded by AI generated images 1
What Adobe Firefly's New AI Tools Mean for Creators

Adobe unveiled advanced Firefly AI tools designed to reduce the workload for video editors.

3D model of blue and yellow framed sunglasses in 3D nightlife environment  1
How to Paint a 3D Model in Procreate

If you want to learn how to paint a 3D model in Procreate, you're in the right place.

Person lying on yellow floor with half red hair and half blonde 1
The 10 Best Picsart Tools You Need to Know About

Picsart has several useful tools to help you create better visual art. Here are some of the must-know ones.

Close up of person's hands drawing a design on a tablet 1
How to Use Glaze to Protect Your Work From AI Art Generators

If you want to keep your work safe from prying AI art generators, Glaze it. We'll show you how it works.

Artwork of snowy, winter landscape in rural countryside  1
This Tool Can Help Artists Protect Their Work From AI Art Generators

Thanks to Glaze, artists don't have to witness their styles getting stolen by AI art generators anymore.

A pink and grey twisted torus 3D illustrations  1
3D Modeling on Your PC vs. Your Tablet: Which Is Better?

If you're new to 3D modeling and aren't sure whether to start on your PC or tablet, we've outlined the pros and cons of using both.

Widget and icons with trippy aesthetic from Themify 1
How to Create an Aesthetic iPhone Theme Using Themify

We'll teach you how to use a third-party customization app called Themify to make your iPhone more aesthetic.

Pantone rainbow color palette test charts 1
How to Create a Color Palette Using the Pantone Studio App

If you work in the creative sector, you'll need to create a color palette at some point. The Pantone Studio app makes doing so a breeze.

Heart shaped 'Love' bookmark on top of two polaroids in an open book 1
How to Create a Digital Valentine’s Day Photo Card Using Picsart

Surprise your special someone with a digital Valentine's Day card that you made from scratch.

Side profile head silhouette with three AI butterflies flying out of it and 'AI' printed to the right 1
How to Use Shutterstock's AI Image Generator to Create Artwork

Shutterstock's AI image generator is not only impressive but also compensates artists when using their data.

Silver robot with exposed cables playing the keyboard 1
Google Has an AI That Can Turn Text Prompts Into Music

Google has an AI text-to-music generator, but you won't be able to use it any time soon.

Eight images of generated AI  1
What Shutterstock's AI Image Generator Means for Users

Shutterstock embraces AI art technology with its own text-to-image tool, and the original artists will be compensated. What does this mean for users?

Black pancake lens in front of white background 1
What Is a Pancake Lens and Is It Worth Buying One?

Pancake lenses are usually affordable, but it does come with some trade-offs. So is it worth getting one?

woman-with-flowers-in-green-forest 1
How to Use Vana Portrait to Generate AI Self-Portraits

Want to know what your self-portraits will look like in various styles of AI art? Send them to Vana. Here's how it works.

1 2
Page 1 / 2