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The Art Director Toolbox

This is a database of the best tools for art directors and other creatives.

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    FILMGRABFILMGRAB
    FILMGRAB

    A library of high quality movie stills for keyframes, mood boards and general deck vibes.

    CosmosCosmos
    Cosmos

    A discovery engine for creatives. Save anything on the web, curate into clusters, and share with the world.

    VidclueVidclue
    Vidclue

    The largest vertical video idea library for brands.

    Art of the TitleArt of the Title
    Art of the Title

    Beautiful movie & TV show titles.

    coverjunkiecoverjunkie
    coverjunkie

    A celebration of creative magazine covers & their designers.

    Dave Dye’s Pinterest BoardsDave Dye’s Pinterest Boards
    Dave Dye’s Pinterest Boards

    Dave Dye is a true “art director’s art director” and his Pinterest feed is a visual feast.

    are.naare.na
    are.na

    Reference aggregation. A garden of ideas. Tumblr meets Wikipedia.

    effect.appeffect.app
    effect.app

    Live effects in your browser for photo and video

    Shots.soShots.so
    Shots.so

    Free & easy device mockups. All in the browser or iPhone app.

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    Articles

    How to Pivot to Art Direction From Other CareersHow to Pivot to Art Direction From Other Careers
    How to Pivot to Art Direction From Other Careers
    05/21/2025
    How to become an Art Director in 2025How to become an Art Director in 2025
    How to become an Art Director in 2025
    02/10/2025
    Watch & Listen to The Toolbox PodcastWatch & Listen to The Toolbox Podcast
    Watch & Listen to The Toolbox Podcast
    01/03/2025
    Scripts for Creative Introverts: What to Say in Client MeetingsScripts for Creative Introverts: What to Say in Client Meetings
    Scripts for Creative Introverts: What to Say in Client Meetings
    04/05/2024
    What’s in Jason Murray’s Toolbox?What’s in Jason Murray’s Toolbox?
    What’s in Jason Murray’s Toolbox?
    02/13/2024
    How I started the Art Director ToolboxHow I started the Art Director Toolbox
    How I started the Art Director Toolbox
    01/01/2024