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Sell with us →About stock footage
Stock footage fills the gaps in an edit: an establishing shot of a city at dawn, hands typing on a keyboard, waves in slow motion, a crowd crossing a street. Independent filmmakers sell clips they've shot while traveling or on dedicated stock shoots, often in themed series you can license together.
Clips vary in resolution (HD, 4K and higher), frame rate (24, 30, 60 or high-frame-rate slow motion), and codec. Some are delivered graded and ready to drop in; others are in log or flat profiles so you can match them to your own grade. Aerial, time-lapse and underwater footage are popular specialties.
Licensing works much like stock photos: editorial clips show real events, brands or people without releases and are limited to news and documentary use, while commercial clips can promote products when releases exist. Watch the full preview for camera shake, compression artifacts or recognizable logos before buying.
Choosing stock footage
- Match the frame rate to your timeline; mixing frame rates can cause stutter unless you conform clips.
- Decide whether you want graded footage or log and flat profiles you'll grade yourself.
- Check clip length and whether the action you need is long enough for your edit.
- Look out for logos, faces and landmarks that could limit commercial use without releases.
- Confirm the license covers your distribution — web, broadcast, film festival or paid advertising.
Questions about stock footage
Is stock footage royalty-free?
Many clips are licensed royalty-free, meaning you pay once and use the clip under the license without per-view fees. The license still defines what's allowed, so read it on each listing.
What's the difference between log and graded footage?
Log footage is recorded flat to keep more detail in highlights and shadows and needs color grading. Graded footage already has a finished look and is ready to use.
Can I use editorial footage in a commercial?
Generally no. Editorial clips are meant for news, education and documentaries. For advertising, choose clips licensed for commercial use with releases.