Video stock footage refers to pre-produced video clips or footage that can be licensed and used for use in other projects. They are pre-recorded images of various scenes, landscapes, people, animals, objects or events created by professional filmmakers, videographers or production companies.
Stock footage is typically used in a variety of industries and projects, including film production, advertising, television shows, documentaries, web videos, corporate presentations, and other creative projects. It offers a cost-effective alternative to recording specific scenes or events on your own.
Trailer with video stock footage by Drehstrom film production.
The benefits of video stock footage are many:
Time and Cost Savings: By using stock footage, filmmakers and producers can save time and money when shooting specific scenes or shots. The footage already exists and can be integrated directly into the project without the need for additional filming.
Variety and choice: Stock footage encompasses a wide range of themes, styles, and qualities. There are a variety of platforms and libraries that offer a wide range of footage clips in different resolutions, formats and perspectives. This gives users a wide choice to select the appropriate material for their specific needs.
Access to Hard-to-Reach or Unique Footage: Stock footage provides access to footage of places, events, or situations that may be hard-to-reach or unique. For example, aerial photographs of remote locations or historical archive footage can be used to meet specific visual needs.
Consistency and flexibility: By using stock footage, filmmakers and producers can maintain a consistent visual aesthetic and atmosphere in their projects. Footage can be edited, adjusted, and combined in a variety of ways to achieve the look and mood you want.
Expanding creative possibilities: Stock footage opens up new creative possibilities by providing access to a wide range of visual elements. Filmmakers can use footage as backgrounds, dissolves, b-roll, or visual narrative accompaniments to enrich their stories and add visual interest.
When purchasing or licensing stock footage, the usage rights, material quality, licensing terms, and legal aspects should be carefully evaluated to ensure the material meets the needs of the project and can be used legally.
The Drehstrom film production has also been producing and selling video stock footage since 2014. You can purchase video stock footage from the Drehstrom film production on the following websites:
Most of the videos offered have a resolution of 4,096 x 2,304 pixels (4K). However, there are also videos that were only produced in Full HD (1920x1080) or Ultra HD (3840x2160 pixels). In principle, all clips can also be purchased "only" in HD resolution. The price for the individual videos usually also depends on the resolution.
The Drehstrom film production is certified with the quality mark “Certified Austrian Film Producer” from the Association of the Film and Music Industry of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce for particularly qualified film producers.Connect with the Drehstrom film production on the following social media platforms:
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