Hi,

I am pretty new to this. I am wanting to put together a small promo video on the web. The initial idea is to keep it simple, but of a high quality with music and key messages. Actually one of my ideas is to use images linked to form a movie.

However one thought that is being considered is to use stock video material. However much of this is really expensive ie $80/15-30 secs. Do you have thoughts on this? Can you recommend a cheaper one? Clips should be downloadable.

Having looked around, I sort of think that it would be easier to just shoot what I need, but the quality would have to be there....

All views gratefully received,

Thanks,

Sam

Libraries are great to put something together without much effort or expertise.

So go for it; unless you want a challenge and do it all yourself.....

Its down to your budget, how much you need a great promo and time constraints you have.

Its quick and hassle free so to speak.

If you want stock video and it IS NOT a commercail product then why not copy stuff from the web.

I use other peoples you tube vids for mine - I make documentary type stuff and use it discursively.

Also the best place for older type FREE and RIGHTS FREE stuff is Internet Archive: Free Downloads: Prelinger Archives

You can find stock footage quite cheaply, it all depends on what you want to use it for. I would suggest getting in touch with the libraries personally and asking how much they want for you to use the clip in a specific way. Stuff for seminars or talks can be obtained for very little, if it's going to be shown to a lot of people, like a commercial, or available to anyone, you'll have to pay a lot more.

Don't forget that you'll have to get clearance for the music too.


Because it's illegal and you could end up paying a hefty fine. It doesn't matter if it's commercial or not.

Hi Thanks for the quick response.

The promo will be for online usage and for commercial purposes ie promoting a company. With regard to audio I thinking of using something like jamendo which implements creative commons which seems good to me. Is there an equivalent (Ie Creative Commons) for Video?

Thanks again,

Sam

In this first project I am hoping to focus on the editing side of things hence the need to acquire quality content as easily and cheaply as possible.

Sam