All articles tagged with stock footage

User-Generated Content, The Original Form of Media

User-generated content (UGC) has always existed in our lives, from the first picture you ever took of a fancy meal at a restaurant, to the last selfie you took during your three week trip to Europe. Who knew that the hundreds of photos and videos in your camera roll could be of use to brands […] Read more

December 6, 2019
Filmmaking: 6 Things You Need to Know Before Filming a Music Video

The sky is the limit when directing and filming a music video. As it happens, there are no direct and strict rules when creating one. However, there is a template. And this template has been found to be very useful in recent times. While the common template has become the most apparent outline that most […] Read more

November 4, 2019
The Vintage Look: How Content Creators Are Taking Us Back In Time

In with the old and out with the new. Whether it’s vintage fashion, rustic culinary creations, or classic soundtracks, this generation is reminiscing on the past. We’ve now seen this trend make its way into the media industry and it has become more apparent than ever. Shooting On Film One way that vintage footage and […] Read more

October 2, 2019
Filmmakers…We Have Liftoff™

Take your passion to new heights with Dissolve Liftoff™, a solution designed for busy filmmakers who want to spend more time shooting and less time working. What is Liftoff? Whether you’re from a production company that makes professional-quality films, a filmmaker who has old b-roll from commissioned work, or someone who shoots just for the […] Read more

August 22, 2019
Searching for Stock: Tips From An Expert In House Researcher

Searching for stock clips and photos can be a tedious process. You can spend minutes, hours, sometimes even days looking for the perfect shot to fit your needs. It’s time for you to spend more time creating and less time searching with these tips from one of our expert in-house researchers. How To Identify Good […] Read more

August 6, 2019
Guest Post: Are You Filmmaking on a Budget? Here’s How to Make the Most Out of Your Stock Footage

When you’re just starting out as an independent filmmaker or even a video creator, you’ll often find yourself working with a limited budget that never stretches nearly as far as you thought it was going to. This, coupled with limited access to professional video recording equipment can often lead to feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.Believe it […] Read more

June 11, 2019
Meet John Fedele

Midwest-based in the USA, I’ve been a full-time photographer for about 15 years, specializing in lifestyle advertising content. Before that, I was shooting as a hobbyist when people began to notice my work and I landed some of my first paying jobs. I always had the goal of shooting advertising, so I’ve pretty much worked […] Read more

May 14, 2019
Meet Ryan Blaske

Keep your eyes open and your camera ready My name is Ryan Blaske and I’m a full-time freelance videographer from the American Midwest. Growing up in the Midwest, there are not always as many opportunities as you might find in the big city — so we tend to make our own opportunities and work with […] Read more

March 29, 2019
Licensing 101

Get your head around the lingo of licensing stock footage and photography with this easy primer. Read more

February 13, 2017
Shooting structures and such

In the third of our series on shooting commercial stock in public environments, we navigate the tricky waters of buildings and other landmarks. Read more

January 5, 2017
The highs and woes of stock footage in political ads

We endorse these stock footage gaffes from this campaign. Read more

October 21, 2016
5 stock footage shots to the rescue

From blockbusters to butt-saving basics, here are the five kinds of stock footage shots that can help you tell a better story. Read more

June 23, 2016
Presidential platitudes

Why we made this blatantly pandering, verbally vacuous political parody. Read more

March 29, 2016
Three ways stock footage can help your story

In a guest post for Videopixie, we shed light on stock footage: what it is and how you can use it to enhance your video. Read more

February 5, 2016
A conversation with Videographers

Product manager George Georgeadis dishes on becoming a contributor, working with Dissolve, and trends in stock. Read more

February 4, 2016
Telling a story that inspires — with stock footage

How can you use stock — with all its limitations — to tell an inspiring story? Read more

September 28, 2015
What not to wear

There’s more than logo tees to avoid when shooting commercial footage. Read more

August 11, 2015
“You Don’t Know Stock $h#%”

Product manager George Georgeadis talks shop with the Filmmakers Drinking Bourbon guys. Read more

July 13, 2015
Shooting street art

In the final instalment of our series on shooting commercial footage in public environments, we set our sights in street art. Read more

June 19, 2015
The beauty of stock footage

How stock footage can save you time, effort, and money — and help you tell a richer story. Read more

June 9, 2015

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