What are "Editorial Clips"?
Clips that are marked as "editorial" are intended for use in a newsworthy manner or in a documentary project. They
cannot be used
commercially, such as in an advertisement or to imply the clip is endorsing or otherwise representing a commercial entity. Generally, editorial clips
do not have the proper release on-file for the identifiable people and/or property in the clip that would permit commercial useage. Not all agencies
license editorial clips, and usage requirements for those that do are detailed at the agency from where you're licensing the clip.
Please review the requirements before using any editorial clip in your project(s).
What's your experience in this field?
James Orlowski, the creator and owner of these clips, is an accomplished producer with
over 15 years of in-the-field production experience. He graduated from Penn State University in
1992 with a BA in Communications, and obtained a Master's Degree in Multimedia from Duquesne
University in Pittsburgh, PA in 2000.
Is producing stock footage your "job?"
No. I'm fortunate enough to actually have a job in the production field. I work at
a video production company that produces commercials for the cable industry, as well as local sports and news programming
for this market. Creating stock is just a hobby I do in my spare time. I enjoy thinking of new ideas for shots, backgrounds, or visual elements. It keeps
my skills sharpened during my down time.
Is there somewhere I learn more about producing stock myself?
Lucky you, yes there is! I wrote a book about how to begin in the stock footage industry. It covers topics like equipment needed, what to shoot, and the basics of
how to prepare your clips for agencies like iStock, ShutterStock, Revostock, Pond5, Fotolia, and ClipCanvas. It's a great reference guide for the stock footage beginner,
or those producers that may be struggling on creating clips that are technically correct for submission.
This e-book is available for the Kindle, and is also available for the free Kindle app
on many other popular devices like the iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Get the book here.
