Check out this blog we discovered on WebTV Wire. It’s a fabulous collection of different sites where you can find free public domain footage.

The blog,  “Free Online Stock Video Footage - 9 of the Best Domain Video Resources” was compiled by Michael Pick a few years ago, and is a good resource for anyone who needs to grab some old military footage, cartoons or commercials as well as NASA space pix and other footage that is open to Creative Commons non-commercial use. Read the rest of this entry »

From a Blastwave FX press release:

Blastwave FX (www.blastwavefx.com), the HD sound effects label, today announced its new website which now features 423 downloadable sound effects packs.  Keeping up with the demand for content that is available at the click of a button, Blastwave FX offers packaged sounds featured as:

POWER PACKS: 25 sounds for $25 from Production Elements to General Sound Effects.

SCENE BUILDERS: Scene specific collections designed for those high impact movie scenes that include car chases to zombie attacks.

”These downloadable sound effects packs will help get audio professionals moving forward with precision and efficiency,” said Ric Viers of Blastwave FX. “Quality and convenience is our focus.” Read the rest of this entry »

Shutterstock announced today that they were extending their subscription period from 30 days to one year for the same price. This allows you to download stock video clips over a one year period, giving the subscriber much greater flexibility as new projects come up throughout the year.

Press Release Below:

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Even after yesterday’s rallies, the House defeated the bill to put a delay on the all-digital transition to June 12. This means that the original date, Feb. 17 is still the landmark starting line for a new all-digital television era… After all the relaxing, it’s time to start stressing about what TV to go after yet again. The Washington Post reports on the bill being defeated here.

Reprinted from a Shutterstock press release:
Shutterstock, the world’s largest subscription-based online stock photo agency, unveiled four new “On Demand” subscription plans today. These innovative lower-commitment plans allow subscribers to download stock photos, illustrations and vectors anytime over a one-year period without any daily or monthly download limits.

Shutterstock’s new On Demand plans are ideal solutions for stock image users who need quality images in limited quantities. Customers can download images anytime over a one-year period by paying a one-time fee of $49 or $229, depending on the quantity and resolution of the images desired. Within the plans, prices range from $4 per download for smaller sizes to $10 per download for the largest sizes and for vector images.

“We’re always looking for ways to better serve the needs of our customers,” said Shutterstock CEO and Founder Jon Oringer. “On Demand provides a flexible option for businesses and individuals who do not always need the volume of images provided by our original subscription plan. In the constantly changing online stock photography marketplace, the addition of On Demand allows us to cater to the full spectrum of stock photo users.”

Shutterstock’s success is closely linked to its original subscription-based plan, now renamed the “25-A-Day” plan, which allows up to 9,000 downloads per year from Shutterstock’s library of more than 4 million royalty-free images, for as little as 28 cents per image.

In conjunction with the launch of On Demand, Shutterstock’s customers are now able to buy and use any of Shutterstock’s plans simultaneously in a single account. All of Shutterstock’s plans use straightforward pricing structures that do not rely on complicated credit systems.

“Shutterstock has always been focused on flexibility and simplicity, making On Demand a natural addition to our product line,” said Adam Riggs, Shutterstock’s President. “Whether you use On Demand alone or a combination of our 25-A-Day, On Demand, and Enhanced License subscription plans, we are confident our premium library and affordable pricing will meet all of your image needs.”