Field Notes
What 'royalty-free' and 'lifetime license' actually mean for stock footage — and why a one-time purchase beats a subscription. Plain-English guide with real examples.
Real aerial Toronto footage in 4K to 8K — skyline, waterfront, winter streets. Shot on location, never AI, delivered as ProRes 422 HQ masters. Free samples to try first.
Why ProRes 422 HQ stock footage holds up in the grade where compressed H.264 falls apart — and why getting the original master is worth it. Plain-English guide for editors.
AI stock footage is flooding the market. Here's how to spot it, why it can sink a client project, and how to be sure your footage was actually shot on location.
How to choose Tokyo b-roll that actually cuts together — neon nights, quiet streets, Mount Fuji. Real, shot-on-location ProRes footage, never AI. Free samples to try first.
