Establishing shots provide vital information about a new scene. They demonstrate location, time of day, and weather. There is nothing that will throw a scene into context like a well-placed establishing shot. We curated these clips to show the diverse mix of establishing shots in Shutterstock’s footage collection. From beachfront shacks to private islands and everything in between we are confident you can find the perfect piece of footage to take your film to the next level.
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Learn more about incorporating establishing shots into your projects with this article on using stock footage to set the scene.
The following Establish Your Story stock video clips can all be licensed in HD, with many available to download in high-resolution 4K, listed below.